Despite a depleted police force and rising crime, the council rejected Councilman Ash Kalra’s recommendation to provide neighborhoods with funds to hire private security personnel and deploy other safety measures.
‘Private security patrols’ a no-go as San Jose City Council rejects safety grant program Read More »
The Mountain View City Council has approved an ordinance to increase the city minimum wage to $10.30 with annual adjustment to inflation, starting July 1, 2015.
Mountain View boosts its minimum wage to $10.30, with $15 goal by 2018 Read More »
Money is pouring into campaigns for and against the citywide Measure M in one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. Measure M is being portrayed as a vote on the future identity of Menlo Park.
Election battle divides Menlo Park over how much to grow Read More »
The 44th annual Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival took place Oct. 18 and 19 on the coastal community’s Main Street.
Self-proclaimed ‘world pumpkin capital’ — Half Moon Bay — hosts annual festival Read More »
With Nov. 15 kick-off for open enrollment via HealthCare.gov fast approaching, Santa Clara County officials are encouraging Latino-American residents to sign up for insurance and to get the health care they need.
Santa Clara County officials encourage Latinos to get health care Read More »
Santa Clara County health care professionals are developing new infection control procedures and upgrading protective equipment to prepare in case Ebola were to arise in the area.
Santa Clara County health care providers prepare for Ebola Read More »
Alarmed that several Victorian-era houses have been destroyed or are slated to be demolished to make room for new development, Redwood City officials are exploring ways to protect historic homes in the city.
Redwood City seeks to save historic homes endangered by development boom Read More »
Stressing the need for a living wage ordinance for its lowest paid employees, San Mateo County’s 5,000 in-home care workers are demanding higher wages and healthcare benefits.
Home health aids clash with San Mateo County officials over pay Read More »
Financial scams in San Mateo County are disproportionately affecting senior citizens, leading to a surge in seniors seeking help from local authorities.
Financial scams causing more San Mateo County seniors to seek help Read More »