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After two students are struck by cars, parents call for more traffic safety
Palo Alto parents are calling for more traffic-safety measures after two children were hit by cars in separate collisions,... Last comment 4 hours ago | 42 comments

City urged to think bigger as it rezones San Antonio Road for housing
As Palo Alto prepares to transform an industrial area around San Antonio Road into the city's next residential hub, housing... Last comment 13 hours ago | 37 comments

City hopes to lure growth -- and grants -- to San Antonio Road
In designating San Antonio Road as a "priority development area," the Palo Alto City Council is hoping to attract grants... Last comment on Sep 19, 2023 at 8:46 pm | 5 comments

Palo Alto Unified prepares to make ethnic studies a graduation requirement
The Palo Alto Unified School District is moving to adopt an ethnic studies graduation requirement starting with the Class... Last comment 17 hours ago | 21 comments

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New studies aim to speed up Palo Alto's redesign of rail crossings
Eager to take advantage of recently acquired federal and state grants, Palo Alto is preparing to speed up its tortuous, decade-long effort to choose preferred alternatives for redesigning three rail crossings. Thursday, 7:29 AM | 11 comments

Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors looks to pitch in another $10M for all-inclusive playgrounds
Looking to replicate the success of the past, Santa Clara County's Board of Supervisors is considering setting aside $10 million to help local jurisdictions build more all-inclusive playgrounds. Thursday, 9:42 AM | 1 comments

Another Spare the Air alert issued for Friday due to wildfire smoke
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended a Spare the Air alert through Friday, Sept. 22, due to wildfire smoke that continues to linger in the region from fires burning further north in California and southern Oregon. Thursday, 1:21 PM

Pedestrian struck, killed by California Highway Patrol officer with DUI suspect in vehicle on Highway 92
A California Highway Patrol officer struck and killed a man who was running across State Highway 92 on Wednesday night, Sept. 20, CHP Capt. Jason Cavett said during a press conference on Thursday. Thursday, 3:51 PM

After 2 students are struck by cars, parents call for more traffic safety
Palo Alto parents are calling for more traffic-safety measures after two children were hit by cars in separate collisions, including a crash on East Meadow Drive that left a middle-school student in critical condition. Tuesday, 5:15 PM | 42 comments

Traffic advisory issued for Embarcadero, El Camino and Sand Hill Road
Increased traffic is expected on Embarcadero Road, El Camino Real and Sand Hill Road this Saturday afternoon, Sept. 23. Thursday, 12:57 PM

Atherton celebrates centennial, tracing back 100 years of history on the Peninsula
This Sunday, Sept. 24, Atherton plans to commemorate its 100-year history with a celebration at the Town Center, located at 80 Fair Oaks Lane, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, 1:55 PM

Santa Clara County celebrates construction of inpatient psychiatric hospital for children and teens
The construction of an inpatient psychiatric hospital that will serve Santa Clara County's youngest residents is another step closer to becoming a reality for kids and teens seeking care during an acute mental health crisis. Thursday, 2:21 PM

LGBTQ+ Afghans in dire need of asylum nations
There are an estimated 10,000 LGBTQ+ Afghans who need immediate evacuation. While nations like Germany and Canada, among others, are actively granting asylum to them, the network of nations doing so should be much bigger, activists. Thursday, 9:28 AM

How LGBTQ+ Afghans are escaping from the Taliban, with the help of Silicon Valley
Americans for Afghans, a humanitarian startup co-founded by Palo Alto human relations commissioner Michelle Kraus and San Francisco tech executive Joe Rodriguez, is helping rescue LGBTQ Afghans from the clutches of the Taliban. Wednesday, 8:20 AM | 2 comments

Palo Alto to pay a gas premium to ward off sharp spikes in winter bills
Palo Alto's gas customers will be protected from sharp bill spikes this winter thanks to a new strategy that the city adopted on Sept. 18. The assurance will, however, come at a price: a 4% to 6% rate hike on residential bills. Tuesday, 2:46 PM | 6 comments

City hopes to lure growth — and grants — to San Antonio Road

Palo Alto looks to extend 'safe parking' on Geng Road

City urged to think bigger as it rezones San Antonio Road for housing

Longtime South Bay journalist's book takes a deep dive into an infamous Peninsula murder

Police calls: 3 commercial burglaries and 8 suspicious circumstances

Becker bill seeks to end 'cruel' price markups at prison stores

Palo Alto resident Offir Gutelzon leads massive Bay Area protest against Benjamin Netanyahu

Around Town: Cameron Park improvement planned, Ada's Cafe gets funding

Palo Alto adopts new rules for downtown parklets

Public Agenda: San Antonio Road development, a salt-removal plant and public art

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