Mountain View School Board Axes $7.4 Million, Dozens Of Jobs On The Line
Trustees approved roughly $7.4M in cuts last Thursday, reducing about 26.5 FTE and trimming services from nightly custodial coverage to assigned devices for younger students. District leaders say the moves are meant to shore up reserves amid slowing property‑tax growth.
Epstein Tried To Plant Behavior Lab At Stanford, DOJ Files Reveal
DOJ files reviewed by reporters show Jeffrey Epstein discussed forming a "behavior engineering institute" at Stanford and met with the CASBS director in 2012. The emails are renewing scrutiny of donor influence at elite research centers.
Bay Area Lawmakers Champion Bill to Elevate Ridge Trail to National Scenic Status
Representatives Huffman and Schiff, alongside the Bay Area congressional delegates, introduced a bill to designate the Bay Area Ridge Trail as a National Scenic Trail, aiming to enhance its status and connect the remaining parts.
San Jose Crowned Second Priciest U.S. City, Behind Manhattan, as Bay Area Housing Affordability Crisis Deepens
San Jose and San Francisco are among the world’s least affordable cities for housing, with costs vastly exceeding the national average. Solutions like San Francisco's Family Zoning Plan are being explored to alleviate the crisis.












