CalFresh has become a lifeline for working people and families across the state. With SNAP benefits at risk during the federal government shutdown, nonprofit food banks in Silicon Valley are gearing up to serve thousands on the verge of hunger. Get the story in the Mountain View Voice.
After three years of competing, Mountain View siblings Naiel and Punhal Chaudry won KQED’s Science is a Piece of Cake bake-off with a kelp forest-themed cake. Learn more from the Town Crier.
According to a recent report, the San José‑Sunnyvale‑Santa Clara metro area has experienced the steepest drop in home building permits nationwide — a 68% decline from 2020 to 2025. Get the scoop from San José Spotlight.
The Los Altos City Council recently approved updates to their Municipal Code, allowing for a broader spectrum of properties to be nominated for historical preservation and exempting them from environmental review. The Town Crier has the story.
If it seems like the first day of school comes a little earlier every year, that’s because it does, as districts align their calendars with best practices for student learning. Welcome back to the daily grind, kiddos!
