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Property owner asks city to help fill vacancy in Homer Avenue building
A Palo Alto developer is asking the city to remove a cap on the space a tenant can occupy in its Homer Avenue building.
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Palo Alto duo raises funds for Morocco quake relief
In support of the people of Morocco, who faced an earthquake earlier this month, Lamya Alaoui and Stéphane Paquet have raised around $5,990 on GoFundMe.
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College Terrace's tumultuous history with Leland Stanford
Palo Alto's College Terrace neighborhood likely wouldn't exist if developer Alexander Gordon had decided to sell the property to Leland Stanford rather than turn it into a "collegiate town" for faculty of the adjacent university.
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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 effort to redesign three rail crossings.
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Palo Altan Michelle Kraus and a Silicon Valley network are rescuing LGBTQ+ Afghans
Americans for Afghans, a humanitarian startup co-founded by Michelle Kraus and Joe Rodriguez, is rescuing LGBTQ+ Afghans from the clutches of the Taliban.
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 on Sep 29, 2023 at 1:20 am | 17 comments
Opinion: The infamous ‘Palo Alto Process’ must go
Projects coming before the Palo Alto City Council and its committees take ages to get done. Current case in point? The grade... Last comment on Sep 29, 2023 at 8:27 pm | 7 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 on Sep 30, 2023 at 9:21 am | 11 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
A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
California must do a better job spending cap-and-trade revenue
Oct 1, 2023 | 1 comment
The Food Party!
by Laura Stec
Got the Munchies at Hardly Strictly? Your Weekend Guide.
Sep 28, 2023 | 2 comments
An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
Analysis/paralysis: The infamous ‘Palo Alto Process’ must go
Sep 24, 2023 | 22 comments
Invest & Innovate
by Steve Levy
The Time and Cost Savings of Avoiding a Long Commute
Sep 23, 2023 | 6 comments
"Exhibit on U.S. presidents"
Life-sized cutouts of Abraham Lincoln, Bill Clinton and other U.S. presidents are scattered in an exhibit on display at Walter Hays Elementary School on Feb. 20, 2018. Photo by Connie Jo Cotton.
Submitted by Jamey Padojino on Feb 21, 2018
Santa Clara County DA’s embattled investigator will retire
Moises Reyes, a high-ranking official in the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office, under fire for alleged discriminatory remarks against coworkers, is set to retire in December.
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Firefighters file lawsuit against NASA, alleging they were pushed out because of age and union activities
After 28 years of service, two firefighters stationed at NASA's Moffett Field in Mountain View filed a discrimination lawsuit last week against the federal agency and two of its contractors. Saturday, 9:09 AM | 1 comments
Local athletes turn out in droves Friday for the annual Moonlight Run
Back for its 39th year, the Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk drew runners, walkers and canines to the Palo Alto Baylands Friday night, Sept. 29. Friday, 11:00 PM | 2 comments
Rinconada dog park? Palo Alto eyes new sites for pet projects
Dog owners in south Palo Alto have plenty of reasons to get excited as they watch the city add new fenced play areas for their furry companions. But things are different in the north, where supply hasn't kept up with demand. Friday, 7:53 AM | 3 comments
With the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whom will Newsom appoint?
The death of Dianne Feinstein, California's groundbreaking senior senator for more than three decades, was announced today, scrambling politics in both her home state and Washington, D.C. Friday, 9:54 AM
Local leaders share statements on the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein's 'trailblazing' leadership
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving woman senator in the country's history and the first woman to be San Francisco's mayor, has died at the age of 90. Local leaders share their thoughts on her groundbreaking career. Friday, 12:38 PM | 4 comments
Caltrans bridge work to close U.S. 101 southbound lanes in Redwood City this weekend
U.S. 101 Southbound will be closed for 55 hours this weekend between Brittan and Whipple avenues in Redwood City for construction on the Cordilleras Creek Bridge, Caltrans announced. Friday, 12:43 PM
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 | 17 comments
Citing privacy concerns, Menlo Park says no to automated license plate readers
While other local towns, aiming to reduce crime, have opted to install automatic license plate readers and gunshot detection services, the Menlo Park City Council veered in a different direction at its Sept. 26 meeting. Friday, 8:27 AM
Around Town: Of bats, beavers, bones and a heckuva blowout
In this week's Around Town column, read about the new California Dinosaur Garden, the state of Palo Alto's wildlife and an upcoming celebration at Mike's Diner Bar. Friday, 9:04 AM
Serial killer John Getreu dies in prison
John Arthur Getreu, the serial killer who was sentenced to life in prison for the strangulation murders of two women in the 1970s on Stanford University land, has died in state prison, San Mateo County's district attorney confirmed. Wednesday, 11:43 AM
Trainer connected with death of Palo Alto dog charged in Massachusetts case
A woman who was under investigation for the disappearance and death of a Palo Alto family's beloved German shepherd in January has been arrested and charged in Massachusetts in connection with a dog-training scam. Tuesday, 11:58 PM | 2 comments
Saying they want a seat at the table, Palo Alto Weekly journalists join effort to form a new, company-wide union
Newsroom employees at Embarcadero Media announced that they are forming a union on Tuesday. The proposed Embarcadero Community News Guild includes reporters, editors, visual journalists and designers. Wednesday, 8:07 AM | 7 comments
Large vegetation fire burning at University Avenue 101 interchange
Opinion: The infamous ‘Palo Alto Process’ must go
Bike Palo Alto is back after four-year gap
Gavin Newsom signs law boosting minimum wage for fast-food workers. Is $20 enough?
Palo Alto set to make Juneteenth and Cesar Chavez Day city holidays
Property owner seeks city's help to fill vacancy in Homer Avenue building
Eichler-style fire station approved near Mitchell Park
Stroller-friendly run club to race at Palo Alto Weekly's annual Moonlight Run
Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk race night guide
Public Agenda: new city holidays, zoning for electrification
How are 'The Nutcracker,' 'Swan Lake,' and the Bay Area connected?
Top events at this year's Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
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