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Behind the Headlines: Self-driving cars
Stephen Zoepf, executive director of the Center for Automotive Research at Stanford, joins Weekly journalists Jocelyn Dong and Elena Kadvany for a discussion of the fast-moving changes in the automotive industry.
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Sexual assault under investigationA sexual assault was reported on the west side of Stanford University Thursday night, the school's Department of Public Safety said.
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Movie review: 'Atomic Blonde'The new action thriller "Atomic Blonde" indulges a spy fantasy, only one grottier than even the grottiest James Bond. With star Charlize Theron at the helm and Wonder Woman already blazing a path at the box office, a new franchise may well be born.
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Dahlkemper on the defense for USA
With four caps, Sacred Heart Prep grad Abby Dahlkemper is just breaking into the U.S. WNT, but a first career start and a 90-minute shift during a win vs. Norway in Sandejford in early June has given her confidence heading into the Tournament of Nations.
Planning commission recommends office-cap extension
The Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commission supported the city staff's recommendation to extend the 50,000 square... Last comment 17 hours ago | 20 comments
Brick-and-mortar retailers face steep challenges
Downtown Palo Alto stores are struggling with high costs, difficulties in finding employees who will work for minimum or... Last comment 7 hours ago | 18 comments
Regional plans for major housing growth up for approval
Elected officials from all nine Bay Area counties are set to vote this week on a road map for sustainable growth in the region... Last comment on Jul 27, 2017 at 10:16 pm | 16 comments
Peninsula Foodist
by Elena Kadvany
Opening alert: Mizu Sushi Bar & Grill in Mountain View
Jul 28, 2017 | 0 comments
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
Recent Research for Wives to Keep Husbands from Straying
Jul 27, 2017 | 1 comment
Senior Focus
by Max Greenberg
Beyond the Nightly Walk – Power Walking
Jul 25, 2017 | 0 comments
"DAPL Rally/March"
A rally on the Dakota Access Pipeline in front of Palo Alto City Hall.
Submitted by Linda Lopez Otero on Feb 21, 2017
VIDEO: Self-driving cars
Stephen Zoepf, executive director of the Center for Automotive Research at Stanford, joins Weekly journalists Jocelyn Dong and Elena Kadvany for a discussion of the fast-moving changes in the automotive industry. Friday, 7:05 PM
Police investigating string of suspicious fires
Police are asking the community to help identify a person of interest who may be responsible for four fires that occurred in the downtown area early Friday morning. Friday, 3:16 PM
How Silicon Valley is inventing the future of cars
When it comes to the automotive industry of today, turn to the "new" Motor City: Silicon Valley. Instead of mechanics with their sleeves rolled up, there are engineers at companies like Google who are dictating where the trillion-dollar industry. Friday, 6:54 AM | 14 comments
East Palo Alto's homicides this year: zero
For the first time in decades East Palo Alto has had no homicides this year, police Chief Albert Pardini said this week. Friday, 6:53 AM | 19 comments
Sexual assault reported at Stanford University on Thursday
A sexual assault was reported at Stanford University on Thursday night, the school's Department of Public Safety said today. Friday, 8:42 AM | 8 comments
Nonprofit seeks back-to-school donations for youth in need
East Palo Alto nonprofit Ecumenical Hunger Program is looking for help from the community to address a gap in back-to-school items for local students in need. Friday, 6:52 AM | 3 comments
Public Art Program seeks panel participants, submissions
The Palo Alto Public Art Program is putting out calls for art submissions for its upcoming projects, which include the California Avenue parking garage and Fire Station No. 3. Friday, 10:53 AM | 1 comments
Commission recommends office-cap extension
Brick-and-mortar retailers face steep challenges
City eyes higher fees for companies renting public parks
Man reports assault, robbery along Oregon Expressway
Save $5 when you register by Monday, July 31
Registration is now open for the 33rd annual Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run and Walk. This family-friendly event which benefits local nonprofits serving kids and families will take place on Friday, Oct. 6 at the Palo Alto Baylands.
