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How much density? Palo Alto debates zone changes to meet housing goals
As Palo Alto prepares to update its zoning code to meet its targets for new housing, city officials remain undecided on a... Last comment 12 hours ago | 11 comments

Palo Alto quietly abandons decades-long program to put overhead utilities underground
With little public debate, Palo Alto has largely abandoned its once popular program that buries power lines underground in... Last comment 4 hours ago | 25 comments

Property owner seeks city's help to fill vacancy in Homer Avenue building
Citing anemic demand for downtown office space in the aftermath of the pandemic, a Palo Alto developer is asking the city... Last comment 3 hours ago | 12 comments

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 on Sep 29, 2023 at 11:20 am | 65 comments

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"Dancing Little Girl"
At a Palo Alto Martin Luther King Jr. Day event, this very little girl was boogieing along with the singer of "Redemption Song." Submitted by Mitchell Zimmerman on Jan 16, 2017

Citing high costs, Palo Alto treads cautiously on new holidays
Despite a stated goal to celebrate diversity by marking more holidays, Palo Alto officials rejected on Monday, Oct. 2, a recommendation to designate both Juneteenth and Cesar Chavez Day as paid days off for city workers. Monday, 9:51 PM | 7 comments

Police nab robbery suspect at downtown 7-Eleven
A San Jose resident who allegedly robbed a man near the downtown Palo Alto Caltrain station on Monday night was arrested minutes after the altercation at a nearby 7-Eleven. Tuesday, 7:28 PM

Police: Man arrested for multiple indecent exposures in Palo Alto
Palo Alto police have arrested a man who they said lewdly exposed himself to two women on Sunday afternoon, including twice while he was getting medical treatment at Stanford Hospital, police said.
Tuesday, 7:41 PM

Another strike looms at Kaiser’s California hospitals as workers push for better pay
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente health care workers are prepared to walk out on a three-day strike Wednesday that would affect patients across California. Tuesday, 8:10 AM

Local FBI office warns public against 'phantom hacker' scam
The FBI's San Francisco office warned the public against a new scam called "The Phantom Hacker" that targets older adults.
Tuesday, 4:27 PM

Demand for pickleball is growing. Where will Menlo Park put the courts?
Pickleball and tennis players alike are calling for fair playing time and space in Menlo Park as the city looks to build upon an existing program for the popular paddle sport. Tuesday, 11:57 AM

After pedestrian deaths, long-awaited safety improvements on Mountain View's California Street to begin next summer
Long anticipated traffic-calming measures are coming to California Street, with major changes to the thoroughfare that will make it safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers in Mountain View. Tuesday, 2:42 PM

California Clean Air Day returns to the Bay Area on Oct. 4
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is inviting residents to participate in the sixth annual California Clean Air Day, a statewide initiative, on Oct. 4. Residents are encouraged to take the Clean Air Day pledge. Monday, 10:57 AM

Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara has $2B economic impact
Events at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara have generated $2 billion in total economic impact for the region in the last decade, according to a report commissioned by the San Francisco 49ers. Tuesday, 1:29 PM

Public comment abuse leads to changes in Redwood City's meeting protocols
In what Mayor Jeff Gee calls a “proactive step" to avoid “vile, racist, anti-semitic" disruptions ahead of council meetings, Redwood City has overhauled its procedures, allowing only email or in-person comments during meetings. Tuesday, 8:29 AM | 1 comments

How much density? Palo Alto debates zone changes to meet housing goals
As Palo Alto prepares to update its zoning code to meet its targets for new housing, city officials remain undecided on a critical question: How far should they go when it comes to loosening density limits in residential zones? Monday, 8:24 AM | 11 comments

Palo Alto quietly abandons decades-long program to put overhead utilities underground
With little public debate, Palo Alto has largely abandoned its once popular program that buries power lines underground in residential neighborhoods. Some residents want to see the effort continue. Friday, 8:37 AM | 25 comments

Serial killer John Getreu dies in prison

Local athletes turn out in droves Friday for the annual Moonlight Run

Newsom’s pick to replace Feinstein: Laphonza Butler

Police calls: 6 arrests, 1 hit and run

Rinconada dog park? Palo Alto eyes new sites for pet projects

Saying they want a seat at the table, Palo Alto Weekly journalists join effort to form a new, company-wide union

Local leaders share statements on the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein's 'trailblazing' leadership

Property owner seeks city's help to fill vacancy in Homer Avenue building

Eichler-style fire station approved near Mitchell Park

Public Agenda: new city holidays, zoning for electrification

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