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School superintendent looks forward to seeing new initiatives unfold
Palo Alto Unified Superintendent Don Austin highlights the short- mid- and long-term goals for the district through his PAUSD Promise vision.
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After 39 years, The Prolific Oven to closeOne of Palo Alto's longest-standing bakeries, The Prolific Oven will close on Aug. 31 due to a "severe" labor shortage and increasing cost of doing business in the Bay Area, the owners said.
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Renovation project could leave two businesses in limboThe landlord of Hotel California, a prominent building in the city's "second downtown," may remodel the first floor, which could force a dog-grooming business and a dry cleaners to find new digs.
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New panel tasked with advising city on rail redesignOn Monday, the City Council will consider a proposal to create a Rail Blue Ribbon Committee, which would advise the council on several factors surrounding grade separation.
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Oshman Family JCC marks a decade of culturally diverse showsFor the past decade, the Jewish community center has served as a microcosm of the wider community, using the arts as well as myriad community activities to bring families of all backgrounds together.
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Pointing toward a successful seasonFootball previews: Palo Alto receiver Junacio Henley (left) and the rest of the offense looks to repeat last year's success. Gunn is also featured this week. (Photo by Karen Ambrose Hickey)
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Council urged to take tough stance on Edgewood Plaza developer over grocery store
It's been a year and a half since Edgewood Plaza's new grocery store opened for business in Palo Alto, but the city and the... Last comment 23 hours ago | 30 comments
Planning commissioners kick back Castilleja draft environmental impact report for additions
Finding gaps in the Draft Environmental Impact Report for Castilleja School's planned expansion, Palo Alto's Planning and... Last comment 10 hours ago | 30 comments
Condominium project tests the limit of Palo Alto's new housing law
Encouraged by the Palo Alto City Council's newfound appetite for housing along San Antonio Road, a local developer is moving... Last comment on Aug 15, 2019 at 10:13 pm | 28 comments
Residents urge more restrictions on cell antennas in Palo Alto
Palo Alto's rapidly shifting rules for installation of wireless communication equipment changed again on Monday when the... Last comment 20 hours ago | 24 comments
Peninsula Foodist
by Elena Kadvany
Vinyl and cocktails: Redwood City's Timber & Salt to host listening bar pop-up
Aug 16, 2019 | 1 comment
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
"You Gotta Have Balls [to do counseling] . . .
Aug 16, 2019 | 0 comments
Invest & Innovate
by Steve Levy
The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Process Explained
Aug 14, 2019 | 0 comments
An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
Do something about assault weapons, now!
Aug 13, 2019 | 30 comments
"Palo Alto at Half Moon Bay"
Jamir Shepard scored three times for the Vikings. Photo by Karen Ambrose Hickey.Q
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Longtime Palo Alto free lunch, dinner program for the needy ends
Homeless people who have been eating free lunches and dinners through the Breaking Bread program in Palo Alto now have to find a meal elsewhere, as the organizer switched this week to offering only breakfasts. Friday, 5:39 PM
Episode 195: Palo Alto's superintendent, one year in
Palo Alto Unified Superintendent Don Austin joins Weekly journalists to discuss his vision for the district and upcoming issues for the new school year. Friday, 5:00 PM
Superintendent: District to use data to solve ongoing issues
Don Austin, Palo Alto school district superintendent, said today his staff will give timely and accurate reports on 12 districtwide goals throughout the year, enabling educators to shift tactics as they go to ensure progress. Friday, 3:45 PM | 1 comments
With clock ticking, city considers another rail committee
As Santa Clara County prepares to distribute funding for rail projects in north county, Palo Alto is looking to create yet another citizen committee to advise city leaders on the complex and contentious topic. Friday, 6:56 AM | 15 comments
Small retailers in limbo at Hotel California building
Only two retailers that remain in the Hotel California building in Palo Alto's California Avenue shopping district may need to find new homes if their landlord goes through with a plan to gut the first floor. Friday, 7:02 PM | 10 comments
After 39 years of cakes and pastries, Prolific Oven to close
One of Palo Alto's longest-standing bakeries, The Prolific Oven will close on Aug. 31 due to a "severe" labor shortage and increasing cost of doing business in the Bay Area, the owners said Wednesday. Friday, 11:44 AM | 1 comments
Church celebration Saturday to look back β and forward
In 2015, the Palo Alto Church of Christ faced a dilemma. Once a robust congregation -- with 200 members at its peak in 1968 -- by 2015, membership had dwindled to roughly 25. Thursday, 4:58 PM | 1 comments
Opinion: On Castilleja, be careful of what you wish for
If I were a neighbor of Castilleja School, I would be more concerned with the disruption during construction and the added traffic that additional students would bring to the area. Friday, 6:56 AM | 7 comments
Planning Commission kicks back Castilleja report for additions
Police: Woman fights off two would-be robbers in Midtown
Two men arrested for car burglaries at Stanford mall
County brings nonprofit aboard for teacher housing project
Family fears for safety of missing disabled woman
Condominium project tests the limit of city's new housing law
East Palo Alto nonprofit seeks back-to-school donations for students in need
PUBLIC AGENDA: City responds to VTA governance report; Study session on school facilities
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