Diane Joiner is a resident of East Palo Alto, but she used to reside behind bars. Today, she’s the poster child for programs in San Mateo and Santa Clara county jails designed to reduce recidivism.
After years of addiction, a former inmate gives thanks for jail support services Read More »
Thousands of flowers will adorn Thanksgiving tables today, but according to Stanford earth science students, many professional and store-bought arrangements are grown with heavy pesticides and may not make for eco-friendly centerpieces.
Beauty with a price – Thanksgiving flower arrangements may not be eco-friendly Read More »
In immigrant households, Thanksgiving dinner can result in some exotic pairings on the menu. Sushi and pumpkin pie, anyone?
Bay Area immigrants find comfort in old and new Thanksgiving rituals Read More »
Frustrated with bank practices, Most Holy Trinity Church closed its account with Bank of America and moved to a local credit union. It is one of many churches to follow this trend. View the video.
Enough is enough: San Jose church leads movement to pull funds from banks (VIDEO) Read More »
Johnnie Gray Jr., founder of the East Palo Alto Boxing Club, welcomes teens who want to train, even if they can’t afford the membership fees. The club receives some city funds, but Gray says it still struggles financially.
East Palo Alto gym founder works to rebuild young lives through boxing Read More »
Sid Espinosa, Palo Alto’s first Hispanic and fourth-youngest mayor, juggles duties at City Hall with a full-time job at Microsoft. His career path included a White House job during the Clinton administration.
Palo Alto’s ‘mobile mayor’ favors compromise, except on developing parkland Read More »
San Jose’s Lynbrook High School celebrates math and science students the way many schools celebrate athletes. Science teacher Amanda Alonzo shares why inquiry-based learning is great for students and test scores.
San Jose high school racks up national science awards under teacher’s leadership Read More »
Bay Area architect Frank Jesse serves on the Envision San Jose 2040 task force and has opinions about how independent workers and tech startups may create the shared office spaces of the future.
Architect leads as San Jose startups move from homes and garages to shared offices Read More »
The Menlo Park City Council approved a two-year contract with all unionized city workers except police officers. It reduces pension benefits for new hires.
Menlo Park decreases pension benefits for newly hired city workers Read More »