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Utilities customers could be met with lower electric rates
In the coming weeks, the City Council will consider using a portion of $24 million that the federal government owes to Palo Alto on lower electric rates starting in July.
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Board of Education invites city to pitch ideas for Cubberley
A recent letter from the Palo Alto school board reiterates its interest in leasing at least 7 acres to the city to enable something more ambitious.
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Author explores Palo Alto's global influence in explosive new book
In his new book, "Palo Alto," Malcolm Harris describes the city as "the belly of the capitalist beast." He expanded on that idea during an event with the Palo Alto Weekly on Thursday.
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Small businesses scramble after Silicon Valley Bank's collapse
Those impacted by the bank run of the country's 16th largest bank include startups, many of whom considered Silicon Valley Bank as the "default" bank for them to use.
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Theatreworks takes Fannie Lou Hamer's legacy to the stage
"Fannie," onstage in Palo Alto through April 2, isn't just an entertaining and affectionate tribute to a hero from the past, it's a call to action.
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Palo Alto's only rooftop bar proves to be a cozy space
The President's Terrace at the Graduate Palo Alto offers fruit-inspired drinks, such as the "West of Eden" and "Weekend at Burning Man."
Fallen trees cause power outages for about 2,500 Palo Alto Utilities customers
Strong winds and stormy conditions caused trees to fall down in Palo Alto, where two separate power outages are impacting... Last comment 13 hours ago | 34 comments
Midtown zoning dispute puts City Council in a bind
When Nitin Handa bought a parcel of land last November, he had every intention of building a home and few reasons to think... Last comment on Mar 19, 2023 at 11:08 pm | 21 comments
As retail trends shift, Palo Alto looks for new economic strategy
Faced with high vacancies and fewer daytime workers to support businesses, Palo Alto is moving toward adopting a new economic... Last comment on Mar 19, 2023 at 2:48 am | 21 comments
Tensions flare over creek authority's plan to replace bridges, widen channel
Despite a funding shortage and pockets of resistance from residents along San Francisquito Creek, an agency charged with... Last comment on Mar 16, 2023 at 9:32 am | 17 comments
Peninsula Foodist
by The Peninsula Foodist
Steins plans VIP service pig roast and cellared beer reveal to celebrate 10th anniversary
Mar 20, 2023 | 0 comments
An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
How well is City Manager Ed Shikada performing his job?
Mar 20, 2023 | 2 comments
A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
Bay Area to begin phasing out gas heaters this decade
Mar 15, 2023 | 21 comments
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
Home Again: Couples and Caregiving
Mar 15, 2023 | 0 comments
"It's a Big world"
At Carnaval, San Francisco.
Submitted by Laurie Naiman on Aug 31, 2018
Palo Alto Unified looks to revive negotiations on Cubberley redevelopment
Seeking a breakthrough after decades of frustrating and largely fruitless negotiations, the Palo Alto school board this month submitted a letter to the city soliciting proposals for the redevelopment of Cubberley Community Center. Saturday, 8:51 AM | 6 comments
City set to receive $24M over utilities litigation
Palo Alto is expecting to receive about $24 million from the federal government following litigation between a consortium of northern California utilities and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Monday, 9:57 AM
Judge hears Elizabeth Holmes' request to remain free while appeal resolved
At a court hearing on Friday, lawyers for convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes argued that her upcoming prison term should be delayed until a higher court has reviewed the case. Friday, 1:49 PM | 5 comments
Santa Clara County sheriff reports over a dozen fentanyl overdoses in one week at correctional facility
Sheriff Robert Jonsen is drawing attention to a rash of fentanyl overdoses and exposures at Milpitas' Elmwood Correctional Facility. Saturday, 8:37 AM
El Camino Health is first in the world to use new blood flow monitoring technology
El Camino Health will begin using a new blood flow monitoring technology called FloPatch, a wearable ultrasound system that allows clinicians to more effectively treat patients with sepsis. Sunday, 8:00 AM | 1 comments
City Hall error jeopardizes man's plan to build a home
When Nitin Handa bought a parcel of land last November, he had every intention of building a home and few reasons to think that his plan would become the focus of neighborhood angst. Wednesday, 9:12 AM | 21 comments
Malcolm Harris details the legacy of Stanford, Hoover, eugenics in interview
Malcolm Harris, author of "Palo Alto: A History of California Capitalism, and the World," joined Weekly staff to talk about the legacy of Leland Stanford and Herbert Hoover and his experiences in the city. Friday, 9:55 AM | 15 comments
When regulators took over Silicon Valley Bank, startups scrambled to make payroll
A bank run that prompted the country's 16th largest bank to become insolvent was a shocking reality that many in the local tech industry have dealt with over the past week. Friday, 7:06 AM | 4 comments
Around Town: New documentary puts Aaron Persky's removal from bench back in the spotlight
Read news about a new documentary that reevaluates the recall of Aaron Persky as a Superior Court judge and current and former female mayors who dined together on International Women's Day. Friday, 9:08 AM | 2 comments
Palo Alto woman dies in Joshua Tree crash
A Palo Alto resident was killed in a crash with a pickup truck that left three others with moderate to major injuries in Joshua Tree over the weekend, according to the California Highway Patrol. Wednesday, 4:40 PM
Man arrested after violent assault in downtown Palo Alto apartment complex
Two more atmospheric rivers could hit West Coast in next week, per preliminary forecasts
Woman allegedly lied about 2 sexual assaults at Stanford campus last year
Update: Bomb threat called in to Stanford Shopping Center, search turns up nothing
Becker revives effort to address police radio encryption
As retail trends shift, Palo Alto looks for new economic strategy
After collapse, Silicon Valley Bank halts plan for Cal. Ave. branch
Fallen trees cause power outages for thousands of Palo Alto Utilities customers
Free textbooks? It could soon be a reality at California's community colleges
PUBLIC AGENDA: Changes to City Council protocols; proposed financial plans for utilities
Project Cornerstone brings community together to help children become thriving adults
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