Death penalty measure raises questions over cost, ethics
As Election Day approaches, experts debate both sides of Prop 34, the ballot initiative to repeal the death penalty in California.
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East Palo Alto police combine fitness and health education with crime fighting
East Palo Alto police have initiated FIT Zones, where residents bike with officers or play team sports while also receiving information on how to reduce their risk of chronic diseases.
Medical marijuana supporter confident of ballot victory, but Palo Alto leader predicts big defeat
Palo Alto’s vice mayor clashed today with a lead proponent of the measure to legalize medical marijuana dispensaries in the city, arguing over the initiative’s merits and motives.
Brown vetoes limits on law enforcement cooperation with immigration authorities
California governor supports federal immigration reform, but says the state legislature’s “Trust Act” overreached.
Police chief’s concerns threaten San Carlos club’s expansion plans
The owner of the Carlos Club wants to boost business by expanding with an outdoor patio. But some club neighbors and the police chief oppose the plan, fearing it will increase noise complaints and crime.
Shooting deaths spur San Mateo County to confront youth gun violence and gangs
Homicides in California have decreased slightly, yet some San Mateo County communities are seeing a surge in youth gun violence. Leaders in South San Francisco are attempting to combat the problem.
After years of addiction, a former inmate gives thanks for jail support services
Diane Joiner is a resident of East Palo Alto, but she used to reside behind bars. Today, she’s the poster child for programs in San Mateo and Santa Clara county jails designed to reduce recidivism.
At 79, East Palo Alto community organizer back at work to help parolees
A community activist and youth counselor for decades, Bob Hoover was recently hired by the East Palo Alto Police Department to help parolees.
Voters end binding arbitration for Palo Alto police, firefighters
Palo Alto’s Measure D passed 67.28%, ending mandatory binding arbitration when the city and public safety unions cannot settle on a contract.