Embarcadero Media Foundation to launch new websites
Embarcadero Media Foundation is set to unveil brand-new websites for all seven of its newsrooms along the Peninsula and in the Tri-Valley on Jan. 24.
Special event: Weekly to host Congressional candidates' debate
Candidates running for U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo's seat in the U.S. House of Representatives will square off on Wednesday, Jan. 31, in a live debate at Palo Alto City Hall.
VanDerveer becomes winningest NCAA basketball coach of all time
Stanford University’s women’s basketball Head Coach Tara VanDerveer now stands alone at the apex of the sport after she led her team to victory for the 1,203th time.
Google announces sweeping layoffs of more than 400
In another reduction to its global workforce, Google plans to lay off hundreds of workers in the Bay Area this year, with Mountain View experiencing the brunt of the job cuts.
As Palo Alto prepares to upgrade power grid, Tesla races to the front of the line
Palo Alto and Tesla are preparing to strike a deal that would allow the car giant to complete a $24-million substation upgrade to aid its new engineering headquarters in Stanford Research Park.
Neighborhoods: 7 places to explore in University South
Want to explore the Midpeninsula's neighborhoods? Embarcadero Media's new "A Day In" series highlights the history, architecture and points of interest of different local neighborhoods on an interactive map each month.
Winter's the time to prune your fruit trees and roses
With most fruit trees dormant during the winter, this is the optimal time to prune most deciduous varieties (except apricot and cherry), according to the Master Gardeners.

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New coalition looks to revive effort to build Palo Alto gym
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Opinion: A dose of sunshine, caffeine and optimism
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Builder's remedy project would bring nearly 200 apartments to San Antonio site
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Developer proposes townhome project near Midtown Safeway
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