Columnists Stanford living wage policy still a source of controversy
Ten years after the creation of Stanford’s living wage policy, the program has seen significant alterations while continuing to serve as a source of controversy.
Read This ArticleCitizen coalition pressures Board of Trustees on tenant tax dispute
A citizen coalition called Fair Share at Stanford is pressuring the Board of Trustees and University officials to intervene in a tax dispute involving one of Stanford’s tenants, alleging that the tenant has unjustly withheld millions of dollars in taxes from Santa Clara County. The University has declined to involve itself in the case.
Read This ArticleFood inspection violations at campus eateries
The linked spreadsheet is a compilation of food violations at on-campus eateries. The data was compiled from the Santa Clara County Food Inspections Search Engine (http://sccinspections.org/onlineinsp/) and reflects the most recently available information as of Jan. 8.
Read This ArticleASSU Exec to launch late-night food truck program this weekend
The food trucks, a pillar of the Executive’s platform, will be serving food every Friday and Saturday night during winter quarter.
Read This ArticleConstruction gets underway for energy system project
Construction work on East Campus near Stern, Crothers and Encina Halls will continue into next year as part of the Stanford Energy System Innovations (SESI) project.
Read This ArticleStanford to begin construction on Arastradero Trail
The University announced Tuesday that it will soon begin construction on a $1.05 million trail stretching from Arastradero Road to the Arastradero Preserve, after receiving approval from the Los Altos Hills City Council earlier this month.
Read This ArticleSixteen domestic violence deaths reported in Santa Clara County in 2011, committee announces
Sixteen domestic violence-related deaths in Santa Clara County were reported in 2011, according to the Santa Clara County Domestic Violence Council Death Review Committee, which revealed the statistics Tuesday. The 2011 total represents the highest number since 21 deaths were reported in 2003.
Read This ArticleCounty rejects University’s Alpine Trail funding
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors officially rejected Stanford’s offer of $10.4 million toward restoration of the Alpine Road Trail on Dec. 13 with a 3-2 vote. The offer expired on Dec. 31.
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