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Teen apprehended for alleged threat of shooting at GunnA 17-year-old Gunn High School student who police say wrote a social media post that indicated he or she had a handgun and planned to shoot other students was taken into custody early Friday morning.
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Contract would cut audits on in-house police conflictsOn Monday, the Palo Alto City Council will consider renewing a contract with its police auditors that would exclude investigations into internal matters.
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Rubrik employee stabbed from behind expected to surviveOne man is recovering from stab wounds he suffered in a surprise attack by his co-worker, who was quickly detained by police on Wednesday afternoon.
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Musical adaptation of Jane Austen classic debutsThe new new musical version of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" should prove pleasing to both fervent fans of the novel and newcomers alike.
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The traffic mess is a complicated problemWe have a big transportation mess in town, and I think the City Council and city manager must get on top of it immediately.
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Guest Opinion: Tired of all the virtue signaling?
It is important for us to develop inclusive and positive attitudes to being environmentally friendly. It's difficult enough... Last comment on Dec 13, 2019 at 4:48 pm | 9 comments
Redesign of middle school math elicits both enthusiasm and criticism
Palo Alto Board of Education members and some parents were largely enthused about district leadership's plan to overhaul... Last comment 17 hours ago | 45 comments
School district announces 'bold' proposals to revamp middle school math
The Palo Alto school board will discuss tonight a plan to redesign middle school mathematics, including proposals to eliminate... Last comment 3 hours ago | 51 comments
Palo Alto to ban sales of vaping products
Palo Alto’s campaign against vaping heated up Monday night, when the City Council agreed to ban the sales and distribution... Last comment on Dec 13, 2019 at 1:51 am | 31 comments
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
Premarital and Couples: What feeling is not allowed, and what do you use in its place?
Dec 13, 2019 | 0 comments
Peninsula Foodist
by Elena Kadvany
San Francisco's Sweet Maple to bring brunch, Korean fare to Palo Alto
Dec 13, 2019 | 0 comments
An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
Sure, the traffic mess in town is a complicated problem, but I want a solution
Dec 10, 2019 | 37 comments
Toddling Through the Silicon Valley
by Cheryl Bac
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Dec 9, 2019 | 0 comments
"Gunn at Salinas"
Livia Bednaz. Photo by Karen Ambrose Hickey.
Submitted by Rick on Nov 5, 2019
Podcast: Fixing commissions; Middle school math
Weekly journalists discuss Palo Alto's effort to reform its commission system and a proposal to dramatically shift how math is taught in Palo Alto middle schools. Friday, 3:25 PM
County explores universal basic income for former foster youth
Santa Clara County Supervisors are looking into providing a universal basic income for young adults aging out of the county's foster care system. Saturday, 12:01 PM
Man arrested for Rubrik stabbing charged with attempted murder
A man who allegedly stabbed a co-worker at the Palo Alto headquarters of Rubrik, a cloud data management company, on Wednesday is facing an attempted murder charge, according to Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office. Friday, 4:00 PM | 1 comments
Gunn High student taken into custody for alleged online shooting threat
Palo Alto police early Friday morning apprehended a Gunn High School student who had allegedly threatened a school shooting on social media. Friday, 12:57 PM | 15 comments
New police auditor contract to exclude internal conflicts within PAPD
In its final meeting of the year, the Palo Alto City Council is preparing to approve a new contract with the city's independent police auditors that explicitly excludes investigations of conflicts between officers. Friday, 9:53 AM
Woman puts up fight against robber on a bike
Palo Alto police are looking for a bicyclist who robbed a woman, dragged her on University Avenue for several feet and had her running after him as she screamed for help on Wednesday. Thursday, 2:44 PM | 8 comments
Editorial: In its haste to address teen vaping, City Council misses the mark
Why do we expect youth in our community to be any more deterred from buying e-cigarettes and vaping products by prohibiting their sale to adults in Palo Alto? Friday, 6:48 AM | 8 comments
Family gives $100K to Holiday Fund
One year later, East Palo Alto police seek witness to fatal shooting
Churches offer a space to deal with sadness during the holidays
Opinion: Tired of all the virtue signaling?
Holiday Fund: Through the art of debate, students find their voice
Community Notebook: Holiday giving ideas
PUBLIC AGENDA: Amending wireless communication facilities standards; funding for Code:ART2
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The holidays are here!
From live music to a visit with Santa, here's a look at some local holiday activities to help you get into the spirit of the season.
