Low-income kids to have free Muni passes thanks to SF advocacy group
Starting March 1, the agency that operates Muni will offer free service to low and moderate-income youth who live in San Francisco.
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Art on the way for Palo Alto’s University Ave. pedestrian tunnel
With approval from Palo Alto officials, commuters should soon see art installations in the tunnel under the University Avenue train station.
Palo Alto and EPA residents on opposite sides of bridge debate
Plans to replace the 102-year-old Newell Road bridge have generated controversy in neighboring communities of Palo Alto and East Palo Alto, raising concerns over increased traffic and access to jobs.
Palo Alto clashes with Hamilton Ave. developer over parking spaces
In a city already dogged by traffic congestion, Palo Alto’s Architectural Review Board has approved plans for a complex at 135 Hamilton Ave, but the city and the developer disagree over parking requirements.
Engine founder advocates for immigration reform, saying Silicon Valley talent is at risk
For decades, Silicon Valley has drawn foreign innovators and engineers from around the world. But some in the startup community say restrictive national immigration policies may drive some of the valley’s talent pool away.
Youth asks San Mateo County to stop cooperating with federal immigration authorities
While most girls her age are practicing with school sports teams or studying for the SATs, Kenia Miranda is lobbying government agencies in San Mateo County for improved immigrant rights.
With three of nation’s top four digital toys, LeapFrog reports strong sales
Thanks to the popularity of its educational products like the LeapPad 2 and Leapster GS, LeapFrog Enterprises (NYSE: LF) reported robust fourth quarter and year-end sales.
Bay Area should model itself after city-states Hong Kong and Singapore, futurist says
Paul Saffo, managing director of foresight at Discern Analytics, says it was time for the Bay Area to rethink its relations with counties, states, and even the rest of the world.
Large number of Bay Area cities undermines regional efficiency, local officials say
Speaking at the 2013 State of Valley Conference in San Jose, local officials said regional disconnect is hurting the Bay Area’s ability to collaborate, save administrative funds and respond to problems.