The article describes Farmworker Awareness Week in San Mateo County, events to honor agricultural workers, and highlights their contributions and struggles. Supervisor Mueller emphasizes solidarity with farmworkers during harsh times.

The Santa Clara County Office of Education faces budget cuts due to a frozen federal grant, resulting in hundreds of layoffs, impacting the Head Start program and prompting educators and unions to seek support.

Mediation failed to end the VTA and ATU Local 265 strike, leaving 100,000 riders affected as the union fights for better contract terms, despite a VTA lawsuit over the no-strike clause.

Meta Platforms obtained an injunction to prevent ex-director Sarah Wynn-Williams from promoting her memoir, which makes allegations against the company.

Huddart Park is closed this weekend for search and rescue drills by the Bay Area Mountain Rescue Unit, with training running March 7-9, 2025, and Park reopening by noon Sunday.

San Mateo Police to hold a DUI checkpoint on March 7, 2025, to deter impaired driving at a high-crash location, with fines hitting $13,500 for offenders.

Apple shareholders voted to maintain the company's DEI programs, rejecting a conservative think tank's proposal to end them, affirming support for workforce diversity.

Santa Clara County hospitals adopted the Good Foods Purchasing Program, improving their cafeterias with sustainable, local food, reducing waste, and enhancing the local economy.

San Mateo County will host a DUI checkpoint on January 31 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., focusing on impaired driving prevention, including consequences for those caught.

Solar panels at Santa Clara Animal Services Center provide shade for goats and power for the shelter, part of the County's sustainability and resilience measures aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030.

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office collaborates with DRC and PLO to improve mental health treatment for inmates, reform policies, and introduce new programs.

Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary in San Jose faces potential closure due to declining enrollment, impacting the community and memories tied to the 9/11 hero it honors.

Meta Platforms Inc. announces a 5% workforce reduction, with layoffs starting February 10th, as part of a company-wide performance management initiative to increase efficiency.