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Effort in the works to build trail from Bay to oceanLocal public agencies are teaming up behind a plan for a foot, bicycle and horse trail from the San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean.
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East Palo Alto school board faces difficult decisions
The Ravenswood City School District's strategic planning process has stirred up disagreements on the school board, which has seen a shifting dynamic since the November election.
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New research finds Stanford owns $1 billion in homesStanford University owns at least $1 billion in single-family residences countywide — or 700 homes, according to a project by five Bay Area media organizations.
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Arts festival to fill downtown Palo Alto with unique worksThe Palo Alto Festival of the Arts is returning downtown this weekend, where the community can find pieces to decorate with or use at home — something to live with and enjoy every day.
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Round Table Pizza closes in Palo AltoA longtime Round Table Pizza outpost in downtown Palo Alto closed for good on Aug. 19. The restaurant's signage at the University Avenue location was quickly replaced by large "for lease" signs.
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No looking back for Stanford volleyballSenior Jenna Gray and the top-ranked Stanford women's volleyball team are working for a chance to defend their NCAA national title. (Photo by John P. Lozano/ISIPhotos.com.)
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Hope fades for housing at Fry's site
With its ambitious effort to revitalize the Ventura neighborhood in danger of faltering, Palo Alto officials agreed on Monday... Last comment 2 hours ago | 42 comments
School district raises questions about Palo Alto's intention to renew Cubberley lease
The city of Palo Alto and school district's joint effort to redevelop Cubberley Community Center has hit a bump, with questions... Last comment on Aug 24, 2019 at 8:58 am | 22 comments
Planning commissioners kick back Castilleja draft environmental impact report for additions
Finding gaps in the Draft Environmental Impact Report for Castilleja School's planned expansion, Palo Alto's Planning and... Last comment on Aug 22, 2019 at 2:57 pm | 41 comments
Longtime Palo Alto free lunch, dinner program for the needy ends
Homeless people who have been eating free lunches and dinners through the Breaking Bread program in Palo Alto now have to... Last comment on Aug 21, 2019 at 12:35 pm | 12 comments
A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
Worrying patterns in our climate personalities
Aug 25, 2019 | 1 comment
Peninsula Foodist
by Elena Kadvany
Round Table Pizza bites the dust in downtown Palo Alto
Aug 23, 2019 | 19 comments
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
"The 5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman
Aug 23, 2019 | 0 comments
Toddling Through the Silicon Valley
by Cheryl Bac
Lessons from visiting great grandma
Aug 22, 2019 | 0 comments
"By the Creek Banks"
Bol Park, on the banks of Matadero Creek
Submitted by Michelle Shabtai on Jan 11, 2017
New effort in the works to build trail from Bay to ocean
Land conservation agencies and local jurisdictions are teaming up behind a bold new plan to build a trail that would allow people to travel by foot, bicycle or horse from the San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean. Saturday, 8:54 AM | 8 comments
Episode 196: The state of the Ravenswood school board
Palo Alto Weekly journalists discuss tensions between Ravenswood City School District board members and the implications for a district in transition. Friday, 4:50 PM
Stanford is snapping up homes in College Terrace
New research by a group of media organizations has found that Stanford University's housing portfolio may be larger than even Palo Alto residents have imagined. Friday, 6:54 AM | 69 comments
East Palo Alto board to study all school names — but first, Ravenswood Middle School
The Ravenswood school board voted unanimously on Thursday to form a board subcommittee to study and make recommendations on whether to change Ravenswood Middle School's name. Friday, 8:27 AM | 3 comments
Editorial: With Castilleja project now in the public review process, can both sides work toward solution?
As it stands now, the proposal to redevelop Castilleja School in Palo Alto faces rough sledding unless it is revised to reduce its impacts. Friday, 6:54 AM | 16 comments
Guest Opinion: It's time to address leaf blowers (again)
A longtime Palo Alto resident wants to take the fight over leaf blowers to the homeowners and property managers who hire gardeners often found using them in residential neighborhoods. Friday, 6:54 AM | 24 comments
Santa Clara County, San Francisco win final ruling over Trump's threat against sanctuary counties
Santa Clara County and San Francisco won a final victory in a lawsuit Friday challenging President Donald Trump's threat to withhold federal funding for sanctuary cities and counties. Friday, 4:10 PM | 2 comments
Family of Armenian boy being treated at Stanford for rare disease may be forced to leave
An Armenian family is trying to change their visa status to allow them to stay and work in the U.S. so their 19-month-old son can continue to receive treatment for spinal muscular atrophy. Wednesday, 9:50 AM | 8 comments
Arts festival features functional, beautiful pieces for the home
Bay Area: One-cent sales tax for transit could be on 2020 ballot
City joins call for governance change at VTA
Survey: Nearly one in three Santa Clara County teens have tried vaping
Menlo Park man accused of sexual assault of minors arrested again
Online program helps East Palo Alto mayor fulfill dream of earning a bachelor's degree
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