In summary While Democrats retain a supermajority, experts say Republican wins – and an increasingly diverse GOP Caucus – signal potential shifts in voter sentiment among non white voters The ...

Andrew Krulewitz charges his electric Hyundai Ioniq 6 in Oakland on Feb. 27, 2024. Photo by Camille Cohen for Scheduling note: WhatMatters is giving thanks for our readers and other blessings, and ...

A local man was arrested on Sunday night for allegedly breaking into an occupied home in the Duveneck/St. Francis ...

Curiosity is the driving force behind WhatCoffee & Bakery, Santa Clara’s newest roastery and bakery. The logo, a sideways ...

Remodeling a historic home can come with a lot of challenges – not only practical ones, such as bringing outdated elements up ...

A decade after Palo Alto abandoned its plan to construct a new downtown garage, the City Council is preparing to revive the ...

In summary A wood framing company is accused of stiffing workers and the state $2.6 million. Two employees could face penalties and jail if convicted. California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed 31 ...

Bay Area Air Quality Management District regulators are asking people not to burn wood during the Thanksgiving holiday to help reduce air pollution and protect public health. The air district made the ...

This year’s election cycle brought 10 propositions to California voters. Some will either usher in statewide changes or no changes at all.

In summary Some sectors, like agriculture, will be hit directly. Many more could feel the ripple effects. Mass deportations promised by President-elect Donald Trump could have a seismic economic ...

Starting next year, Medi-Cal will cover traditional healing practices for Native Americans seeking treatment for substance ...

For years, Palo Alto's elected leaders have been squabbling over a question with no clear answer: How to encourage more ...