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Here's how locals rate Palo Alto as a place to live
The latest National Citizen Survey results show Palo Alto residents consider the city as a great place to live, but they also have growing concerns about the its record on inclusion.
School district sets up daylong vaccine clinics for students
Palo Alto Unified will host clinics on campus to administer shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to students, with the first scheduled for this Sunday at Palo Alto High School.
With federal funds, city looks to avoid budget cuts
The City Council's Finance Committee on Wednesday recommended Palo Alto tap into about $6.8 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act this year for the city budget.
After a challenging year, educators get ready to retire
Longtime Palo Alto Unified educators look back at their time with students over the decades, with many describing their work as an evolutionary process.
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A guide to getting vaccinated on the Midpeninsula
Keep track of rolling changes to who can be vaccinated for COVID-19 and information on doses from local health care providers with our FAQ page.
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First ladies take the spotlight
Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford share their sides of the story in Palo Alto Players' "Tea for Three."
Could Paly get a chance to defend CCS title?
Palo Alto senior golfers Madison Pineda and Marina Mata could have the rare opportunity to not only help defend the Vikings state championship but to also enjoy a chance to become four-time Central Coast Section champions. The SCVAL BOM meets Friday to decide.
New Netflix doc puts spotlights on 1974 murder
"The Sons of Sam" has raised attention on the 1974 murder of Arlis Perry at Stanford. Read our 2018 story to find out what really happened.
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Opinion: Do we really need a municipal broadband system?
We do not need another broadband system and we should be suspicious about how successful the city can be in building and... Last comment 7 hours ago | 20 comments

Palo Alto prepares to tap into federal funds, reserves to avoid budget cuts
Elected leaders moved this week to reverse most of the cuts in City Manager Ed Shikada's proposed budget, which includes... Last comment on May 14, 2021 at 9:51 pm | 18 comments

Survey shows growing concern about city's diversity
Despite Palo Alto's recent efforts to promote social justice, the percentage of resident who think the city is doing a good... Last comment 44 minutes ago | 44 comments

Legal challenge over utility transfers adds to Palo Alto's budget woes
A legal challenge to Palo Alto's practice of moving funds from utilities to its general fund has added to its budget pain,... Last comment on May 14, 2021 at 5:20 pm | 13 comments

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Three things to know about Gavin Newsom's spending spree
Gov. Newsom is proposing to spend California's $100 billion windfall on schools, small businesses, homelessness and more, while campaigning against the recall at the same time. Sunday, 8:45 AM | 7 comments

Survey shows city falls short on diversity
Despite Palo Alto's recent efforts to promote social justice, the percentage of resident who think the city is doing a good job in welcoming people with diverse backgrounds is at its lowest point in nearly two decades, a survey shows. Friday, 6:59 AM | 44 comments

Around Town: Postcard project forms bonds across generations
In the latest Around Town column, read about older and younger artists connecting over postcards and local plans for Bike to Wherever Day on May 21. Saturday, 8:56 AM

Palo Alto Unified to offer Pfizer vaccine to eligible students
With one of three COVID-19 vaccines now available to children ages 12 and up in Santa Clara County, the Palo Alto school district is opening up its first vaccine site for eligible students on Sunday. Thursday, 10:52 PM | 5 comments

This prosecutor is on a mission to help the Asian Pacific Islander community fight race-based crime
From hosting meetings to educating business owners, Alexander Adams has taken decisive steps to empower victims against hate. Friday, 6:59 AM | 9 comments

Retiring teachers reflect on decades of change in their profession
Thirty Palo Alto Unified teachers -- all of whom have taught at the district between 20 to 50 years -- are closing a chapter in their lives after what some have deemed the most challenging year ever. Friday, 6:59 AM | 4 comments

Opinion: Do we really need a municipal broadband system?
We do not need another broadband system and we should be suspicious about how successful the city can be in building and operating such a project. Friday, 6:59 AM | 20 comments

San Mateo County launches COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children 12-15
San Mateo County began offering COVID-19 vaccinations to 12- to 15 year-olds at its Pfizer vaccine clinics on Thursday, and is holding a clinic in East Palo Alto on Saturday.
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Palo Alto prepares to tap into federal funds, reserves to avoid budget cuts
Elected leaders moved this week to reverse most of the cuts in City Manager Ed Shikada's proposed budget, which includes library closures, the elimination of art programs and reduced police staffing. Thursday, 9:12 AM | 18 comments