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Coroner: Stanford student died from fentanyl overdose
The recent death of a Stanford student who overdosed on fenantyl comes amid reports of accidental overdoses on college campuses across the country and a local uptick in overdoses.
Palo Alto preparing to modify bikeways
Palo Alto staff will make a series of changes to the first phase of its bike plan by adding new stop signs and speed humps, among other improvements.
City sees drop in violence, but use of force causes worry
While police Chief Robert Jonsen noted use of force is rare in the city during a presentation on Monday, residents raised concerns over recent allegations of excessive force by officers.
Watch our debate with this year's Senate candidates
From housing to education, the seven candidates vying for state Sen. Jerry Hill's seat in Sacramento squared off on local and regional issues at a debate we co-hosted on Feb. 5.
• Read profiles of this year's contenders.
Life, death and 'Everybody' at Stanford
Stanford's winter play, "Everybody," is an update of a medieval morality play with an intriguing premise: The cast is chosen by lottery at the start of each performance.
Living the dream
"There's great power, a quiet power, from merely having a dream. That's where creativity comes from," said jazz singer and songwriter Kat Edmonson, who's coming to Palo Alto on March 4.
Overachieving in high school: Is it worth it?
In her debut post as a Palo Alto Online blogger, Gunn High School student Jessica Zang explains that working towards your goals shouldn't come at the cost of experiencing life.
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Palo Alto's last dive bar faces uncertain future
Three years after its colorful owner passed away, Antonio's Nut House, Palo Alto's last authentic dive bar, is still open,... Last comment 1 hour ago | 41 comments

Palo Alto Tailoring closed three years ago. Customers want their clothes back.
Customers of a Palo Alto tailoring business say they have been trying to get their clothing back for nearly three years,... Last comment 14 hours ago | 25 comments

Guest Opinion: To solve housing crisis, decrease demand
Housing is in short supply in Silicon Valley, especially affordable housing. Unfortunately, no amount of the current sort... Last comment 14 minutes ago | 65 comments

Editorial: Brownrigg for state Senate
In the impressive group of candidates for California's 13th Senate district, we give the nod to Michael Brownrigg, who has... Last comment on Feb 25, 2020 at 3:22 pm | 31 comments

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Stanford student died from accidental fentanyl overdose, coroner confirms
A Stanford University sophomore found unresponsive in a campus fraternity house in January died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, a powerful narcotic, the Santa Clara County coroner confirmed on Tuesday. Wednesday, 9:37 AM | 18 comments

After early speed bumps, Palo Alto steers bike boulevards in a new direction
After a rocky start and a sudden stop, Palo Alto is preparing to resume its ambitious plan to build a network of bike boulevards, which includes modifications to the recently added amenities on Ross Road. Wednesday, 9:44 AM | 21 comments

Bay Area developer pledges $55M to alleviate Stanford medical students' debt
Bay Area real estate developer John Arrillaga has pledged $55 million towards the Stanford School of Medicine to help cover tuition for qualified students, the university said Wednesday. Wednesday, 3:46 PM | 1 comments

Suspect in home invasion blames meth for his delusional behavior
A man arrested for allegedly dragging a woman from her Mountain View home told police that he had a severe reaction to meth and thought he was being pursued by someone who was trying to kill him. Thursday, 8:28 AM

Governor: Coronavirus changing 'by the hour' in California
As the number of coronavirus cases increase, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that California is on high alert and working closely with the federal government on the return of Americans from overseas. Thursday, 9:14 AM | 4 comments

Shop Talk: Sephora to open downtown, Umami Burger shutters
In the latest Shop Talk column, read about Sephora's newest Palo Alto location, the closure of Umami Burger and a new pizzeria opening this year. Wednesday, 2:30 PM

Police chief says use of force is 'very rare.' Critics are not convinced.
Facing numerous allegations of excessive force by local police officers, Palo Alto police Chief Robert Jonsen assured the City Council on Monday that officers who cross the line will be held accountable. Tuesday, 12:12 AM | 13 comments