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Emily Margaretten

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As seen in: Flipboard, KXTV-TV (Sacramento, CA), NewsBreak, CalMatters, Mail & Guardian, Palo Alto Weekly, Santa Maria Times, KXJZ-FM (Sacramento, CA), North Coast Journal, San Mateo Daily Journal and
Covers:  City Politics, Housing, Environment, Arts & Culture
Community reporter, cultural anthropologist, inquisitive observer. Bylines: @mvvoice, @paloaltoweekly, @CalMatters, @elteco, @mailandguardian.

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I'm a community reporter who has covered local beats from San Francisco to South Africa. I have a deep interest in social justice issues that relate to housing, politics and the environment. I also have a background in cultural anthropology and am always eager to include diverse voices and perspectives in my stories.

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After more than 40 years, Chez TJ owner wants to call it quits but can't because of financial wor...

After more than 40 years, Chez TJ owner wants to call it quits but can't because of financial wor...

After 41 years of running a restaurant that has launched the careers of world-renowned chefs, Chez TJ owner G…

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For student parents, graduating in the midst of a pandemic means beating the odds

For student parents, graduating in the midst of a pandemic means beating the odds

When Charity Machado had her first child, Cali, at the age of 15, she expected many of the sacrifices that ca…

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Who's missing from California's community colleges?

Who's missing from California's community colleges?

California community colleges have seen their enrollment drop by about a fifth during the coronavirus pandemi…

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The only community garden in Daly City could become market-rate housing - 48 hills

The only community garden in Daly City could become market-rate housing - 48 hills

Mist swirls through soaring Monterey pine trees, threatening to envelop the gated enclosure below. A steep em…

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Santa Clara County unveils plan for new primary health care clinic in Palo Alto-Mountain View are...

Santa Clara County unveils plan for new primary health care clinic in Palo Alto-Mountain View are...

Santa Clara County's health care system plans to bring much-needed services to the Palo Alto-Mountain View ar…

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Holiday block party: Lego enthusiasts share passion for building

Holiday block party: Lego enthusiasts share passion for building

The planning and building took more than a thousand hours; the pieces number in the tens of thousands, but it…

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Mountain View adopts biodiversity, urban forest plan

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By Emily Margaretten Verified
| San José Spotlight Verified
A plan to improve Mountain View’s biodiversity and urban tree canopy got the greenlight last week, marking a major environmental milestone for the city. In a unanimous vote, the City Council adopted a new Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan that will serve as a roadmap for the city’s efforts to protect and manage wildlife, trees and sensitive habitats. The plan comes on the heels of the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan, which the council signed off on last month.
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Demolition begins at controversial Permanente cement plant Original

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By Emily Margaretten Verified
| Mountain View Voice Verified
This aerial photo shows the Permanente Cement Plant quarry pit in Santa Clara County. Courtesy Jitze Couperus. Demolition has started at the Permanente Cement Plant near Cupertino, a massive manufacturing site that repeatedly ran afoul of environmental regulations before it officially closed three years ago. It took us more than 100 years to get to this point. It’s going to take a little while to restore and reclaim the site. That’s the hard truth.
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Mountain View puts $5M towards preserving affordable apartments

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By Emily Margaretten Verified
| Mountain View Voice Verified
An apartment complex at 655 Mariposa Ave. in Mountain View. Photo by Zoe Morgan. A plan to preserve affordable homes sailed through the City Council last week, giving hope to low-income tenants who want to remain in Mountain View but struggle paying market-rate rents. In a unanimous vote, the City Council backed a “community ownership action plan” that will loan local organizations money to buy and preserve older apartments.
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