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Monday, January 21, 2019
Locals find inspiration during Martin Luther King Jr. Day events
The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. lived on around Palo Alto and East Palo Alto on Monday, with residents gathering throughout the day to recognize and honor the civil rights activist.
Monday, 5:25 PM | No comments yetBurglar livestreams home break-in, strips down to her underwear
An East Palo Alto woman allegedly walked into an apparent stranger's house in Woodside on Sunday and livestreamed a rant on social media before stripping to her underwear and walking into the backyard of the home, San Mateo County Sheriff's investigators said.
Monday, 3:30 PM | No comments yetMan pleads not guilty to fatal 2011 shooting in East Palo Alto
A 27-year-old man formerly of East Palo Alto pleaded not guilty Jan. 17 to murder charges related to the fatal shooting of Cate Fisher, a 19-year-old from Menlo Park, in 2011.
Monday, 12:37 PM | No comments yetPlea hearing for fatal Menlo Park stabbing suspect set for February
The man suspected of killing Kathy Hughes Anderson, a 62-year-old Menlo Park woman, in her Valparaiso Avenue home on Dec. 12, did not enter his plea in court Friday as scheduled.
Monday, 12:36 PM | No comments yetSaturday, January 19, 2019
Storms boost rainfall almost to normal levels
The National Weather Service on Friday reported the Bay Area has reached 85 to 95 percent of normal rainfall for this point in the season.
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The National Weather Service on Friday reported the Bay Area has reached 85 to 95 percent of normal rainfall for this point in the season.
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Around Town: Entering the 'Shark Tank'; a welcome sight
In the latest Around Town column, a local mom makes her pitch to celebrity business moguls on a national TV show, a nonprofit ushers in a new leader and Santa Clara County announces $3.5 million in unclaimed property tax money.
Saturday, 7:50 AM | 1 commentFriday, January 18, 2019
Webcast: Restaurant critic retires
Longtime critic Dale Bentson looks back on 18 years of reviewing restaurants for Embarcadero Media.
Friday, 6:08 PM | No comments yetDeputy City Manager Rob de Geus to depart
Deputy City Manager Rob de Geus, a City Hall veteran, will be stepping down at the end of February to start a new job as city manager of Westlake Village in Los Angeles County.
Friday, 5:35 PM | 8 commentsRangoon Ruby settles wage theft case for $4 million
The owners of local Burmese restaurant chain Rangoon Ruby have agreed to pay a $4 million settlement to cover unpaid wages for about 300 workers.
Friday, 3:28 PM | 8 commentsPUBLIC AGENDA: GreenWaste agreement; school board retreat
A preview of Palo Alto government meetings for the week of Jan. 21.
Friday, 10:34 AM | No comments yetSurvey: Anxieties rising about retiring in Palo Alto
As Palo Alto's population of seniors continues to grow, so are residents' anxieties about retiring in their hometown, according to a new survey released this week by the City Auditor's Office.
Friday, 6:57 AM | 27 commentsCastilleja School teaches artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence was the theme of this year's Global Week at Castilleja, an annual week during which the entire school participates in activities devoted to a single topic.
Friday, 6:56 AM | 14 commentsFueled by early success, Palo Alto TMA eyes expansion
The Palo Alto Transportation Management Association is now preparing to bring its traffic-fighting efforts to California Avenue, where it kicked off its outreach efforts on Wednesday.
Friday, 6:56 AM | 15 commentsHoliday Fund breaks record
Through the contributions of 375 donors, the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund collected a record-breaking $403,889 this winter -- every dollar of which will be distributed in the coming months to local nonprofits.
Friday, 6:56 AM | No comments yetThursday, January 17, 2019
Community Notebook: Local places to celebrate MLK Day
Find out which local agencies will be offering limited or regular services on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 21, in addition to information on events honoring the civil rights leader in the Palo Alto area.
Thursday, 9:29 AM | No comments yetWednesday, January 16, 2019
Storm causes power outage, minor pooling of water
Despite local agencies' warnings that a storm Wednesday could cause flash floods and dangerous winds, Palo Alto weathered the initial rainstorm with only two power outages and some ponding of water on roadways as of Wednesday night.
Wednesday, 11:16 PM | 9 commentsUpdate: Missing man with dementia found
A man with dementia who was reported missing from his family's Palo Alto home since Wednesday morning was found early Thursday morning downtown, police said.
Wednesday, 8:46 PM | 5 commentsLocal food pantries prepare for more clients if government shutdown continues
Bay Area families that depend on federal programs for their basic food needs could find themselves without a lifeline by the end of February, according to local food pantries concerned about a sudden influx of new clients.
Wednesday, 4:35 PM | 4 commentsCity declines to interfere in President Hotel evictions
Residents of the President Hotel Apartments made a last-ditch plea on Monday night to the City Council to help them obtain an extension, a request that city officials indicated they are unlikely to entertain.
Wednesday, 10:38 AM | 13 commentsPalo Alto Unified settles Title IX case for $190K
The school board approved unanimously on Tuesday night a $190,000 settlement agreement with the family of a former Palo Alto High School student who said she was sexually assaulted on campus in 2015.
Wednesday, 9:17 AM | 9 commentsSchool board backs teacher housing proposal
A proposal to build affordable housing for local teachers and staff in Palo Alto took another step forward on Tuesday with the Palo Alto Unified school board directing staff to identify a funding source to contribute to the project.
Wednesday, 8:51 AM | 6 commentsTuesday, January 15, 2019
Major storm bears down on Bay Area, flooding possible
Flash floods and high winds are expected in the Bay Area starting Wednesday morning as a major storm bears down on the region, according to the National Weather Service, which has issued warnings.
Tuesday, 4:07 PM | 1 commentGeo Blackshire tapped as interim fire chief
Geo Blackshire, a 21-year veteran of the Palo Alto Fire Department, has taken over as fire chief on an interim basis while the city considers a permanent replacement for Eric Nickel, who departed this month for Santa Barbara.
Tuesday, 2:30 PM | 3 commentsPolice: Man robbed of phone near Caltrain station
Palo Alto police are looking for three youths who reportedly robbed a man of his cellphone near the Caltrain station on University Avenue Monday evening, police said.
Tuesday, 12:28 PM | 15 commentsCity plans to build garage, remove trees
As Palo Alto looks to launch construction of a parking garage near California Avenue, city crews are preparing to remove 35 trees to accommodate the structure as well as the new police headquarters.
Tuesday, 9:56 AM | 4 commentsCeremony honoring emergency volunteers marks 10 years
Three residents and two organizations will receive honors for their work to prepare the community for an emergency this Thursday during the Palo Alto/Stanford Citizen Corps Council's 2018 Community Partnership Awards.
Tuesday, 9:42 AM | 1 commentRestraining order filed against school superintendent's husband
Marielena Gaona-Mendoza, a trustee on the Ravenswood City School District Board of Education, has filed a restraining order against the superintendent's husband, alleging he verbally harassed her on multiple occasions at a district food bank.
Tuesday, 9:34 AM | 33 commentsMonday, January 14, 2019
First affordable-housing project in seven years wins approval
On Monday night, the Palo Alto City Council approved the city's first development for low-income residents in more than seven years.
Monday, 10:27 PM | 24 commentsPiano teacher arrested for sex crimes against relative
Nicholas Robinson has been arrested for alleged sexual abuse on an underage relative. He is also a piano teacher who gives lessons from his home, leading police to call on the public for tips of any other victims.
Monday, 12:28 PM | 5 commentsSchool board considers legal options for Stanford growth
The Palo Alto Unified school board will meet with the district's attorneys in closed session on Tuesday to discuss options for taking legal action regarding the impact of Stanford University's proposed expansion plan.
Monday, 9:24 AM | 35 commentsSunday, January 13, 2019
Guest Opinion: Are parents coddling their kids too much?
The big questions: Will our kids be better and more well-rounded if they don't do their homework? Or has our society changed so much that we now have a culture of coddling our kids?
Sunday, 8:54 AM | 32 commentsSaturday, January 12, 2019
Changes to Middlefield Road set to be permanent
After an extended trial run, Palo Alto is preparing to make permanent the recent road modifications on a busy stretch of Middlefield Road with a long history of collision and congestion.
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After an extended trial run, Palo Alto is preparing to make permanent the recent road modifications on a busy stretch of Middlefield Road with a long history of collision and congestion.
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Friday, January 11, 2019
Webcast: Nonprofit's plans for Animal Shelter
Al Mollica, executive director of the nonprofit Pets In Needs, talks about what Palo Alto pet owners can expect once the organization takes over operations of the Palo Alto Animal Shelter in February.
Friday, 5:16 PM | No comments yetPUBLIC AGENDA: Transportation program update; staff/teacher housing proposal
A preview of Palo Alto government meetings for the week of Jan. 14.
Friday, 1:43 PM | No comments yetAffordable-housing project on the cusp of approval
Palo Alto officials will have a chance on Monday to approve the city's first purely affordable-housing project in more than five years when they consider a proposal for a 59-unit development on El Camino Real.
Friday, 1:22 PM | 5 commentsKhoury's Market soft opens in College Terrace
After more than a year without a neighborhood grocery store, College Terrace residents now have a new grocery store that soft opened Friday in Palo Alto.
Friday, 9:54 AM | 1 commentNASA employees brace for prolonged shutdown
The full brunt of the government shutdown is hitting home this week as federal employees face their first payday lapse. NASA Ames union officials are sounding alarms that a prolonged shutdown could push talented researchers to seek new employment in the private sector.
Friday, 9:14 AM | 15 commentsPriscilla Chan's The Primary School combines health care with academics
At a glance, The Primary School looks like any other elementary school: reading corners in classrooms, drawings tacked to walls, swings and play structures outside. But its structure is dramatically different.
Friday, 6:42 AM | 7 commentsRegional housing plan splits elected leaders
A sweeping package of proposals to preserve and expand the Bay Area's housing stock is making its way to the state Legislature, despite a flurry of opposition from local leaders.
Friday, 6:42 AM | 31 commentsEditorial: From nine to seven
Only one new face will be on the dais at Palo Alto City Council meetings this year, but that belies the fact that dramatic and unpredictable changes are afoot for our city government and local politics.
Friday, 6:41 AM | 3 commentsThursday, January 10, 2019
Trial begins on challenge to census citizenship question
A seven-day trial began Monday before a federal judge in San Francisco on a challenge to the U.S. Commerce Department's plan to include a citizenship question in the 2020 census.
Thursday, 9:33 AM | No comments yetNew year brings with it plenty of new laws
A slew of new laws that went into effect on Jan. 1 -- from bills addressing gender issues to new rules banning gun ownership by those convicted of domestic violence -- reflect the progressive politics California has come to be known for.
Thursday, 9:32 AM | No comments yetWednesday, January 9, 2019
Shooting hoax triggers massive police response
Someone impersonating a Palo Alto resident called police on Tuesday night and falsely reported he'd just shot his wife at his University South home, prompting the police and other emergency responders to surround the home, a police department press release stated on Wednesday.
Wednesday, 3:25 PM | 16 commentsStanford announces focus on campus drinking: 'We cannot turn away from this'
Concerned about the "dangerously high rates" of undergraduate alcohol use on campus, Stanford University announced this week several initiatives underway to combat the issue.
Wednesday, 2:52 PM | 37 commentsShop Talk: Weekend Max Mara coming; Baking Co. closes
In the latest Shop Talk column, read about a new Max Mara clothing line coming to Stanford Shopping Center, the closure of a longtime bakery and the opening of an all-you-can-eat Asian fusion restaurant.
Wednesday, 9:04 AM | No comments yetTuesday, January 8, 2019
Santa Clara County reports first flu death this season
Santa Clara County public health officials announced Tuesday the county's first flu death of someone under 65 years old during the current 2018-19 flu season.
Tuesday, 3:44 PM | 30 commentsDeparting council members leave legacy of progress, division
Greg Scharff and Karen Holman took a bow after nine years on the Palo Alto City Council as their former colleagues praised them for their service even as they signaled their intention to take on a more collaborative approach going forward.
Tuesday, 1:47 PM | 12 commentsSupreme Court clears way for state foie gras ban to take effect
After a seven-year legal battle, the U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to review a ruling on California's ban on foie gras.
Tuesday, 10:34 AM | 5 commentsPalo Alto man dies in San Jose rollover crash
A 44-year-old Palo Alto man who died in a crash on Saturday in San Jose has been identified as Candido Escorza Dimas, according to the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office.
Tuesday, 8:33 AM | No comments yet
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