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Coronavirus makes its mark across the PeninsulaUse our interactive charts to see how the coronavirus has rapidly grown in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, two of the top three Bay Area counties with the most cases.
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Counties plan to extend shelter-at-home orderSanta Clara County and six other Bay Area jurisdictions are finalizing an update to the current shelter-at-home order that would continue through May 1.
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Health crisis creates financial hurdles for localsThe coronavirus pandemic has taken an unprecedented hit on local residents. How long can they survive without their jobs?
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Expand your world — the Palo Alto wayAll around us, local arts organizations, community groups, businesses and neighborhoods have been busy trying to keep life and community going, albeit in unique ways.
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Public health concerns take a hit on local sportsTo prevent potential exposure to the new coronavirus, several Midpeninsula sports leagues have suspended events and competitions.
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Coronavirus: Plan ahead now for a big outbreakIt's time for our cities to start planning to have a well-staffed confinement center in our community – without building anything new.
Message from our publisher: An appeal for your support of good journalism
Just three weeks ago, it was hard to imagine the imminent human and economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. Yet here we... Last comment 9 hours ago | 26 comments
Can they do that? Construction hums along in Palo Alto
Even before the coronavirus pandemic hit Santa Clara County, some in Palo Alto have questioned the need for the new garage... Last comment 11 hours ago | 30 comments
The high cost of sheltering in place
Though the shelter-in-place order, first implemented by six Bay Area counties and quickly followed by the statewide mandate,... Last comment 5 hours ago | 100 comments
To limit visitors, Palo Alto will close parking lots at nature preserves
Seeking to prevent crowds at popular recreation areas, Palo Alto announced Wednesday that it will close parking lots near... Last comment 46 minutes ago | 56 comments
A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
Can you Stay Healthy without Making More Trash?
Mar 29, 2020 | 3 comments
An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
Think about helping others in our coronavirus-affected area
Mar 29, 2020 | 2 comments
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
The first few seconds after awakening; before I remember the virus
Mar 27, 2020 | 0 comments
A Pragmatist's Take
by Douglas Moran
Remember the failures for when it's time for fixes: COVID-19
Mar 27, 2020 | 13 comments
"By the Creek Banks"
Bol Park, on the banks of Matadero Creek
Submitted by Michelle Shabtai on Jan 11, 2017
Moments after armed robbery, witness springs into action by leading police to getaway car
Three people wanted for an armed robbery at a gas station on Sunday night were located by police with the help of a witness, who followed the trio's getaway car from south Palo Alto to the north side of town, police said Monday. Monday, 9:13 PM | 1 comments
Charts reveal how virus has spread at different rates in two counties
Through a series of charts, track how the coronavirus has infected and killed people in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, which have a combined total of over 1,150 confirmed cases as of Monday. Monday, 6:05 PM | 4 comments
Coronavirus central: Santa Clara County total of cases surges to 848
Santa Clara County has reported a total of 848 coronavirus cases, 202 of which were announced on Monday. The large jump is due to a reporting delay, as opposed to a one-day increase, according to the county. Monday, 5:11 PM | 205 comments
Before the coronavirus, Bloom Energy was making fuel cells. Now it's rehabbing hospital equipment that will save lives.
When Gov. Gavin Newsom said state hospitals will face a massive shortage of life-saving ventilators for serious COVID-19 patients, San Jose-based company Bloom Energy knew they had to do act. Saturday, 9:48 PM | 9 comments
Can they do that? Construction hums along in Palo Alto
Even before the coronavirus crisis hit, some have questioned the need for the new garage near California Avenue. Now, it is deemed an "essential project," with work progressing despite the shutdown. Friday, 5:33 PM | 30 comments
For low-income families, sheltering in place is taking a heavy toll
Though the shelter-in-place order, first implemented by six Bay Area counties and quickly followed by the statewide mandate, applies to all Californians, it has affected families unequally across the class spectrum. Friday, 10:05 AM | 100 comments
An appeal for your support of good journalism
Local newspapers all over the country face similar or worse challenges, and scores have had to shut down. We are determined to not let that happen here. Friday, 6:56 AM | 26 comments
Around Town: Restaurants, nonprofits supply food at a critical time
Respiratory therapists face coronavirus on the front line
The new normal: Life during the coronavirus crisis
10 things you can still do in Palo Alto (while keeping your social distance)
PUBLIC AGENDA: Update on school district's COVID-19 response
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The first few seconds after awakening; before I remember the virus
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 2,215 views
How COVID-19 Affects Communities
By Jessica Zang | 19 comments | 1,723 views
Can you Stay Healthy without Making More Trash?
By Sherry Listgarten | 3 comments | 1,536 views
Remember the failures for when it's time for fixes: COVID-19
By Douglas Moran | 13 comments | 1,412 views
Think about helping others in our coronavirus-affected area
By Diana Diamond | 2 comments | 1,088 views
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The 34th Annual Palo Alto Weekly Short Story Contest is now accepting entries for Adult, Young Adult and Teen categories. Send us your short story (2,500 words or less) and entry form by April 10, 2020. First, Second and Third Place prizes awarded in each category.
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