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City grapples with new pension policyDuring a discussion on Tuesday about a new pension-funding policy, Palo Alto City Council members struggled with one main question: How much short-term pain should the city inflict on itself to achieve long-term security?
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Stanford leader is 'deeply troubled' by results of sexual misconduct surveyResults from a survey on campus climate found Stanford saw 23.8% of undergraduate women report that they experienced nonconsensual sexual activity at the university.
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Survival of the nimblest among local businessesWith the rising dominance of tech companies in Silicon Valley, the biggest challenge to the longtime businesses is hiring new staff.
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Stanford football game to bring plenty of trafficThursday's Stanford football game against UCLA at 6 p.m. is expected to bring heavy traffic on Embarcadero Road, El Camino Real and Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto police said.
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DoorDash to open shared delivery kitchenFood delivery service DoorDash is looking to the Peninsula to test out a new concept: a shared commissary kitchen that allows more restaurants to deliver locally.
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Defending their SCVAL titleThe Palo Alto Vikings are on the verge of winning its fourth consecutive Santa Clara Valley Athletic League De Anza Division girls volleyball league title. (Photo by Jenna Hickey.)
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What did you learn last week?What did you learn last week, from hearing about the power shutoffs, or anticipating one, or directly experiencing one? Did you make any decisions or take any actions for the future that you wouldn't have otherwise?
The price of 'paradise': Palo Altans love their hometown but the stress of living in the heart of Silicon Valley is growing
In celebration of the Palo Alto Weekly's 40th anniversary, news staff wanted to examine what the city is like today in light... Last comment 14 hours ago | 44 comments
In response to declining test scores, superintendent directs focus on middle school academics, particularly in math
Superintendent Don Austin has asked administrators and principals to evaluate academic policies and practices at district... Last comment 2 hours ago | 24 comments
New transportation chief looks to raise resident engagement
For years, Palo Alto leaders have talked about the need to launch new transportation initiatives, only to see their plans... Last comment 11 hours ago | 31 comments
Despite community and staff pleas, Ravenswood school board votes for external superintendent search
The Ravenswood City school board voted 3-1 on Thursday night, with Vice President Stephanie Fitch dissenting and President... Last comment on Oct 15, 2019 at 11:15 pm | 18 comments
Toddling Through the Silicon Valley
by Cheryl Bac
The holiday season
Oct 16, 2019 | 0 comments
Peninsula Foodist
by Elena Kadvany
DoorDash is opening a shared delivery kitchen in Redwood City. What does that say about the future of the restaurant industry?
Oct 14, 2019 | 7 comments
A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
What did you learn last week?
Oct 13, 2019 | 8 comments
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
Premarital and Couples: The "Right" Way to Eat an Artichoke
Oct 11, 2019 | 1 comment
"'Fog at Sunset'"
Fog rolling in at sunset to greet weekend (Montara Beach, California)
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Palo Alto explores new ways to settle giant pension bill
Seeking to settle the city's astronomical pension bill, Palo Alto is preparing to adopt a policy that would commit the city to higher annual contributions -- and possible service reductions -- to reduce the backlog. Wednesday, 9:43 AM | 19 comments
Menlo Park woman sentenced to three weeks in prison for role in college admissions scam
A 50-year-old entrepreneur from Menlo Park who fraudulently claimed her son was black or Latino on college applications was ordered to pay a $9,500 fine and spend three weeks in prison, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Wednesday, 5:13 PM
Police sergeant involved in forceful Buena Vista arrest no longer employed in city
Wayne Benitez, the police sergeant who was captured by a surveillance camera slamming a man onto a car hood during a 2018 arrest at Buena Vista Mobile Home Park, is no longer employed by the Palo Alto Police Department. Wednesday, 11:13 AM | 4 comments
A 'chronic public health issue': Stanford officials troubled by sexual assault data
Nearly 40% of undergraduate women who have attended Stanford University for four years have experienced some form of nonconsensual sexual contact, according to results from a campus climate survey. Wednesday, 12:01 PM | 1 comments
Palo Alto woman says Harvey Weinstein tried to rape her when she was his assistant
A native of Britain and Palo Alto mother of four, Rowena Chiu had her own #MeToo story about Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein for 21 years. She kept it a secret -- until now. Tuesday, 8:00 AM | 4 comments
Frustrated by achievement gap, school district to focus on improving middle schools
The Palo Alto school district is planning a "complete reboot" of its middle schools after years of failed efforts to systematically improve academic and social experiences for minority and low-income students. Wednesday, 9:04 AM | 22 comments
Body found in car may be missing CEO last seen Oct. 7
San Jose police are conducting a death investigation in south San Jose, where a body was found in a vehicle parked on the street. The deceased may be of a tech CEO who was last seen Oct. 7 in Palo Alto. Monday, 10:33 PM | 1 comments
What makes a local business last for nearly half a century or more in Palo Alto?
Episode 202: Hometown reflections
Work starts on closing 'a critical gap' of Bay Trail
Editorial: Why our next 40 years depends on you
PUBLIC AGENDA: Discussions on housing for school staff, city pension policy
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Gluten-free bakery Misfits Bakehouse is reborn in Palo Alto
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Premarital and Couples: The "Right" Way to Eat an Artichoke
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What did you learn last week?
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Some answers, please, PG&E
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The holiday season
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Race Results Are In
Thank you for joining us at the 35th annual Moonlight Run & Walk! All proceeds benefit the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday fund, supporting local nonprofits serving children and families.
