Big-wave surfers who compete in the Mavericks Invitational get only 24-hours notice when the event will occur. They have to be prepared to drop everything and travel, often halfway around the world, to Half Moon Bay.
For Mavericks surfers, big waves mean tight travel time Read More »
New economic data from this week’s Silicon Valley Index report headlines this week’s Peninsula Report radio show. Reporters also weigh in on the growing number of cities banning plastic grocery bags and HIV preventative drug testing.
Emeryville children’s electronic toy company earned ‘Toy of the Year’ honors for its LeapPad in 2011, exceeding analysts’ expectations on revenue and earnings per share.
LeapFrog revenues buoyed by holiday LeapPad sales Read More »
1978 law Proposition 13 caps California property tax. But experts at today’s State of the Valley Conference say the law is outdated and prevents schools and local governments from getting the funding they need.
Proposition 13 hurts school and government funding in Silicon Valley, experts say Read More »
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation says Gilead Sciences has rushed testing of a controversial drug that might allow people to avoid contracting HIV/AIDS by taking a pill before engaging in risky sexual behavior.
Foster City drugmaker pushes HIV preventative pill; AIDS activists urge more testing Read More »
Join Peninsula Press reporters on KZSU’s newest radio show, The Peninsula Report. The first show aired Friday and featured a discussion of topics from around the South Bay. Listen to the podcast now!
Peninsula Press reporters appear on new radio show (PODCAST) Read More »
Donna Baranski-Walker works for peace by organizing projects in Gaza and the West Bank from thousands of miles away. Her nonprofit group has helped rebuild playgrounds, schools and houses.
From her San Mateo office, activist coordinates peaceful rebuilding in Middle East Read More »
Voters rejected a bond measure that would have financed building and technology upgrades at the College of San Mateo, Cañada College and Skyline College. In recent years, two similar measures passed.
San Mateo County community colleges scramble for funds after bond measure fails Read More »
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.
San Mateo plans to make city streets safer for pedestrians, but funding questions linger Read More »