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City ready to prolong 'Summer Streets' program
Palo Alto leaders have seen more foot traffic in the city's two main commercial districts under the Summer Streets program, which could stretch out to Dec. 31.
Supervisors strike deal over Caltrain sales tax measure
Days before the Aug. 7 deadline for placing a proposed Caltrain sales tax measure on the ballot, leaders from three counties have agreed to keep governance reforms out of the proposal.
Stanford cuts hundreds of jobs to reduce expenses
Stanford University has reduced its workforce to cut back on spending as a result of the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
City to broaden who can enter Foothills Park
The City Council took a small step toward amending a policy that limits Foothills Park to Palo Altans by approving a pilot program that will issue nonresidents permits to the preserve.
Can Generation Z take the lead on social change?
This Thursday, a group of local youth leaders who have led recent protests on racial justice will discuss how their generation can best influence public policy.
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Shakespeare in the Park is now Shakespeare at Home
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival (SF Shakes) is still bringing free Shakespeare to the people, with a production of "King Lear" streaming live each weekend via YouTube.
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Craving more outdoor dining, Palo Alto prepares to extend 'Summer Streets' to end of year
Buoyed by rave reviews of the city's new outdoor dining scene, Palo Alto leaders are considering keeping California and University avenues closed to traffic until the end of the year and adding a car-free zone on Ramona Street. Wednesday, 3:24 PM

Caltrain gets a lifeline after counties strike compromise on tax measure
A three-way deal between supervisors in San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties over presenting voters this fall with a tax measure to fund Caltrain operations offers the transit agency a lifeline after weeks of uncertainty. Tuesday, 1:28 PM | 11 comments

Going down? Maybe not. State reports technical glitch led to COVID-19 undercount
California's daily count of COVID-19 cases appears to be falling, but that may be due to underreporting caused by technical issues, state health officials said Tuesday. Wednesday, 11:45 AM | 1 comments

Stanford announces layoffs, workforce reductions to address budget concerns
Stanford University continues to tighten its budget to address lost revenue due to the shutdown, including laying off 208 employees, 30 additional furloughs and eliminating over 400 vacant positions. Wednesday, 9:26 AM | 4 comments

Palo Alto moves to expand access to 'residents-only' Foothills Park
Palo Alto's prolonged and polarizing debate over whether nonresidents should be allowed to visit Foothills Park moved toward a compromise on Monday, when the City Council agreed to expand access to the pristine and exclusive preserve. Tuesday, 1:02 AM | 57 comments

Nonprofit in need of back-to-school supplies for distance learning
As schools go back into session through distance learning, families will have to create a proper learning environment for their children at home and provide some of the educational supplies themselves. Wednesday, 3:42 PM

Fish and wildlife officials confirm outbreak of deer disease in Santa Clara County
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife on Monday confirmed an outbreak of a disease affecting deer in several Northern California counties, including Santa Clara County. Wednesday, 1:59 PM