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Would Caltrain's growth plans affect rail-redesign work?A new document released by Caltrain Monday suggests building passing tracks at several sections to allow for more trains, including in a segment where Palo Alto plans to reconfigure the rail line.
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Stanford leaders speak out against noose tied on treeIn a message issued over the weekend, Stanford University leaders denounced a noose found near a residence hall on July 12 as "a symbol of violence and racism."
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Nonprofit joins effort to build affordable homesEast Palo Alto city staff are turning to the East Palo Alto Community Alliance Development Organization to find as many avenues to build below-market-rate homes.
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Peninsula Foodist newsletter captures area's diverse cuisines
Weekly journalists talk to education reporter Elena Kadvany, who runs the blog Peninsula Foodist that recently debuted its first newsletter, about the rise of food journalism and local dining.
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Tamarine owners to expandThe owners of longtime Palo Alto restaurant Tamarine are opening Tam Tam, a more casual, less expensive and "strictly Vietnamese" restaurant.
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Blocking their way to the topThe Stanford 18A water polo team came up with another outstanding defensive effort while upending Newport Beach, 10-6, Monday in the quarterfinals of the National Junior Olympics in Orange County. (Photo by Keith Peters.)
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Two degrees can do all that?It's hard to believe that if the temperature goes up by only two degrees, our world will change so much. The science is credible. In fact, we are already seeing changes in those directions.
Guest Opinion: Is racism also a local problem?
I write this cautiously because I am a white female, and while I certainly have experienced sex discrimination, particularly... Last comment on Jul 22, 2019 at 3:11 pm | 11 comments
Castilleja's ambitious development plan would create significant traffic woes
With project plans still winding their way through the Palo Alto process, the school is entering a critical phase of the... Last comment 5 hours ago | 71 comments
Palo Alto hires new chief transportation officer, taps new fire chief
Philip Kamhi, who had previously managed Palo Alto's parking programs, will return to City Hall to head the new Office of... Last comment 16 hours ago | 19 comments
Peninsula Foodist
by Elena Kadvany
Acclaimed ramen chain Ippudo headed to Cupertino
Jul 23, 2019 | 0 comments
Toddling Through the Silicon Valley
by Cheryl Bac
Summer Science
Jul 22, 2019 | 0 comments
The Food Party!
by Laura Stec
Tame, Maim and Claim the Wild Sea Vegetable
Jul 22, 2019 | 9 comments
A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
Two degrees can do all that?
Jul 21, 2019 | 17 comments
"Domes in the desert"
At an abandoned hotel n the West Bank.
Submitted by Laurie Naiman on Oct 20, 2017
Video shows police forcefully arresting Palo Alto man outside his home. Now the incident's under investigation.
Surveillance footage showing Palo Alto police officers arresting, mocking and slamming a resident of Buena Vista Mobile Home Park against a car windshield has fueled allegations that officers acted illegally and used excessive force. Wednesday, 12:01 AM
Caltrain's new vision calls for tripling ridership by 2040
Caltrain's plan to expand and modernize its train system will hit a critical juncture next month, when the agency's board of directors considers a new proposal that would roughly triple ridership by 2040. Tuesday, 9:11 AM | 12 comments
Man wanted for 2011 East Palo Alto homicide extradited to U.S. after fleeing to Mexico
Jaime Cardenas, a former East Palo Alto resident and suspect in the 2011 shooting death of Menlo Park resident Catherine Fisher, is being held in the Mesa County Jail in Colorado after serving about eight years in a Mexico prison. Tuesday, 5:17 PM
Discovery of noose leads Stanford to offer support services
Stanford University has tapped on several campus offices to offer support services for students and staff affected by the discovery of a noose found hanging from a bush near one of the residence halls earlier this month. Monday, 3:05 PM | 5 comments
Eshoo tackles impeachment, health care at Mountain View town hall
Talks of impeachment and health care dominated Monday's town hall meeting hosted by Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, at the Mountain View Community Center.
Tuesday, 6:56 PM
Episode 191: Introducing the Peninsula Foodist
Meet the Peninsula Foodist, aka Weekly education reporter Elena Kadvany. On July 17, she launched a new e-newsletter covering the Peninsula dining scene, from parking-lot food stands to Michelin-starred restaurants. Friday, 3:32 PM
New Stanford Hospital readies for its fall opening
The new Stanford Hospital, a seven-story, plus-shaped complex that has been more than a decade in the making, is in the home stretch before its fall debut. Friday, 10:50 AM | 8 comments
Man arrested after vehicle and foot chase ends in East Palo Alto
A man was arrested after fleeing from a Menlo Park traffic stop and leading police on a brief pursuit into East Palo Alto on Monday night, according to Menlo Park police. Tuesday, 1:54 PM
Up to 15M Californians eligible for restitution in Equifax breach
East Palo Alto refocuses on affordable-housing program, as crisis continues
Palo Alto woman drowns while hiking with her family
New 'inclusive' playground planned for Rinconada Park
Road rage turns into armed robbery outside Stanford Shopping Center
Castilleja's ambitious development plan would create significant traffic woes
Guest Opinion: Is racism also a local problem?
PUBLIC AGENDA: Access to Foothill Park; evaluation of former Portage Avenue cannery
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Contemporary Indian restaurant, Ettan, headed to Palo Alto
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