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Palo Alto council adopts policy for censuring members
The Palo Alto City Council this week gave itself a new power that members hope they will never have to use: the ability to censure a colleague who breaks the law or takes actions that other members find offensive, illegal or inappropriate.
San Mateo County supervisors raise concerns about AT&T request to drop landline service
AT&T’s recent moves to scrap traditional landlines have generated concern from some…
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A preview of next week’s government meetings that includes considerations to redevelop…
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Our Town: A farewell to the pages of Palo Alto
After 25 amazing years, I’m leaving the Palo Alto Weekly…
Senior Focus: Free tax assistance and a book talk with Henry Winkler
Senior Focus is a column about local events and news…
Street smarts: Locals track origins of Los Altos street names for ongoing history museum project
We rely on street names to find our way, but…
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Author Kyla Zhao on battling imposter syndrome, championing Asian representation and maintaining a passion for fashion
While Stanford graduate Kyla Zhao’s new book “Valley Verified” is a work of fiction, there are some parallels to Zhao’s own real-life experience of feeling like a fish out of water in the Bay Area tech world.
Country musician Sofia Claire brings Italian summers and American dreams to the stage
Both the Italian and California countryside figure in the music of Redwood City country singer-songwriter Sofia Claire, who performs March 1 at Club Fox.
Why Mochi Waffle Corner in Mountain View is a spot you need to try
Takeaway cafe Mochi Waffle Corner operates out of a small unit off of East El Camino Real in Mountain View and is serving up a popular snack from owner James Ho’s childhood in Vietnam. Find a wide selection of mochi waffles, as well as Vietnamese iced coffee and boba tea.
Meet the new executive chef at Michelin-starred Chez TJ in Mountain View
Chez TJ’s new executive chef Stanley Michalski discusses his culinary style, what he aims to achieve in his new role and his interests outside of cooking.
Mountain View restaurant Clifford’s Chicken & Fish named after previous regular, but no one there knows his whereabouts
This is a message to Clifford, the customer who used to order chicken wings for his son at BackAYard on the regular: You now have a restaurant named after you. Robert Simpson, chef owner of BackAYard Caribbean Grill and Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar, opened a third Bay Area restaurant concept Dec. 4 in Mountain…
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Six San Mateo markets specializing in groceries from around the world
Whether you’re looking for hard-to-find condiments, fresh sushi, imported cheese or unique spices, you can find it at one of these local purveyors.
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Pre-1920 home fetches $4.8M in Palo Alto’s Community Center
Palo Alto sees the most transactions and the sale with…
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Newsom pumps up Prop. 1 as support drops
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in support of Proposition 1 during…