Rowena Chiu Foe Jumps Into Palo Alto School Board Fight
A Duveneck aide and PTA leader filed April 20 to run for Palo Alto school board, challenging allies of trustee Rowena Chiu. Her campaign emphasizes student support and rail‑safety work.
Deloitte Slashes Perks for Bay Area Back-Office Staff
Deloitte will cut PTO, halve paid parental leave and remove a $50,000 family‑building reimbursement for employees in its “Center” support model, effective Jan. 1, 2027. The move is part of a broader talent overhaul and has drawn worker pushback.
Shredded Bias Beef: San Jose Judge Lets Dad’s Civil-Rights Suit Roll On
A federal judge in San Jose allowed a father's civil‑rights lawsuit against the Santa Clara County Bar Association and its CEO to proceed after allegations the CEO shredded his bias complaint unread.
SoCal Gets Slippery Spritz As Bay Area Braces For Real Soaker
Light but messy rain will reach Southern California this week, making Tuesday commutes slick while the Bay Area and Central Coast could get up to 1–1.5 inches.












