Rep. Eshoo Submits Bill Requiring Foreign Propaganda Transparency

With more evidence mounting that foreign agents have meddled in U.S. elections, Rep. Eshoo reintroduces the Foreign Entities Reform Act.

Rep. Eshoo Kicks Off App Challenge To Promote STEM Studies

Rep. Anna Eshoo set up the Congressional App Challenge through bipartisan support for students to showcase their tech prowess.

Declaration Of Independence Didn't Matter For Decade: Stanford

More lesser-known facts had emerged in Thomas Jefferson's writings, including a shopping list of women's gloves and a thermometer: study.

Palo Alto Phasing In Plastic Straw, Utensil Ban

Starting next year, the Peninsula city is asking diners to put a fork in plastic if we are to save our creek-to-Bay-to-Pacific waterways.

U.S. Rep. Eshoo Leads Effort To Halt Call To Arms Against Iran

Rep. Anna Eshoo signed the bipartisan letter as a congressional gesture to slow down military tensions building in the Middle East.

Palo Alto Makes Sludge Sexy Onboarding $30 Million Sewer System

The eco-friendly project is equipped with many environmental benefits — one equating to the removal of 3,000 cars a year from the road.

911 System Upgrade Bill Introduced By Palo Alto U.S. Rep. Eshoo

The bipartisan bill used last week's National Infrastructure Week to launch legislation that would authorize $12 billion in funding.

Palo Alto Congresswoman To Broaden Scope Of Broadband

Rep. Anna Eshoo has long been a champion of advancing Internet access among her communities, selecting Infrastructure Week to carry it out.

Christine Blasey Ford Named One Of Time's 100 Most Influential

The Palo Alto University psychology professor testified before Congress and provided a painful account of her attempted rape years ago.

Save The Internet Act Passes House; Rep. Eshoo Leads Charge

Palo Alto Rep. Anna Eshoo led the charge to enact a bill that would overturn the FCC's net neutrality reversal.

State Bill To Allow College Students To Sleep In Cars On Campus

AB302 attempts to address a state study finding housing is insufficient for over half of Calif.'s 40,000 college students on 57 campuses.

Major $11.7 Million Conservation Land Deal Made

POST secured two properties with critical watersheds and redwoods in the S. Bay coastal mountains through a deal with Big Creek Lumber Co.

Sky High Prescription Drug Price Hearings Hosted By Rep. Eshoo

Palo Alto congresswoman Anna Eshoo is using her chairing on the House Energy Commerce Health Subcommittee to visit prices of drugs.

More Vet Housing Dedicated By Dignitaries In Palo Alto

The 16K square-foot Fisher House will provide 20 suites for military families to save money while receiving medical care at the Palo Alto.

Lack Of Arms Control Gives Russia Leg Up To Build More Missiles

In a high-stakes game, Stanford scholar warns pulling out of INF treaty clears a path for Russia to blame the U.S. for a nuclear buildup.

Stanford Research Shows Deactivating Facebook Means Less Informed

The latest university study reveals those who deactivate accounts before elections know less but are less polarized.

President's Tax Return Bill By Rep Eshoo Headed To House

A federal Ways and Means subcommittee has placed Rep. Anna Eshoo's bill requiring disclosure on the Feb. 7 calendar for review.

Christine Blasey Ford Nominated For Courage Award By Rep Speier

The Palo Alto woman rocked the world last year with riveting testimony accusing Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of attempted rape.

San Jose, 100 Cities, Cos. Sue FCC Over Broadband Power Grab

The legal challenge now in the U.S. Court of Appeals in the 9th Circuit and supported by Rep. Eshoo's bill aims to regain local control.

Rep. Eshoo Elected To Chair Health Subcommittee

Over half the bills Eshoo has had signed into law between four presidents, over half are health care related.

Mr. President -- Release Your Tax Returns, Palo Alto Rep Contends

Democratic U.S. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo goes for three times a charm on re-introducing a bill demanding presidents and candidates do so.

Make Election Day A Holiday, Rep. Anna Eshoo Pushes

Eshoo, a Democrat from the Peninsula, is reintroducing legislation to give workers with a day off to vote in the hopes of boosting turnout.

Rep. Eshoo Picks Sen. Aide, Intuit Exec For Tech Policy

Asad Ramzanali will guide the congresswoman on matters of interest while she serves on a House Energy and Commerce's tech subcommittee.

Palo Alto Rep. Eshoo's Infant Health Bill Passes House

The legislation seeks to sponsor and support programs that guards against infant death caused by premature birth.

Tired, Old Water Treatment Plant To Get Facelift

A Walnut Creek-based engineering firm has been selected to design and manage the $31 million Palo Alto Public Works project.

FAA Airport Noise Study Released By Bay Area Democrats

Hundreds of suggestions are being made to avert noise issues in the South Bay.

Rep. Eshoo Introduces Bill Outlawing Iran Retribution

U.S. Anna Eshoo is working to introduce legislation that outlaws military retribution toward Iran without congressional approval.

Stanford Political Scientist Makes Case For Mandatory Voting

Compulsory voting demonstrates the value of the practice on the nation's democracy, according to Stanford political research.

Smarter Insulin Pump Wins Congressional App Challenge

Anna Quinlan of Menlo Atherton School came up with the idea when her diabetic friend complained she is not alerted of low glucose levels.

Genocide Victims In Iraq, Syria To Receive Aid From ISIS Terror

Palo Alto Congresswoman Anna Eshoo awaits the president's signature on a humanitarian relief bill she co-sponsored to provide victim relief.

Work Authorization Bill Introduced By Palo Alto Representative

Rep. Anna Eshoo of Palo Alto is taking on the Trump Administration's intent to revoke a work rule allowing immigrant spouses visas.

Press vs Presidents: Tricky Relationships In History

Stanford professor James Hamilton draws parallels between U.S. presidents and the White House press corps calling them to the carpet.

Protest Violence Defeats Purpose Per Stanford Research

Research performed at Stanford University shows support wanes when one's group is often considered reasonable but turns aggressive.

Palo Alto Priciest To Stay With California's Highest Hotel Tax

More than two thirds of the voters opted to have the city pad its general fund budget by passing Measure E.

REAL-TIME RESULTS: Santa Clara Co.'s 2018 Midterm Election Races

Patch's live roundup of Tuesday's election results from across Santa Clara County for the Nov. 6, 2018 midterms.

Gun Safety Top Issue For California Voters Per Stanford Poll

A university-spawned research poll discovered over half of those asked said gun safety is "very important" and would raise the age to 21.

Palo Alto May Pad Budget With Highest Tax Rate For Hotel Pad

Voters in a handful of cities in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties will decide on whether to raise taxes on guests booking hotel rooms.

Secretaries Of State Honored By Foundation For VA Work

U.S. Secretaries of State George Shultz and Condoleezza Rice were honored alongside former director of the VA Palo Alto Lisa Freeman.

Veterans Receive $17 Million VA Housing Facility In Palo Alto

With the help of two U.S. Secretaries of State and the PenFed Foundation, the Defenders Lodge was built for veterans near the VA Hospital.

Ford Neighbors, Prof. Anguished, Energized Over Kavanaugh Vote

Christine Blasey Ford's neighbors express sadness, while a SJSU poly sci professor suggests Democrats expand the court in 2021.