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TSA might soon allow knives on planes despite outcry

knives
The knives that end below the red line marking 2.4 inches would be allowed on planes under a... Read More
Facing stiff opposition from within the airline industry and scrutiny from Congress, last month, the Transportation Security Administration tabled its proposed policy to allow knives back onto aircraft. But the delay was only temporary, and agency Administrator John Pistole has remained vague about any plans to revive the proposal. Industry observers say it could be quietly re-implemented as soon as Memorial Day weekend. Read More

Growing diversity of San Mateo County’s courts reflects larger trend in California

Donald Ayoob
Judicial appointments in California are theoretically the duty of the governor or an electoral body. Read More

East Palo Alto police chief declares ‘crime emergency’

Following the recent violence in East Palo Alto, culminating in Sunday’s killing of a teenager, police Chief Ronald Davis is calling a “crime  Read More

Eminem’s publisher sues Facebook over song usage

Eminem
Eminem’s song publisher is suing Facebook and an ad agency in Detroit federal court, saying they appropriated one of the rapper’s songs. Read More

Peninsula-based fire team ready to help after Oklahoma tornado

Oklahoma tornado
An urban search-and-rescue team based in Menlo Park is ready to  respond to Moore, Okla., where crews continue to search for survivors of a de Read More

Youths get deep discounts on SamTrans pass

SamTrans
Young people in San Mateo County can get around at a huge discount this summer with the SamTrans Summer Youth Pass. Read More


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