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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
FPPC continues probe of Kniss' campaign
When the state Fair Political Practice Commission opened its probe into Palo Alto Councilwoman's Liz Kniss alleged campaign violations in March 2017, there was little indication that two years later, the agency’s Enforcement Division would still be working on the case.[Thursday, March 14, 2019]
New health clinic, school pitched for Ventura
As Palo Alto prepares to redevelop the eclectic but underserved Ventura neighborhood, area residents are bracing -- with a mixture of caution and excitement -- for the wave of change that may soon wash over them.[Monday, March 11, 2019]
Palo Alto rejects application for President Hotel
A proposal to convert President Hotel Apartments to a luxury hotel hit a roadblock this week, when Palo Alto's Planning Director Jonathan Lait concluded that the project described in development application would violate numerous zoning laws.[Saturday, March 9, 2019]
Animal lovers cheer at 'shelter warming' in Palo Alto
Animal lovers gathered in Palo Alto on Thursday afternoon to celebrate a pet project that has been years in the making: the official transition of the city's animal shelter to Pets In Need, a Redwood-City based nonprofit.[Thursday, March 7, 2019]
New homes, parks and trails eyed for Ventura
For Palo Alto's elected leaders, the eclectic Ventura neighborhood doesn't just represent a prime opportunity to boost the city's housing supply. It also represents a new way to plan for change.[Thursday, March 7, 2019]
Palo Alto mayor challenges Sacramento on housing
Palo Alto Mayor Eric Filseth used his "State of the City" address on Tuesday to launch a scathing critique of Sacramento efforts to address the state's housing crisis and to make a case for requiring greater contributions from Silicon Valley’s high-tech titans.[Tuesday, March 5, 2019]
Even with growing revenues, Palo Alto plans for budget cuts
Palo Alto leaders are feeling increasingly chipper when it comes to the city's financial health, thanks in part to a new forecast that shows strong growth in taxes.[Monday, March 4, 2019]
Suit alleges Palo Alto overcharged solar company
The company that installed solar panels at four Palo Alto garages is now accusing the city of unduly delaying the permitting process and is seeking more than $500,000 in damages.[Monday, March 4, 2019]
Peninsula cities seek more oversight on water projects
Seeking a greater role in development of major water projects, Palo Alto and its 25 partner cities are finalizing a new water-supply agreement with the San Francisco Public Utility Commission.[Saturday, March 2, 2019]
Palo Alto seniors chafe at VTA's planned bus cuts
A controversial plan by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to save money by reducing bus service in Palo Alto has left some riders and city leaders fuming and questioning the agency's commitment to the northern part of the county.[Wednesday, February 27, 2019]