Invasive mosquito bites like a tiger, looks like a zebra
Residents are asked to report any sightings of the Asian tiger mosquito, an invasive disease-carrier that was suppressed in California last fall but may pop up again in the spring.
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Rove, Gibbs spar over immigration reform at Stanford debate
Republican strategist Karl Rove and President Obama’s former press secretary, Robert Gibbs, faced off over which political party is best prepared to lead the country during a debate held Tuesday at Stanford.
Hired veterans, hot new products and tech bodygaurds on Peninsula Report (PODCAST)
While some Peninsula tech companies are making news hiring veterans, others are under the microscope for the high cost of security for their executives. Plus, hot picks from the Cool Product Expo.
Paper vs. plastic — is one better for the environment?
A Stanford earth science student examines the environmental implications of paper and plastic grocery bags. In the battle to be eco-friendly, the results are complicated.
More tech companies paying for CEOs to ‘super commute’ from homes in other states
Many companies are willing to provide sizable travel benefits to attract the perfect chief executive officer. And long-distance commuting is not just for executives. A new study shows that the trend of “super-commuting” is growing steadily.
One man’s trash — Stanford student raises pollution awareness through art
Disturbed by the amount of plastic thrown into the San Francisco Bay, Stanford graduate student Ethan Estess created artwork illustrating the trash’s impact.
Palo Alto’s Varian Medical Systems prioritizes hiring veterans
In the midst of a nationwide White House and media campaign to help veterans find jobs, Palo Alto’s Varian Medical is credited for being a military-friendly employer.
After 24 years of reporting, SF Giants beat writer still loves the game
Henry Schulman, the San Francisco Chronicle’s Giants beat writer, has seen many changes in baseball – and baseball reporting – in more than two decades on the job.
Peninsula Report goes behind the scenes at Pandora and examines 49ers offensive play
How does Pandora categorize 10,000 songs each month? Do experts endorse video games for young children? What’s the connection between high school, Stanford and 49ers football? Listen now.