In summary Floodwaters devastated the small communities of Pajaro and Planada in early 2023. California gave each town $20 million to recover – but as residents face down another winter, much of the ...

In summary Cal State has a goal to graduate 40% of its freshmen within four years. It now graduates 36% — it’s highest rate ever. On other goals, the system is further behind. California State ...

The Food Closet launched in 1979 after a group of women from Covenant Presbyterian Church and other local congregations saw a need in the community and banded to fill. After decades of fluctuations in ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Fifty years ago ...

As Todd Collins' term on the Palo Alto Board of Education comes to an end, making way for new members, he gives some closing ...

California’s Central Valley will be left behind no more, its leaders and Gov. Gavin Newsom said today as the region became the first in the state to submit its 20-year economic development plan, which ...

A main thoroughfare in Palo Alto was closed Thursday morning because of a gas line break, according to police.

Following a red wave that swept much of the country, a second Donald Trump presidency will usher significant changes in the nation and Silicon Valley. More than 28% of Santa Clara County voters this ...

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In summary Chronic absenteeism dropped to 20% last school year, but that is still higher than the pre-pandemic rate of 12%. California’s public school students are continuing to rebound from the ...

After some trial and error, Santa Clara County just made it easier to request a non-police response for someone in mental health crisis.

In summary In numerous lawsuits, conservative professors and students allege that California’s community colleges are hindering their right to free speech under the First Amendment. At California’s ...