Palo Alto Museum gets funding boost from Thoits Bros.
The Palo Alto Museum, which is set to open next year in the historic and rehabilitated Roth Building, this week announced a major gift from a local business with a rich history of its own.
Court ruling deals blow to housing law on split lots
In a decision that could upend zoning policies and housing plans in Palo Alto and more than 100 other California cities, a Los Angeles judge ruled this week that a recent law that allows duplexes and triplexes in single-family zones is invalid in charter cities.
Avenidas, local organization dedicated to older adults, names new president and CEO
Avenidas appointed Kristina Lugo, who has worked with the organization for six years, as its new CEO and president on Wednesday, succeeding Amy Yotopoulos.
Inside the recount: Election workers examine every vote in District 16 race
San Mateo County is processing about 40,000 ballots as part of the recount operation, which was initially planned to be a manual recount but then changed to a machine recount at the request of Jonathan Padilla, an ally of former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo.
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Public Agenda: Council to discuss bike, utilities plans and grade separation next week
A preview of next week’s government meetings that include the bike master plan and the…
Youth & Education
Palo Alto teachers rally for salary increase to match Bay Area living costs
Nearly 300 teachers and their supporters took to Tuesday’s school board meeting to petition for higher teacher salaries, rallying outside district offices beforehand. The Palo…
People & community
Letters to the editor: Heartfelt thanks, Coach VanDerveer
In this week’s letters to the editor, residents raise concerns about CPA meetings and parks while thanking Coach VanDerveer.