Local Rotary Clubs are community service organizations a part of Rotary International, which began in 1905 as a space for young professionals to exchange ideas. Over time, the group turned to a ...

In summary A supermajority of Democrats and emboldened Republicans return to the Capitol today — at odds over how to lower the cost of living, how much to resist a second Trump presidency, where to ...

Assemblymembers during a floor session at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Aug. 5, 2024. Photo by Fred Greaves for After a restful holiday break I’m returning to your inboxes — and state lawmakers ...

In summary Homelessness grew just 3% in California last year, compared to 18% nationwide. California’s homeless population remains the biggest in the nation, but the crisis is growing more slowly here ...

Perry, a beloved miniature donkey who has been a fixture of Bol Park for nearly three decades and who famously served as the model for the Donkey character in "Shrek," was euthanized on Thursday after ...

This January we are Food Partying! damp, plus adding in crystal-free-ish (I can’t go cold turkey). I want to rearrange my ...

Facing criticism from downtown merchants, Palo Alto is preparing to drop a policy that allows restaurants to extend their ...

Palo Alto is bracing for choppy waters as it heads into the 2025 budget season, with economic stagnation, persistent ...

Sheriff Christina Corpus has filed a $10 million claim against San Mateo County, alleging  “racism, harassment, discrimination and retaliation” during the county’s investigation into her ...

Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales activity along the Midpeninsula in the communities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, ...

Those in California who'd like a latte with a side of weed have gotten their wish now that a new law goes into effect that ...

Julie Engelmann stands in front of a portion of her mural in Half Moon Bay. Courtesy Julie Engelmann.