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A roller tamps down asphalt to fill a pothole in El Camino Real in Palo Alto on April 18, 2023. Photo by Sue Dremann.

City Government, Land Use, Los Altos, Menlo Park, Mountain View, News, Palo Alto, Regional Politics, State, Traffic, Transportation

El Camino repaving project set to begin next year, with bike lanes added in Mountain View

by Zoe MorganNovember 17, 2023 8:36 am

Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez said an EPA study revealed that children living near the airport had blood lead levels similar to those who were affected by the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, in 2014. Embarcadero Media file photo.

Environment, Health, News, Palo Alto, Regional Politics, State

State’s public health department receives grant to help transition away from leaded aviation gas

by Bay City NewsNovember 2, 2023 2:26 pm

A U.S. District Court on Oct. 19, 2023, ruled that California's "assault weapons ban" is unconstitutional. It addresses weapons such as the M4A1, called an "assault rifle gun." Getty Images.

Courts, Crime, News, Peninsula, Regional Politics, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, State

Federal court’s decision overturning California’s assault weapons ban elicits ‘disgust’ from officials

by Sue DremannOctober 22, 2023 10:16 pmOctober 25, 2023 9:55 am

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed multiple bills into law on Oct. 11 aimed at tackling affordable housing issues. Embarcadero Media file photo.

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Newsom signs 56 housing bills to boost affordability, help tenants

by Katy St. ClairOctober 12, 2023 10:23 am

File photo of a health care professional comforting a COVID patient.

COVID, News, State

Is California’s COVID-era rent relief program running out of money?

by Ben ChristopherOctober 8, 2023 7:18 am

File photo of a Kaiser facility.

Health Care, News, State

Another strike looms at Kaiser’s California hospitals as workers push for better pay

by Kristen Hwang / CalMattersOctober 3, 2023 8:10 am

A view along a trail at the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. Photo by Veronica Weber.

Environment, News, State

California Clean Air Day returns to the Bay Area on Oct. 4

by Palo Alto Weekly staffOctober 2, 2023 10:57 am

File photo of a classroom in California.

Education, News, State, Youth

A look at the educational rights for youth in the child welfare system

by Betty Marquez Rosales / EdSourceOctober 2, 2023 8:55 am

2018 photo of Laphonza Butler obtained from Wikimedia Commons,
Office of Rep. Jimmy Gomez/public domain.

Newsom’s pick to replace Feinstein: Laphonza Butler

by Lynn La / CalMattersOctober 2, 2023 8:43 am