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Pioneering Silicon Valley scientist Gordon Moore dies at 94
Colleagues of Gordon Moore, a co-founder of Intel who died on Friday, remember him as an astute businessman and a visionary.
Agency: City's housing plan fails to meet state law
Palo Alto will have to return to the drawing board after a state agency determined its Housing Element, which details how more than 6,000 new homes will go up through 2031, needs to undergo numerous revisions.
Near-fatal tree fall uncovers gaps in city law, resident says
Palo Alto must take more steps to prevent trees and branches from falling and causing damage, said Anneke Dempsey, who saw a large tree come down in her backyard during windy conditions on March 14.
Mayor criticizes state housing laws in annual address
Mayor Lydia Kou suggested that ambitious targets make it impossible for cities to achieve affordable-housing goals, she said during her State of the City address on Wednesday.
Theatreworks takes Fannie Lou Hamer's legacy to the stage
"Fannie," onstage in Palo Alto through April 2, isn't just an entertaining and affectionate tribute to a hero from the past, it's a call to action.
Local summer camps foster creativity in kids
Palo Alto's only rooftop bar proves to be a cozy space
The President's Terrace at the Graduate Palo Alto offers fruit-inspired drinks, such as the "West of Eden" and "Weekend at Burning Man."

After mighty oak comes crashing down, resident calls on Palo Alto to change heritage tree ordinance
Anneke Dempsey was concerned about the giant oak in her backyard for years. Its massive limbs could potentially cause the... Last comment 33 minutes ago | 24 comments

State demands Palo Alto revise its housing plan
Palo Alto will have to revise its plan to add more than 6,000 housing units after the Department Housing and Community Development... Last comment 17 hours ago | 18 comments

In 'State of the City,' Kou takes aim at state housing mandates
Palo Alto Mayor Lydia Kou took a swing on Wednesday at state housing mandates during her "State of the City" address and... Last comment 19 hours ago | 44 comments

New rules to phase out gas appliances stoke excitement, anxiety on the Peninsula
With the Bay Area adopting sweeping new rules to phase out gas-fueled appliances, city and county officials in Menlo Park,... Last comment on Mar 25, 2023 at 10:31 am | 23 comments

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State demands Palo Alto revise its housing plan
Palo Alto will have to revise its plan to add more than 6,000 housing units after the Department Housing and Community Development ruled Thursday that the city's proposed Housing Element fails to meet state law. Friday, 6:02 PM | 18 comments

Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel and a philanthropist who donated billions, dies at 94
Gordon Moore, a pioneering Silicon Valley scientist and leading philanthropist, died on Friday, Intel Corporation and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation jointly announced. He was 94. Friday, 11:37 PM | 3 comments

GoFundMe set up for man killed by fallen tree in Portola Valley raises $82K
Jesus Ivan Cruz Diaz, 29, of San Jose died Tuesday when a tree hit his work van in Portola Valley. His employer has since created a GoFundMe to help the family pay for funeral expenses. Monday, 9:00 AM

State to audit Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Santa Clara County's largest public transit agency will be audited by the state as one lawmaker looks to change up how it's run. Saturday, 8:41 AM | 2 comments

California lifts target for 15% water conservation as yet another storm approaches
California ended its voluntary statewide target, triggering concerns from experts that many water supplies remain depleted. Friday, 5:14 PM | 1 comments

Who buys electric cars in California?
Shiny electric cars are parked in the driveways of affluent Palo Alto, Atherton homes, but is the trend gaining ground in less-affluent communities and what might hinder it? Sunday, 5:14 PM | 2 comments

Around Town: Stanford student's idea for California bill turns into proposal
In the latest column, read news about a Stanford doctoral student who won state Sen. Josh Becker's "Ought to Be a Law" contest and plans to honor late labor and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez in East Palo Alto. Sunday, 8:35 AM

After mighty oak comes crashing down, resident calls on city to change heritage tree ordinance
Anneke Dempsey was concerned about the giant oak in her backyard for years. Its massive limbs could potentially cause the tree to fall onto her or her neighbor's home. On March 14, her fear was realized. Friday, 6:48 AM | 24 comments

Palo Alto schools to get more in-house mental health staff
A year after deciding to hire its own mental health workers rather than rely largely on outside contractors to care for its students, Palo Alto Unified is now looking to expand the program next school year. Friday, 6:48 AM | 2 comments

Palo Alto nears new deal with Pets In Need
After two years of tension, Palo Alto and Pets In Need are trying to mend their ties with a contract that will raise compensation while scaling back the city's commitments to improve its animal shelter. Friday, 9:48 AM