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Monday, June 5, 2023
Seeking to provide a measure of security to renters in city's famously expensive housing market, Palo Alto leaders agreed on Monday to expand eviction protections and to put a cap on security deposits.
Monday, 11:28 PM | No comments yetCaltrans is putting out a new weekly newsletter with updates on repair work to a stretch of Highway 84 near Woodside that's been closed due to landslide damage since March.
Monday, 6:05 PM | No comments yetMountain View resident Paul Dennig loved basketball and snow sports. He loved the Golden State Warriors and exploring nature trails in the Berkeley hills. But more than anything, he loved making his friends and family feel loved.
Monday, 3:59 PM | No comments yetSpeakers at the Castilleja School graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 3, highlighted the humor and optimism of the Class of 2023, especially as they navigated pandemic-era high school.
Monday, 8:39 AM | No comments yetSunday, June 4, 2023
Come July 1, teachers in the Ravenswood City School District will see raises of slightly over 4%, under a contract approved by the school board last week.
Sunday, 3:53 PM | No comments yetA group of eight cyclists is pedaling, and cruising, toward Los Angeles to raise awareness of solar-powered bikes and sustainable transportation.
Sunday, 1:53 PM | No comments yetIn this week's Around Town column, read about an inspiring teacher who really connects with his students, lawmakers' rebuke over delayed passport renewals and why the council is switching its meeting start times.
Sunday, 1:05 PM | 2 commentsSaturday, June 3, 2023
A survey of Peninsula seniors commissioned by Avenidas of Palo Alto has found that most respondents desire to "age in place," or live in their own homes as they advance in age.
Saturday, 12:33 PM | 14 commentsFriday, June 2, 2023
Read the Weekly's coverage of local graduations, with articles on the Gunn and Palo Alto high school ceremonies on Thursday, Q&As with seniors and full lists of the Class of 2023 from local schools.
Friday, 1:13 PM | No comments yetHere are the names of the graduates in Gunn High School's Class of 2023.
Friday, 1:10 PM | No comments yetAt Palo Alto High School's graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 1, student speakers urged their classmates to take their experiences over the past four years and use them to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Friday, 12:22 AM | 1 commentAt a high school known for its high scholarship, students in the 2023 Henry M. Gunn's graduating class focused instead on the lessons they learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and on efforts to be a community that is more inclusive.
Friday, 12:22 AM | 2 commentsThursday, June 1, 2023
A preview of Palo Alto government meetings for the week of June 5.
Thursday, 9:39 PM | No comments yetState Sen. Josh Becker stood apart from most of his Democratic colleagues this week when he opted not to support this year's most contentious housing bill, SB 423, which streamlines the review process for new residential developments.
Thursday, 8:18 PM | 5 commentsLocal residents who have died recently include Theodore Clarence Carlstrom, Jacob Pierce, Elizabeth Jeanne Doyle, Joan Hancock, Tze Leung Lai, Charles Probst, Robert Campbell McGibben Jr. and Dorothea Emily Collins.
Thursday, 7:52 PM | No comments yetAs this year's graduating seniors don their caps and gowns to receive their diplomas, the commencement ceremonies will mark the successful completion of four years of high school that were unlike any the students could have predicted.
Thursday, 7:51 PM | No comments yetIt's an idea that city leaders and advocates for Palo Alto's tenants say is long overdue: a registry of the roughly 11,400 apartments scattered throughout the city. Many landlords, however, aren't convinced it's needed.
Thursday, 8:59 AM | 11 commentsWednesday, May 31, 2023
Want to know what's happening in the local real estate market? Take a look at our interactive charts showing home sales activity in communities along the Midpeninsula for the week of May 22.
Wednesday, 6:30 PM | No comments yetAs the upcoming state budget deadline looms over California, state policymakers warned Gov. Gavin Newsom that his ambitious climate targets will crumble without adequate funding for public transportation.
Wednesday, 6:22 PM | 6 commentsHere's a roundup of incidents reported to law enforcement for the week of May 13-19.
Wednesday, 6:10 PM | 1 commentPalo Alto's police auditor is urging the city to enforce its rules against sharing draft police reports and other work-related documents on personal cell phones after department employees did so during a dispute with a supervisor.
Wednesday, 6:08 PM | 1 commentThe Palo Alto Unified School District is expediting plans to address student violence and other harmful behaviors, Superintendent Don Austin said in a Superintendent's Update released on Friday, May 26.
Wednesday, 9:53 AM | 37 commentsTuesday, May 30, 2023
Seeking progress on its ambitious climate-change goals, Palo Alto is preparing to launch new programs for more EV charging stations at apartment complexes and carbon-free HVAC systems in commercial buildings.
Tuesday, 9:08 PM | 11 commentsTwo Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies were stabbed by an inmate at the Main Jail in an alleged unprovoked attack Sunday, according to sheriff's officials.
Tuesday, 6:19 PM | No comments yetPolice are looking for two suspects who forcibly stole a necklace from a woman in Atherton on Sunday, May 28.
Tuesday, 6:17 PM | 4 commentsPalo Alto Unified's decision to move two classrooms of students with moderate-to-severe disabilities to other school campuses has triggered an investigation by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Tuesday, 9:52 AM | 11 commentsMonday, May 29, 2023
Local journalists received recognition this month in an annual statewide competition that honors excellence in reporting, design, photography and multimedia.
Monday, 2:10 PM | 5 commentsCalifornia State Parks is offering free admission to 130 state parks to veterans, and active and reserve military members on Memorial Day.
Monday, 10:41 AM | No comments yetSunday, May 28, 2023
In this week's Around Town column, learn about the student who is creating bite-sized audio tours of Palo Alto's history, see a new garden retreat in Palo Alto, and hear about the ideas youth pitched to Rep. Anna Eshoo.
Sunday, 12:26 PM | 1 commentSaturday, May 27, 2023
The following list captures recent reports of crimes made to Palo Alto police for the week of May 6 - 12. In total, 14 people were arrested.
Saturday, 8:29 AM | 5 commentsFriday, May 26, 2023
The owner of the Palo Alto Square business park is heading for a legal showdown with the city over its plan to convert the movie theater that once housed CinéArts into an office building.
Friday, 8:01 PM | 11 commentsAbout 10 loud bangs that Palo Alto residents heard and reported to police on early Friday morning were likely fireworks, police Sgt. Dan Pojanamat said.
Friday, 1:12 PM | 3 commentsA preview of Palo Alto government meetings for the week of May 29.
Friday, 11:48 AM | No comments yetMemorial Day is coming up, and many public services will be closed or operating on modified schedules.
Friday, 8:25 AM | No comments yetThursday, May 25, 2023
Screeching brakes and crumpling metal are still a continual occurrence at one dangerous Palo Alto intersection, despite nearby residents' complaints to the city. And the situation is only get worse, they say.
Thursday, 4:32 PM | 10 commentsAfter receiving encouraging feedback last year, a developer is pushing ahead with 76-condominium project on a portion of San Antonio Road that Palo Alto is hoping to turn into a residential community.
Thursday, 4:23 PM | 2 comments A Menlo Park doctor was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to two years in prison for possessing child pornography.
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Increased mortgage rates combined with an inventory shortage caused a significant drop in home sales statewide and along the Peninsula in April, according to a new report from the California Association of Realtors.
Thursday, 9:29 AM | No comments yetWednesday, May 24, 2023
A serious incident in which two teachers and a student with disabilities were badly injured in early May has prompted Palo Alto Unified teachers to demand more help managing student behavior.
Wednesday, 6:50 PM | 80 commentsIn its long journey to completely redesign its rail crossings, Palo Alto is now queuing up plans to build underpasses for pedestrian and bikes first so that they'll be able to cross under the tracks even as roadway work progresses.
Wednesday, 5:35 PM | 40 commentsResponding to complaints swirling about an advanced math class, Palo Alto Unified School District issued a definitively worded letter on May 19 stating what it would and wouldn't offer with respect to multivariable calculus.
Wednesday, 11:26 AM | 21 commentsLee Lambert, the chancellor of Pima Community College in Arizona, is slated to replace Judy Miner as head of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District. Lambert will earn nearly $450,000 a year.
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