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Palo Alto Unified sets forth plan for preventing violence
The Palo Alto Unified School District is expediting plans to address student violence and other harmful behaviors, Superintendent... Last comment 3 hours ago | 35 comments

Programs to protect tenants advance — over landlords' opposition
It's an idea that city leaders and advocates for Palo Alto's tenants say is long overdue: a registry of the roughly 11,400... Last comment 13 hours ago | 10 comments

Palo Alto hopes to give apartment dwellers a way to power up electric vehicles
Seeking to make progress on its ambitious climate-change goals, Palo Alto is preparing to launch new programs to construct... Last comment on Jun 1, 2023 at 10:43 am | 11 comments

Palo Alto Unified under investigation by federal civil rights office
Palo Alto Unified's decision to move two classrooms of students with moderate-to-severe disabilities to other school campuses... Last comment on Jun 2, 2023 at 5:34 am | 11 comments

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At a Palo Alto Martin Luther King Jr. Day event, this very little girl was boogieing along with the singer of "Redemption Song." Submitted by Mitchell Zimmerman on Jan 16, 2017

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With 600 miles to go, these solar cyclists are hoping for some sun
A group of eight cyclists is pedaling, and cruising, toward Los Angeles to raise awareness of solar-powered bikes and sustainable transportation. Sunday, 1:53 PM

The age of uncertainty: How seniors are 'aging in place'
A survey of Peninsula seniors commissioned by Avenidas of Palo Alto has found that most respondents desire to "age in place," or live in their own homes as they advance in age. Sunday, 3:51 PM | 10 comments

Around Town: An inspiring teacher, passport delays and a big council decision
In this week's Around Town column, read about an inspiring teacher who really connects with his students, lawmakers' rebuke over delayed passport renewals and why the council is switching its meeting start times. Sunday, 1:05 PM | 1 comments

In Gunn High graduation ceremony, inclusion reigns
At a high school known for its high scholarship, students in the 2023 Henry M. Gunn's graduating class focused instead on the lessons they learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and on efforts to be a community that is more inclusive. Friday, 12:22 AM | 2 comments

Ravenswood district teachers to get 4% raise
Come July 1, teachers in the Ravenswood City School District will see raises of slightly over 4%, under a contract approved by the school board last week. Sunday, 3:53 PM

Paly graduates reflect on their legacies: 'We are leaving behind more than one moment'
At Palo Alto High School's graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 1, student speakers urged their classmates to take their experiences over the past four years and use them to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Friday, 12:22 AM | 1 comments

Defining moments: 7 questions for the Class of 2023
As this year's graduating seniors don their caps and gowns to receive their diplomas, the commencement ceremonies will mark the successful completion of four years of high school that were unlike any the students could have predicted. Thursday, 7:51 PM

Graduation central: Class of 2023 marks its milestone
Read 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. Sunday, 3:52 PM

With deadline looming, Becker bills on privacy, clean energy advance in state Senate
State Sen. Josh Becker stood apart from most of his Democratic colleagues this week when he opted not to support this year's most contentious housing bill, SB 423, which streamlines the review process for new residential developments. Thursday, 8:18 PM | 5 comments

Programs to protect tenants advance — over landlords' opposition
It's an idea that city leaders and advocates for Palo Alto's tenants say is long overdue: a registry of the roughly 11,400 apartments scattered throughout the city. Many landlords, however, aren't convinced it's needed. Thursday, 8:59 AM | 10 comments

Auditor urges police to stop sharing case info over personal cell phones
Palo Alto's police auditor is urging the city to enforce its rules against sharing draft police reports and other work-related documents on personal cell phones after department employees did so during a dispute with a supervisor. Wednesday, 6:08 PM | 1 comments

Obituaries: Local residents who have died
Local residents who have died recently include Theodore Clarence Carlstrom, Jacob Pierce, Elizabeth Jeanne Doyle, Joan Hancock, Tze Leung Lai, Charles Probst, Robert Campbell McGibben Jr. and Dorothea Emily Collins. Thursday, 7:52 PM

District to hire 12 'behavioral intervention coaches' to curb student violence

Policymakers: Public transit will go over 'fiscal cliff' without more state dollars

At $22M, 4-bedroom rancher in Atherton sees highest Peninsula home sale

Police calls: Assault with deadly weapon results in possible grievous bodily injury

Palo Alto hopes to give apartment dwellers a way to power up electric vehicles

Palo Alto Unified under investigation by federal civil rights office

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