For many students, college becomes a space of reinvention, figuring out what one likes and does not like, testing new waters. And for other students, college is a reality check. This fall, many of Puente’s graduating seniors went off to college and discovered that what worked in high school, doesn’t always apply to college. Two […]

      Puente’s Pescadero Grown farmers’ market has always stood out. It’s not just a Thursday afternoon encounter with food, fun and community. It’s a special occasion to delight in mouthwatering seasonal produce from a rotating cast of hyperlocal vendors – most within 10 miles of Pescadero center. A chance to dance in the […]

  For Puente, community partnerships play a vital role in our success. We collaborate with local farmers, the school district, as well as many organizations over the hill on a multitude of projects. One of our long-standing partners is the American Red Cross. As the only resource center on the South Coast, Puente often plays […]

    Most people agree that it’s been a good year for the American economy, which has the lowest unemployment rate since 2002. In San Mateo County, the average worker salary was $94,085 in 2014 – far above the California average. The median home value was $1,194,500 in 2015, and it is very likely higher […]