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New Bay Trail segment debuts to the public
The wait is over for nature lovers looking to hike on a new section of the Bay Trail at the Ravenswood Preserve.
Generation Z strives for racial justice through activism
Local high school students and recent graduates shared their experiences with racial discrimination and ways the community can help young people of color at an online event on Thursday.
Adrian Fine chooses not to run for second term on City Council
Mayor Adrian Fine's decision not to seek a new term this fall was based on personal and political factors.
Draft agreements show how schools could reopen
Palo Alto Unified's agreements with its teachers union, which have yet to be ratified, lay out plans for transitioning from online learning into a hybrid in-person model.
City ready to prolong 'Summer Streets' program
Palo Alto leaders have seen more foot traffic in the city's two main commercial districts under the Summer Streets program, which could stretch out to Dec. 31.
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Silicon Valley's underground food movement
While informal food ventures have long existed, a new wave of businesses have taken hold during the shutdown as out-of-work residents turn to selling homemade food to make ends meet.
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Schools seek waiver so kids can return to campus
More than 80 local schools have contacted the Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Operations about filing a waiver to... Last comment 3 hours ago | 59 comments

To get OK for school expansion, Castilleja proposes plan with lesser traffic impacts
A new alternative that seeks to reduce traffic impacts of Castilleja School's proposed expansion is included in a much-anticipated... Last comment 16 hours ago | 31 comments

Palo Alto Unified middle, high schoolers to get later school start times
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With SF's 11th-hour vote, three-county sales tax measure to fund Caltrain can go before voters
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an eighth-cent sales tax measure for the November election to fund Caltrain during a special meeting Friday -- the last agency needed to place the measure on the ballot. Saturday, 10:42 AM

Around Town: Bay Trail extension gives nature lovers more room to roam
In the latest Around Town column, a rundown of a new place for Midpeninsula nature lovers to roam, the lack of local measures on the November ballot in Palo Alto and a growing website where teens can connect while sheltering at home. Saturday, 8:56 AM

Health officers face unprecedented intimidation
While working long hours to lead the fight against the coronavirus, health officers nationwide, including Santa Clara County Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody, have been subjected to mounting threats. Friday, 7:00 AM | 10 comments

Mayor will not seek reelection to City Council
Mayor Adrian Fine, a housing advocate who has frequently clashed with his council colleagues on issues pertaining to growth, will not seek another council term. Thursday, 12:54 PM | 17 comments

School district, union tentatively agree on distance learning, reopening conditions
After months of negotiations over working conditions for the new school year, Palo Alto Unified and its teachers union have reached a tentative agreement on a new memorandum of understanding. Thursday, 1:09 PM | 24 comments

County considers fines for COVID-19 health code violations
Neglecting to wear a mask in public or failing to socially distance could soon carry a hefty fine of up to $500 in Santa Clara County, according to a new proposal cracking down on those who violate COVID-19 public health orders. Friday, 2:27 PM | 1 comments

Coronavirus central: Santa Clara County records over 200 COVID-19 deaths
San Mateo and Santa Clara continue to face issues in reporting complete COVID-19 data due to a glitch in the state's reporting system for communicable diseases. Saturday, 10:55 AM | 35 comments

What can you do to fight local racism? These young activists have some ideas.
Three young Black women expressed on a virtual panel Thursday a mix of optimism and pessimism, motivation and anger about the roles they've assumed as activists for racial and social justice. Friday, 9:16 AM | 1 comments