After years of substance abuse and homelessness, a Santa Clara single father rehabilitated his life, found a job and reclaimed his 1-year-old son from Child Protective Services.
Kleenspeed is best known for its undefeated electric race car. Now, the company aims to create an efficient, affordable electric vehicle that can become the must-have car of 2020.
Santa Clara police have been providing free security to the 49ers during preseason games since 2007. After public outcry in conjunction with the new stadium, the police chief vows to end the free ride.
Reports of coyote attacks or close encounters in Santa Clara County are at their highest they’ve been in eight years. Wildlife organizations across the state say the public can prevent attacks while respecting the wildlife.
The Redwood City School District will have a full year of classes ending June 9, 2011 thanks to increased funding from the state’s newly passed budget.
Half Moon Bay must close the $500,000 budget deficit after voters rejected a one cent sales tax last week. Options include closing parks and cutting police.
A group of surfers and surf photographers convinced the San Mateo County Harbor Commission to grant them the permit for the Mavericks big-wave surf competition in Half Moon Bay.
East Palo Alto was known as a “food desert” for over 20 years, but that ended when the Mi Pueblo supermarket opened last year. Owners of smaller markets are concerned about the competition.
As school districts across California have faced steep cuts in state funding, some education proponents have responded with fundraising efforts. The San Carlos Education Foundation raised $1.7 million.