Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Palo Alto), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Tuesday spoke at State of the Net West, a technology forum hosted by the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee.
Tuesday’s vote is a formality that concludes the Council’s decision a week ago to overturn its “Gentle Ban” ordinance.
San Francisco, Santa Clara County and the Peninsula all rank among the top 10 wage-earning areas in the nation according to a recent study.
Are you kicking yourself because you didn't fill up when it was 'only' $4.53 a gallon? Should you fill up now before they go up again? How do you cope?
how many Palo Alto voters know the difference between the two candidates running for Santa Clara County Board of Education or the four running for Foothill-De Anza Board of Trustees?
Representatives say the new system saves county election offices a significant amount of money, and reduces the number of administrative errors.
The first debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Candidate Mitt Romney will be held Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. Pacific time.
Palo Alto took another step down the road towards a more sustainable future at Monday night’s Council Meeting when Mayor Yiaway Yeh honored seven local companies with the Green Business Leader Award for having highly energy-efficient buildings.
Whether you swing blue, red, or are still making up your mind, there are several place for you to gather tomorrow night to watch the first of three presidential debates.
The Food and Drug Administration Friday warned the public about the dangers of online pharmacies, and unveiled a new website to help consumers find safe prescription drugs.
Governor Jerry Brown had 108 bills to sign or veto on Sunday.
David Wittkower is promoting his documentary about the surfmen who train to aid distressed boats and wind- and kite-surfers outside the Golden Gate. The film will be broadcast on KQED in November.
The new bill will allow the sale of "cottage food," made and sold from the home beginning January.
Spare the Air Alerts are issued when ozone pollution is forecast to reach unhealthy levels. Ozone, or smog, can cause throat irritation, congestion, chest pain, trigger asthma, inflame the lining of the lungs and worsen bronchitis and emphysema.
Mayor Yiaway Yeh signs Memorandum of Understanding with China's Yangpu District Vice Mayor Chen.
Parents of Peninsula teen who died after drinking on a party bus laud new law named after their son, Brett Studebaker.
In 2010, the State Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery made 31 arrests for the illegal collection of $3.5 million in redemption funds.
Patch readers from throughout the area are invited to join senior staff members at 5th Quarter on Wednesday for the first Presidential Debate.
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we’re giving you all the information you need on how and where to register to vote.
Following last year’s project using federal stimulus funds to install 600 LED streetlights along El Camino and Alma, the Utilities Department has embarked on a multi-year project to replace all the old streetlights throughout the City.
The closures will take place the weekends beginning Oct. 19 and Oct. 26.
Vote-by-mail participation has grown from 24.5 percent in the 2000 November primary election to 48.5 percent in the 2008 November primary election.
Centers for Disease Control, Food and Drug Administration investigating whether the peanut butter caused 29 people from various states to become ill.
Californians have until Oct. 22 to register for the Nov. 6 presidential election.
East Palo Alto's recidivism rate dropped to 14 percent, far below a statewide average of 60 percent.
Suspect is accused of stealing valuable items as well as personal mementos.
Break out the pajama party wear for the farewell flyover. It's a Bay Area happening.
It's an effort to reduce the number of preventable drug-related deaths.
Inclement weather postponed Space Shuttle Endeavour's departure from Florida, but local residents can still watch its farewell flight at the Ames Research Center.
What did influential California Democrats and Republicans have to say about their party convention? Find out the results of our Patch suvey of influential party members.
Republican Chengzhi "George" Yang says rerouting the trains would save the state millions of dollars, create jobs in California, and bring fresh produce to Oakland residents.
"It is a serious shortcoming that our basic instructional materials are so outdated California textbooks don't even mention the 9/11 tragedy."
Should women with dense breast tissue get tested beyond mammograms?
This will be the space shuttle's final ferry ride around the country, and key Bay Area cities, before it calls Los Angeles home.
How much water do you need per person? Don't shortchange your family.
The city is urging residents to slow down and be patient.
The City of Palo Alto is replacing a storm drain pipeline. This busy road will be closed Friday night to Monday morning.
Former President Bill Clinton will deliver keynote address.
More than 70 experts used publicly available documents to review the risks of financing the California High-Speed Rail project.
The 'Stop Texas Oil' campaign seeks to stop overturning California's landmark climate change law, AB32