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Animal shelter plans; split views on Tasers
On Behind the Headlines, Weekly journalists review two of the week's top stories: what type of improvements are needed at the Palo Alto animal shelter and mixed feelings over Tasers in East Palo Alto.
City, Stanford reach fire-services contract
On Monday, the Palo Alto City Council is expected to approve a new agreement over fire services between the city and Stanford University after a five-year dispute.
School gives a 'sense of normalcy'
Sick children and their siblings are able to explore their interests and catch up on school work at the Ronald McDonald House School, which began a new school year this week.
Movie review: 'Crazy Rich Asians'
"Crazy Rich Asians" marks a long-overdue investment in Asian talent as the first major Hollywood release in 25 years to feature an all-Asian cast.
Driving his way thru match play
Stanford senior Isaiah Salinda (left) downed Trevor Phillips, 5 and 4, in the Round of 32 of the USGA U.S. Amateur at Pebble Beach on Thursday. (Photo by Bob Drebin/isiphotos.com.)
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Church must tackle pedophilia problem
The Pennsylvania Grand Jury report's conclusion that more than 300 priests committed sexual offenses against thousands of young boys during the last five decades are terrible, repugnant and sickening.

Holman, Scharff to vie for board seat on open-space district
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City rushes to pass law for residents facing eviction
With residents of President Hotel bracing for displacement, Palo Alto officials are rushing to draft an urgency ordinance... Last comment 3 hours ago | 61 comments

Former Palo Altans trade Silicon Valley lifestyle for better 'quality of life' elsewhere
Former Palo Altans have a spectrum of attitudes toward their city and Silicon Valley, which has burgeoned into a technological,... Last comment 22 hours ago | 199 comments

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VIDEO: Animal shelter plans; Taser debate
Weekly journalists discuss Palo Alto's effort to upgrade its animal shelter and East Palo Alto's community debate over whether to equip police officers with Tasers. Friday, 4:50 PM

Teacher arrested for alleged sex-related messages with girl
A former music teacher at The Harker School in San Jose was arrested for allegedly having inappropriate sexual communication with a 16-year-old girl, San Jose police reported Thursday. Friday, 11:51 AM | 2 comments

Palo Alto and Stanford reach deal for fire services
After five years of tense talks, Palo Alto and Stanford University have reached an agreement on a new fire-protection contract, one that will ensure that the city's Fire Department will continue to serve the university until 2023. Friday, 9:48 AM | 3 comments

City, nonprofit explore ways to fix up cramped shelter
Palo Alto city officials are struggling to determine what to do with the animal shelter -- a facility that they see as both absolutely crucial and painfully inadequate. Friday, 6:51 AM | 16 comments

Smog, smoke from wildfires prompts Spare the Air alert
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a Spare the Air alert for the entire region for Saturday, on top of an air quality advisory already in effect through Sunday for smoke. Friday, 1:40 PM

Opinion: A case for exploring Silicon Valley's 'other world'
Whether pacing the Cubberley Community Center track or trekking 11 miles from Palo Alto to the Santa Clara Train Station, walking is something that everyone can do. Friday, 6:50 AM | 7 comments

Editorial: Your friend, not enemy
In an effort to focus public attention on the dangers of the President Donald Trump's attacks, we join in an unprecedented coordinated expression of concern by newspapers across the country. Thursday, 10:54 AM | 7 comments