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Drought sparks wildfire concerns as vegetation dries
Some land managers, local agencies and the state of California are seeking to stay a step ahead through their plans to manage vegetation before fire weather returns.
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Santa Clara County widens vaccine access to people ages 16+
As a result of the expanded vaccine supply, the county is opening eligibility to all residents and workers ages 16 or older effective Tuesday, two days before the state.
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Committee seeks to expand police auditor's role
A City Council committee has recommended revising the scope of the auditing firm OIR Group to review incidents that involve harassment, retaliation and discrimination within the Police Department.
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City sets limits on planned-home zone
On Monday, the City Council narrowed the parameters for planned-home projects, which will only be allowed in areas already designated for commercial and high-density residential use.
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A guide to getting vaccinated on the Midpeninsula
Keep track of rolling changes to who can be vaccinated for COVID-19 and information on doses from local health care providers with our FAQ page.
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A new way to watch new works
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's renowned New Works Festival is going online this year, streaming shows April 23-May 15.
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Lining up for the season finale
Gunn is one of three teams in the area, with Menlo and Menlo-Atherton, who can finish the football season with an undefeated record. (Photo courtesy Butch Garcia.)
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A farewell from the Peninsula Foodist
After 47 Peninsula Foodist newsletters and eight years of reporting for the Weekly and its sister publications, reporter Elena Kadvany has stepped down to start a new life chapter.
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Palo Alto eyes another shake-up to parking policies in commercial areas
Seeking to add flexibility to the city's rigid and confusing parking policies, Palo Alto is preparing to adopt new rules... Last comment 16 hours ago | 1030 comments
City Council clashes over appointments to new housing panel
Palo Alto's effort to craft a new housing vision got off to a rocky start Monday, with the City Council at odds over appointments... Last comment on Apr 14, 2021 at 11:49 am | 76 comments
Peninsula Creamery Dairy Store, Rick's Ice Cream ransacked two days apart
Break-ins were reported at two local ice cream stores in the space of two days last week, including one in which the ashes... Last comment on Apr 8, 2021 at 11:50 am | 12 comments
Editorial: When police control what the public learns about its activities, there can be no accountability
At a time when the need for public scrutiny of police conduct has never been greater, we can't afford to make that transparency... Last comment on Apr 13, 2021 at 12:54 pm | 25 comments
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An extra helping: Local restaurants unite for two days of fundraising for AAPI group
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Toddling Through the Silicon Valley
by Cheryl Bac
While we wait
Apr 14, 2021 | 0 comments
An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
My Man vs. Squirrel
Apr 13, 2021 | 7 comments
Invest & Innovate
by Steve Levy
My letter to council on PHZ zoning
Apr 11, 2021 | 9 comments
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Is Palo Alto ready for rent stabilization? City explores new policies to help tenants
Seeking to address the plight of low-income residents in a city famous for its astronomical rents, Palo Alto is considering a wide range of new programs designed to protect and assist tenants facing displacement. Thursday, 11:11 AM | 2 comments
Local agencies are preparing for another big wildfire year
With the drought in full swing this year, Cal Fire and other agencies are warning that fires are already becoming a threat. Thursday, 4:17 PM
Family of slain Palo Alto teacher sues Redwood City police
The family of teacher Kyle Hart has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Redwood City and members of its police department for the December 2018 shooting that mortally wounded Hart during a mental health crisis. Wednesday, 6:40 PM | 21 comments
Man arrested for sexual assault on elderly woman
A man has been arrested after a violent sexual assault of a woman, who he reportedly harassed on an ongoing basis, in a downtown parking lot earlier this month, Palo Alto police said Wednesday. Thursday, 9:12 AM | 1 comments
City hikes development 'impact fees' for first time in 20 years
Developers looking to build in Palo Alto will have to pay significantly more to support local parks, libraries and community centers under a fee revision that the City Council voted to adopt on Monday. Thursday, 9:13 AM | 11 comments
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands to people ages 16 and up in Santa Clara County
The county will receive about 300,000 additional COVID-19 vaccine doses and plans to open up tens of thousands of additional vaccine appointments this week, health leaders said Tuesday. Tuesday, 3:04 PM
Palo Alto looks to restore police auditor's power to review internal complaints
The City Council surprised many police watchdogs in 2019 when it moved to strip away the power of an independent auditor to investigate internal complaints. Now, it is looking to undo that action. Tuesday, 11:18 PM | 6 comments
Santa Clara, San Mateo counties halt use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
A rare side effect from the one-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has caused health leaders in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties to pause its administration, they announced on Tuesday. Tuesday, 1:38 PM | 11 comments
Palo Alto steers housing plans away from single-family neighborhoods
The Palo Alto City Council moved Monday to curtail its most promising -- and unpredictable -- zoning tool when it voted to keep "planned home" projects out of single-family neighborhoods. Tuesday, 12:37 AM | 24 comments
Human remains found near Skylonda/Woodside
The remains of an as-yet-unidentified person were found on Monday at about 9 a.m. in the Skylonda/Woodside area near Kebet Ridge Road, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said. Tuesday, 10:39 AM
Palo Alto OKs church to house homeless in parking lot
Power outage affects about 2,000 customers in Palo Alto
Teen substance use treatment center shutters after few show up for services
Our better nature: Six ideas to diversify the outdoors
Stanford plans to resume in-person learning this fall
Hundreds march against anti-Asian hate in Mountain View rally
May Fête Parade calls on community to offer their version of a 'Wonderful World'
Coronavirus central: Track the latest vaccination and case counts
PUBLIC AGENDA: Consideration of impact fees for community amenities, renter protection policies

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A fond farewell from the Peninsula Foodist
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Porn
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My letter to council on PHZ zoning
By Steve Levy | 9 comments | 1,508 views
My Man vs. Squirrel
By Diana Diamond | 7 comments | 801 views
While we wait
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