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Rinse and repeat, an iconic car wash has reopened in Mountain View

Kaady Car Wash has taken over Lozano’s on El Camino Real and has a new business concept, a $10 wash in three minutes. read more

Palo Alto council boosts plan for transit road at El Camino Park

Stanford University's plan to build a roadway for buses between the Palo Alto Transit Center and El Camino Real jolted ahead on April 22 when the City Council resolved to place a measure that would ... read more

An ‘impossible situation’: Why California hospitals are suing a major health insurer

In summary California hospitals say slow insurance approvals delay care and block beds that could be used for new patients. They estimate they spend more $3 billion a year on unneeded hospitalization ... read more

The Cal Grant expansion for California college students is in jeopardy as the state deficit grows

In summary The Cal Grant fully covers tuition at the University of California and California State University, and legislators planned to offer it to an additional 137,000 students. When California’s ... read more

Will less homework stress make California students happier?

In summary A bill from a member of the Legislature’s happiness committee would require schools to come up with homework policies that consider the mental and physical strain on students. Some bills ... read more

CA lawmakers push bills to beat deadline this week

Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez addresses other lawmakers during a floor session at the state Capitol in Sacramento on April 4, 2024. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters One of the 2024 session’s ... read more

Newsom remains critical of California’s local response to homelessness. He should look in the mirror

In summary California Gov. Gavin Newsom complains that local government officials have not been effective in dealing with homelessness. But he appears to be shifting the political onus from his own ... read more

Supreme Court hears arguments in major homelessness case

In a case that could drastically alter how cities in California and beyond deal with homeless encampments, U.S. Supreme Court justices today weighed whether to allow broader punishment for people ... read more

Light rain coming to Bay Area later this week but dry weekend ahead

The Bay Area could see light rain later this week, but the forecast is for dry weather by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say that recent warmer weather, including ... read more

MoDo Hawaii and Vietnamese drink pop-up Nhà Cafe partner on a new drive-thru in Santa Clara

Sip on a creamy pandan drink from Nhà Cafe, munch on a malasada from MoDo Hawaii and snack on a taiyaki, a Japanese fish-shaped cake, from Snowtime Dessert Cafe all from one drive-thru in Santa Clara. read more

From dated bathroom to spacious wet room

Palo Alto home, the bathroom makeover wasn’t just about fixing leaks — it was about creating a space that felt like a daily retreat for the homeowners. read more

Mountain View light rail station to close for repairs this week

The Valley Transportation Authority will close five light rail stations, including Mountain View's, from April 24 to April 28. read more