UC Berkeley’s plans for massive Moffett space center raise housing concerns
For the better part of a decade, NASA Ames and UC Berkeley have been planning to build a $2 billion space center at Moffett Field, but few details about the massive project have been publicly known. That changed recently with the release of a nearly 1,400 page environmental report.
San Mateo County supervisors OK $10M to launch childcare programs
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors this week approved $10 million to support two pilot programs aimed at expanding access to childcare.
Meta’s footprint in Menlo Park is shrinking
Social media giant Meta’s footprint in Menlo Park is shrinking, as layoffs and a yearslong decline in local headcount take effect even as its property holdings remain a major pillar of the city’s tax base.
Bay Area officials issue statement supporting immigrants ahead of FIFA World Cup
With the Bay Area set to host its first FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Saturday, local officials signed off on a joint statement supporting the belonging of diverse identities in the Bay Area.
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Redwood City seeks to maintain low public office vacancy rates
Redwood City is keeping vacancies below the new 20% state reporting threshold across every employee…
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Caltrain board adopts framework for dealing with long-term budget deficits
Caltrain’s Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board recently approved a long-term financial plan to address projected budget deficits if the agency does not secure additional external…
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More than 400 Sequoia High seniors graduate in ceremony celebrating immigrant pride, belonging
The 129th commencement ceremony at Sequoia High School on the morning of June 5 was sweltering and sentimental, with student speakers emphasizing immigration, inclusion and…
