Tiffany ‘Uhilamoelangi-Hautau bridges the cultural and linguistic gaps separating her Pacific Islander patients from health care in San Mateo County.
East Palo Alto community health worker helps Pacific Islander patients get care Read More »
Laurie Smith made history as the first woman in California to be elected sheriff. She’s been running the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office for the last 13 years, and has her sights set on 20.
Silicon Valley sheriff has made a name in her domain Read More »
Credit unions across the country took advantage of Saturday’s “Bank Transfer Day,” a Facebook-fueled movement that encouraged individuals to switch their accounts away from big banks.
On ‘Bank Transfer Day,’ Peninsula credit unions see opportunity to court new customers Read More »
Contrary to popular belief, Daylight Saving Time was not motivated by farmers. Its actual goal was to save energy—but does it? A Stanford scientist explores the evidence.
What did daylight saving ever do for you? Essential answer Read More »
The U.S. Postal Service is in dire financial straits. But with cheer and determination, one mail carrier in Silicon Valley is giving it all he’s got.
Mountain View mail carrier delivers what email can’t: a personal touch Read More »
Hannah Gordon is five months into her job as the 49ers’ director of legal affairs. But already she has earned the respect of NFL owners for her work on the player lockout that threatened to derail the season.
NFL lockout helped lawyer score 49ers post Read More »
Firefighters from San Mateo County trained to treat children with medical emergencies. Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital provided realistic mannequin patients that had their own heartbeats and lung function.
Dummies that teach — San Mateo firefighters train using high-tech mannequin patients Read More »
Stanford medical student Raymond Tsai has carved intricate jack-o-lanterns every Halloween since 2006. This year, he decided to make his pumpkin a tribute to Steve Jobs.
From Apple to pumpkin — Stanford student carves Steve Jobs tribute Read More »
Phone bank volunteers in San Jose are calling 20,000 registered immigrant voters to ask if they would support a potential 2012 ballot initiative to raise taxes on the wealthiest individuals and corporations.
Immigrant voters seek support of possible tax increase for wealthiest Californians Read More »