Redwood City’s Courthouse Square debuted a new holiday “ice” rink isn’t ice at all. Synthetic rinks, which do not require refrigeration, are gaining popularity in cost-conscious, warm weather communities.
Redwood City’s new ice rink opens, minus the ice Read More »
After 15 years of legal operation in California, medical marijuana dispensaries are now under fire as they struggle to navigate conflicting federal, state and local laws.
Local and federal officials crack down on medicinal marijuana Read More »
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.
Foreclosures rise in San Mateo County; local officials try to help Read More »
In response to last year’s whooping cough outbreak, a new California law requires proof of the Tdap vaccine for both children entering kindergarten and those entering grades seven through 12.
New law requires whooping cough vaccine before kids start school Read More »
Missions across California may be home to a centuries-old secret that some archeologists say shows the early Catholic church embraced advanced science, astronomy and even pagan traditions.
Ancient secret of California missions sparks debate (VIDEO) Read More »
Reports show that millions of Californians have been exposed to unsafe levels of nitrates and other chemicals in their tap water. For low-income or rural communities, the remedy is often too costly.
More than 2 million Californians exposed to nitrates in tap water (VIDEO) Read More »
High-speed rail is one of President Obama’s priorities, but Northern California debates continue. According to Stanford earth science students, high-speed trains are only eco-friendly if full.
High-speed rail may not be eco-friendly if trains aren’t full Read More »
There was a 25-percent increase in shark attacks worldwide in 2010, but California’s stats remained steady at five. The state is tied with Hawaii and South Carolina for the third most attacks in the nation.
California ties for third most shark attacks in U.S. as attacks rise worldwide Read More »
East Palo Alto is planning to turn the vacant Cooley Landing into a bayfront park. It will add nine more acres of parkland to a city that does not have the state’s recommended number of parks per 1,000 people.
East Palo Alto builds new bayfront park; still lags behind neighbors in parks per capita Read More »