About Kevin
Kevin Forestieri is an assistant editor with the Mountain View Voice and The Almanac, joining the company in 2014 as a reporter for the Voice. Kevin has covered local and regional stories on housing, education and health care, including extensive coverage of Santa Clara County's mental health system. He participated in a fellowship with USC Annenberg's Center for Health Journalism.Kevin grew up in the Bay Area, leaving for a brief stint to attend Humboldt State University. He graduated in 2013 with a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication.
Stories by Kevin
New poll finds 71% of Bay Area residents think quality of life has declined
Bay Area residents grappling with the high cost of living, growing homelessness and high taxes say the quality of life has sunk in recent years, with a record number looking to leave the region altogether, according to a new survey.[Monday, October 11, 2021]
Indoor mask mandates are back in Bay Area as COVID cases surge
Seven Bay Area counties announced Monday that residents will be required to wear masks in nearly all indoor settings, marking the first major step in reversing a statewide rollback of public health restrictions in June.[Monday, August 2, 2021]
New state law prohibits law enforcement from posting mugshots on social media
Police departments across California will no longer be able to splash mugshots over social media following a big arrest under a new state law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in July.[Sunday, August 1, 2021]
Pleasanton man faces attempted murder charge in connection to stabbing at Mountain View bar
A Pleasanton man was arraigned Wednesday on one count of attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a bar patron at the Sports Page Bar and Grill, attacking the victim with a knife after what was described as a verbal confrontation.[Wednesday, May 12, 2021]
Governor, State Legislature reach $2B deal for schools to reopen by March 31
California lawmakers are expected to pass a new bill Thursday that would push -- though not require -- school districts across the state to resume in-person instruction.[Tuesday, March 2, 2021]
