Proposed 'Gateway' building wins key vote
An ambitious proposal to build a five-story building featuring a glassy tower, offices, apartments and a coffee shop at one of downtown Palo Alto's most prominent corners took a major stride toward winning the city's approval Wednesday night when the Planning and Transportation Commission agreed to rezone the site to make the project possible. (Thursday, 12:02 AM)

Palo Alto looks for allies against housing mandates
Seeking to carve out a leadership position in what promises to be a prolonged battle against regional housing mandates, Palo Alto officials Tuesday night vehemently rejected a proposal to designate El Camino Real and University Avenue as areas ripe for dramatic growth. (Wednesday, 3:32 PM)

Prowler arrested after mistaking a roof for a train
A man who was arrested for prowling on Sunday, Feb. 19, told Palo Alto police he did not know how he had gotten on a resident's roof and thought he was taking the train home.
(Wednesday, 2:26 PM)

Palo Alto police seek shooter of random gunfire
For the second time in a week someone has fired off a gun in Palo Alto's residential neighborhoods, and police want to find the culprit. (Wednesday, 4:39 PM)

Palo Alto interested in buying downtown post office
As the U.S. Postal Service prepares to place Palo Alto's historic post office on the market, local officials are trying to make sure the city remains near the top of the cash-strapped agency's list of potential buyers. (Tuesday, 11:50 PM)

Music company drops children's classics
An international music company has agreed to drop two children's songs -- "Shoo Fly" and "Jimmy Crack Corn" -- after a Palo Alto mother complained about the racist lineage of the lyrics. (Wednesday, 9:54 AM)

Sierra Club: City should say 'no' to more parking for 355 Alma
The local Sierra Club chapter says the City of Palo Alto should not require a developer to add more parking to a planned 5-story development as a "community benefit." But residents living adjacent to the downtown site disagree. (Tuesday, 11:27 PM)

City, residents set to ponder 'Future Palo Alto'
Palo Alto's long-term future needs, including new facilities and land-use priorities, will be the subject of a special public hearing Wednesday night. (Tuesday, 9:35 AM)

Man who broke into Jerry Hill's home meets assemblyman, asks forgiveness 11 years later
Mark Harvin was 18 years old when, high on crystal meth and alcohol, he broke into the garage of Jerry Hill, a San Mateo County supervisor at the time, nearly 11 years ago. (Tuesday, 2:17 PM)

East Palo Alto police chief named interim city manager
In a rapid decision following the recent resignation of its former city manager, East Palo Alto's police Chief Ronald Davis was named interim city manager, Mayor Laura Martinez announced on Thursday, Feb. 16. (Tuesday, 7:27 AM)

Palo Alto police nab three alleged burglars
Palo Alto police arrested and booked three 15-year-old boys Friday afternoon, Feb. 17, on burglary and other charges after an alert resident notified police of the teenagers' suspicious behavior. (Tuesday, 7:27 AM)

SUV/auto crash on San Antonio Road sends woman to hospital
A woman in her 20s was taken to Stanford Hospital on Saturday night, Feb. 18, after her car collided with an SUV at San Antonio Road and Nita Avenue and careened onto a lawn. (Wednesday, 1:27 PM)

Armed man robs 7-Eleven in Midtown Palo Alto
An armed, masked man robbed a 7-Eleven store in Palo Alto's Midtown neighborhood early Thursday morning, Palo Alto police said. (Thursday, 2:57 PM)

Jeremy Lin proving that he's the real NBA deal
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to The Jeremy Lin Show. For those who have been watching "Gilmore Girls" and missed the first seven episodes of this new reality show, stay tuned. In just two weeks, the show has grabbed not only national attention, but the fancy of basketball fan and non-fan alike around the world. For the complete story, go to PASportsOnline.com. Photo by Kathy Kmonicek/Associated Press. Editor's note: Several photos of Lin from the JLS Middle School yearbook have been added online here. Related material:
• 'Linsanity' central -- stories on the basketball star
• Editorial: Lin rocks the Big Apple
• First Person: A conversation with Jeremy Lin (Friday, 8:36 AM)

Downtown post office set to hit market in May
Palo Alto's iconic downtown post office, a fixture on Hamilton Avenue for the past 80 years, will hit the real-estate market in May, according to a new report from the city. (Thursday, 9:47 AM)

SPORTS: The faster the pace, the better Randle handles things
Chasson Randle scored 24 points, matching his season best, and Aaron Bright added another 20 points to help Stanford beat visiting Oregon State, 87-82, in a Pac-12 Conference game Thursday night. For the complete story, as well as sports scores, team pages, schedules, video and more, visit PASportsOnline.com. (Friday, 10:48 AM)

• Editorial: Lin rocks the Big Apple (Friday, 9:29 AM)
• Palo Alto Tall Tree honorees announced (Friday, 8:25 AM)
• Women sentenced in $256,000 Palo Alto credit union fraud (Thursday, 1:54 PM)
• Three juveniles arrested for theft in Palo Alto (Thursday, 2:10 PM)
• School board enthusiastic about new classes at Paly (Thursday, 9:52 AM)
• Police seek Valentine's Day armed robber (Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 12:39 PM)
• Palo Alto seeks firmer deadlines with labor (Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3:10 PM)
• PUBLIC AGENDA: Downtown post office; Lytton Gateway building (Friday, 9:52 AM)
• VIDEO/MULTIMEDIA (Monday, February 6, 2012, 11:17 AM)

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