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Fatherhood influences Andy Z’s latest record, ‘My Voice’
Family performer Andy Z releases his first studio album since 2018.
Here’s how the federal shutdown could impact Peninsula residents
Early on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 1, the federal government shuttered an array of offices and services after Congress failed to fund the government. Peninsula residents could be impacted in a variety of ways.
New year, new wage in unincorporated areas of county
Limited to the unincorporated parts of San Mateo County, minimum wage will rise 49 cents, totaling $17.95 an hour, come Jan. 1, 2026. The new rate is almost $1 higher than the state’s and will apply to employees who work at least two hours per week, with a few exceptions.
What’s up this weekend and beyond: Lucía, ‘The Art of Murder,’ Upscale Pub Crawl and more
Check out some events happening soon on the local arts scene, including music, theater, and a literary pub crawl.


At Senior Ball, East Palo Alto residents connect in style
It was a Friday night at East Palo Alto’s Four Seasons hotel in 2024 and even with the presence of clean-up crews, groups of people still lingered. Whether it was the new location, or the music, or the presence of old friends, no one was in a rush to leave the Senior Ball.
H-1B visa fees, tariffs, a stake in Intel? How Silicon Valley has fared under Trump
In exchange for its embrace of Trump 2.0, Silicon Valley has received a grab bag of policies that some experts worry could hurt the U.S. tech industry in the long run.


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