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Plans for seven-story office building face questions over traffic, 'public benefits'The East Palo Alto City Council on Tuesday delayed its vote on a proposed seven-story office development and six-story parking structure at one of the city's major intersections along University Avenue.
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Board warns of projects' impact on treesIn a joint session with the City Council, ARB board member Alexander Lew cited numerous instances where garages interfered with the root system of streetside trees.
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Growing worry over amplifying 'fire weather' conditions
Local agencies are working to keep ahead of potential wildfires to come. Weekly journalists highlight the area's risk for a "megafire" and preparation tips for residents.
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Passing on their musical knowledgePalo Alto Music Connection, a new nonprofit that offers peer-to-peer music instruction, has found financial stability through a grant from the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund.
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Former waiter reopens Su Hong under new nameSu Hong Palo Alto is back, albeit under a new name and owner but with the same food beloved by generations of customers.
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Staying on the ball for a shot at titleThe top-seeded Stanford women's soccer team downed Pac-12 rival UCLA 4-1 in the NCAA national semifinals Friday at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. (Photo by John Todd/ISIPhotos.com.)
Palo Alto delays 'urgency' law to protect renters -- again
A proposal in Palo Alto to pass an "emergency law" to protect tenants facing evictions before California's new renter-protection... Last comment on Dec 4, 2019 at 11:31 am | 30 comments
Council holds back funds from plan to revitalize Ventura
Palo Alto's effort to develop a new vision for the Ventura area hit another unexpected obstacle on Monday night, when a routine... Last comment on Dec 6, 2019 at 3:36 pm | 17 comments
County assessor's report captures past 10 years, points to return to 'normal market'
Palo Alto's share of the assessment roll grew by 6.72% for 2019-2020 and makes up 7.62% of the total assessment roll.
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New Cubberley plan sets stage for tense debate
With the Palo Alto City Council and school district struggling to forge a common vision for redeveloping Cubberley Community... Last comment on Dec 3, 2019 at 6:04 pm | 23 comments
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The holidays are here!
From live music to a visit with Santa, here's a look at some local holiday activities to help you get into the spirit of the season.
In the latest Around Town column, news about a warning for developers whose projects cost local trees, a longer than usual tunnel closure and a possible rule change to address concerns about city board and commission members. Sunday, 8:09 AM | 6 comments
East Palo Alto mayor calls for progress, inclusion in State of the City address
Plans for seven-story office building face questions over traffic, 'public benefits'
Episode 209: Rising wildfire risks
Local fire agencies grapple with new era of 'megafires'
The Pinewood girls basketball team showed it has plenty of weapons remaining after its two biggest scorers graduated to Division I schools. Senior Jai Deshpande scored 18 points to help SHP boys win consolation title. Sunday, 3:00 AM
Stanford women host volleyball regional this weekend
Menlo College men, women win in GSAC basketball
Golden goal sends Stanford into NCAA water polo final
Menlo School makes coaching change in football
Waves
The new drama "Waves" goes out on Alabama Shakes' "Sound and Color," giving summative voice to writer-director Trey Edward Shults' dramatic and stylistic intentions: "This life ain't like it was/Sound and color/I wanna touch a human being/Sound and c...... Read the full review
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