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Critics, supporters of Palo Alto superintendent speak outPalo Alto Superintendent Don Austin's annual evaluation has prompted his detractors to petition the Palo Alto Unified school board to not renew his contract.
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New 4-story development proposedA modernist four-story building could be built on Waverley Street next to one that stirred controversy five years ago.
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Reading initiative is improving Palo Alto students' skillsPalo Alto Unified is seeing double-digit increases in reading proficiency among K-5 students across all ethnic and racial groups thanks to its Every Student Reads Initiative, according to recent test results.
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Price for historic 1916 English manor in Palo Alto? $19.5MTake a look at our interactive charts showing home sales activity in communities along the Midpeninsula for the week of May 29.
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20 trivia nights around the San Francisco PeninsulaThe Peninsula has no shortage of trivia nights at local pubs, eateries and breweries. Here’s our guide to 20 weekly trivia nights where you can gather some friends and test your collective knowledge over food and drinks.
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Graduation central: Class of 2023 marks its milestoneRead the Weekly's coverage of local graduations, with articles on the Gunn and Palo Alto high school ceremonies on Thursday, Q&As with seniors and full lists of the Class of 2023 from local schools.
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Friends recall man killed in Highway 101 crashPaul Dennig loved basketball and snow sports. He loved the Golden State Warriors and exploring nature trails in the Berkeley hills. But more than anything, he loved making his friends and family feel loved.
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Summer movies: Here come Barbie and blockbustersLet’s face facts: Barbie seems more at home in a movie theater in July. Although some prestige pictures trickle out as counter-programming, summer remains primarily the province of blockbuster cinema and franchise sequels.
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As more residents go electric, Palo Alto eyes major grid upgrade
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Dueling petitions argue over whether Palo Alto superintendent should stay
On the cusp of Palo Alto Superintendent Don Austin's annual evaluation, two groups -- those who passionately want him out... Last comment 8 minutes ago | 69 comments
Reading initiative is improving students' skills, tests show
Palo Alto Unified is seeing double-digit increases in reading proficiency among K-5 students across all ethnic and racial... Last comment on Jun 8, 2023 at 4:38 pm | 16 comments
To help tenants, council advances new eviction protections
Seeking to provide a measure of security to renters in city's famously expensive housing market, Palo Alto leaders agreed... Last comment 2 hours ago | 13 comments
Put away the poisons and opt for earth-friendly ways of dealing with animal, insect and plant pests: That's the clear message coming from Woodside, which is now among 32 cities in California that have banned chemical pesticides. Thursday, 2:59 PM
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Historic English manor recently sold for $19.5M has ties to Palo Alto's prohibition on booze
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At $19.5M, historic 1916 English manor in Palo Alto tops list of 40 homes sold
From outlawing 'equity theft' to redefining wetlands, Supreme Court gives property owners big wins
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A New Shade of Green
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An ambitious plan to replace the flood-prone Pope-Chaucer bridge between Palo Alto and Menlo Park is on the verge of faltering after the agency overseeing the project concluded that new bridge would actually endanger downstream areas. Thursday, 7:49 PM | 12 comments
Palo Alto lands $6M grant to rebuild rail crossings
Valley Water director wages war with own agency
Detectives make arrest in 2022 robbery at gunpoint in which a child was in the victim's car
Dueling petitions argue over whether Palo Alto superintendent should stay
As more residents go electric, Palo Alto eyes major grid upgrade
Project Cornerstone brings community together to help children become thriving adults
Founded in Palo Alto in 1958, Gallery House celebrates a milestone anniversary with a June 9 reception that also highlights its current show. Thursday, 3:40 PM
Farm fresh and ready for pickup: Prepare for the Peninsula’s CSA season
Arts briefs: 'Steel Magnolias,' PV Palooza, Freddy Jones Band
Redwood City's ART on the Square returns for the summer
'Celebrating Cultures' kicks off events marking Stanford Research Park's 70th anniversary
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