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Larger classes top list of proposed school cuts
Boosting elementary school class size by one student and cutting discretionary funds for school principals are among $3.7 million in budget cuts proposed for Palo Alto schools next year. The Board of Education will discuss the proposed cuts in a study session today at 12:30 p.m. (Tuesday, 9:46 AM)

Hotel guests to pay for Palo Alto tourism efforts
Seeking to save some cash and "get out of the hotel business," Palo Alto officials agreed Monday night to end the city's "Destination Palo Alto" contract. Instead, the city will promote local hotels through a regional "Tourism Business Improvement District." (Tuesday, 2:58 AM)

Alvarez case: 'Evil killer' sentenced to death
Convicted cop-killer Alberto Alvarez showed little emotion in a packed Redwood City courtroom Monday morning as a judge handed him a death sentence for the Jan. 7, 2006, murder of East Palo Alto police Officer Richard May. (Monday, 5:14 PM)

Palo Alto meeting today on high-speed rail
Residents concerned about the design of the proposed high-speed rail system will have a chance to get an early look at the various design alternatives at a special meeting in Palo Alto at 3:30 p.m. today (Tuesday). (Tuesday, 11:09 AM)

High-speed-rail ridership figures challenged
The agency charged with building California's controversial high-speed rail system is basing its ridership and revenue forecasts on a deeply flawed model that hasn't been adequately reviewed, a Palo Alto-based watchdog group is alleging. (Tuesday, 1:48 AM)

Two injured in East Palo Alto shooting
Two male victims were injured in a shooting in East Palo Alto on Saturday night, police said Monday. (Monday, 10:29 PM)

2010 Tall Tree award honorees named
Palo Alto's 2010 Tall Tree awards will recognize suicide-prevention and mental health advocates Victor and Mary Ojakian; local developer and Junior Museum and Zoo board member Roxy Rapp; transitional-employment program Downtown Streets Team; and longtime Palo Alto business Stern Mortgage Company. (Thursday, 5:00 PM)

REAL ESTATE: Barron Park
The days of summer ice-cream socials held to welcome new neighbors, spring gatherings in the park and winter parades complete with marching band and donkeys, have gone by the wayside -- unless you live in the community of Barron Park. Visit PaloAltoOnline.com/real_estate for the complete story, as well as a map of homes for sale, neighborhood guides, virtual tours and more. (Thursday, 12:27 PM)

SPORTS: Big week for Lin includes a spread in SI
It was a big week for Palo Alto High grad Jeremy Lin, starting with a four-page spread (and a full-page photo of him) on Harvard basketball in Sports Illustrated. While that recognition was great for Lin, the weekend offered something potentially even better. The SI story probably was the highlight of the week as too many turnovers led to an 86-50 loss to Cornell on Saturday. For the complete story, as well as scores, schedules, video and more, visit PASportsOnline.com. (Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 9:15 AM)

• Expert: Treat junk food like cigarettes (Friday, 9:55 AM)
• Hunger crisis hits local counties, survey shows (Monday, 9:17 AM)
• Five Atherton homes hit by daytime burglars (Friday, 8:43 AM)
• Zumot's bail request hinges on recordings (Thursday, 5:22 PM)
• Judge to consider 'competence' in Walgreen's arson case (Thursday, 2:59 PM)
• Small earthquake hits northeast of Milpitas (Sunday, 10:58 PM)
• Retired high-tech marketing exec Harry Lewenstein dies at 83 (Thursday, 9:51 AM)
• Palo Alto police launch texting tip line (Friday, 9:49 AM)
• Police release sketch in Mountain View sex assault (Thursday, 8:23 AM)
• Stanford doctors in Haiti: 'Apocalyptic scene' (Thursday, 9:53 AM)
• PUBLIC AGENDA: City Council, closed-door session on labor negotiations (Friday, 10:22 AM)
• VIDEO/MULTIMEDIA (Friday, January 22, 2010, 2:21 PM)

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