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Historic military shell, grenade reported in Old Palo Alto residence
A historic military shell and grenade found in a residence on South Court on Thursday afternoon led police to call on the Santa Clara County sheriff's bomb squad, which rendered both items safe.
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Arrest in teen's killing rekindles strong feelings for her loved ones
The 1982 murder of Palo Alto resident Karen Stitt baffled investigators for years. An arrest made in her killing earlier this month has left her family and friends hoping that justice will be served.
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Palo Alto to seek new city auditor
The City Council council plans to discuss its next steps for finding a new auditor on Monday after the recent resignation of Kyle O'Rourke, who left the firm Baker Tilly, a firm contracted with the city.
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Find out who's vying for your vote this general election
The list of candidates running this fall has been sealed. We highlight the political hopefuls for local city councils, school boards and more.
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A behind-the-scenes look at local wildlife centers
Learn more about wild animal caretaking and what Peninsula organizations wish people knew about how to coexist with their non-human neighbors.
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Art projects offer everyone a chance to make their mark
Over the next few months, Palo Alto will see new art projects that range from visual works to temporary installations, as well as pop-up performances.
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Tracking Santa Clara County's monkeypox cases
As of Friday, the Public Health Department has reported 110 probable and confirmed cases.
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Residents push back against housing project at Creekside Inn site
A developer's plan to replace Creekside Inn with 382-apartments received a scathing review from Barron Park residents on... Last comment 7 hours ago | 31 comments
City Council review boosts proposed condo project
The Palo Alto City Council signaled its desire to encourage more housing on the city's southern edge on Monday night, when... Last comment 6 hours ago | 21 comments
Palo Alto prepares for key decisions on fiber expansion
As Palo Alto embarks on its journey to build a citywide fiber-optic network that delivers high-speed internet, a new analysis... Last comment 3 hours ago | 32 comments
After last-minute deal, business tax lands on Palo Alto ballot
Palo Alto voters will have a chance in November to approve a business tax, though the measure they'll be considering will... Last comment on Aug 17, 2022 at 8:00 am | 62 comments
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What she's eating: Author Grace D. Li's afternoon on Castro Street
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An Alternative View
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Palo Alto: an “all-electric city”? Such a quandary for me
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Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
“To get the full value of joy . . .
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A New Shade of Green
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Try this for healthier, more drought-resistant plants
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"Addison joins Climate Strike"
The three fifth grade classrooms from Addison Elementary School walked to Palo Alto City Hall on Sept. 27 to deliver a packet of letters expressing their concerns about climate change. City Council member Alison Cormack joined them and engaged them in a great conversation. She then gave them a tour of the Council Chambers and explained how Council meetings work.
Submitted by Jocelyn on Oct 15, 2019
Karen Stitt's friends, family remember a vibrant soul who was brutally murdered
The sudden but long-awaited break in Karen Stitt's decades-old murder brought surprise and relief to her friends and family. But the accused murderer's arrest has opened old wounds. Friday, 6:54 AM | 1 comments
Feds seek Theranos fraud victims for information ahead of Elizabeth Holmes, Sunny Balwani sentencings
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California and law enforcement agencies are calling for information from victims of fraud perpetrated by former Theranos executives Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani. Friday, 4:01 PM
Bomb squad detonates World War II-era grenade found in Palo Alto home
A historic military shell and grenade discovered in a residence on Thursday prompted an investigation by the Santa Clara County sheriff's bomb squad, which deemed both items safe later that evening. Thursday, 10:50 PM | 6 comments
Consultant resigns, leaving Palo Alto without a city auditor
Palo Alto is embarking on a search for a new city auditor after Kyle O'Rourke, who has been serving in that role for the past two years, resigned from his role at the consulting firm Baker Tilly. Friday, 9:49 AM
Who's running for office in the Palo Alto area?
With the general election scheduled for Nov. 8, political hopefuls have been weighing runs for office. Here's a list of those who will be trying to earn voters' approval in Palo Alto and East Palo Alto this fall. Friday, 6:53 AM
City Council prepares to settle 'safe parking' dispute between church, neighbors
The modest parking lot at the back of the First Congregational Church of Palo Alto looks like an unlikely setting for a neighborhood dispute. Thursday, 9:18 AM | 23 comments
Residents push back against housing project at Creekside Inn site
A developer's plan to replace Creekside Inn with 382-apartments received a scathing review from Barron Park residents on Tuesday, with many arguing the project is too massive for the neighborhood. Wednesday, 9:34 AM | 31 comments
City Council review boosts proposed condo project
The Palo Alto City Council signaled its desire to encourage more housing on the city's southern edge on Monday night, when it gave rave reviews to a proposed condominium project at 800 San Antonio Road. Tuesday, 9:45 AM | 21 comments
As Title IX hits milestone, Stanford inducts all-female class to sports hall of fame
Women's athletics at Stanford University have come a long way over the past five decades since the game-changing legislation became law. Thursday, 8:58 AM | 1 comments
Santa Clara County supervisors vote to further support youth mental health services
As the new school year rolls around, county supervisors unanimously approved two ordinances on Tuesday to better improve mental health services for children and young adults. Thursday, 9:29 AM | 2 comments
Guaranteed income pilot program for Santa Clara County's unhoused teens approved
Doria Summa, land-use watchdog, eyes council seat
COVID case levels fall after three-month surge in Santa Clara County
Palo Alto climate nonprofit hires high-powered state official
What's it like to serve on the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury? Here's a peek behind the curtain
To combat teens' sleep deprivation, California schools must start their days later
Santa Clara County's biggest drug scourge isn't fentanyl — it's meth
For Ingrid Campos, 'traditional family values' spur bid for school board seat
Coronavirus central: Track the latest vaccination and case counts
Photo essay: Life under the coronavirus
PUBLIC AGENDA: Reviews of safe parking program appeal, school board's public comment policy
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