San Mateo County approves $40 million for seven affordable housing projects
The money will be used to fund seven different projects totaling 431 new units in county jurisdictions from Daly City to Menlo Park.
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Silicon Valley salaries are shrinking, leaving workers in the lurch
Silicon Valley, despite having the highest tech salaries in the country, has experienced the biggest drop in pay compared to other tech hubs in the country, falling 15.25% from 2022...
Should we fear AI? Auto tech founders say we’ll learn to live with it
"Over the arc of human progress we will learn how to live with AI and, and use it for our maximal advantage."
Workers displaced by mass shooting receive priority for new Half Moon Bay housing project
San Mateo County Supervisors set aside $6 million in grant funds to build the affordable housing project.
Redwood City approves Broadway permanent pedestrian mall
While the pedestrian mall is already closed to vehicles, the improvements to the stretch of Broadway is slated for completion by early 2025.
More farmworker housing, high-density zones added to San Mateo County housing plan
The county is targeting building 2,833 homes by 2031, with 60% of those units allocated for very-low to moderate income earners.
Redwood City moves to close Broadway to vehicles permanently
Redwood City is one of several cities on the Peninsula that established pedestrian malls and parklets in downtown areas, a trend that began during the COVID-19 pandemic when indoor dining...
Palo Alto housing plan revised to boost minority access, multi-family construction
Palo Alto is targeting building at least 6,000 units by 2031.
San Mateo County opposes Oakland airport name change
The San Mateo County Supervisors are concerned about the economic impact and potential confusion arising from the proposed name change of Oakland International Airport.
How a tech company’s perks help Bay Area businesses, build social connections
The security tech firm Verkada has spent $300,000 in a year, allowing groups of three employees or more expense up to $30 for food and drinks as long as they...