A census-themed camp at the annual Burning Man festival recently released its 2011 data. It reveals that “burners” span all ages, political parties and levels of education.
Burning Man census reveals surprising demographics at the desert festival Read More »
A four-year pilot program, to take effect early next year, is expected to reduce traffic in the Bay Area by providing incentives for workers to vanpool or use mass transit.
Up to 60 percent of Bay Area workers may benefit from law to get commuters off roads Read More »
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.
East Palo Alto police combine fitness and health education with crime fighting Read More »
Santa Clara University’s plans for a new art and art history building, along with additional parking, were approved by the City Council after the school agreed to relocate three historic structures.
Santa Clara University allowed to expand footprint, but must move historic house Read More »
The Palo Alto Art Center reopened Saturday following a $7.9-million renovation. View photos of the musicians, children’s dance groups and other local artists who joined the celebration.
Palo Alto Art Center celebrates reopening (PHOTOS) Read More »
Responding to complaints that increased rental rates for fields and gyms have jeopardized after-school sports programs, Ravenswood district officials agree to reconsider some fees and look for new funding sources.
East Palo Alto school board revisits controversial fee hike for youth sports groups Read More »
Residents of single-family homes in Palo Alto will soon be able to compost food scraps in a bid to divert thousands of tons of waste from the landfill.
Palo Alto plans pilot residential composting programs to reduce landfill waste Read More »
Half Moon Bay musician Mauro FFortissimo uses mallets, magnets and other unusual tools in his piano concerts. He puts his unique spin on the music of Igor Stravinsky, John Coltrane and Sun Rah.
Half Moon Bay musician turns piano inside out to create new music [VIDEO] Read More »
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.
