San Jose State students led winning campaign to raise minimum wage
On Tuesday night, a grass-roots campaign two years in the making culminated with the passage of Measure D, which raises San Jose’s minimum wage from $8 to $10.
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Sugary drinks remind immigrant parents of childhood, but pose risks for kids
Sugar-rich juices such as horchata are popular with Latino immigrants in East Palo Alto, but doctors raise health concerns.
Voices of Peninsula voters (VIDEO)
Peninsula Press reporters talk to residents of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties about why they decided to vote in the 2012 Election.
The Peninsula goes to the polls (PHOTOS)
Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties went to the polls today — view our photo gallery of voters.
Los Robles Magnet Academy celebrates DÃa de los Muertos (PHOTOS)
Traditions abounded at Los Robles Magnet Academy Friday, as the East Palo Alto school hosted a family celebration of DÃa de los Muertos, Day of the Dead.
Palo Alto city attorney explains controversial medicinal marijuana measure (PODCAST)
Palo Alto city attorney Molly Stump discusses city’s current marijuana laws, the changes that would result if voters pass Measure C, and how existing federal and state laws come into play.
In the face of economic struggles, young Obama supporters see reasons for hope
Young voters helped Barack Obama win the White House. Four years later, enthusiasm levels may be diminished, but many Peninsula supporters stand by their candidate.
Death penalty measure raises questions over cost, ethics
As Election Day approaches, experts debate both sides of Prop 34, the ballot initiative to repeal the death penalty in California.
Redevelopment worries seep into daily life at Palo Alto mobile home park
Residents of a Palo Alto mobile home park are worried that the property might be sold and the land rezoned to make way for more expensive housing.