Technology

New SMC rules for using autonomous, AI-controlled robots

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has voted 4-0 to establish what County officials believe is a first-of-its-kind permitting system for businesses using autonomous,

by Contributed Content
on September 17, 2026

AI Transparency Law goes into effect on August 1 — what it means for you

State Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) made this announcement: "On August 1, California begins implementing the nation's strongest AI transparency law, marking the beginning of

by Contributed Content
on August 1, 2026

Senator Josh Becker to host virtual town hall on artificial intelligence and the future of work on July 16

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the workplace, raising important questions about jobs, education, worker protections, and California's economy. On Thursday, July 16, from 5:30 to

by Contributed Content
on July 16, 2026

Menlo-Atherton High School holds its 11th annual STEM Fair

The 11th Annual M-A STEM Fair was held on Tuesday, March 3, in the Maker Space. "Thank you to our students, whose projects were impressive,"

by Linda Hubbard
on March 11, 2026

Churrobots robotics team qualifies for World Championships

The Churrobots, the Hope Horizon East Palo Alto Robotics Team, was part of the winning alliance at the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Silicon Valley Regional

by Contributed Content
on March 26, 2024

Learn about cyber security for the individual on January 27

With identity theft, and other online schemes on the rise, January is a great month to resolve to be more cyber (scam) prepared and to

by Linda Hubbard
on January 25, 2024

Senator Josh Becker tours first-in-the-nation facility to remove CO2 emissions from the atmosphere

On Thursday, November 9, State Senator Josh Becker (D- Menlo Park) (third from right) joined with U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm (center), Lieutenant

by Linda Hubbard
on November 10, 2023

Menlo Park Narleaotters reach milestones during FIRST Lego League season

The Menlo Park Narleaotters FIRST Lego League (FLL) robotics team, comprised of local 5th grade students from Oak Knoll Elementary, La Entrada Middle School, Synapse

by Contributed Content
on September 20, 2023

SAGE camp at SLAC seeks to broaden gender diversity in STEM

SAGE camp is a summer camp with the mission to broaden gender diversity in STEM and foster the creativity and innovation needed for scientific and

by Contributed Content
on July 27, 2023

John Sarrao named Director of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Following a broad, international search, John Sarrao, deputy director for Science, Technology and Engineering at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), has been named SLAC National

by Contributed Content
on July 22, 2023