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About Gennady
Gennady Sheyner has been covering Palo Alto since 2008. His beats include City Hall, with a special focus on housing, utilities and transportation. He also covers regional politics for the Palo Alto Weekly, Palo Alto Online and its sister publications. He has won awards for his coverage of elections, land use, business, technology and breaking news.A native of Ukraine, Gennady grew up in San Francisco and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a bachelor’s degree in English and from Columbia University with a master’s degree in journalism. Prior to joining Embarcadero Media, he spent three years covering breaking news and local politics for The Waterbury Republican-American, a daily newspaper in Connecticut. He is a massive fan of English football, marathons and churros.
Stories by Gennady
Palo Alto bans police from using neck holds, eyes further improvements
City Manager Ed Shikada announced Thursday that Palo Alto officers will be prohibited from using neck holds to restrain individuals.[Friday, June 12, 2020]
Reversing course, Palo Alto staff now say conversion of President Hotel is legal
A plan to convert the iconic President Hotel building from residences to a boutique hotel could be approved this month, despite the city's prior finding that the project violated numerous zoning laws.[Friday, June 12, 2020]
What will police reform look like in Palo Alto?
A review of the Palo Alto Police Department's policies and recent incidents suggests some significant gaps between the department's practices and the policies recommended by the "8 Can't Wait" campaign.[Friday, June 12, 2020]
After hiatus, Pat Burt looks to return to City Council
Pat Burt, a two-time mayor and one of the leading architects of Palo Alto's land-use policies and infrastructure plans, has launched his campaign for the City Council.[Thursday, June 11, 2020]
After spending a decade on commissions, Ed Lauing sets sights on City Council seat
Ed Lauing, a corporate recruiter and former business executive who has spent the past decade serving on two influential citizen commissions, is joining the race for a spot on the City Council.[Wednesday, June 10, 2020]
To promote outdoor dining, Palo Alto plans to close California Avenue
Parking spaces and driving lanes will give way to tables and chairs on California Avenue later this week, as Palo Alto moves ahead with a program to encourage outdoor dining.[Tuesday, June 9, 2020]
Chair of planning commission enters City Council race
Cari Templeton, a community volunteer and housing advocate who chairs the Planning and Transportation Commission, announced Monday that she will be seeking a seat on the City Council.[Tuesday, June 9, 2020]
Caltrain launches work on paralleling station in Palo Alto
As part of its effort to electrify its train fleet, Caltrain is beginning work this week on a paralleling station on Page Mill Road.[Tuesday, June 9, 2020]
Inspired by protests, Palo Alto promises to reform — but not defund — police
Spurred by a public outcry for social justice and police reform, the City Council vowed Monday to improve accountability in the Police Department and to strengthen agency policies that prevent discrimination.[Tuesday, June 9, 2020]
Man wants to make wealth tax a reality in Palo Alto
Kevin Creaven came to Palo Alto last month with one ambitious goal: restrict sales of gasoline-fueled cars. Before long, he picked up another: tax the richest of the rich.[Tuesday, June 9, 2020]