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Moonlight Run draws in hundreds
An estimated 2,000 participants brought energy and excitement to the Palo Alto Baylands on Friday for an evening run under the moonlight.
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Palo Alto takes issue with housing report
Learn what findings Palo Alto officials have taken issue with in a grand jury report that calls on Santa Clara County cities to solve the housing crisis.
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Board of Ed candidates face off in debate
One incumbent and four newcomers to the Palo Alto Unified board race shared their views on central school district topics on Thursday night.
See the results from the annual Moonlight Run & Walk!
Mom-and-pop art in Palo Alto
Becoming a parent, it could be said, is the ultimate act of creation.

In its new exhibition, "Care and Feeding: The Art of Parenthood," the Palo Alto Art Center explores the joys and challenges of parenthood as experienced and reflected by 15 artists.
Paly Olympic gold medalist
Palo Alto High grad Mark Schultz, an Olympic wrestling champion, holds a plaque on Friday when he was honored as part of the Hall of Fame festivities. He's joined by family and friends. (Photo by Karen Ambrose Hickey.)
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Diocese of San Jose addresses sex abuse allegations
Bishop Patrick McGrath will visit Palo Alto this Saturday on behalf of the Diocese of San Jose to hold a listening session... Last comment on Sep 20, 2018 at 2:49 pm | 6 comments

Tanaka blasts colleagues for 'busting budget'
Palo Alto City Councilman Greg Tanaka publicly accused his council colleagues and city staff on Tuesday night of poor stewardship... Last comment 33 minutes ago | 50 comments

Community to Kavanaugh accuser: 'We are here, and we have your back'
Local residents, friends and strangers have rallied around Christine Blasey Ford, who has publicly accused Supreme Court... Last comment 2 hours ago | 55 comments

Editorial: Yes on Measure E hotel-tax increase
We reluctantly recommend voters support the city of Palo Alto's proposal to raise about $2.5 million a year in new city revenue... Last comment on Sep 21, 2018 at 2:21 pm | 6 comments

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Crowds converge at Baylands for Moonlight Run & Walk
Excitement filled the air on Friday evening at the Palo Alto Baylands where the Moonlight Run & Walk returned for a 34th year, taking an estimated 2,000 participants on scenic routes for a benefit under mostly clear skies. Saturday, 8:43 AM | 1 comments

VIDEO: School board debate
In the first Palo Alto Board of Education debate of the election season on Thursday, five candidates discussed their views on the state of the school district, transparency, youth wellbeing and academic rigor, among other topics. Saturday, 10:32 AM

Webcast: Palo Alto's housing plans
Weekly journalists discuss Palo Alto's response to a recent Santa Clara County Grand Jury report, which urged cities to do more to address the regional housing crisis. Friday, 4:44 PM

Board candidate misrepresents his STEM program
Christopher Boyd, who is running for a seat on the Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education in November's election, has been falsely claiming that his small after-school STEM program in Palo Alto is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, an investigation by the Weekly found. Friday, 3:44 PM | 14 comments

Man convicted of beating toddler to death
A San Mateo County jury on Friday convicted an East Palo Alto man for the death of a 2-year-old girl, San Mateo County Chief Deputy District Attorney Karen Guidotti said. Friday, 5:06 PM | 4 comments

Berman to focus on computer science education at forum
Assemblyman Marc Berman will address the perceived gap between the increasing availability of jobs in technology and skills taught at California public schools at an event in East Palo Alto on Monday. Saturday, 8:40 AM | 2 comments

Laurene Powell Jobs buys 30 acres in East Palo Alto
One of the largest parcels of vacant land in East Palo Alto is now under the ownership of a limited liability company associated with Laurene Powell Jobs, according to San Mateo County records. Friday, 6:57 AM | 16 comments