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Palo Alto professor accuses Kavanaugh of sexual assault
Christine Blasey Ford, a psychology professor at Palo Alto University, identified herself Sunday to the Washington Post as... Last comment 4 hours ago | 74 comments

Palo Alto broadens law to help evicted tenants
In an abrupt change of course, the Palo Alto City Council approved on Monday night a law ensuring that tenants facing eviction... Last comment on Sep 19, 2018 at 2:45 pm | 23 comments

Opponents gear up for battle over health care
Measure F will either burden Palo Alto taxpayers with a new bureaucracy that could cost up to $2 million a year to administer... Last comment on Sep 19, 2018 at 2:46 pm | 35 comments

Guest Opinion: Half a million empty tech jobs ... and growing.
The great economic news: employment rates are at an all-time high. The terrific news for Americans seeking a career in tech:... Last comment 2 hours ago | 48 comments

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The Food Party!
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Zucchini Takeover
Sep 20, 2018 | 0 comments

Thinking About College
by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick
Let's Talk Internships
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An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
He said – she said – who is lying? Justice Brett Kavanaugh or PA resident Christine Ford
Sep 17, 2018 | 71 comments

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"By the Creek Banks"
Bol Park, on the banks of Matadero Creek Submitted by Michelle Shabtai on Jan 11, 2017

Community shows support for Kavanaugh accuser
Local residents, friends and strangers have rallied around Christine Blasey Ford, who has publicly accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her while they were teenagers. Thursday, 11:57 AM | 16 comments

Public Works veteran tapped to lead department
Brad Eggleston, a veteran engineer who has been at the forefront of Palo Alto's recent push to upgrade its infrastructure, will be the new leader of the Public Works Department. Wednesday, 12:58 PM | 3 comments

Diocese of San Jose addresses sex abuse allegations
Bishop Patrick McGrath will visit Palo Alto this Saturday on behalf of the Diocese of San Jose to hold a listening session where he will address sexual abuse allegations against priests within his diocese. Thursday, 9:48 AM | 6 comments

Man pleads not guilty to attempted rape in Menlo Park
A 19-year-old East Palo Alto man has pleaded not guilty to charges by the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office that he attempted to rape a Menlo Park woman who was out jogging on Monday afternoon. Thursday, 2:39 PM

Man arraigned in fatal 2011 East Palo Alto shooting
A 27-year-old man has been extradited to San Mateo County to face murder charges for a fatal 2011 shooting of a Menlo Park woman in East Palo Alto, the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office said on Tuesday. Wednesday, 2:01 PM | 6 comments

Bike Exchange finds new home
The Silicon Valley Bike Exchange, which repairs bikes and donates them, is set to relocate to a Palo Alto industrial office space being provided temporarily by Google. Thursday, 2:12 PM

Readers: Contribute questions for school board debate
The Palo Alto Weekly and Palo Alto Online is hosting the first Board of Education debate of the election season on Thursday, Sept. 20, 7:30-9 p.m. at the Palo Alto Art Center and is seeking reader-submitted questions. Monday, 3:37 PM | 19 comments

Moonlight Run returning to the Baylands

Tanaka blasts council colleagues for 'busting budget'

Palo Alto finalizes design on new police headquarters

Palo Alto broadens law to help evicted tenants

East Palo Alto City Council nixes stun gun use

Longtime Stanford volunteer Burt McMurtry dies

PUBLIC AGENDA: Proposed public safety building; pension obligations

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