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City seeks wider representation on VTA boardPalo Alto leaders on Monday gave its support to a grand jury report that concluded the Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority has a deeply flawed governance structure.
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Report: 'Vaping is popular' with local teensA newly released survey has found more Santa Clara County high school students have vaped, which has led local health officials to warn about its harmful health impacts.
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Arts festival to fill downtown Palo Alto with unique worksThe Palo Alto Festival of the Arts is returning downtown this weekend, where the community can find pieces to decorate with or use at home β something to live with and enjoy every day.
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The faces behind FiloliFiloli House and Gardens' current exhibition "Nest: Creating Home" gives a look at the people who've staffed the mansion over the years, as well as the flora and fauna who've called this majestic Woodside estate home.
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Scouting a Pac-12 titleZach Ryan (14) and his Stanford teammates were picked to win the Pac-12 men's soccer title. (Photo by Jim Shorin
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Moral panic, again on gunsCould a ban on "assault weapons" be effective? Blogger Douglas has seen numerous arguments that it wouldn't be.
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Hope fades for housing at Fry's site
With its ambitious effort to revitalize the Ventura neighborhood in danger of faltering, Palo Alto officials agreed on Monday... Last comment 3 hours ago | 33 comments
School district raises questions about Palo Alto's intention to renew Cubberley lease
The city of Palo Alto and school district's joint effort to redevelop Cubberley Community Center has hit a bump, with questions... Last comment 4 hours ago | 21 comments
Planning commissioners kick back Castilleja draft environmental impact report for additions
Finding gaps in the Draft Environmental Impact Report for Castilleja School's planned expansion, Palo Alto's Planning and... Last comment 3 hours ago | 41 comments
Longtime Palo Alto free lunch, dinner program for the needy ends
Homeless people who have been eating free lunches and dinners through the Breaking Bread program in Palo Alto now have to... Last comment on Aug 21, 2019 at 12:35 pm | 12 comments
Toddling Through the Silicon Valley
by Cheryl Bac
Lessons from visiting great grandma
Aug 22, 2019 | 0 comments
A Pragmatist's Take
by Douglas Moran
Moral Panic, again on guns
Aug 22, 2019 | 10 comments
An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
Why does it take so long to hire an auditor?
Aug 20, 2019 | 1 comment
The Food Party!
by Laura Stec
Eating Green on the Green – August 25
Aug 20, 2019 | 5 comments
"Stanford at Georgetown"
Logan Ponchat recorded an assist for Stanford. Photo courtesy of Stanford Athletics.
Submitted by Rick Eymer on Sep 3, 2018
City joins call for governance change at VTA
Palo Alto this week endorsed a scathing report calling for governance changes at the Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority, though the city has yet to determine what reforms it wants to see. Thursday, 9:55 AM | 1 comments
Family of Armenian boy being treated at Stanford for rare disease may be forced to leave
An Armenian family is trying to change their visa status to allow them to stay and work in the U.S. so their 19-month-old son can continue to receive treatment for spinal muscular atrophy. Wednesday, 9:50 AM | 6 comments
Survey: Nearly one in three Santa Clara County teens have tried vaping
While cigarette use among high school students in Santa Clara County has hit an all-time low, vaping is on the rise, a survey released Wednesday has found. Wednesday, 2:35 PM | 3 comments
Menlo Park man accused of sexual assault of minors arrested again
Randolph Haldeman, who was arrested last month on allegations of sexually assaulting children and then released on bail, was arrested Wednesday at his Menlo Park home on 20 sexual assault charges. Thursday, 8:48 AM
Online program helps East Palo Alto mayor fulfill dream of earning a bachelor's degree
East Palo Alto Mayor Lisa Gauthier can officially add college graduate to her list of accomplishments after achieving her lifelong goal of earning a bachelor's degree earlier this month. Wednesday, 4:05 PM | 2 comments
Palo Alto looks to business tax to fund shuttles, rail improvements
As Palo Alto prepares to join the recent wave of cities that have adopted a business tax, transportation is emerging as the highest priority for how the revenues would be used. Wednesday, 9:57 AM | 14 comments
Arts festival features functional, beautiful pieces for the home
The Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, taking place this weekend in downtown Palo Alto, features the creations of 300 artists with works that can add up to many opportunities for that "double look." Wednesday, 8:24 AM
Hope fades for housing at Fry's site
Superintendent: District to use data to solve ongoing issues
Newsom signs landmark police use-of-force bill
School district raises questions about city's intention to renew Cubberley lease
Longtime free lunch, dinner program for the needy ends
Episode 195: Palo Alto's superintendent, one year in
Fissures emerge between East Palo Alto school trustees
PUBLIC AGENDA: City responds to VTA governance report; Study session on school facilities
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