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Two Palo Alto teachers and a disabled student injured during violent struggle
A serious incident in which two teachers and a student with disabilities were badly injured in early May has prompted Palo... Last comment 4 hours ago | 50 comments

New bike tunnels eyed as part of Palo Alto's ambitious rail redesign
In its long journey to completely redesign its rail crossings, Palo Alto is now queuing up plans to build underpasses for... Last comment 9 hours ago | 26 comments

District: Advanced math class will earn college, but not high school, credit
Responding to complaints swirling about an advanced math class, Palo Alto Unified School District issued a definitively worded... Last comment 2 hours ago | 19 comments

Despite history of failure, Palo Alto eager to renew Cubberley negotiations
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Dangerous crossing worse than ever, Palo Alto residents say
Screeching brakes and crumpling metal are still a continual occurrence at one dangerous Palo Alto intersection, despite nearby residents' complaints to the city. And the situation is only get worse, they say. Thursday, 4:32 PM | 10 comments

Around Town: Podcasting Palo Alto's past and a new garden retreat
In this week's Around Town column, learn about the student who is creating bite-sized audio tours of Palo Alto's history, see a new garden retreat in Palo Alto, and hear about the ideas youth pitched to Rep. Anna Eshoo. Sunday, 12:26 PM

Police calls: A felony threat with intent to terrorize, grand theft
The following list captures recent reports of crimes made to Palo Alto police for the week of May 6 - 12. In total, 14 people were arrested. Saturday, 8:29 AM | 4 comments

Former CinéArts theater could become office space
The owner of the Palo Alto Square business park is heading for a legal showdown with the city over its plan to convert the movie theater that once housed CinéArts into an office building. Friday, 8:01 PM | 8 comments

Police: Reported gunshot noises were likely fireworks
About 10 loud bangs that Palo Alto residents heard and reported to police on early Friday morning were likely fireworks, police Sgt. Dan Pojanamat said. Friday, 1:12 PM | 3 comments

Developer advances plan for condo project on San Antonio
After receiving encouraging feedback last year, a developer is pushing ahead with 76-condominium project on a portion of San Antonio Road that Palo Alto is hoping to turn into a residential community. Thursday, 4:23 PM | 2 comments

Find out which public services are closed this Memorial Day
Memorial Day is coming up, and many public services will be closed or operating on modified schedules. Friday, 8:25 AM

2 Palo Alto teachers and a disabled student injured during violent struggle
A serious incident in which two teachers and a student with disabilities were badly injured in early May has prompted Palo Alto Unified teachers to demand more help managing student behavior. Wednesday, 6:50 PM | 50 comments

New bike tunnels eyed as part of Palo Alto's ambitious rail redesign
In its long journey to completely redesign its rail crossings, Palo Alto is now queuing up plans to build underpasses for pedestrian and bikes first so that they'll be able to cross under the tracks even as roadway work progresses. Wednesday, 5:35 PM | 26 comments

District: Advanced math class will earn college, but not high school, credit
Responding to complaints swirling about an advanced math class, Palo Alto Unified School District issued a definitively worded letter on May 19 stating what it would and wouldn't offer with respect to multivariable calculus. Wednesday, 11:26 AM | 19 comments

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