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Bay Area's new growth plan eyes massive housing influx in Silicon Valley
Palo Alto, which has consistently failed to meet its own housing targets, would be required to plan for more than 10,000... Last comment 13 hours ago | 50 comments

Editorial: Our election recommendations
Learn about the Palo Alto Weekly's recommendations on local, regional and statewide candidates and measures, in addition... Last comment on Oct 22, 2020 at 9:08 pm | 24 comments

With new parking garage, Palo Alto looks to drive workers out of residential neighborhoods
When a parking garage near California Avenue opens next month, it will stand out as both one of the largest structures in... Last comment 21 hours ago | 13 comments

Plummeting revenues threaten planned public safety building
With the local economy in tatters and city revenues on a steep decline, Palo Alto is preparing to reconsider its most ambitious... Last comment 17 hours ago | 23 comments

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A Pragmatist's Take
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Democracy loses again at City Hall: "Pig in a poke" lawsuit settlement
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A New Shade of Green
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Which City Council candidates "get" climate change?
Oct 25, 2020 | 12 comments

Peninsula Foodist
by Elena Kadvany
The swanky Selby's opened to much fanfare last year. It will now close temporarily.
Oct 24, 2020 | 0 comments

Couple's Net
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Premarital and Couples: I’m not getting what I need. How can I get him/her to change?
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In pursuit of reform, Palo Alto looks beyond armed officers
As Palo Alto prepares to enact police reforms, an idea that continues to gather momentum at City Hall is shifting some of the Police Department's workload from sworn officers to health professionals and other unarmed employees. Tuesday, 12:31 AM | 8 comments

Former Paly robotics coach files lawsuit alleging harassment, discrimination
A former Paly computer science teacher and robotics coach who resigned in 2018 has filed a lawsuit against the school district, alleging Palo Alto Unified failed to address harassment and retaliation. Tuesday, 9:44 AM | 2 comments

Palo Alto nixes plan to 'muzzle' commissioners
The City Council backed away Monday from contentious proposals that would have restricted the ability of local commissioners to talk to the media and empowered the council to easily remove members. Tuesday, 9:52 AM | 1 comments

When and how will Palo Alto Unified's middle and high schools reopen?
With Palo Alto Unified's youngest students returning to school this month, the school district is turning its focus to the more complex phase of reopening the middle and high schools early next year. Monday, 4:58 PM

Police increase patrols after attempted home burglary
Police are increasing their overnight patrols in residential neighborhoods after learning about an attempted burglary that happened Sunday, the fourth such incident in two weeks. Monday, 9:55 AM | 5 comments

Stephanie Fitch resigns after two years on Ravenswood school board
Trustee Stephanie Fitch, who was elected in 2018 on a campaign of reform and change, is resigning from the Ravenswood Board of Education, citing "unforeseen family circumstances." Monday, 9:23 AM | 1 comments

Election Guide 2020
We've compiled an election guide so local voters can educate themselves about the candidates and measures on the Nov. 3 ballot. Wednesday, 5:29 PM

Electronics go missing in overnight home burglary as couple slept
For the third time this month, police are investigating a home burglary that happened during the early morning hours while the residents were asleep. Friday, 3:32 PM | 4 comments

Facing a lawsuit, Palo Alto plans to permanently expand Foothills Park access
Spurred by a lawsuit from a coalition that includes the ACLU and the NAACP, Palo Alto is preparing to permanently abolish a long-standing policy of limiting Foothills Park access to residents and their guests. Thursday, 5:38 PM | 75 comments

Supporters of Valley Water's clean water measure raise nearly $340K
A clean water and flood protection measure that would extend an existing Valley Water program indefinitely has nearly $340,000 in its campaign coffers, according to statements filed with the state. Saturday, 9:59 AM | 1 comments

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