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May Fête event turns into 'reverse parade' for 2021
A beloved Palo Alto community event is returning with a decoration contest and celebration of pets next month.
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New action plan would overhaul parking policies
Palo Alto is exploring policy proposals that would add "performance pricing" downtown and reduce employee permits in residential neighborhoods.
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Leaders urge public to get vaccinated despite low supply
The number of administered vaccinations is rising in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, but positive cases have flattened, a sign that forward progress in weakening the virus's onslaught could stall.
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'Planned home' zone policy could face revisions
On Monday, the Palo Alto City Council will face key questions around a new zoning tool that allows housing developers to exceed regulations on standards such as height, density and parking.
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A guide to getting vaccinated on the Midpeninsula
Keep track of rolling changes to who can be vaccinated for COVID-19 and information on doses from local health care providers with our FAQ page.
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Los Altos band's songs offer uplifting lyrics set to danceable beats
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a fruitful time for a pair of local songwriters, singers and multi-instrumentalists who have watched their music blossom.
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A victory worth celebrating
No. 5 singles Timothy Sah rallied from a second set loss to win his match, giving Stanford a come-from-behind win over visiting UCLA, 4-3, on Friday. The Bruins took a 3-0 lead before Stanford rallied. (Photo courtesy of Harjanto Sumali)
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Blog: A lack of transparency around outages
Palo Alto Utilities should treat the reliability of our electricity system with the importance it deserves and provide annual updates for us on performance and mitigation.
City Council clashes over appointments to new housing panel
Palo Alto's effort to craft a new housing vision got off to a rocky start Monday, with the City Council at odds over appointments... Last comment 20 hours ago | 63 comments
Peninsula Creamery Dairy Store, Rick's Ice Cream ransacked two days apart
Break-ins were reported at two local ice cream stores in the space of two days last week, including one in which the ashes... Last comment on Apr 8, 2021 at 11:50 am | 12 comments
Editorial: When police control what the public learns about its activities, there can be no accountability
At a time when the need for public scrutiny of police conduct has never been greater, we can't afford to make that transparency... Last comment on Apr 10, 2021 at 7:39 am | 22 comments
Snapshots of retirement: New book looks at how baby boomers are changing the formula
With greater affluence than their parents' generation, boomers are reinventing retirement with more activity, more passion... Last comment on Apr 8, 2021 at 2:43 pm | 10 comments
Invest & Innovate
by Steve Levy
My letter to council on PHZ zoning
Apr 11, 2021 | 1 comment
Peninsula Foodist
by paloaltoonline.com
A fond farewell from the Peninsula Foodist
Apr 9, 2021 | 13 comments
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
Porn
Apr 9, 2021 | 2 comments
An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
Palo Alto has an escalating transparency problem -- the police have shut their doors
Apr 6, 2021 | 6 comments

COVID-19 testing rate drops by 34% in Santa Clara County
Three rapes reported on Stanford University campus
Around Town: Libraries will soon reopen for people with appointments
City eyes another shake-up to parking policies in commercial areas
Palo Alto autonomous flight company sued; competitor claims it stole design

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