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California Democrats say they’ve waited a lifetime to watch Harris nominated at DNC
Deborah Cunningham-Skurnik has been to the Democratic National Convention in the past, but this year just feels different. “I’ve been waiting for this,” the California Democratic Party regional director told the Washington Examiner. “[The party] is on target with their messaging, and it’s really resonating well with Democrats. No party preference and even moderates seem to be very eager […]
Teenage girl arrested for allegedly stabbing 2 men in San Mateo park
(KRON) – A teenage girl was arrested for the alleged stabbing of two men in a park, according to the San Mateo Police Department. At 7:56 p.m. on Thursday, the SMPD received a call from a bystander at Los Prados Park. Authorities said the caller detailed that a female suspect stabbed a male victim and […]
New, lower speed limits coming to many Menlo Park streets
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Drivers will need to start slowing down a little more as they make their way through Menlo Park, as the city is installing new, lower speed limits on many streets. At a meeting in May, the Menlo Park City Council passed a new speed limit ordinance to help improve traffic safety.
Hiring a Research Fellow in Free Speech Law for 1 or 2 Years, at the Hoover Institution (Stanford)
This was just announced today; if you're interested, please apply, and if you know people who might be interested, please pass this along to them. The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is seeking an outstanding early-career legal scholar interested in researching free speech law, in preparation for seeking an academic position at a law school or elsewhere.
$12M Clif Bar class action settlement
Consumers could benefit from a $12 million Clif Bar settlement if they purchased bars with exaggerated nutrition claims. The settlement benefits consumers who purchased certain Clif Bar products between April 19, 2014, and March 31, 2023, for California and New York residents or between March 31, 2019, and March 31, 2023, for consumers outside California and New York.
Glozman Receives USTA National Junior Scholar Athlete Award
STANFORD, Calif. – Incoming freshman Valerie Glozman was named a recipient of the 2024 USTA National Junior Scholar Athlete Award, the organization announced as last week’s USTA National Championships. Glozman is the No.1-ranked 18-and-under player in the country, a distinction she has held at various times over the...
California State Sen. removed from Latino Caucus for switching to GOP
(The Center Square) - The California State Senator who switched from the Democratic to Republican party mid-session claims she has been stripped of her committee assignments and the Latino Caucus as “retribution” for leaving the Democratic Caucus. While Senate Democratic leaders say it’s standard to remove individuals from committees to figure out how to maintain appropriate party balance in committees, the Latino Caucus says State Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil, R-Jackson, a Latina woman, was removed from the group just for being a Republican. ...
California Public School teachers don't get paid family leave. After Newsom vetoed a bill to change that, lawmakers are trying again.
As a new school year begins, lawmakers are again trying to give public school teachers paid family leave.Supporters believe the benefit will help attract and retain high-quality teachers in the face of an increasing shortage. But critics worry that the bill—which has widespread support among the Democratic majority in the Legislature and is a priority for the Legislative Women's Caucus—could come at the actual expense of students. The union-backed bill, authored by the Democratic Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, would give teachers 14 weeks of fully paid leave after having a baby, paid for by school districts through existing state funding.Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar...
Why is my California DMV car registration so expensive?
(KRON) — Are you one of the millions of registered car owners in California who recently paid their annual vehicle registration fee? You might have been taken aback by the immense price tag of having your car registered in the state — especially if you recently purchased a new car. For those spending hundreds — […]
Two Pedestrians Injured in School Zone Collision in Redwood City, Police to Ramp Up Enforcement
Early yesterday morning in Redwood City, a vehicle-pedestrian collision occurred that left an adult female and a juvenile female with moderate injuries. The incident took place at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Duane Street, according to the Redwood City Police Department. At 8:01 a.m., a vehicle heading southbound on Duane turned east onto Harrison and struck the pedestrians in a crosswalk. The driver stopped and cooperated with authorities.
With El Camino repaving set for September, city looks to move RVs
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After months of debate, state officials are preparing to break ground in early September on a major repaving project along El Camino Real, an effort that will include removal of parking spaces, installation of bike lanes throughout Palo Alto, and relocation of dozens of RVs from the state road.
Athena Leadership Awards: Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce honors two local trailblazers
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... While Jennifer Torai and Lisa Van Dusen grew up on opposite sides of the country and work in different fields, they have something in common: their passion for taking action. Athena International, a nonprofit that hosts leadership workshops for children and adults, aims to...
Wild retail crackdown to force more surveillance at self-checkout after shopper rage explodes & cashier ‘pepper sprayed’
SHOPPERS may soon see a massive increase in security around self-checkout machines as store employees have been forced to handle violent and upset customers. In California, lawmakers are considering passing a bill that would ensure staffing and regulations around self-checkout operations. Supported by state Democratic Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas and the California Labor Federation, the Retail […]
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