Consumerism and youth culture are taking on a new form in food-driven social media and it is thriving in tech-driven Silicon Valley.
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Many Native Americans consider Serra’s canonization a “mistake,” as he is known among the native people for the destruction of their culture, language and belief systems.
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‘We’re you': What it’s like to be homeless in Silicon Valley
When most people leave work, they hop in their car and look forward to resting in a bed for the night. For Chuck Jagoda, the very car he uses in his commute is his nightly shelter.
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In the “Stateside” video series, reporters Phoebe Barghouty and Carolina Wilson aspire to give viewers a brief and intimate look into the battles that didn’t end when service did.
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Cinema for the ears: Bruno Ruviaro expands the audio field
Almost 90 years after the first film with full sound was released, music composer and performer Bruno Ruviaro is advancing a different idea: movies without video.
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Driving with suspended license top crime in Menlo Park, many lose cars
Menlo Park police citations and vehicle impounds for driving with a suspended license nearly tripled from 2008 to 2014, and many impounded cars are never recovered by owners.
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Autonomous car research advancing toward a self-driving future
In a matter of years, human-controlled cars could become hobby rather than a necessity thanks to the emergence of autonomous vehicles with increasing levels of sophistication.
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New science and math school fills Silicon Valley demand for better STEM Education
Now at the end of its first academic year, BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is providing a science and math focus for middle and high school students in a region where many parents work in STEM fields.
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Millions of Californians struggle to manage financial burden of suspended driver’s licenses
An estimated four million California drivers struggle to manage the mounting financial burden of a suspended driver’s license, the result of costly driving fines.
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Pulling on plastic: An exploration of Stanford’s indoor climbing facility
Andrew De Torres is the unseen man behind Stanford’s indoor climbing wall, where he designs, installs and executes colorful routes.
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Palo Alto’s stress reduction efforts receive mixed reviews from students, teachers
Palo Alto’s Board of Education has been rapidly implementing changes to decrease student stress at Gunn High School but is facing widespread discontent from students and teachers who feel left out of the decision process.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Affordable housing headaches on the Peninsula
Silicon Valley continues to struggle with having sufficient affordable housing options as rental prices skyrocket and mobile home parks disappear.
SPECIAL REPORT: The Future of Cybersecurity
Experts at the White House Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection at Stanford on Feb. 13 discussed ideas for tackling payment security concerns and moving beyond passwords, while President Obama called for greater private-public sector collaboration on cybersecurity.
SPECIAL REPORT: The Silicon Valley Fix?
Silicon Valley may be #winning, but can it really fix big societal problems?
SPECIAL REPORT – Living in Silicon Valley: Profiles of communities in transition
Profiles of Silicon Valley communities in transition, from transformations in Menlo Park’s Belle Haven neighborhood to the unsheltered homeless in Santa Clara County to North Fair Oaks’ revitalization efforts.
SPECIAL REPORT – Leaded gas: A toxic tale
An adaptation of an award-winning print article that tells the story of how major corporate interests turned a blind eye to health risks from leaded gasoline from the 1920s through the 1980s.
SPECIAL REPORT: Climate change comes home
Climate change is already happening, and though local governments in the Bay Area have begun to recognize extreme weather events, sea level rise, prolonged heat waves and drought, are they doing enough?