Paddle out ceremony marks the beginning of Mavericks surf contest season (MULTIMEDIA)
Today in Half Moon Bay, an opening ceremony, known as the paddle out, marked the beginning of Mavericks Invitational surf contest season. View photos and video.
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Voters express mixed views on matters of life and death, Prop 34 and 36
Proposition 36, the Three Strikes Reform Act, passed with 68.6 percent of popular support. The death penalty repeal, Proposition 34, lost narrowly.
Voices of Peninsula voters (VIDEO)
Peninsula Press reporters talk to residents of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties about why they decided to vote in the 2012 Election.
The Peninsula goes to the polls (PHOTOS)
Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties went to the polls today — view our photo gallery of voters.
Los Robles Magnet Academy celebrates DÃa de los Muertos (PHOTOS)
Traditions abounded at Los Robles Magnet Academy Friday, as the East Palo Alto school hosted a family celebration of DÃa de los Muertos, Day of the Dead.
San Jose Earthquakes break ground and break record (PHOTOS)
The San Jose Earthquakes and more than 6,000 fans broke more than just the ground on their new soccer-specific stadium Sunday: they broke a world record, too.
Amid concerns, proposed Islamic center in San Martin nears approval (PODCAST)
A group of Muslims in and around south Santa Clara County is close to gaining permission to build a mosque, cultural center and cemetery in rural San Martin, but some residents oppose the project.
Berlin Wall pieces to find new Mountain View home by summer
A Mountain View family donated two pieces of the Berlin Wall, and city officials are planning to put them on public display this summer. Pioneer Park on Church Street may be the relics’ new home.
Cupertino celebrates Diwali, Hindu festival of lights (PHOTOS)
Cupertino hosted the 10th anniversary of Diwali, the festival of lights, that drew thousands of visitors to celebrate the triumph of good over evil.