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Palo Alto treads cautiously on new holidays
Despite a stated goal to celebrate diversity by marking more holidays, city officials have rejected a recommendation to designate both Juneteenth and Cesar Chavez Day as paid days off for city workers.
Palo Alto debates zone changes to meet housing goals
As the city prepares to update its zoning code to meet its targets for new housing, officials remain undecided on how far they should go when it comes to loosening density limits in residential zones.
Local athletes turn out in droves for 39th annual Moonlight Run
On Friday, Sept. 29, the Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk drew runners, walkers and canines to the Palo Alto Baylands.
Property owner asks city to help fill vacancy in Homer Avenue building
A Palo Alto developer is asking the city to remove a cap on the space a tenant can occupy in its Homer Avenue building.
College Terrace's tumultuous history with Leland Stanford
Palo Alto's College Terrace neighborhood likely wouldn't exist if developer Alexander Gordon had decided to sell the property to Leland Stanford rather than turn it into a "collegiate town" for faculty of the adjacent university.
New studies aim to speed up Palo Alto's redesign of rail crossings
Eager to take advantage of recently acquired federal and state grants, Palo Alto is preparing to speed up its effort to redesign three rail crossings.
Five spots to raise a stein for Oktoberfest 2023
The revelry of Germany’s flagship drinking festival are coming to life at bars, restaurants and town squares across the Peninsula. Here's a roundup of Oktoberfest events coming up, so mark your calendars.

How much density? Palo Alto debates zone changes to meet housing goals
As Palo Alto prepares to update its zoning code to meet its targets for new housing, city officials remain undecided on a... Last comment 9 hours ago | 11 comments

Palo Alto quietly abandons decades-long program to put overhead utilities underground
With little public debate, Palo Alto has largely abandoned its once popular program that buries power lines underground in... Last comment 1 hour ago | 25 comments

Property owner seeks city's help to fill vacancy in Homer Avenue building
Citing anemic demand for downtown office space in the aftermath of the pandemic, a Palo Alto developer is asking the city... Last comment 27 minutes ago | 12 comments

After two students are struck by cars, parents call for more traffic safety
Palo Alto parents are calling for more traffic-safety measures after two children were hit by cars in separate collisions,... Last comment on Sep 29, 2023 at 11:20 am | 65 comments

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Citing high costs, Palo Alto treads cautiously on new holidays
Despite a stated goal to celebrate diversity by marking more holidays, Palo Alto officials rejected on Monday, Oct. 2, a recommendation to designate both Juneteenth and Cesar Chavez Day as paid days off for city workers. Monday, 9:51 PM | 7 comments

Police nab robbery suspect at downtown 7-Eleven
A San Jose resident who allegedly robbed a man near the downtown Palo Alto Caltrain station on Monday night was arrested minutes after the altercation at a nearby 7-Eleven. Tuesday, 7:28 PM

Police: Man arrested for multiple indecent exposures in Palo Alto
Palo Alto police have arrested a man who they said lewdly exposed himself to two women on Sunday afternoon, including twice while he was getting medical treatment at Stanford Hospital, police said.
Tuesday, 7:41 PM

Another strike looms at Kaiser’s California hospitals as workers push for better pay
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente health care workers are prepared to walk out on a three-day strike Wednesday that would affect patients across California. Tuesday, 8:10 AM

Local FBI office warns public against 'phantom hacker' scam
The FBI's San Francisco office warned the public against a new scam called "The Phantom Hacker" that targets older adults.
Tuesday, 4:27 PM

Demand for pickleball is growing. Where will Menlo Park put the courts?
Pickleball and tennis players alike are calling for fair playing time and space in Menlo Park as the city looks to build upon an existing program for the popular paddle sport. Tuesday, 11:57 AM

After pedestrian deaths, long-awaited safety improvements on Mountain View's California Street to begin next summer
Long anticipated traffic-calming measures are coming to California Street, with major changes to the thoroughfare that will make it safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers in Mountain View. Tuesday, 2:42 PM

California Clean Air Day returns to the Bay Area on Oct. 4
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is inviting residents to participate in the sixth annual California Clean Air Day, a statewide initiative, on Oct. 4. Residents are encouraged to take the Clean Air Day pledge. Monday, 10:57 AM

Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara has $2B economic impact
Events at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara have generated $2 billion in total economic impact for the region in the last decade, according to a report commissioned by the San Francisco 49ers. Tuesday, 1:29 PM

Public comment abuse leads to changes in Redwood City's meeting protocols
In what Mayor Jeff Gee calls a “proactive step" to avoid “vile, racist, anti-semitic" disruptions ahead of council meetings, Redwood City has overhauled its procedures, allowing only email or in-person comments during meetings. Tuesday, 8:29 AM | 1 comments