California Department of Finance released figures May 1 that show statewide population increases over the last year.   Full Story

The League of Women Voters of Fremont, Newark and Union City announces the winners from the multi-media Y Vote Contest conducted at public high schools in Fremont, Newark and Union City.   Full Story

The young batters step to the plate, tapping bats on cleats like pros or taking mighty practice swings.   Full Story

First, a confession: I have never read a single "Iron Man" comic. I know of the character, but largely from reading Wikipedia out of curiosity after seeing the movie trailer.   Full Story

There is a sweet, touching, and surprisingly gentle love story masquerading as an unknown musical on stage in Palo Alto, "The Light in the Piazza," by Craig Lucas and Adam Guettel.   Full Story