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Soccer at sunset
A soccer game on the Stanford University campus gets under way at sunset last week. Photo by Kelsey Kienitz/Palo Alto Online. (Wednesday, 11:26 AM)

Castilleja closing in on Skyline Division title
Tuesday's girls' basketball

Castilleja moved to within a victory of clinching the West Bay Athletic League (Skyline Division) regular-season title with a 45-30 victory over host King's Academy on Tuesday in Sunnyvale. The Gators (7-2, 12-11) can wrap things up with a victory at Mercy-Burlingame on Thursday. (Wednesday, 11:04 AM)

Menlo School girls move closer to long-awaited title
Tuesday's girls soccer

It has been 20 years since Menlo School has won a league title in girls' soccer. That came in 1992 when the Knights competed in the Girls Private School League. Two more victories by Menlo will end that title drought. (Wednesday, 9:46 AM)

Police arrest former Los Altos city employee
A former City of Los Altos employee suspected of stealing more than $30,000 from the city through fraudulent transactions surrendered Monday, Feb. 6, to police, who had obtained a $50,000 arrest warrant for the employee, police said. (Wednesday, 9:14 AM)

Pinewood rallies, closes in on WBAL championship
Tuesday's boys' basketball

Time is running out on the contenders in the West Bay Athletic League boys' basketball race as Pinewood continues to distance itself on the way to a likely championship. (Wednesday, 9:05 AM)

Tomorrow's events (Feb. 9)
Dance: 'Rooms'
Stanford University dancers are re-creating the 1955 Anna Sokolow work "Rooms," a piece about the loneliness people can feel even when they're physically close to others. The free performances are at 7 and 9 p.m. tomorrow (Feb. 9) in Studio 38 at Roble Gym, 375 Santa Teresa St., Stanford University.
Film: 'Miss Representation'
The documentary film "Miss Representation," which looks at sexism in the media, will have a screening at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Feb. 9) at the Aquarius Theatre, 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto. (Wednesday, 8:21 AM)

Today's events (Feb. 8)
Talk: Russ Feingold
Former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wisconsin, is giving a free talk at 5:30 p.m. today (Feb. 8) on his upcoming book, "While America Sleeps: A Wake-Up Call for the Post-9/11 Era." The event is in Cemex Auditorium at Stanford University.
Stage and song: 'Out!'
A high school boy shakes things up by running for prom queen in "Out!", a new musical presented by Gunn High School's choir and staff tonight (Feb. 8) and Thursday (Feb. 9). Songs in the show by Nancy Hersage and Molly Hersage include "It Gets Better." Shows are at 8 p.m. in Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. (Wednesday, 8:20 AM)

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Could Skov's infraction end his college career?
Stanford linebacker Shayne Skov normally displays good instincts and sound judgment when he's on the football field tracking down opposing quarterbacks, running backs and receivers. A week ago Sunday, all that turned into a personal foul for the acknowledged team leader. (Tuesday, 10:49 PM)

Ball finished what he started for Cardinal men's tennis
Tuesday's Stanford roundup
Irvin named MPSF Player of Week

Menlo School grad Jamin Ball got things started for the Stanford men's tennis team on Tuesday. He also ended things as the ninth-ranked Cardinal downed visiting Hawaii, 6-1, in a nonconference match. (Tuesday, 7:36 PM)

Silicon Valley economy rebounding, report says
With 42,000 new jobs and other positive indicators, Silicon Valley's innovation engine is heating up again, according to an annual barometer of the region's economic and social health. (Tuesday, 4:36 PM)

RECENT HOME SALES
(Tuesday, 4:16 PM)

Greater Miranda
"I live in Palo Alto's little oasis," said longtime Greater Miranda resident Lillian Haning.



(Tuesday, 4:15 PM)

Woman arrested in fatal East Palo Alto stabbing
Police in East Palo Alto have arrested a woman suspected of fatally stabbing her boyfriend at their home Tuesday morning, Feb. 7, a police sergeant said.
(Tuesday, 4:07 PM)

Report: Traffic issues top Palo Altans' concerns
Palo Alto residents are generally thrilled with their city's services and quality of life but remain concerned about traffic jams and a glaring shortage of affordable housing, according to an annual citizen survey just released by the City Auditor's Office. (Tuesday, 2:20 PM)

Judge dismisses challenge to California Ave lane reduction
Palo Alto can proceed with its ambitious plan to reduce lanes on California Avenue and add a host of streetscape improvements to the commercial stretch despite opposition from several area merchants, a Santa Clara County Superior Court judge ruled. (Tuesday, 9:47 AM)

SPORTS: Jim Harbaugh named NFL Coach of the Year
Palo Alto High School grad and former Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers was named the 2011 Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year on Saturday night after leading the Niners to a turnaround season and into the NFC Championship game in only his first season as an NFL head coach. For the complete story, as well as sports scores, team pages, schedules, video and more, visit PASportsOnline.com. (Tuesday, 9:27 AM)

Two women attacked at Stanford early Sunday
Two women were assaulted within 15 minutes of each other on the Stanford University campus early Sunday, according to Stanford police. (Tuesday, 9:14 AM)

M-A boys move back into first in PAL soccer
Monday's prep roundup
Paly wrestling wins division title

The Menlo-Atherton boys' soccer team rode two first-half goals to a 2-0 victory over visiting San Mateo while retaking the lead in the PAL Bay Division race on Monday. (Tuesday, 9:11 AM)

Stanford announces commencement speakers
Cory Booker, former Stanford University football player, Rhodes scholar and current mayor of Newark, N.J., will address graduates at Stanford's 121st Commencement June 17, the university announced. (Tuesday, 9:10 AM)

Tomorrow's events (Feb. 8)
Talk: Russ Feingold
Former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wisconsin, is giving a free talk at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow (Feb. 8) on his upcoming book, "While America Sleeps: A Wake-Up Call for the Post-9/11 Era." The event is in Cemex Auditorium at Stanford University.
Stage and song: 'Out!'
A high school boy shakes things up by running for prom queen in "Out!", a new musical presented by Gunn High School's choir and staff tomorrow (Feb. 8) and Thursday (Feb. 9). Songs in the show by Nancy Hersage and Molly Hersage include "It Gets Better." Shows are at 8 p.m. in Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. (Tuesday, 8:42 AM)

Today's events (Feb. 7)
Poetry: Louise Gluck
Visiting poet Louise Gluck, whose 11 books include "A Village Life" and "Averno," will do a free reading at 8 p.m. tonight (Feb. 7). The event is at Stanford University, in the Cemex Auditorium, Zambrano Hall, Knight Management Center.
Theater: 'The Pitmen Painters'
TheatreWorks presents the last week of its production of the Lee Hall play "The Pitmen Painters" today (Feb. 7) through Feb. 12. Tonight's performance is at 7:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. (Tuesday, 8:41 AM)

Monday, February 6, 2012
Palo Alto ponders next steps for compost plant
A decision by Palo Alto residents in November to make a portion of Byxbee Park available for a new compost plant is forcing city officials to walk a fine line between two competing goals -- respecting the will of the voters and honoring its commitment to reopen the park to the public. (Monday, 11:47 PM)

Baldoni nets top weekly honor in MPSF water polo
Stanford roundup
Tarver leaves Cardinal for Raiders
Skov arrested for DUI

Stanford junior goalie Kate Baldoni earned Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Women's Water Polo Player of the Week, it was announced Monday. (Monday, 9:04 PM)

Man punched during soccer game at Terman
A man who was playing soccer is being sought by Palo Alto police after he allegedly punched another player in the back of the head Sunday afternoon, Sgt. Patty Lum said. (Monday, 3:22 PM)

After more than a century, 'George' is cut down
An old and popular Palo Alto tree nicknamed "George" is meeting his Waterloo this week. The process of taking George down began Monday, Feb. 6, and will last about four days, according to City Manager James Keene. (Monday, 2:17 PM)

VIDEO/MULTIMEDIA
A compilation of video content from the Palo Alto Weekly and Palo Alto Online staff. (Monday, 11:17 AM)

Guest Opinion: Take a second for our kids
I used to love reading "My Turn" in Newsweek magazine. This was an article submitted by a reader on a topic of choice. The one article I remember over the years was from a new parent about applause. (Monday, 11:12 AM)

Editorial: Boosting grad standards
After a false start last spring, when a similar plan was met with resistance, the Palo Alto school board took a major step in the right direction last week when it gave its informal blessing to an updated plan for phasing in graduation requirements that are in sync with what is required to attend state universities. (Monday, 11:03 AM)

Historic finish in fencing for Stanford recruit
Stanford-bound Alexander Massialas became the first U.S. men's foil fencer to ever medal at the prestigious Paris Foil World Cup when he won a bronze medal in the Olympic qualifying tournament in France last week. (Monday, 10:54 AM)

Gunn, M-A girls pin down CCS wrestling titles
Gunn sophomore Cadence Lee and Menlo-Atherton senior Kendra Wiley each pinned down an individual title at the 2012 Central Coast Section Girls' Wrestling Championships on Saturday at Oak Grove High in San Jose. (Monday, 10:24 AM)

Harbaugh is named NFL Coach of the Year
Palo Alto High grad and former Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers was named the 2011 Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year on Saturday night after leading the Niners to a turnaround season and into the NFC Championship game in only his first season as an NFL head coach. (Monday, 9:20 AM)

Menlo Park mayor joins race for seat on SM County board
Newly minted Menlo Park Mayor Kirsten Keith on Saturday tossed her name into a crowded field of candidates for a seat on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. (Monday, 8:45 AM)

SPORTS: Paly grad Lin scores NBA career-high 25 points
Jeremy Lin couldn't find much playing time with the NBA's Golden State Warriors. He didn't stay very long with the Houston Rockets. But now, at least for one night, fans of the New York Knicks love the Palo Alto High grad. For the complete story, as well as sports scores, team pages, schedules, video and more, visit PASportsOnline.com. (Monday, 8:39 AM)

Tomorrow's events (Feb. 7)
Poetry: Louise Gluck
Visiting poet Louise Gluck, whose 11 books include "A Village Life" and "Averno," will do a free reading at 8 p.m. tomorrow (Feb. 7). The event is at Stanford University, in the Cemex Auditorium, Zambrano Hall, Knight Management Center.
Theater: 'The Pitmen Painters'
TheatreWorks presents the last week of its production of the Lee Hall play "The Pitmen Painters" tomorrow (Feb. 7) through Feb. 12. Tomorrow's performance is at 7:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. (Monday, 8:26 AM)

Today's events (Feb. 6)
Music: Jazz jam
Vocalist Jackie Gage sings with the Walt Hern Jazz Project tonight (Feb. 6) from 7 to 10 p.m. at Angelica's Bistro, 863 Main St., Redwood City. Dinner seating starts at 6 p.m.
Community: Open-mic night
Red Rock Coffee hosts its weekly open-mic night from 7 to 10 p.m. tonight (Feb. 6), inviting poets, musicians, stand-up comedians and other artists to share their work. The cafe is at 201 Castro St. in downtown Mountain View. (Monday, 8:23 AM)

Sunday, February 5, 2012
Baldoni anchors Stanford title run in water polo
Sunday's Stanford roundup

Junior goalie Kate Baldoni helped the top-ranked Stanford women's water polo team win its own invitational for the third consecutive year, as the Cardinal beat fourth-ranked UCLA, 9-5, in the championship game Sunday. (Sunday, 9:41 PM)

Foundations coming back after recession
When Silicon Valley Community Foundation opened its doors in 2007, it almost immediately faced the Great Recession meltdown. In its first year, the foundation raised $292 million. Donations dropped to $190 million as the economic crisis spread. (Sunday, 6:23 PM)

Saturday, February 4, 2012
Cardinal men complete volleyball sweep of BYU
Saturday's Stanford roundup
Women win twice in water polo

Brad Lawson had eight of his match-high 14 kills in a marathon first set that set the tone for Stanford's 35-33, 25-23, 25-22 victory over BYU on Saturday that enabled the No. 7 Cardinal to complete a weekend sweep of the nation's No. 1-ranked men's volleyball team. (Saturday, 10:42 PM)

Paly grad Lin scores NBA career-high 25 points
Jeremy Lin couldn't find much playing time with the NBA's Golden State Warriors. He didn't stay very long with the Houston Rockets. But now, at least for one night, fans of the New York Knicks love the Palo Alto High grad. (Saturday, 10:03 PM)

Tinkle out to help Stanford hoops achieve a higher level
Joslyn Tinkle had a career-high 22 points and matched her career best with 11 rebounds, leading five starters in double figures in the Cardinal's 17th win in a row,a 91-51 Pac-12 decision over host Arizona on Saturday. The Cardinal has won the past 21 meetings with Arizona, 39 in a row in the month of February, and 68 straight against conference opponents.
(Saturday, 9:32 PM)

Cardinal shoots blanks at Wildcats in Pac-12 loss
Josh Owens, Aaron Bright and Chasson Randle scored 10 points apiece in Stanford's 56-43 setback to Arizona on Saturday in a Pac-12 Conference contest. The loss wasn't devastating but it was difficult to swallow because it was just the second time in 14 home contests the Cardinal walked off the court losers. (Saturday, 3:53 PM)

Paly victory forces a three-way tie for first place
Friday's girls' basketball

Only two days after falling out of a first-place tie in a 10-point loss to Gunn, the Palo Alto girls' basketball team moved back into a three-way tie for the top spot in the SCVAL De Anza Division with a thrilling 47-46 victory over visiting Wilcox on Friday night. (Saturday, 10:45 AM)

Tech, new schedules drive changes at Gunn, Paly
A "seismic shift" at Palo Alto High School -- the switch to the block schedule that began last year -- has rippled across the campus in areas as diverse as student mental health, homework loads and teacher collaboration, according to principal Phil Winston. (Saturday, 10:37 AM)

Pinewood moves closer to winning WBAL title
Friday's boys basketball

Senior center Solomone Wolfgramm led all scorers with 22 points and hit the game-winning shot to lead Pinewood to a 72-71 West Bay Athletic League boys' basketball win over host Sacred Heart Prep Friday night. (Saturday, 8:40 AM)

Friday, February 3, 2012
Cardinal volleyball 'Cook' top-ranked BYU
Saturday's Stanford roundup

Brian Cook recorded 20 kills, Brad Lawson added 15 and the seventh-ranked Stanford men's volleyball team went on the road to upset top-ranked BYU, 25-20, 20-25, 25-20, 25-17, in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation match Friday night.
(Friday, 9:42 PM)

Fresh Market coming to Edgewood Plaza
The Fresh Market, a North Carolina-based, European-style specialty market will open its first West Coast store at Edgewood Plaza Shopping Center in Palo Alto, a source close to the deal said Friday. (Friday, 4:10 PM)

SPORTS: Bright, Randle pace Cardinal men to 68-44 win
Aaron Bright found his range, Chasson Randle found his groove and the Stanford men's basketball team overcame a sluggish start to beat visiting Arizona State, 68-44, in a Pac-12 Conference contest Thursday night. For the complete story, as well as sports scores, team pages, schedules, video and more, visit PASportsOnline.com. (Friday, 1:47 PM)

Review: 'Big Miracle'
With "Big Miracle," the new PG "Save the Whales" drama starring Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski, perhaps the title sets an expectation that Ken Kwapis' movie can't quite deliver. The original title was "Everybody Loves Whales," which suggests a sitcom nobody wants to see. -- PC (Friday, 1:05 PM)

Review: 'Woman in Black'
This chilling adaptation of Susan Hill's 1983 novel offers British actor Daniel Radcliffe a chance to shed his "Harry Potter" persona. Radcliffe plays it somber and stoic in "The Woman in Black," his understated performance complementing the film's spooky atmosphere. -- TH (Friday, 12:58 PM)

East Palo Alto city manager announces retirement
ML Gordon, the soft-spoken East Palo Alto city manager, has announced he will retire on March 2 or 3. Gordon, who has been in public service for 37 years, has spent the last 19 months as city manager after previously serving as assistant city manager. (Friday, 11:54 AM)

PUBLIC AGENDA: Waste-to-energy facility; policy on ex-parte communications
A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week. (Friday, 9:48 AM)

Plans for Edgewood Plaza redevelopment move forward
A revised proposal to redevelop the Edgewood Plaza Shopping Center and to build 10 homes at the Eichler-style plaza took a major step forward when Palo Alto's Architectural Review Board voted to approve the project Thursday morning. (Friday, 9:13 AM)

Menlo School girls widen lead in WBAL soccer race
Thursday's prep roundup

The Menlo School girls' soccer team opened up a five-point lead in the West Bay Athletic League (Foothill Division) with a very big 1-0 victory over visiting Priory on Thursday. The Knights improved to 8-1 in league for 24 points and 10-4-2 overall while the Panthers fell to 6-2 (18 points) and 9-4-2 overall. (Friday, 8:56 AM)

Cafe vendor chosen for Mitchell Park Library
Palo Alto's quest to bring a cafe to the soon-to-be-completed Mitchell Park Library and Community Center has attracted an unusual amount of interest from the community. (Friday, 8:55 AM)

Portola Valley schools superintendent resigns under cloud of investigation
Tim Hanretty has resigned from his position as superintendent of the Portola Valley School District while an investigation is conducted into suspected "financial irregularities" in the accounts of the Woodside School District, which he previously worked for, according to district officials. (Friday, 8:31 AM)

This weekend's events (Feb. 4-5)
Benefit concert: Colbie Caillat
The Children's Health Council (CHC) will present a benefit concert with singer/guitarist Colbie Caillat on Saturday (Feb. 4) at 8:15 p.m at the Fox Theatre, 2223 Broadway, Redwood City. The Palo Alto-based CHC helps children with autism, ADHD, depression, anxiety, learning disabilities, developmental delays and other challenges.
Dance: 'Red Shift'
The Chocolate Heads Movement Band will perform "Red Shift" at the Roble Gym at Stanford on Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 3 and 4) at 8 p.m. The troupe is a "movement-driven band" composed of dancers, musicians, visual artists, writers and performance poets. The performances are free.
Festival: Lunar New Year
Redwood City will host a Lunar New Year celebration for the year of the dragon on Sunday (Feb. 4) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Courthouse Square. The celebration will include lion dancers, Red Panda Acrobats, martial arts, kids arts, zodiac-themed crafts, food and an inflatable playland. (Friday, 8:22 AM)

Today's events (Feb. 3)
Music: Chris Cucuzza
Morocco's Restaurant will host a performance by Chris Cucuzza, a flamenco guitarist with 15 years of experience, today (Feb. 3) at 6 p.m. Cucuzza will perform all original work at the event at 873 Castro St. in Mountain View.
Music: 'The Magic of Asian Zithers'
The opening concert of this year's Pan-Asian Music Festival today (Feb. 3) at 8 p.m. features three musicians who traveled to the U.S. for the festival. Chinese gu-zheng master Yuan Sha, Japanese koto master Kazue Sawai, and Korean gayageum master Ji Aeri will play at Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 551 Serra Mall, Stanford. (Friday, 8:20 AM)

Welcoming the year of the dragon
For many of Chinese descent, the Chinese New Year is the most important holiday of the year -- a bit like Christmas and New Year's Eve rolled into one. Festivities for the holiday last two weeks, from the first new moon to the first full moon (from Jan. 23 to Feb. 6 this year). Photos by Veronica Weber/Palo Alto Online. (Friday, 8:17 AM)

Thursday, February 2, 2012
Bright, Randle pace Cardinal to win over ASU
College men's basketball

Aaron Bright found his range, Chasson Randle found his groove and the Stanford men's basketball team overcame a sluggish start to beat visiting Arizona State, 68-44, in a Pac-12 Conference contest Thursday night. (Thursday, 9:31 PM)

Stanford women hoops reach a perfect 10 in Pac-12
The Ogwumike sisters, Nnemkadi and Chiney, combined for 42 points and 32 rebounds as the fourth-ranked Stanford women's basketball team downed host Arizona State, 62-49, in a Pac-12 Conference affair Thursday night.
(Thursday, 8:27 PM)

Ubogagu headed for Spain with national team
Cardinal corner

Stanford freshman soccer forward Chi Ubogagu joined the United States women's Under-20 National Team and will compete with at the Four Nations Tournament, which begins Friday in La Manga, Spain. (Thursday, 5:58 PM)

Stanford men hope to splash past USC this weekend
The challenges continue for the nationally No. 3-ranked Stanford men's swimming and diving team this weekend when the Cardinal heads south for a two-day, top-six showdown featuring Stanford, No. 5 USC and No. 6 California. (Thursday, 4:18 PM)

Architects hired to brainstorm about Cubberley
City and school leaders have engaged architects to do informal, preliminary work on ideas for the Cubberley Community Center, Palo Alto school district Superintendent Kevin Skelly said Tuesday, Jan. 31. (Thursday, 4:10 PM)

Stanford men hoping to serve up winners
College tennis

Senior Ryan Thacher has filled an important role for the sixth-ranked Stanford men's tennis team through its first four matches, all victories. He played at the top of the singles ladder, taking over for his injured friend and doubles partner Bradley Klahn. Now comes the hard part. (Thursday, 3:42 PM)

M-A boys stay unbeaten despite suffering tie
Wednesday's prep soccer

Menlo-Atherton had to settle for a 1-1 boys' soccer deadlock with host Woodside on Wednesday evening in PAL Bay Division action. The Bears got their goal from junior Alexei Lopes on an assist from senior Alan Propp. (Thursday, 10:07 AM)

Gunn girls shoot down rival Palo Alto, 52-42
Wednesday's prep basketball

The Gunn girls' basketball team pulled off its second straight upset and moved into a tie for second place in the SCVAL De Anza Division by toppling rival Palo Alto, 52-42, on Wednesday night. (Thursday, 9:29 AM)

SPORTS: Barry Sanders gives Stanford football fans a rush
This year there was no need for Stanford to artificially hype its football recruiting class for 2012. Once Oklahoma City running back Barry Sanders announced his verbal commitment, Cardinal fans began dancing all over campus -- and elsewhere. For the complete story, as well as sports scores, team pages, schedules, video and more, visit PASportsOnline.com. (Thursday, 8:18 AM)

Tomorrow's events (Feb. 3)
Music: Chris Cucuzza)
Morocco's Restaurant will host a performance by Chris Cucuzza, a flamenco guitarist with 15 years of experience, tomorrow (Feb. 3) at 6 p.m. Cucuzza will perform all original work at the event at 873 Castro St., Mountain View.
Music: 'The Magic of Asian Zithers'
The opening concert of this year's Pan-Asian Music Festival tomorrow (Feb. 3) at 8 p.m. features three musicians who traveled to the U.S. for the festival. Chinese gu-zheng master Yuan Sha, Japanese koto master Kazue Sawai, and Korean gayageum master Ji Aeri will play at Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 551 Serra Mall, Stanford. (Thursday, 8:14 AM)

Today's events (Feb. 2)
Book signing: Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket)
Daniel Handler, also known by the pen name Lemony Snicket, will appear at Kepler's Books and Magazines today (Feb. 2) at 7 p.m. along with Maira Kalman, the illustrator of Handler's newest book, "Why We Broke Up." The event will be held at Kepler's, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.
Lecture: Martha Nussbaum
Martha Nussbaum will appear at Cubberley Auditorium today (Feb. 2) at 7:30 p.m. for her lecture "Not for Profit: Why Democracy needs the Humanities." She will discuss the dangers of focusing on national economic gain, nations, and their systems of education, while discarding humanities and the arts. Cubberley Auditorium is located at 485 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. (Thursday, 8:13 AM)

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Barry Sanders gives Stanford football fans a rush
This year there was no need for Stanford to artificially hype its football recruiting class for 2012. Once Oklahoma City running back Barry J. Sanders announced his verbal commitment, Cardinal fans began dancing all over campus -- and elsewhere. (Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 6:12 PM)

Facebook files for $5 billion IPO
Facebook Inc. of Menlo Park filed for an initial public offering of $5 billion Wednesday, according to the SEC. (Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 5:55 PM)

Services planned for Foothill coach Boyett
Memorial services have been planned for Foothill College football coach and Palo Alto native Doug Boyett, who passed away in his sleep last Friday night at age 52. (Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 5:16 PM)

Another strong recruiting class for Stanford's NCAA soccer champions
The defending NCAA champion Stanford women's soccer team has announced its freshman class for the 2012 season that features five Californians, four recruits with youth national team experience, and two sets of club teammates. (Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 4:29 PM)

King withdraws from county supervisor race
Former Saratoga Mayor Kathleen King has withdrawn from the race for Liz Kniss' seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, leaving former Palo Alto Mayor Joe Simitian as one of three candidates vying to replace Kniss. (Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 4:20 PM)

'Youth of the Year' finalists share stories
Four low-income teenagers told stories of persevering against hardship in a recent "Youth of the Year" speech competition at the Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula. (Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 4:01 PM)

Cardinal men's water polo gets nation's No. 1 recruit
Stanford roundup
Women's tennis opens with a win

The Stanford men's water polo team went 19-7 and finished fourth in the nation this past season. For Cardinal coach John Vargas, that doesn't quite cut it when the goal is to compete for a national title every year. So, Vargas signed up the nation's top prep player. (Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 2:45 PM)

RECENT HOME SALES
(Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 2:42 PM)

Creating a wreath that lasts
When people think of art, they think of man-made mediums -- paintings, prints and sculptures -- but Linda Roark's art form is focused on water-retaining plants called succulents. (Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 2:41 PM)

VIDEO: Teens unite at 'Break Through' bonfire
Jade Chamness, founder of Break Through the Static, talks about the Jan. 28 bonfire hosted in Palo Alto and the organization's aspirations to create a peer-to-peer support network for local teens who have experienced a loss to suicide and mental health issues. Video by Veronica Weber/Palo Alto Online. (Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 11:41 AM)

Pinewood, SHP all set for their showdown
Tuesday's boys' basketball

The showdown is all set for the West Bay Athletic League boys' basketball title and the contenders appear all set after posting solid victories on Tuesday night. (Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 10:12 AM)

Simitian takes lead in funds raised for supervisor race
Joe Simitian's quest to retake his former seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is benefiting from a strong lead in cash raised, newly released campaign-finance documents show. (Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 9:55 AM)

Pinewood-Eastside Prep domination in WBAL is over
Tuesday's girls' basketball

Since they joined the West Bay Athletic League three seasons ago, the Pinewood and Eastside Prep girls have dominated the Foothill Division in basketball. That domination finally appears over as Mercy-San Francisco appears to be the new queen of the division. (Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 9:50 AM)

Plan would boost Palo Alto grad requirements
Palo Alto would boost its high school graduation requirements to match entrance criteria for California's four-year public universities under a proposal floated Tuesday by Superintendent Kevin Skelly. (Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 9:28 AM)

Menlo finds itself in unusual position this late in WBAL race
Tuesday's girls' soccer

With only four matches left in the regular season, the Menlo School girls' soccer team is sitting atop the West Bay Athletic League (Foothill Division) standings for the first time this late in the season since joining the league in 2009. (Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 9:13 AM)

Fire occurred at Larry Ellison's former home
The large Japanese pagoda-style home in Atherton where firefighters quickly extinguished an attic fire Sunday was the former home of Oracle CEO Larry Ellison. (Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 9:08 AM)

Tomorrow's events (Feb. 2)
Book signing: Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket)
Daniel Handler, also known by the pen name Lemony Snicket, will appear at Kepler's Books and Magazines tomorrow (Feb. 2) at 7 p.m. along with Maira Kalman, the illustrator of Handler's newest book, "Why We Broke Up." The event is at the Menlo Park City Council chambers at 701 Laurel St.
Lecture: Martha Nussbaum
Martha Nussbaum will appear at Cubberley Auditorium tomorrow (Feb. 2) at 7:30 p.m. for her lecture "Not for Profit: Why Democracy needs the Humanities." She will discuss the dangers of focusing on national economic gain, nations and their systems of education, while discarding humanities and the arts. Cubberley Auditorium is located at 485 Lasuen Mall in Stanford. (Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 8:15 AM)

Today's events (Feb.1)
Art exhibit: Walker Evans
The Cantor Arts Center will present an exhibit of photos by American photographer Walker Evans during his 50-year career. The exhibit opens today (Feb. 1) at 11 a.m. at the Stanford University museum.
Music: Middle Eastern Music & Belly Dancing show
Morocco's restaurant will host a mini belly-dancing class from 6:30 p.m. today (Feb. 1) and professional dancers will perform after that. Reservations are recommended to the event at 873 Castro St. in Mountain View. (Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 8:11 AM)

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Cardinal looking to court another national title
Women's tennis preview

Stanford junior Mallory Burdette has been there to experience the highest high on a tennis court and also to suffer the lowest low. She enters the season ranked No. 1 nationally in both singles and doubles and likely will be asked to fill the top spot on the Cardinal ladder, vacant because Hilary Barte graduated. (Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 8:05 PM)

Stanford in Hawaii to tee things up for the spring
Men's golf preview

The seventh-ranked Stanford's men's golf team opens its spring season Wednesday at the Amer Ari Invitational on the Waikoloa Kings' Course on the Big Island. Six of the top 10 nationally-ranked teams are in the field, including top-ranked Texas, No. 2 Oregon, No. 4 UCLA, No. 9 Georgia Tech and No. 10 Washington. (Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 7:22 PM)

Stanford men's hoop recruit is tearing it up
If the Stanford men's basketball team is in need of another 6-foot-8 wing player who can score, rebound and block shots, he'll be arriving on The Farm in the fall. (Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 4:40 PM)

Police nab burglary suspects in Duveneck neighborhood
Palo Alto police chased down and arrested two Menlo Park men who they believe were planning to burglarize a residence in the Duveneck neighborhood Monday night. (Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 3:40 PM)

Facebook unveils bike plan
Making the streets of Menlo Park and East Palo Alto safer for bicyclists has hit the top of Facebook's community "to do" list as the company settles into its new headquarters on Willow Road in Menlo Park. (Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 3:02 PM)

Assemblyman Rich Gordon to host open house Thursday
State Assemblyman Rich Gordon, D-Menlo Park, will discuss the latest Sacramento happenings and his outlook for 2012 with constituents at an open house Thursday afternoon. (Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 2:04 PM)

Stanford women set to host water polo invitational after earning MPSF honor
Top-ranked Stanford women's water polo claimed its first honor of the 2012 season as freshman driver Kiley Neushul was named the KAP 7 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Newcomer of the Week Monday. (Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 12:38 PM)

SPORTS: Foothill College football coach Doug Boyett dies
Doug Boyett was a football man and a family man. That was evident when he traveled to Pasadena earlier this month to watch his nephew, John, help the Oregon Ducks beat Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. That, however, was the last football game Boyett ever saw in person. For the complete story, as well as sports scores, team pages, schedules, video and more, visit PASportsOnline.com. (Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 11:10 AM)

SHP boys maintain lead in WBAL soccer race
Monday's prep soccer
Paly girls edge Gilroy

The Sacred Heart Prep boys' soccer team snapped a streak of back-to-back ties and remained comfortably atop the West Bay Athletic League standings following a 2-1 victory over visiting Harker on Monday. (Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 9:31 AM)

Tomorrow's events (Feb. 1)
Art exhibit: Walker Evans
The Cantor Arts Center will present an exhibit of photos by American photographer Walker Evans during his 50-year career. The exhibit opens tomorrow (Feb. 1) at 11 a.m. at the Stanford University museum.
Music: Middle Eastern Music & Belly Dancing show
Morocco's restaurant will host a mini belly dancing class from 6:30 p.m. tomorrow (Feb. 1) and professional dancers will perform after that. Reservations are recommended to the event at 873 Castro St. in Mountain View. (Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 8:26 AM)

Today's events (Jan. 31)
Art exhibit: 'Libations'
Gallery 9 in Los Altos will begin showing a photography exhibit celebrating spirits, their vessels and the craft of their creation today (Jan. 31) through Feb. 25 at 143 Main St., Los Altos. The gallery is open Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Class: Master rose gardening
Master Gardeners will describe how to prune roses to improve their health, vigor, structure and appearance. The class is today (Jan. 31) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. (Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 8:25 AM)

Teen wounded in East Palo Alto shooting
Police are investigating a shooting that injured a teen in East Palo Alto Monday afternoon. (Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 8:20 AM)

Palo Alto sees spike in retiree medical obligations
A surge of retirements, shifting demographics and rising health care costs are greatly inflating Palo Alto's obligations to its retirees and prompting a debate among city officials about how much money the city should set aside to meet its gaping liability. (Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 12:05 AM)

Monday, January 30, 2012
Three's a charm for Stanford's Chiney Ogwumike
Women's college basketball

Stanford sophomore forward Chiney Ogwumike is starting to upstage her more-heralded senior sister, Nnemkadi. That, or course, is real bad news for the rest of Pac-12 Conference when it comes to women's basketball. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 4:48 PM)

East Palo Alto man gets 30 years to life in prison
An East Palo Alto man convicted of kidnapping and raping his ex-girlfriend in July 2010 has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 4:38 PM)

Rare falcon rescued in Palo Alto dies
A rare falcon that was found injured in Palo Alto has been euthanized, a Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA spokesman said Monday. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 3:43 PM)

Armed man invades Atherton home
A man armed with a gun and a knife got away with some $322,000 in jewelry and watches after invading an occupied house in the 200 block of Atherton Avenue in Atherton and confronting the residents shortly after 8 p.m. Friday (Jan. 27), police said. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 3:41 PM)

Jordan 8th grade boys finish 12-1 after winning playoff title
After losing the first basketball game of the season to a strong Borel team, the Jordan Middle School 8th grade boys' A team powered its way through the rest of the league season without a loss. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 3:30 PM)

A&E feature story: Getting close to Oscar
On screen, Glenn Close may best be known for playing steely independent women, but she's played her share of romantic leads, mothers and all manner of character roles (including a vice president and a First Lady). But, excepting her cameo in Steven Spielberg's "Hook," she had never passed for a man on screen -- until now. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 12:53 PM)

Getting close to Oscar
On screen, Glenn Close may best be known for playing steely independent women, but she's played her share of romantic leads, mothers and all manner of character roles (including a vice president and a First Lady). But, excepting her cameo in Steven Spielberg's "Hook," she had never passed for a man on screen -- until now. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 12:48 PM)

Foothill College football coach Doug Boyett passes away
Doug Boyett was a football man and a family man. That was evident when he traveled to Pasadena earlier this month to watch his nephew, John, help the Oregon Ducks beat Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. That, however, was the last football game Boyett ever saw in person. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 12:42 PM)

'Cosmo girl' icon gives $30 million to Stanford, Columbia
Famed Cosmopolitan magazine editor Helen Gurley Brown is donating $30 million for a bicoastal "media innovation institute" pairing Stanford University School of Engineering with the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, the two schools announced today. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 9:59 AM)

Norovirus outbreak hits Lytton Gardens
A gastrointestinal norovirus outbreak that began early in January closed some sections of Lytton Gardens, the senior-living center in downtown Palo Alto, Amy Cornell, Santa Clara County Department of Public Health information officer, said today. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 9:55 AM)

WBAL, De Anza Division races suddenly are tight
Girls' prep basketball

Two girls' basketball races look radically different this week after two big winning streaks were snapped on Friday night. The "safe" leads that Wilcox and Mercy-San Francisco had were reduced to one game each after both teams saw their unbeaten records ruined in upset losses. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 9:38 AM)

SPORTS: Stanford women go OT in hoops to hold off Cal
The streaks are safe, and the Stanford women's basketball team has Chiney Ogwumike to thank for it. The sophomore forward scored three of her career-high 27 points in overtime to help the No. 4 Cardinal hold off visiting Cal, 74-71, on Saturday. For the complete story, as well as sports scores, team pages, schedules, video and more, visit PASportsOnline.com. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 9:15 AM)

Simitian: Gov. Brown seeks deeper school finance reform
Besides a temporary tax hike for public education, Gov. Jerry Brown is attempting a deeper reform to school finance in his budget proposal, state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, told a crowd of educators Saturday. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 9:14 AM)

Firefighters quickly control Atherton fire
Firefighters were able to quickly control a two-alarm attic fire at a large two-story home on Isabella Avenue in Atherton Sunday afternoon. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 8:18 AM)

Tomorrow's events (Jan. 31)
Art exhibit: 'Libations'
Gallery 9 in Los Altos will begin showing a photography exhibit celebrating spirits, their vessels and the craft of their creation tomorrow (Jan. 31) through Feb. 25 at 143 Main St., Los Altos. The gallery is open Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Class: Master rose gardening
Master Gardeners will describe how to prune roses to improve their health, vigor, structure and appearance. The class is tomorrow (Jan. 31) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 8:15 AM)

Today's events (Jan. 30)
Music: World Harmony Chorus
Students of World Harmony Chorus at The Community School of Music and Arts will perform songs from around the globe tonight (Jan. 30) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View.
International events: Karl Eikenberry
Karl W. Eikenberry, former ambassador to Afghanistan and commander of the American-led Coalition Forces, will discuss the conduct of the war in Afghanistan and its transition to sovereignty and leadership. The event will be held today (Jan. 30) at 4:30 p.m. in the Bechtel Conference Center Encina Hall 616 Serra St., Stanford. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 8:09 AM)

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