Days before the Aug. 7 deadline for placing a proposed Caltrain sales tax measure on the ballot, leaders from three counties have agreed to keep governance reforms out of the proposal.

The City Council took a small step toward amending a policy that limits Foothills Park to Palo Altans by approving a pilot program that will issue nonresidents permits to the preserve.

Stanford leaders have unveiled a draft policy to meet new, controversial federal rules on handling sexual misconduct reports, which they recognized will be met with criticism locally.

This Thursday, a group of local youth leaders who have led recent protests on racial justice will discuss how their generation can best influence public policy.

Serving readers during times of crisis with accurate, timely reporting is one of the most important functions of a news organization.
But amid this shutdown, local newspapers all over the country are closing. We need your help to make sure that doesn't happen here.

The owners of Mayfield Bakery & Cafe in Palo Alto, unable to sustain the business due to the coronavirus shutdown, have closed the Town & Country Village restaurant for good.

We want residents to help choose which way the city should go, and not have decisions made by staffers, most of who do not live in this city.

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