PALO ALTO – Amid a new wave of preemptive power shutoffs by PG&E, San Mateo and Santa Clara County health officials are working to ensure those who depend on electric-powered medical devices know of and are prepared for the blackouts.
PALO ALTO – The recent fires that swept through California’s wine country have raised concerns over the appropriate use of emergency alert systems –whether it was sufficient to send alerts that are locally targeted and that require a previous registration. In San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, residents are being urged to sign up for
PALO ALTO – Nonprofits and many California counties are gearing up for a possible showdown in Sacramento against the state’s service employees union over a bill that could make it harder for local governments to contract with outside organizations that provide critical services.
San Mateo County officials, non-profits say labor bill would harm services Read More »
Starting Oct.1, Caltrain has adopted fare changes aimed at reducing a deficit in its operating budget. Riders have to pay an additional 25 cents.
Caltrain raises ticket prices to address budget deficit Read More »
The week of the election, Reach and Teach, an independent bookstore, offering books focused on gender and sexual equality, saw sales double compared to the same week in November of last year.
San Mateo bookstore that celebrates diversity sees sales spike after Trump’s election Read More »
As police departments across San Mateo County prepare plans for body cameras, City of San Mateo police said the department could begin fully using them by September 2017.
San Mateo County police departments moving forward with body cameras Read More »
With 32 percent of the demand for child care services unmet in San Mateo County, a new task force is making efforts to identify real estate sites for early learning facilities and to help prioritize unused land, buildings and spaces for preschools and daycares.
San Mateo County examining ways to ease child care shortage Read More »
Sights and sounds from the annual event that brings together artists, hobbyists, scientists, engineers, musicians and other makers of all kinds.
Maker Faire brings annual flair to San Mateo Read More »
Thousands attended the three-day Maker Faire in San Mateo to gaze at engineering marvels, eat fried seafood and watch drones smash into each other.
Drone races remain popular at Maker Faire in San Mateo Read More »
The Bay Area Maker Faire — a annual festival of makers who gather to show and share their creations — celebrated its 10th anniversary in the Bay Area.
Maker Faire inspires Bay Area residents Read More »
Since the fall, small-batch producers have applied to use KitchenTown’s industrial, cooperative kitchen to make its products and get businesses off the ground.
‘KitchenTown’ food startup incubator is launchpad for new businesses Read More »
