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Peninsula Press focuses on delivering local news for Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and other areas in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties of Silicon Valley. The reporting team consists of graduate students from the Stanford Journalism Program, along with undergraduate students enrolled in journalism classes at Stanford.

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Thousands Rally in San Francisco for International Women’s Day: ‘We Shouldn’t Have to Be Here’ - Peninsula Press

Mar 23, 2025 | peninsulapress.com | Audrey Widodo

SAN FRANCISCO — In a determined display of solidarity and urgency, demonstrators filled Union Square on March 8, International Women’s Day, asserting that rights considered fundamental are once again under threat. United by a shared conviction, attendees raised concerns about recent policy developments affecting gender equality, reproductive rights, and democratic freedoms both in the United States and abroad.
Paws, Paychecks and Prevention: The Real Cost of Pet Parenthood Today

Feb 3, 2025 | peninsulapress.com | Audrey Widodo

Rising veterinary bills and new pet health technologies are reshaping the economics of pet ownership, with Gen Z leading the spending surge at an average of $6,103 annually, according to a May 2024 Harris Poll survey. Gen Z pet owners like Los Angeles resident Simran Bhattacharyya face steep learning curves and financial strain, often turning to credit cards to cover emergency vet visits while navigating insurance claims.
Bay Area Brainstorms Next Steps After Trump Win

Dec 20, 2024 | peninsulapress.com | Sasha Tuddenham

Sasha Tuddenham lives for a good story.
Startups compete for Silicon Valley investor interest at Bay Area tech event

Dec 3, 2024 | peninsulapress.com | Audrey Widodo |Sana Dadani

Company founders from across different industries came together in mid-November to present their businesses to potential investors at an exclusive startup pitching event. Held at Stanford University due to each founder’s connection to the institution and overall difficulty in finding investor backing in the industry, nine entrepreneurs explained how their product or service is solving a market problem.
Silicon Valley embraces self-driving cars while history shows how slowly the public accepts automation

Nov 19, 2024 | peninsulapress.com | Audrey Widodo

SUNNYVALE — The Tech Business Expo in downtown Sunnyvale brought together local residents and Silicon Valley tech companies on October 3rd, offering insights into public perception of autonomous vehicles and expert perspectives on the technology’s future. Emily Xu, a 73-year-old former tech professional, expressed cautious curiosity about trying Waymo’s service, while other residents like Joseph championed the technology’s safety advantages over human drivers.
East Palo Alto Residents Await Results of City Council Election - Peninsula Press

Nov 7, 2024 | peninsulapress.com | Itzel Luna

EAST PALO ALTO — East Palo Alto residents are still waiting to find out which of the nine candidates will fill the three empty spots on the city council. Incumbent Carlos Romero leads the race, with 16.8% of the vote. Webster Lincoln trails next with 16.36% of the vote and Mark Dinan is in third place with 15.75%. Results were last updated on 2 a.m. Wednesday, according to San Mateo County. Deborah Lewis-Virges trails close behind the top three candidates by about 200 votes, with 13.32%.
How Bay Area religious leaders are connecting faith to climate action

Nov 5, 2024 | peninsulapress.com | Bhabna Banerjee

Local Bay Area faith clergy are working to curb the carbon footprint of their places of worship and help facilitate their followers to change their behaviors in ways that can help the climate.
Officers Showcase Tech That Improves Public Safety in Sunnyvale

Nov 5, 2024 | peninsulapress.com | Audrey Widodo

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – At Sunnyvale’s annual Tech Business Expo, public safety officers demonstrated the latest technology being deployed to protect both residents and first responders. From rapid-deploy drones to specialized robots, these tools are transforming emergency response in the heart of Silicon Valley.
East Palo Alto Mayor Lopez Seeking Votes in Final Days Before Election - Peninsula Press

Nov 5, 2024 | peninsulapress.com | Sasha Tuddenham

East Palo Alto Mayor Antonio Lopez’s Prius doubles as his campaign headquarters. The GPS interrupted Mexican singer Peso Pluma singing through the speakers, announcing turns through Redwood City neighborhoods for a last canvassing push on the Sunday before the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors election on Nov. 5, a race that is pitting Lopez against Councilmember Lisa Gauthier.
California Candidates Face off in Pivotal Battleground District that Could Help Determine House Majority - Peninsula Press

Nov 5, 2024 | peninsulapress.com | Sasha Tuddenham

Incumbent John Duarte (R) and challenger Adam Gray (D) are making their last pitch to voters in the final days before the election. District 13 is one of six pivotal California swing districts to decide whether Republicans will retain their razor-thin majority in the House on Nov. 5. In District 13, Duarte is pulling slightly ahead of Gray, but it is still a toss up, according to Cook Political Report. Duarte has a 55% chance of winning, Decision Desk HQ and The Hill predicted on Monday.