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Ravenswood Middle School opensThe Ravenswood City School District started the 2017-18 school year on Wednesday with a brand new middle school that aims to better support sixth- through eighth-graders.
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La Comida pleads to stay downtownSenior lunch program La Comida is looking to return downtown to a space it has long shared with Avenidas, which plans to include a cafe in its upcoming renovation.
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Transit Vision Plan expands shuttle serviceThe City Council directed staff to pursue funding for implementation of a South Palo Alto route and return to extending the Embarcadero and Crosstown routes at a later date.
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Watching the solar eclipse?Send us your photos/videos of the solar eclipse happening this Monday. Make sure to include #PaloAltoEclipse in your social media posts to be featured on our Storify page!
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Chekhov's farcical feastStanford Repertory Theater's summer production explores the way in which farce and political circumstances intersect, "the way in which humor can be dangerous" and how creative elements of the past help dramatists tell stories today.
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Defending champs ready for close-ups
The defending NCAA champion Stanford women's volleyball team shows just how serious they can be during this short video. The season opener is Aug. 25. (Video produced by Khari Jones and Co. Photographer is John Todd)
A Palo Alto son asks: 'Would I raise a family here?'
In June of this year, both my body and mind were in strange places. My body, in Thailand: racing through bustling Bangkok... Last comment 1 hour ago | 77 comments
For College Terrace Market, a shaky start
College Terrace Market, the longed-for grocery store at 2100 El Camino Real in Palo Alto, finally opened on June 14, but... Last comment 33 minutes ago | 66 comments
Palo Alto looks to streetlights to address wireless needs
As Palo Alto's voracious appetite for wireless data continues to grow, local streetlight and utility poles are transforming... Last comment 3 hours ago | 12 comments
Push to improve Caltrain tests 'Palo Alto process'
As Palo Alto moves ahead with plans to transform the rail corridor, city officials are struggling to reconcile two seemingly... Last comment 2 hours ago | 39 comments
Toddling Through the Silicon Valley
by Cheryl Bac
Babywearing
Aug 14, 2017 | 0 comments
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
A Hard Road
Aug 10, 2017 | 4 comments
Peninsula Foodist
by Elena Kadvany
San Francisco chef to open Menlo Park restaurant
Aug 9, 2017 | 20 comments
"More hands"
Father and young son.
Submitted by Laurie Naiman on Jan 25, 2017
Proposed cafe means lunch program will need new home
Avenidas, a nonprofit that provides services to seniors, plans to open a cafe in its center at 450 Bryant St. -- ending speculation that it might continue to host lunch program La Comida. Wednesday, 3:25 PM
A 'new beginning' for Ravenswood Middle School
It was not only the first day of middle school for just under 300 sixth-graders at the Ravenswood Middle School in East Palo Alto on Wednesday morning, but also the first-ever day for the district's new standalone middle school. Wednesday, 2:32 PM
Council OKs new shuttle route
Palo Alto's efforts to revitalize its free shuttle program got a major boost late Monday night when the City Council approved the Palo Alto Transit Vision Plan. Wednesday, 8:48 AM | 12 comments
Midpeninsula events, safety tips for the upcoming solar eclipse
The Midpeninsula is getting ready for Monday's solar eclipse that will be visible from the continental U.S. for the first time in nearly 40 years. Wednesday, 12:18 PM | 2 comments
Gunn High student dies by suicide
Gunn High School Principal Kathie Laurence, in an email to school families Tuesday afternoon, is urging parents to talk openly with their children and to reach out for help if needed following the death by suicide of a senior in his home on Tuesday. Tuesday, 5:48 PM
Weekend 'March on Google' canceled, organizer says
A right-wing rally that was scheduled for Google headquarters in Mountain View drew safety concerns from city leaders, but it looks like the event won't be happening due to claimed threats. Wednesday, 9:56 AM | 42 comments
Blood Center seeks donations
A recent drop in blood donations has led the Stanford Blood Center to ask Bay Area residents to donate blood to help meet the needs of local hospitals.
Wednesday, 1:21 PM
Dumbarton corridor study suggests expedited changes
Actor John Heard died of natural causes
Classes in session at elementary, middle schools
Keene: City to hold off on evictions of First Baptist groups
City looks to streetlights to address wireless needs
Paly, Gunn High start new school year
PUBLIC AGENDA: Transit Vision Plan vote; Safe Routes to School discussion
Registration now open
Sign up for the 33rd annual Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run and Walk. This family-friendly event which benefits local nonprofits serving kids and families will take place on Friday, Oct. 6 at the Palo Alto Baylands.
