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Man arrested for stabbing hours after victim dies
A 19-year-old man has been taken into custody for allegedly stabbing a 33-year-old man, who succumbed to his injuries Monday night in East Palo Alto.
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Police in search of duo who tried to take woman's wallet
Two people involved in an alleged pickpocketing attempt, which was caught on a nearby security camera, along El Camino Real on Thursday remain at large.
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Mayor: City left out from plan to reduce airplane noise
Palo Alto claims it was not informed of the San Francisco International Airport's proposal for new landing approaches, which was recently sent to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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State dedicates funds for 'deficient' city fire station
Fire Station 4 on Middlefield Road is benefiting from the state's record budget, which sets aside $5.2 million for the rebuilding project.
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Photo Contest winners expose power of creativity
This year's top images in the Peninsula Photo Contest represent a rich mix of subjects, from a curious raccoon to a mother desperate to keep up with a boy.
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Taking the pain out of pointe
PerfectFit Pointe founder Kelly Schmutte drew on her ballet background and design school skills to create customizable pointe shoe inserts that have been marketed to elite dancers on Instagram.
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Moonlight Run & Walk is back for the 38th year!
Register now to join your community in a 5K walk, 5K run, 10K run or a half marathon for a good cause. Sign up now and save $5.
Efforts to curb airplane noise leave Palo Alto leaders fuming
As the San Francisco International Airport explores new flights procedures for reducing airplane noise over Bay Area communities,... Last comment 10 hours ago | 34 comments
Audit finds flaws in Palo Alto's management of nonprofits
Palo Alto is preparing to tighten its policies around contracts with nonprofits after an audit found that the city's existing... Last comment on Jun 29, 2022 at 1:50 pm | 7 comments
Housing plan stretches Palo Alto's height limit
For decades, developers looking to build in Palo Alto faced a formidable restriction: a 50-foot height ceiling that limited... Last comment 10 hours ago | 7 comments
Redefining downtowns: Cities bank on 1970s planning tool to bring in new housing
Many cities on the Peninsula and around the Bay Area that are relying on precise plans to transform their downtowns. Those... Last comment 13 hours ago | 20 comments
An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
Is this the kind of America we want to live in?
Jul 5, 2022 | 1 comment
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
Fidelity, Infidelity, Loyalty, Luck
Jul 2, 2022 | 2 comments
Peninsula Foodist
by The Peninsula Foodist
Mountain View's Castro Street opens up for an eat-and-greet to rally support for
businesses
Jun 29, 2022 | 0 comments
The Food Party!
by Laura Stec
Idaho Hot Springs
and Yellowstone – Travelin’ Solo
Jun 28, 2022 | 0 comments
"Ready for Takeoff"
A friend's personal plane gearing up to fly out of Palo Alto Airport.
Submitted by Jordan Cowman on Dec 20, 2017
Condominium project proposed next to Town & Country Village
A developer has asked the city of Palo Alto for a zone change that would enable construction of a 20-condominium development next to the Town & Country Village shopping center. Tuesday, 2:19 PM
One arrested in fatal July Fourth stabbing in East Palo Alto
A man found stabbed on East O'Keefe Street in East Palo Alto died before paramedics arrived to the scene late Monday night, police said. One person was arrested in connection with the killing early Tuesday morning. Tuesday, 11:08 AM
Suspects sought in Palo Alto pickpocketing attempt
Palo Alto police are asking for the public's help in finding two people for an alleged pickpocketing attempt on Thursday, in which a woman slipped a wallet out of the victim's purse. Tuesday, 9:13 AM | 1 comments
Masks not required for students, staff in state's COVID health guidance for 2022-2023 year
State public health officials announced their public health guidance Thursday for the 2022-2023 K-12 school year with no mask requirement for students or staff. Tuesday, 3:13 PM
Nonprofits serving people with disabilities merge to become one of the Bay Area's largest providers
AbilityPath of Redwood City and Via Services of Santa Clara have merged to offer services to children, youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families on the Peninsula and south bay. Tuesday, 3:50 PM
Efforts to curb airplane noise leave Palo Alto leaders fuming
As the San Francisco International Airport explores new flights procedures for reducing airplane noise over Bay Area communities, Palo Alto is voicing frustrations that its concerns continue to fall under the radar. Friday, 8:57 AM | 34 comments
East Palo Alto seeks to continue anti-displacement services for renters in danger of eviction
On Tuesday, the City Council will consider continued support for anti-displacement efforts in the wake of expired state eviction moratoriums. Tuesday, 9:06 AM
How abortion ruling could affect IVF and embryonic research
The end of federal abortion rights could inspire groups that seek to protect embryos to urge greater limits on in vitro fertilization and embryonic stem cell research, Stanford law professor Hank Greely said. Friday, 9:14 AM
Police investigate racist graffiti at Pardee Park as a hate crime
Police are investigating racist graffiti left on a play structure at Eleanor Pardee Park as a hate crime. Investigators do not know when the incident occurred and there is no suspect information. Friday, 9:50 AM | 1 comments
Antiques Roadshow draws 2,500 to Filoli
A power outage and heat wave couldn't stop thousands of people, lugging wooden chairs, cabinets on wheels and more, from turning out at the Woodside estate for the Antiques Roadshow on June 22. Tuesday, 9:13 AM
Housing plan stretches Palo Alto's height limit
Second suspected case of monkeypox identified in Santa Clara County
California climate rules won't be undercut by Supreme Court's ruling, experts say
Is this a scam? Tips to identify fraud schemes and how to get help
State budget boosts Palo Alto's effort to replace fire station, rebuild Newell Road Bridge
Around Town: Palo Alto 13s All Stars take home District 52 championship
Sleeping man, found with stolen loaded gun in car, arrested
Photo essay: Life under the coronavirus
PUBLIC AGENDA: Proposed facade improvements on East Bayshore, changes to restaurant
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