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.
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Community college bonds defeated in San Mateo County
San Mateo County voters defeated a bond measure that would have benefited three community colleges.
Election Day brings residents, advocates, officials to the polls (PHOTOS)
Peninsula residents turned out to vote on a variety of local races and initiatives, including a failed attempt to pass a community college bond measure.
Election 2011 recap; live blog covered Peninsula ballot measures
Stay with the Peninsula Press this evening for live election updates.
East Palo Alto community health worker helps Pacific Islander patients get care
Tiffany ‘Uhilamoelangi-Hautau bridges the cultural and linguistic gaps separating her Pacific Islander patients from health care in San Mateo County.
Silicon Valley sheriff has made a name in her domain
Laurie Smith made history as the first woman in California to be elected sheriff. She’s been running the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office for the last 13 years, and has her sights set on 20.
On ‘Bank Transfer Day,’ Peninsula credit unions see opportunity to court new customers
Credit unions across the country took advantage of Saturday’s “Bank Transfer Day,” a Facebook-fueled movement that encouraged individuals to switch their accounts away from big banks.
What did daylight saving ever do for you? Essential answer
Contrary to popular belief, Daylight Saving Time was not motivated by farmers. Its actual goal was to save energy—but does it? A Stanford scientist explores the evidence.
Mountain View mail carrier delivers what email can’t: a personal touch
The U.S. Postal Service is in dire financial straits. But with cheer and determination, one mail carrier in Silicon Valley is giving it all he’s got.