Palo Alto Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in Santa Clara County is lower than the California average.

Peninsula Nonprofit Set To Receive $5M For East Palo Alto Center

JobTrain is slated to get funding through the state budget to build a new 100,000-square foot economic mobility center in East Palo Alto.

State Sen. Josh Becker To Hold 'Fight Fire With Tech' Town Hall

The town hall, planned for Tuesday afternoon, will discuss recent innovations to combat wildfires.

Local Emergency Due To Drought Declared In Santa Clara County

The Santa Clara Valley Water District declared a water shortage emergency earlier this month.

Santa Clara County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Palo Alto area compares to California for coronavirus vaccinations.

Santa Clara Co. OKs Eviction Moratorium In Unincorporated Areas

The county resolution was passed unanimously by the Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday meeting.

East Palo Alto To Receive Over $7M In COVID Recovery Funding

California received $1.2 billion to distribute to small cities or towns like East Palo Alto, which has a population of about 30,000.

Santa Clara County Adopts Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

The $9.2 billion budget strikes an optimistic tone, though leaders say they remain cautious in the wake of the pandemic.

Could Housing Vouchers Help Santa Clara County Homeless?

The vouchers are part of a federal program to assist low-income families, elderly and disabled residents with affording housing.

Unemployment Improves In Palo Alto Area: Feds

Santa Clara County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

East Palo Alto Pledges $2M To Keep Mobile Home Park Affordable

The City Council on Tuesday night voted to loan $2 million from its affordable housing fund to help residents purchase their lot.

East Palo Alto Hosts Public Meetings On Businesses, Fireworks

The city of East Palo Alto will host two community discussions on Thursday evening.

Broadband Speed In Palo Alto Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Santa Clara Valley Water District Board Approves Rate Increase

The Santa Clara Valley Water District board of directors unanimously approved a 9.1 percent rate increase for the 2022 fiscal year.

Silicon Valley Lawmaker's Universal Basic Income Bill Advances

The bill is unlikely to become law this year, but Assemblymember Evan Low said his goal is to initiate a policy discussion.

Federal Tax Refunds In Santa Clara County: How Do Yours Compare?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Santa Clara County neighbors.

Santa Clara County Board Pledges To Address Anti-Asian Hate

Supervisor Otto Lee made a passionate statement, where he talked about his background and dispelled the model minority myth.

Palo Alto Council Rollup For March 15

'To keep you connected and up to date on notable Council meeting discussions, we are sharing a brief weekly update.'

Several Palo Alto Commission Positions Available

The deadline to apply is April 6. Each commission or committee has multiple openings.

Moffett Field Won't Be Used As Detention Center For Migrant Kids

Rep. Anna Eshoo said that the Mountain View federal airfield won't be used to house unaccompanied children detained at the U.S. border.

Moffett Field Could Be Used As Detention Center For Migrant Kids

On Monday, demonstrators opposed to the decision protested in front of the South Bay federal airfield.

East Palo Alto Councilmember Wins Court Case Contesting Election

Antonio Lopez called for unity after a judge found that he did not violate election laws with a taco giveaway near a vote center.

Palo Alto Council Meeting Weekly Roll-Up For March 1

'To keep you connected and up to date on notable Council meeting discussions, we are sharing a brief weekly update.'

Palo Alto Council To Weigh 'Safe Parking,' Housing Extension

The city launched the program in 2018 to individuals and families living in their vehicles and RVs with an overnight parking site.

Santa Clara County Public Health Eases Some Restrictions On Outdoor Gatherings And Youth Activities

Santa Clara County is easing some restrictions and is better aligning County guidance with State guidance.

Palo Alto Council Meeting Weekly Roll-Up

To keep you connected and up to date on notable Council meeting discussions, we are sharing a brief weekly update.

Santa Clara County Public Health Eases Some Restrictions Starting Tomorrow On Outdoor Gatherings And Youth Activities

Santa Clara County is easing some restrictions and is better aligning County guidance with State guidance.

Palo Alto Mayor's State Of The City Address Coming Up On March 4

This virtual event is coming up on March 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Register today.

Palo Alto Mayor's State Of The Union Is On March 4

This virtual event is coming up on March 4 at 7:00 p.m. Register today.

Planning And Transportation Commission Recruitment In Palo Alto

This recruitment is for a partial term ending December 15, 2021. Go here for the application and for more information.

Palo Alto Councilmember Weighs Longshot Congressional Bid: Report

Tanaka indicated he intends to form a committee it will call “Greg Tanaka for Congress” in his Dec. 18 filing, the report said.

Facebook Bans Trump Indefinitely

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg: "Risks of allowing the President to continue to use our service during this period are simply too great."

Rep. Eshoo Calls For End To Violence As Rioters Storm Capital

"My staff and I are safe," Eshoo wrote on Twitter. "Praying for an end to this violence."

Palo Alto Foothills Park Opens To The Public

The park opened on Thursday to the general public, replacing the decades-old restriction that only allowed residents to visit the park.

Palo Alto Election Signals Push To Slow Growth: Report

If early returns hold, city’s "residentialist” block would secure a majority on Palo Alto's City Council.

Palo Alto City Council Election 2020: Live Updates

Palo Alto voters have been casting ballots for four open seats on the Palo Alto City Council.

Palo Alto USD Election Results 2020: Live Updates

Palo Alto voters have cast their ballots for three open seats on the Palo Alto Unified School District Governing Board.

Palo Alto Election Day: Report How It's Going

Have you experienced long lines today, or witnessed voter intimidation?

Palo Alto City Council Election: What You Need To Know

Palo Alto voters have been casting ballots for four open seats on the Palo Alto City Council.

Palo Alto Unified School District Election: What You Need To Know

Palo Alto voters have been casting ballots for three open seats on the Palo Alto Unified School District Governing Board.