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New studies aim to speed up Palo Alto's redesign of rail crossings
Eager to take advantage of recently acquired federal and state grants, Palo Alto is preparing to speed up its effort to redesign three rail crossings.
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Palo Altan Michelle Kraus and a Silicon Valley network are rescuing LGBTQ+ Afghans
Americans for Afghans, a humanitarian startup co-founded by Michelle Kraus and Joe Rodriguez, is rescuing LGBTQ+ Afghans from the clutches of the Taliban.
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Palo Alto resident leads Bay Area protest against Netanyahu
On Sept. 18, Palo Alto entrepreneur Offir Gutelzon led a massive protest against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu who came to the Bay to meet Elon Musk.
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Palo Alto Unified prepares to make ethnic studies a graduation requirement
The Palo Alto Unified School District is moving to adopt an ethnic studies graduation requirement starting with the Class of 2029.
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Book takes deep dive into infamous Peninsula cold case
The 1974 murder of a young woman in Stanford's Memorial Church shocked the community and went unsolved for decades. Journalist Scott Herhold followed the story throughout his career and now explores the case in a new book.
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Landmark deal paves way for transformation of Fry's site
Palo Alto has approved a deal with The Sobrato Organization that allows partial demolition of the historic cannery.
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Review: 'Matilda' breaks the rules
Palo Alto Players open their season with a musical about how a brilliant, kind child foils the grownup bullies around her. The show runs through Sept. 24.
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Five spots to raise a stein for Oktoberfest 2023
The revelry of Germany’s flagship drinking festival are coming to life at bars, restaurants and town squares across the Peninsula. Here's a roundup of Oktoberfest events coming up, so mark your calendars.
After two students are struck by cars, parents call for more traffic safety
Palo Alto parents are calling for more traffic-safety measures after two children were hit by cars in separate collisions,... Last comment 5 hours ago | 44 comments
City urged to think bigger as it rezones San Antonio Road for housing
As Palo Alto prepares to transform an industrial area around San Antonio Road into the city's next residential hub, housing... Last comment on Sep 21, 2023 at 2:32 pm | 37 comments
City hopes to lure growth -- and grants -- to San Antonio Road
In designating San Antonio Road as a "priority development area," the Palo Alto City Council is hoping to attract grants... Last comment on Sep 19, 2023 at 8:46 pm | 5 comments
Palo Alto Unified prepares to make ethnic studies a graduation requirement
The Palo Alto Unified School District is moving to adopt an ethnic studies graduation requirement starting with the Class... Last comment on Sep 21, 2023 at 11:08 am | 21 comments
A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
Worried about the cost of climate change? Here is some hope.
Sep 17, 2023 | 23 comments
The Food Party!
by Laura Stec
Two Hours - 75,000 Meals – Wanna Help?
Sep 15, 2023 | 0 comments
An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
Make Palo Alto prettier than just its parklets, please
Sep 14, 2023 | 7 comments
Peninsula Foodist
by The Peninsula Foodist
Irish pub Molly O’s celebrates its grand opening in San Carlos
Sep 8, 2023 | 13 comments
"Domes in the desert"
At an abandoned hotel n the West Bank.
Submitted by Laurie Naiman on Oct 20, 2017
Eichler-style fire station approved near Mitchell Park
Palo Alto passed a critical milestone Thursday, Sept. 21, in its plan to replace the aged and undersized fire station near Mitchell Park when the city's Architectural Review Board approved the design for the Eichler-style project. Friday, 9:27 AM | 5 comments
Pedestrian struck, killed by California Highway Patrol officer with DUI suspect in vehicle on Highway 92
A California Highway Patrol officer struck and killed a man who was running across State Highway 92 on Wednesday night, Sept. 20, CHP Capt. Jason Cavett said during a press conference on Thursday. Thursday, 3:51 PM
Yet another Spare the Air alert issued for Saturday due to wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke continues to persist in the Bay Area, prompting the region's air quality regulators to issue another Spare the Air alert for Saturday, Sept. 23, that bans the burning of wood or other solid fuels. Friday, 12:06 PM
Stroller-friendly run club to race at Palo Alto Weekly's annual Moonlight Run
FIT4MOM's current run club session participants will be racing at Palo Alto Weekly's 39th Moonlight Run & Walk, slated for Sept. 29. Rachel Kitt is at the helm of this stroller-friendly running club. Friday, 8:18 AM
Another Spare the Air alert issued for Friday due to wildfire smoke
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended a Spare the Air alert through Friday due to wildfire smoke that continues to linger from fires burning further north in California and Oregon. Thursday, 1:21 PM
Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk race night guide
Here's everything you need to know about the Moonlight Run & Walk, which will take place at the Palo Alto Baylands, starting at the Baylands Athletic Center at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 29. Friday, 8:13 AM
Around Town: Christine Blasey Ford's new book, Andrew Luck takes to the field
In his week's Around Town column, Christine Blasey Ford writes a memoir, Andrew Luck gets back into the game, and Palo Alto eyes new dog parks. Friday, 8:14 AM
Traffic advisory issued for Embarcadero, El Camino and Sand Hill Road
Increased traffic is expected on Embarcadero Road, El Camino Real and Sand Hill Road this Saturday afternoon, Sept. 23. Thursday, 12:57 PM
Atherton celebrates centennial, tracing back 100 years of history on the Peninsula
This Sunday, Sept. 24, Atherton plans to commemorate its 100-year history with a celebration at the Town Center, located at 80 Fair Oaks Lane, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, 1:55 PM
LGBTQ+ Afghans in dire need of asylum nations
There are an estimated 10,000 LGBTQ+ Afghans who need immediate evacuation. While nations like Germany and Canada, among others, are actively granting asylum to them, the network of nations doing so should be much bigger, activists. Thursday, 9:28 AM
How LGBTQ+ Afghans are escaping from the Taliban, with the help of Silicon Valley
City hopes to lure growth — and grants — to San Antonio Road
After 2 students are struck by cars, parents call for more traffic safety
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors looks to pitch in another $10M for all-inclusive playgrounds
New studies aim to speed up Palo Alto's redesign of rail crossings
Palo Alto to pay a gas premium to ward off sharp spikes in winter bills
Palo Alto looks to extend 'safe parking' on Geng Road
City urged to think bigger as it rezones San Antonio Road for housing
Palo Alto resident Offir Gutelzon leads massive Bay Area protest against Benjamin Netanyahu
Palo Alto adopts new rules for downtown parklets
Public Agenda: Parks & Recreation Commission talks about dog parks
How are 'The Nutcracker,' 'Swan Lake,' and the Bay Area connected?
Top events at this year's Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
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