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Fuel leak at VA Palo Alto contaminates Matadero CreekA failed sensor in a generator plant pump at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs campus on May 6 caused fuel to spill into a segment of Matadero Creek.
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What it means to be Asian American in Palo AltoFrom growing up on family farms to being viewed as foreigners, longtime residents look back at their experiences.
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Museum backers blast proposal for $18 entrance chargeThe Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo's top supporters have urged City Council members to reconsider a planned $18 admission fee for visitors at the beloved community institution.
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County widens operating hours at vaccination sitesSanta Clara County has added more hours to its COVID-19 vaccination sites this week and is concentrating its efforts in getting teens and young adults immunized.
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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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A guide to getting vaccinated on the MidpeninsulaKeep 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.
• As coronavirus spreads, the Midpeninsula responds: Full coverage of COVID-19 -
City marks AAPI month with talks, films and moreCommunity groups are offering many opportunities to share culture and history in recognition of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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Pinned!Jonathan Chen was one of four Palo Alto wrestlers to record a pin in a 46-34 loss to visiting Cupertino on Saturday. It was Paly's first outdoor meet and held on the soccer/lacrosse field. (Photo courtesy Keith Ferrell.)
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Memo to Jonsen: What are you hiding from us? And why?In a message to Police Chief Bob Jonsen, resident Diana Diamond asks why incidents involving his department are not being made public.
Planned admission fees for new Junior Museum and Zoo draw opposition
With Palo Alto's newly renovated Junior Museum and Zoo set to reopen this fall, supporters of the museum are raising fresh... Last comment 5 hours ago | 63 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 9, 2021 at 1:51 pm | 11 comments
Palo Alto Unified, teachers union tentatively agree on 3% annual raise
Palo Alto Unified and its teachers union have reached a tentative two-year agreement that will raise annual teacher salaries... Last comment on May 7, 2021 at 9:49 pm | 187 comments
Facing another bleak budget season, council prepares for service cuts
With the city still reeling from the economic wreckage of the Covid-19 pandemic, Palo Alto's elected leaders launched on... Last comment 9 hours ago | 37 comments
An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
Why you may not read this column
May 10, 2021 | 1 comment
A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
Honey bees!
May 10, 2021 | 3 comments
Peninsula Foodist
by The Peninsula Foodist
The Restaurant Week interviews: 7 questions for Michael Ekwall
May 7, 2021 | 1 comment
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
"How Can We Be Happy Again?" Part 2
May 7, 2021 | 0 comments
"It's a Big world"
At Carnaval, San Francisco.
Submitted by Laurie Naiman on Aug 31, 2018
Palo Alto to lean on commercial centers to meet housing goals
As Palo Alto launches the complex process of identifying sites to accommodate more than 6,000 new residences, city leaders plan to zoom in on prominent commercial areas such as Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford Research Park. Monday, 10:57 PM
Diesel fuel spills into Matadero Creek
A diesel fuel spill from the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System's Palo Alto campus flowed into Matadero Creek on Thursday, contaminating a 600-foot section of the creek. Saturday, 10:17 PM | 6 comments
In less than a year, Mountain View builds and opens new 100-unit homeless housing complex
Calling it an innovative new approach that can swiftly reduce the Bay Area's growing homelessness problem, Mountain View city officials announced Thursday the opening of a new homeless housing project. Monday, 4:30 PM
Longtime Asian American residents in Palo Alto reflect on spike in hate incidents
Reports of anti-Asian harassment are disturbing, but not surprising, according to longtime Asian American residents of Palo Alto who spoke to the Weekly about the recent spike in local and national anti-Asian hate incidents. Friday, 7:00 AM | 9 comments
Pediatricians can bypass MyTurn as they vaccinate children
In an effort to accelerate vaccination of teens, California health officials say they will allow pediatricians to obtain doses without going through the state's problematic registration site. Saturday, 8:36 AM
Rise in hate crimes likely above reported numbers
The number of local hate crimes is low, but the trend line is rising even as most incidents go unreported: That's the message from Palo Alto Police Chief Robert Jonsen and Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen. Monday, 8:45 AM | 11 comments
Planned admission fees for new Junior Museum and Zoo draw opposition
With Palo Alto's newly renovated Junior Museum and Zoo set to reopen this fall, supporters of the museum are raising fresh concerns about its least popular new feature: an $18 admission fee. Thursday, 8:53 AM | 63 comments
Events planned all month to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage
Dozens of events to honor Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month kicked off in Palo Alto on May 1, with celebrations planned during the next four weeks that will include films and discussions. Friday, 7:00 AM
Santa Clara County further expands vaccination hours
Santa Clara County continues to encourage teens and other eligible community members to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by further expanding its evening and weekend hours and various pop-up sites that don't require an appointment. Saturday, 8:52 PM
Legal challenge over utility transfers adds to Palo Alto's budget woes
Three-part series on Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences kicks off May 13
New state laws add urgency, complexity to housing vision
Around Town: Becker honors local 'COVID Community Champions'
Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund distributes record-breaking $680K to local nonprofits
Santa Clara County seeks applicants for commission to redraw supervisorial districts
Survey finds persistent minority is resistant to COVID-19 vaccinations
Man found shot in East Palo Alto parking garage dies
Coronavirus central: Track the latest vaccination and case counts
PUBLIC AGENDA: Discussions on Housing Element process, expanded learning opportunities spending plan
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