News
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Stanford growth to affect trafficA new analysis on Stanford's proposed growth plan indicates housing-focused alternatives will bring along increased road congestion.
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Book scrutinizes Theranos' practicesInvestigative reporter John Carreyou's new book "Bad Blood," which details blood-testing company Theranos' allegedly fraudulent practices, has the elements of a fictional thriller.
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Digital DNA takes final bowDigital DNA, the 7-foot sculpture made of computer circuit boards downtown, was removed from Lytton Plaza this morning, according to artist Adriana Varella. The piece will be moved to the Harvard University Museums Collection.
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A new kind of wine clubTwo Los Altos High School graduates are behind Foot of the Bed Cellars, a wine subscription company that delivers three curated wines directly to customers once a month.
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Another first for Katie Ledecky
Katie Ledecky, who just finished her sophomore year at Stanford and helped the Cardinal to win back-to-back NCAA championships, is the first Olympic swimmer to be featured on the cover of National Geographic and the first female Olympian due on the newsstands Tuesday.
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Get cars off our streets?while there are a number of Palo Alto residents who feel our streets are too crowded (they are!), their solution is to get more of our cars off the streets, according to blogger Diana Diamond.
Option for rail realignment at Churchill dropped
Responding to an surge of concern in Old Palo Alto and Southgate about potential property seizures, the City Council officially... Last comment 10 hours ago | 31 comments
School board pushes back against legal bills
Palo Alto school board members rejected Tuesday night a budget increase for one of its law firms -- the fourth increase this... Last comment 1 minute ago | 18 comments
District seeks to limit 'unduly burdensome' public records requests
Facing a 453 percent increase in the number of Public Records Act requests filed this year, the Palo Alto school district... Last comment 8 hours ago | 48 comments
Budget takes aim at pension costs in Palo Alto
Alarmed by rising pension costs, Palo Alto’s elected leaders took a highly unusual move Monday night when they passed an... Last comment 20 hours ago | 28 comments
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
Couples: “It’s Not My Problem. It’s Your Problem.”
Jun 21, 2018 | 0 comments
An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
Get cars off our streets??
Jun 20, 2018 | 16 comments
Stories of Hope
by Aldis Petriceks
Modern Hospice Care and The Death of Ivan Ilyich
Jun 19, 2018 | 4 comments
"By the Creek Banks"
Bol Park, on the banks of Matadero Creek
Submitted by Michelle Shabtai on Jan 11, 2017
Bad Blood in Silicon Valley
Wall Street Journal investigative reporter John Carreyrou's new book tells step-by-step the chilling tale of how the Theranos scandal unfolded. Friday, 6:55 AM | 1 comments
Study highlights impacts of adding Stanford housing
As Stanford University moves ahead with a proposal to build more than 2 million square feet of academic space by 2030, it continues to face calls from community members who believe the university should build more housing as part of the expansion. Friday, 6:55 AM | 1 comments
Editorial: Our incivility contagion
This fall's municipal election campaign season will be an important test for Palo Alto City Council candidates but perhaps even more so their supporters and voters. Friday, 6:55 AM | 9 comments
Menlo Park family raises $16M to reunite immigrant families
Charlotte and Dave Willner of Menlo Park have set up a fundraising campaign to help parents reclaim detained children at the national border that has raised $16.73 million in five days. Thursday, 12:08 PM | 10 comments
'End of watch' memorial for slain police officer this Friday
A Paly graduate and police officer who was gunned down while chasing an armed drug suspect in East Palo Alto 30 years ago will be honored during an "end of watch" ceremony on Friday, June 22. Thursday, 3:08 PM | 1 comments
Eric Filseth to seek second council term
Vice Mayor Eric Filseth, a staunch proponent of pension reform and restrictions on commercial growth, announced Wednesday his candidacy for a second term on the Palo Alto City Council. Wednesday, 12:27 PM | 21 comments
District to negotiate legal costs with firm
Palo Alto school board members rejected Tuesday night a budget increase for one of its law firms -- the fourth increase this year -- directing staff to instead negotiate the mounting costs. Wednesday, 10:40 AM | 18 comments
City drops plans for Churchill rail realignment
School board approves anti-bias resolution
President Hotel tenants ask City Council to save building
Recall chair seeks attorneys fees from judge
Making public safety beautiful
Plan to raise hotel tax takes a turn
