Superheroes wash windows, bring smiles to local children’s hospital
Patients and visitors at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto got a surprise Tuesday when they saw superheroes washing the windows.
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San Jose city leaders consider competing visions to serve growing homeless population
San Jose’s homeless population has grown 18 percent in the past two years, prompting divergent visions between the Director of Housing and the San Jose Downtown Association for how the city should respond.
Cambodian-Americans make music for charity in San Francisco talent show
A Cambodian women’s group — the Devata Giving Circle — put on a talent showcase in San Francisco’s Mission District on Sept. 28, featuring a selection of Cambodian-American musicians and performers.
Tech is source of stress — and solution to address it
Technology can make life faster and simpler – and sometimes, more stressful. As employees complain technology is forcing them to work all the time, a new market is emerging for tech that helps you relax.
Winterizing the touchscreen — new tech allows users to wear gloves and more [VIDEO]
Touch screens are simple to use, but there’s complex technology behind them that’s revolutionized the way we use electronic devices. Watch the video to learn how they work underneath the glass.
Squeezed by the foreclosure crisis and booming Silicon Valley real estate, East Palo Alto confronts gentrification
Many longtime residents and housing advocates worry that East Palo Alto will become inaccessible to the people it has traditionally served since its incorporation 30 years ago.
From medals to pedals — Cycling helps veteran heal [VIDEO]
Marine Corps veteran Denny Salisbury, 26, was once a star high school football player, but after sustaining injuries during a tour in Iraq, a new sport helped him cope with his pain.
Portola Valley artist’s giant sculptures shine at Google campus and across the country [VIDEO]
Sculptor Roger Stoller builds 20-foot stone and metal pieces destined for display in civic plazas and on the front of buildings.
Beyond Double Dutch — Competitive jump rope takes hold in the Bay Area [VIDEO]
Typically thought of as a playground pastime, jump rope is actually a competitive sport. And, elite jump rope has a growing presence in the Bay Area.