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New coalition looks to revive effort to build Palo Alto gym
A new coalition that includes former mayors, philanthropists, athletes and civic volunteers is spearheading a $33-million... Last comment on Jan 20, 2024 at 11:13 am | 13 comments

Opinion: A dose of sunshine, caffeine and optimism
On a sunny afternoon, I stopped for a cup of coffee. At a nearby table, a foursome started talking about the appliances,... Last comment on Jan 16, 2024 at 6:54 pm | 7 comments

Builder's remedy project would bring nearly 200 apartments to San Antonio site
Acclaim Companies, a developer whose seven-story apartment complex at the site of the Fish Market represents Palo Alto's... Last comment on Jan 21, 2024 at 12:36 pm | 28 comments

Developer proposes townhome project near Midtown Safeway
An apartment building near the Midtown Safeway would be demolished and replaced with a 12-unit townhome development under... Last comment on Jan 18, 2024 at 7:47 pm | 19 comments

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Local residents who have died recently: Schneiderman, Weber, Egger and Heydon
Local residents who have died recently include: Jeffrey Schneiderman, Carol Weber, Monica Egger and Luther Heydon Wednesday, January 24, 3:25 PM

Despite lofty goals, Palo Alto is behind schedule on climate-change programs
When the City Council named climate change one of its top priorities a year ago, it approved an ambitious list of green programs that it wanted the city to achieve before the end of 2023. Now, however, most are running behind schedule. Wednesday, January 24, 1:55 PM

The reckoning, part 3: How a process to protect an accused police officer instead sided with his chief
Watchdogs have characterized binding arbitration as a barrier to police accountability. So in 2021, when Palo Alto police's top brass had to fire one of their own, they faced a steep hurdle: convincing an arbitrator to allow the move. Tuesday, January 23, 12:46 PM

Construction to begin at Midtown complex damaged in fire
Construction on the Midtown complex that was damaged in a fire on Feb. 1, 2023 could begin as early as this week with the installation of supporting structures, a representative of the city of Palo Alto said. Tuesday, January 23, 8:37 AM

The reckoning, part 2: How Palo Alto police investigated their own following a violent 2018 arrest
It took the Palo Alto Police Department more than a year for its internal investigation into a violent 2018 arrest by one of its officers to really take off. By that time, news of the highly questionable conduct was spreading fast. Monday, January 22, 5:32 PM

Caltrain strikes vehicle at Palo Alto intersection
A Caltrain struck a vehicle at Charleston Road in Palo Alto Tuesday afternoon, the transit agency said. No one was hurt and the crossing reopened to traffic at about 4:20 p.m.
Tuesday, January 23, 3:56 PM

The reckoning, part 1: How a violent arrest forced out two veteran Palo Alto cops
On Sept. 1, 2021, former Palo Alto Police Agent Thomas DeStefano received a strongly worded letter from then-Police Chief Robert Jonsen informing him that he was being fired. This is the story of how that decision came about. Monday, January 22, 9:19 AM | 1 comments

Stanford's VanDerveer becomes winningest college basketball coach of all time
Stanford's women's basketball head coach Tara VanDerveer became the winningest college basketball coach in NCAA history Sunday when she led her team to victory for the 1,203th time. Monday, January 22, 9:00 AM | 1 comments

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. Saturday, January 20, 8:36 AM

3 suspects at large after burglary of occupied Palo Alto home
A residential burglary occurred Friday evening, Jan. 19, in an occupied home in the Crescent Park neighborhood, involving three unidentified suspects who are currently at large, the Palo Alto Police Department said Saturday. Saturday, January 20, 3:45 PM

Heavy rain brings flooded roads, downed trees and mudslides
The heavy rain has ended but Monday morning commuters around the Bay Area are encountering the aftermath: flooded roads, downed trees and a few mudslides. Monday, January 22, 1:38 PM

California ends COVID isolation rule for asymptomatic cases as winter infections climb
Californians infected with COVID-19 may go about their lives without isolating or testing negative as long as their symptoms are improving, according to new and significantly loosened guidelines. Monday, January 22, 6:21 PM

Turbotax goes after H&R Block on false advertising claims
A federal lawsuit filed Monday in San Francisco pits two leading tax preparation firms in a war over, among other things, the question of which firm offers tax preparation services to taxpayers more cheaply. Sunday, January 21, 6:24 PM

Obituaries: Local residents who have died recently
Local residents who have died recently include Isabel Walker, Gordon Russell, Sandra Couch and Lee Newman McMillion. Sunday, January 21, 8:47 AM

Employee at Mike's Diner Bar investigated for embezzlement
Police are investigating an employee for allegedly embezzling thousands of dollars from Mike's Diner Bar, a Midtown institution that was recently saved from eviction. Thursday, January 18, 7:03 PM | 7 comments

$20K reward offered for information about Taco Bell robbery, police say
The nonprofit group Mothers Against Murder is offering a $20,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest of the man who robbed at gunpoint a Taco Bell in south Palo Alto last month.
Friday, January 19, 4:13 PM

New coalition looks to revive effort to build Palo Alto gym
A new coalition that includes former mayors, philanthropists, athletes and civic volunteers is spearheading a $33-million campaign to revive a popular project: building Palo Alto's first city-owned gym. Thursday, January 18, 1:47 PM | 13 comments

Around Town: Eagle Scout honors, council again enlarges commissions and theater production earns local badge
In this week's Around Town column, Palo Alto High School students earn Eagle Scout honors, the City Council walks back on cutting commission bloat and a local theater group earns a Bay Area award. Friday, January 19, 11:55 AM

Meet the District 5 candidates looking to fill a seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
With the election less than two months away, the slate of candidates is now set for those seeking to represent District 5 on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, a total of five now vying for votes in the North County. Thursday, January 18, 3:21 PM

Palo Alto, Tesla ink deal to upgrade substation near new engineering HQ
Seeking to accelerate Tesla's plans to open its new engineering headquarters, the City Council approved a deal with the car giant on Tuesday, Jan. 16, to expedite an upgrade of a substation on Hanover Street. Wednesday, January 17, 9:05 AM | 3 comments

5 major candidates want to be California's new U.S. senator. Where they stand on the economy, crime and the border
Here's a detailed look at where the main contenders for California's U.S. Senate seat stand on the big issues issues -- and how they differ from each other. Thursday, January 18, 9:28 AM | 4 comments

Three California lifers serve time for murders they didn't commit. Is relief possible?
Three men have been incarcerated for a combined 90 years under California's felony-murder rule, which is based on an archaic legal doctrine that says engaging in certain illegal behaviors requires full responsibility if a death occurs. Friday, January 19, 8:07 AM

Google to close child care centers, impacting one Palo Alto site
Google plans to close its employee child care centers later this year, impacting one facility near the border of Palo Alto and Mountain View that the tech company has operated since 2007. Wednesday, January 17, 7:49 AM | 5 comments

Bill aims to crack down on AI-generated child pornography
As artificial intelligence blurs the lines between real and fake, state Assembly member Marc Berman, D-Menlo Park, is introducing a law that would make it illegal to use AI technology to generate child pornography. Thursday, January 18, 8:15 AM | 5 comments

As Palo Alto relaxes rules for tree removal, some urge broader overhaul
When Palo Alto passed an ambitious tree-protection law in 2022, its aim was to shield the city's treasured canopy from destruction. But as the council pared back the law Tuesday, some called for more radical measures. Tuesday, January 16, 10:41 PM | 6 comments

East Palo Alto community mourns the loss of 'remarkable' youth leader
Christian Sbragia, an educator in the East Palo Alto community who started the nonprofit CoolineKids, died on Jan. 5 at the age of 19. Tuesday, January 16, 6:54 AM | 3 comments

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Easement vote boosts Castilleja's bid to build underground garage

Newsom sides with parents' rights groups to defend youth tackle football

Police calls: 19 arrests, 6 outside warrant arrests

Real or fake? Bill would force tech companies to 'watermark' AI-generated content

Castilleja School faces scrutiny over easement relocation

Supreme Court will hear case about homeless encampments, with huge implications for California

Guaranteed income pilot program eases financial hardships for Mountain View residents

Opinion: A dose of sunshine, caffeine and optimism

Downtown Streets Team names new CEO: Julie Gardner

Los Altos postpones timeline to reopen El Camino Real completely to traffic

Candidates vying for Anna Eshoo's seat will debate in person in Palo Alto

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