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Political newcomer enters the race for City Council
Hope Lancero, a Stanford medical researcher, would like to focus on constituent services and be the voice of people who aren't normally involved in politics if elected.
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Man arrested for stabbing hours after victim dies
A 19-year-old man has been taken into custody for allegedly stabbing a 33-year-old man, who succumbed to his injuries Monday night in East Palo Alto.
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Police in search of duo who tried to take woman's wallet
Two people involved in an alleged pickpocketing attempt, which was caught on a nearby security camera, along El Camino Real on Thursday remain at large.
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State dedicates funds for 'deficient' city fire station
Fire Station 4 on Middlefield Road is benefiting from the state's record budget, which sets aside $5.2 million for the rebuilding project.
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Photo Contest winners expose power of creativity
This year's top images in the Peninsula Photo Contest represent a rich mix of subjects, from a curious raccoon to a mother desperate to keep up with a boy.
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Taking the pain out of pointe
PerfectFit Pointe founder Kelly Schmutte drew on her ballet background and design school skills to create customizable pointe shoe inserts that have been marketed to elite dancers on Instagram.
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Moonlight Run & Walk is back for the 38th year!
Register now to join your community in a 5K walk, 5K run, 10K run or a half marathon for a good cause. Sign up now and save $5.
Efforts to curb airplane noise leave Palo Alto leaders fuming
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Audit finds flaws in Palo Alto's management of nonprofits
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Housing plan stretches Palo Alto's height limit
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Redefining downtowns: Cities bank on 1970s planning tool to bring in new housing
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Condominium project proposed next to Town & Country Village
Stanford medical researcher seeks City Council seat
Belle Haven Elementary is top priority under newly passed bond measure
Nonprofits serving people with disabilities merge to become one of the Bay Area's largest providers
Masks not required for students, staff in state's COVID health guidance for 2022-2023 year
One arrested in fatal July Fourth stabbing in East Palo Alto
Register today to support local nonprofits
The 38th annual Moonlight Run and Walk is Friday evening, September 9. Proceeds go to the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund, benefiting local nonprofits that serve families and children in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Join us under the light of the full Harvest Moon on a 5K walk, 5K run, 10K run or half marathon. Complete your race in person or virtually to support local nonprofits.
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