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Despite being one of the primary modes of public transportation in Silicon Valley, Caltrain does not offer Wi-Fi service to passengers. This puts the train behind several regional rail agencies.
San Mateo is planning to widen pedestrian walkways, add green space in place of parking spots and improve lighting. But the project relies on Caltrans funding at a time when the transportation agency is fighting bankruptcy.
After a successful 2008 bond measure, field, track and stadium renovations are nearing completion at Fremont Union’s five district high schools, including Cupertino High, host of a 41-year-old band competition.
The housing crisis continues to hit San Mateo County, with notices of default and foreclosures sharply rising in the month of September and drawing crowds to a Menlo Park foreclosure prevention fair.
In 2010, only 75 percent of California public high school students graduated in four years. All Santa Clara and San Mateo County graduation rates were above state average.
Sunnyvale Town Center sits partially completed on 36-acres of prime downtown real estate. No one bid an a foreclosure auction Wednesday, worrying residents.
San Mateo County filed a motion on June 13 to dismiss a lawsuit over what the plaintiffs claim is a violation of voters’ rights.
Lots of residents in the South Bay came out to show their American spirit this Fourth of July. Check out our photo gallery of some of the festivities.
With the excitement surrounding the America’s Cup races, officials hope to give some transit projects new life, but coming up with the money will not be easy.