After an intensified state-wide political crackdown on homelessness following recent court rulings, the Bay Area is caught in an imbalanced pendulum of transitioning the homeless to stable shelters and long-term dignity-based solutions for unhoused families. The urgency of the issue is underscored...

The bumpy potholes and ridges lining the floor of Highway 101, the historic highway traversing California’s west coast, don’t make for a smooth ride. Despite unpleasant rush hour traffic and rough paving, countless Palo Alto residents drive the lengths of 101 daily, and unofficial landmarks are recognizable...