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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
In 'State of the City' speech, Palo Alto mayor makes a pitch for stronger ties
Mayor Tom DuBois on Thursday advocated for expanding the city's fiber network, improving public discourse and launching a new "sister city" program to bridge the gap between blue and red America.[Thursday, March 4, 2021]
Palo Alto paramedic reflects on Fire Department's evolving COVID-19 response
The human aspect has always been a critical component of the job for Palo Alto firefighters, and it's one that has been put to the test in this year of social distancing.[Friday, March 5, 2021]
After years of division and revision, city prepares to rule on Castilleja redevelopment
When the City Council launches its review Monday of Castilleja School's contentious plan to reconstruct its campus, it will kick off a process that will influence not just the Bryant Street institution but also future developments.[Thursday, March 4, 2021]
After political split, City Council reappoints planning commissioners
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, March 2, 2021]
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, March 2, 2021]
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, March 2, 2021]
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 ways to pare down the budget and consider whether to provide rent relief to tenants at city properties.[Wednesday, February 24, 2021]
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 revise entry rules and allow free entry to local students, veterans and visitors with disabilities.[Tuesday, February 23, 2021]
Adoption of license plate readers stirs privacy anxieties in Palo Alto
Palo Alto's newest tool for parking management is expected to save money and provide valuable data. Some, however, fear that the new technology will also threaten their privacy.[Tuesday, February 23, 2021]
Palo Alto opens its first 'safe parking' site for unhoused residents
Located at 2000 Geng Road, Palo Alto's new "safe parking" site has officially launched in response to a steady increase of residents living in cars.[Friday, February 19, 2021]