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Trump has promised to ‘end’ offshore wind. What will that mean for California’s big bet?
In summary Trump’s promise to “end” the offshore wind industry could threaten CA’s renewable energy goals, potentially cutting off federal funding. California’s offshore wind industry could be a ...
Palo Alto Weekly3h
Republicans lead Democratic challengers in three key Inland Empire races
In summary Republican candidates in three high-profile Inland Empire races for Congress and the state Legislature were either leading or able to fend off Democratic challengers as officials keep ...
Palo Alto Weekly4h
To meet climate change goals, Palo Alto redoubles electrification efforts
After years of steady progress, Palo Alto took an unwelcome detour on its path toward carbon neutrality in 2022, when the ...
Palo Alto Weekly9h
California Senate leader calls union ‘morally bankrupt’ for opposing a vulnerable Democrat
In summary In California, Democrats rarely criticize organized labor, one of their biggest and wealthiest allies, so it’s remarkable that Democrats have harsh words against a union for attacking a ...
Palo Alto Weekly13h
Franklin and Noe: A Story about Soccer, Friendship, Community, and Resiliance
People say that the Bay Area is a bubble, but I’d contend that it’s multiple bubbles. I live in the Palo Alto bubble and the ...
Palo Alto Weekly14h
Democrats still dominate California, but their voters have drifted to the right
Several decades ago, when Republicans had rough parity with Democrats as they dueled over California’s presidential electoral votes and other offices high and low, GOP strategists counted on what they ...
Palo Alto Weekly16h
What to know about Sudden Oak Death if you live on the Peninsula
From now through the end of December is the time of year to inspect your trees for Sudden Oak Death. The mold pathogen that causes Sudden Oak Death, phytophthora ramorum, is most active during wet ...
Palo Alto Weekly18h
First large-scale solar energy and storage system to be built on Peninsula
Santa Clara County will soon have a large solar energy system in its own backyard. VCI Energy, a newcomer to the renewable ...
Palo Alto Weekly21h
Top execs get $1 million paydays at California public pension funds
It’s bonus season for California’s public pension funds, and a few years of strong investment returns contributed to lucrative payouts for top executives. The California State Teachers’ Retirement ...
Palo Alto Weekly21h
Palo Alto looks to welcome chain stores to combat vacancies
Cyclist rides on California Avenue, near El Camino Real, in Palo Alto on April 15, 2024. Photo by Devin Roberts. Plagued by ...
Palo Alto Weekly21h
Trump’s proposed tariffs, especially on China and Mexico, could hit California hard
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Palo Alto Weekly21h
Google, union spend big to shape CA Legislature
Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Between July and ...