New hybrid buses arriving in Peninsula communities
New hybrid buses are gradually hitting the streets of Peninsula communities. Hybrid buses will join line 35, which serves Palo Alto, Mountain View and Stanford, by the end of January.
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Big Wave development near Mavericks surfing is controversial among residents
San Mateo County’s planning commission hearing drew more than 250 residents supporting or protesting a possible 300,000-square-foot office and wellness center near the famous surf mecca Mavericks.
Coyote attacks can be prevented, experts say
Reports of coyote attacks or close encounters in Santa Clara County are at their highest they’ve been in eight years. Wildlife organizations across the state say the public can prevent attacks while respecting the wildlife.
Reports of coyote attacks in Santa Clara County double in 2010 (VIDEO)
With reports of coyote attacks in Santa Clara County more than doubling in 2010, wildlife officials urge people to keep a safe distance and supervise pets and children when they’re outside.
Change of Tide — surfers take over Mavericks surf competition in Half Moon Bay (VIDEO)
A group of surfers and surf photographers convinced the San Mateo County Harbor Commission to grant them the permit for the Mavericks big-wave surf competition in Half Moon Bay.
Santa Clara school board member campaigns against football stadium
Christine Koltermann, a Santa Clara Unified School District board member, is campaigning against the 49ers new stadium, seeing it as a costly, environmental hazard that will lower property values.
The Tree and The Train — high-speed rail may threaten heritage tree (VIDEO)
Palo Alto residents fear high-speed rail will destroy the El Palo Alto “Heritage Tree.”
Voters reject Prop 23
Early returns indicate that California voters are rejecting a ballot initiative that would suspend a state climate-change law.
VIDEO – Even state park visitors can’t agree about Prop 21
A survey of beach goers at Half Moon Bay State Beach illustrated differing opinions on California Proposition 21, which would replace state parks’ day use fees with an annual $18 vehicle license fee.