Kevin Forestieri

1 month ago | mv-voice.com | Kevin Forestieri

Amy and George Hsu look forward to an affordable lunch five days a week at Sunnyvale United Methodist Church. It’s where they socialize with dozens of older adults, listen to a lively jazz band play “Blueberry Hill” and get a meal with fresh fruit and vegetables they wouldn’t be able to budget for on a daily basis. “Every morning, first thing … ‘Oh, we have lunch. We have to go,’” George Hsu told San José Spotlight with a smile.

1 month ago | mv-voice.com | Kevin Forestieri

The Mountain View Whisman School District is compensating tenants living in its recently completed staff housing complex, throwing in rent credits to offset the growing pains of living in newly constructed units without all of the amenities. The school board voted unanimously on Thursday, May 8, to approve rent credits for “pioneer residents” who moved into the district-owned housing complex at 699 N. Shoreline Boulevard starting in February.

1 month ago | mv-voice.com | Kevin Forestieri

California residents, caregivers and healthcare advocates will rally Tuesday at dozens of hospitals across the state, including several in the Bay Area, to protest a proposal made Sunday by congressional Republicans for cuts and changes to Medicaid. The changes are part of President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill,” a sweeping legislative package introduced by House Republicans this month.

1 month ago | almanacnews.com | Arden Margulis |Gennady Sheyner |Emily Margaretten |Kevin Forestieri

Whether it’s a child entering preschool or a senior battling loneliness, Peninsula Family Service has quietly supported generations of Bay Area residents for 75 years. The nonprofit marked its milestone anniversary on May 1 with a celebration at the San Mateo County History Museum. “We help all of the community, across generations, across age groups, […]

Mar 7, 2025 | paloaltoonline.com | Kevin Forestieri

The union representing frontline VTA workers in Silicon Valley put the transit agency on notice Thursday that they are planning to strike, starting after midnight on Monday. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265, representing more than 1,500 VTA workers that include bus and light rail operators, notified the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority board of the planned strike at its Thursday meeting. The notice comes in the wake of stalled contract negotiations.