Voter turnout reached 80 percent in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties
Historically, a presidential election year brings out a high percentage of registered voters — and that was the case on the Peninsula earlier this month.
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After Veterans Day, the stories of student veterans endure (VIDEO)
Radio documentary tells the stories of six Stanford veterans who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Voices of Peninsula voters (VIDEO)
Peninsula Press reporters talk to residents of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties about why they decided to vote in the 2012 Election.
In the face of economic struggles, young Obama supporters see reasons for hope
Young voters helped Barack Obama win the White House. Four years later, enthusiasm levels may be diminished, but many Peninsula supporters stand by their candidate.
Burning Man census reveals surprising demographics at the desert festival
A census-themed camp at the annual Burning Man festival recently released its 2011 data. It reveals that “burners” span all ages, political parties and levels of education.
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital breaks ground on expansion
The new Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital facility will feature more space, more beds and more technology.
Low-wage jobs drive Silicon Valley employment growth, forcing more workers into long commutes
For the thousands of workers who earn less than $50,000 a year in Silicon Valley, it’s difficult to find an affordable place to call home, a new report shows.
A taste of SF Street Food Festival in the South Bay
Missed the San Francisco Street Food Festival last weekend? You can still get a taste with the many vendors and food truck gatherings in the South Bay.
Flavor of the Month — A guide to Palo Alto’s top-selling summer ice cream flavors (PHOTOS)
Palo Alto’s University Avenue is home to five ice cream and frozen yogurt shops, each with a different best seller.