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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 14 hours ago | 54 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 6 hours ago | 68 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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A Pragmatist's Take
by Douglas Moran
Populism: A response to the failure of the elites: Palo Alto edition
Sep 23, 2018 | 1 comment

Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
Couples: Sex and Connection (Chicken or Egg?)
Sep 21, 2018 | 0 comments

The Food Party!
by Laura Stec
Zucchini Takeover
Sep 20, 2018 | 1 comment

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"'Fog at Sunset'"
Fog rolling in at sunset to greet weekend (Montara Beach, California) Submitted by Nienke Ruinard on Aug 28, 2018

Transportation management pilot planned for Cal. Ave. area
To broaden its work to control Palo Alto's traffic and parking woes, the Palo Alto Transportation Management Association (TMA) on Thursday voted to expand its transportation management program to the California Avenue area.
Sunday, 7:49 AM | 13 comments

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

Around Town: A tale of two cities; a matter of taste
In the latest Around Town column, Paly photographers inspire a German artist's new exhibit, local restaurants are recognized for their environmentally conscious decisions and the Junior Museum and Zoo receives a substantial donation. Sunday, 7:48 AM | 1 comments

Off Deadline: It takes trust to create a village
Former Weekly Editor Jay Thorwaldson's recent 10-day visit to a small, rural, economically challenged agricultural community in southern Kenya led to a strengthened realization in the power of trust. Sunday, 7:48 AM | 1 comments

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 | 21 comments

Laurene Powell Jobs buys 30 acres in East Palo Alto

Berman to focus on computer science education at forum

Man convicted of beating toddler to death

Editorial: No, no, no on Measure F

Palo Alto resists Grand Jury recommendations on housing

Community shows support for Kavanaugh accuser

Man arraigned in fatal 2011 East Palo Alto shooting

Editorial: Yes on Measure E hotel-tax increase

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