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County moves up a level on state's reopening plan
Relaxed public health rules that will roll out Wednesday in Santa Clara County will largely align with the state, which permits indoor dining, exercise and other activities to resume with limits.
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Newsom stops by elementary school to talk reopening efforts
On Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom stopped by Barron Park Elementary where he discussed a bill that would provide funds to school districts that reopen for in-person classes by month's end.
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Palo Alto set to waive three months of rent for nonprofits
A total of 19 organizations that lease space at Cubberley Community Center qualify for three months of rent relief under rules approved by the City Council on Monday night.
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Officials call for more vaccinations in East Palo Alto
Elected leaders are urging for more COVID-19 vaccinations in East Palo Alto, where eligible residents have few options to get inoculated.
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A local guide on where to find a COVID-19 vaccine
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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Murals bring good vibrations to Cal. Ave., downtown
With performing arts venues shuttered and museums and galleries limited, Palo Alto's Public Art Program has debuted eight new murals that aim to spread some cheer.
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Kill two birds with one ... mini-split!
Mini-splits are the multi-tools of HVAC. They can heat, they can cool, and they are very modular — you can put in as few or as many as you want.
12 months into the pandemic, 'One year in' series seeks readers' perspectives
To mark the anniversary of the first stay-at-home order, the Weekly is preparing to publish a two-part series that captures... Last comment on Mar 1, 2021 at 7:42 pm | 5 comments
Palo Alto plans to sell annual passes for Foothills Nature Preserve entry
After moving to dramatically curtail access to Foothills Park last month, Palo Alto officially agreed on Monday to further... Last comment 8 hours ago | 71 comments
Palo Alto prepares for more budget cuts amid prolonged revenue slump
As the pandemic continues to pummel the local economy, the City Council plans to explore additional ways to pare down the... Last comment 3 hours ago | 102 comments
Palo Alto banks on automated license plate readers to save money, manage parking
Palo Alto's newest tool for parking management -- automated license plate readers -- is expected to save money and provide... Last comment on Feb 23, 2021 at 10:32 pm | 9 comments
Peninsula Foodist
by Elena Kadvany
Mountain View's Savvy Cellar wine bar reopens under new owners
Mar 2, 2021 | 1 comment
An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
Whoof! Our problems have all disappeared
Mar 2, 2021 | 10 comments
Thinking About College
by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick
March Madness for Seniors
Feb 28, 2021 | 0 comments
A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
Kill two birds with one ... mini-split!
Feb 28, 2021 | 8 comments
"Dunes, just after sunrise"
Death Valley
Submitted by Laurie Naiman on Sep 6, 2018
Newsom champions new school reopening deal at local campus
The day after announcing legislation to incentivize school districts to resume in-person instruction, Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Barron Park Elementary, praising Palo Alto Unified as a model that proves campuses can reopen safely. Tuesday, 2:22 PM | 35 comments
Santa Clara County enters the red tier on Wednesday, loosening public health restrictions
Movie theaters, gyms and restaurants can reopen in Santa Clara County starting Wednesday, after county officials announced that the region is returning to California's less-restrictive red tier. Tuesday, 4:02 PM | 1 comments
Governor, state Legislature reach $2B deal for schools to reopen by March 31
California lawmakers are expected to pass a new bill Thursday that would push -- though not require -- school districts across the state to resume in-person instruction. Tuesday, 10:30 AM | 7 comments
City Council rebuffs request for office zone along Park Boulevard
Eager to bring more housing to the Ventura neighborhood, the City Council showed little appetite on Monday for a proposal from developer Jay Paul to allow more types of offices along Park Boulevard. Tuesday, 12:28 AM | 3 comments
Palo Alto offers rent relief to nonprofit tenants on city land
Small nonprofit groups that lease space at Cubberley Community Center and that were forced to curb their operations because of the COVID-19 pandemic will get three months of rent relief. Tuesday, 9:55 AM
Planning commissioners win fresh terms
Concluding an unusually fractious appointment process, the City Council awarded fresh four-year terms to incumbent Planning and Transportation Commission members Ed Lauing and Doria Summa. Tuesday, 1:02 PM | 4 comments
Becker, local leaders demand that East Palo Alto get vaccine priority
State Sen. Josh Becker joined city and county leaders on Monday to call on the federal and state governments to prioritize vaccines in communities like East Palo Alto, which have been COVID-19 hot spots. Monday, 3:31 PM | 8 comments
Stanford, optimistic about COVID-19 trends, to allow juniors and seniors back on campus
Stanford University will allow juniors and seniors to come back to campus in late March, signaling administrators' optimism about local public health conditions and the university's ability to control the spread of COVID-19. Thursday, 12:10 PM | 5 comments
12 months into the pandemic, 'One year in' series seeks readers' perspectives
To mark the anniversary of the first stay-at-home order, the Weekly is preparing to publish a two-part series that captures how the pandemic and the shutdown have affected local residents. Friday, 6:51 AM | 5 comments
Santa Clara County unveils plans for a $233M psychiatric hospital serving kids and adults
In a bid to create desperately needed psychiatric hospital beds for children and teens in crisis, county officials have proposed a state-of-the-art facility at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Saturday, 8:07 AM | 3 comments
California's new COVID-19 vaccine system to start Monday
Opinion: Behind closed doors: The pandemic's quiet warriors
Coronavirus central: Track the latest vaccination and case counts
Santa Clara County no longer requiring schools to wait 5 days to reopen after entering red tier
With fingers crossed, summer camps are planning to resume
Around Town: Fire crew buys guinea pig for family who lost pets in garage fire
Adoption of license plate readers stirs privacy anxieties
City plans to sell annual passes for Foothills Nature Preserve entry
Early morning fire sends mother and daughter to the hospital, displaces 11
As more students, staff return to schools, district wants to test them regularly for COVID-19
PUBLIC AGENDA: Proposed zoning overlay district; 10-year energy efficiency goals

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Calling all photographers!
Enter your best shots in the Peninsula Photo Contest. Open to anyone who lives, works or attends school within the 650 area code. There are both Adult and Youth divisions and six different categories to submit your digital images. Deadline for entries is March 22.