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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Community Notebook: East Palo Alto to hold community meetings on office, mixed-use projects this Thursday
East Palo Alto residents will have the opportunity to hear about two development projects along major thoroughfares in the city at two separate meetings on Thursday evening.
Wednesday, 5:28 PM | No comments yetPalo Alto Chamber hires nonprofit veteran as new CEO
Charlie Weidanz, who has helped lead Abilities United and various other Peninsula nonprofits over the past three decades, will be the new chief executive officer of the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, the organization announced Tuesday.
Wednesday, 1:29 PM | No comments yetLocal board-game inventor helps Palo Alto summer-school students get in the game
The days of dreading summer school are in the past for rising fourth-graders at Ohlone Elementary School as a new program using board games to sharpen their math and language-arts skills has brought fun into the classroom.
Wednesday, 12:08 PM | No comments yetSkyline slaying suspect also of Yemeni ancestry
Malik Dosouqi, the suspect in the Skyline Boulevard double homicide case, shared a Yemeni ancestry with one of the victims in the case, Abdulmalek Nasher, although no evidence has been shown that they knew each other.
Wednesday, 10:11 AM | No comments yetTuesday, June 25, 2019
Woman groped by man while walking through Crescent Park neighborhood
A woman walking in Palo Alto's Crescent Park neighborhood on Monday night was approached by a man who sexually battered her and fled in a car on University Avenue, police said.
Tuesday, 6:10 PM | 7 commentsPalo Alto banks on fiber to transform utilities
After nearly 20 years of trying -- and failing -- to expand the city's fiber ring, Palo Alto leaders are now flirting with a new vision for the valuable underground network: using it as a launch pad for transforming local utilities.
Tuesday, 5:12 PM | 9 commentsPolice investigating incident at Palo Alto mobile home park, where man was found mortally injured
A resident of Buena Vista Mobile Home Park in Palo Alto was found mortally wounded on Monday evening, prompting police to investigate his death, police said Tuesday. A neighbor said the man's roommate discovered him with stab wounds.
Tuesday, 3:31 PM | 1 commentBusinesses in Palo Alto required to color-code trash bags starting July 2020
As part of an effort to reduce waste, Palo Alto will soon require businesses to use colored bags to separate recyclable items from those bound for the landfill.
Tuesday, 2:53 PM | 10 commentsCar dealership gets green light for former Ming's site
A contentious proposal to build a Mercedes-Benz and Audi dealership in the Baylands won the City Council's approval Monday night, despite concerns from citizens and major reservations from the city's Architectural Review Board.
Tuesday, 1:01 AM | 29 commentsMonday, June 24, 2019
Stanford pitches $4.7B deal to county for campus expansion
Stanford University offered the county a deal on Monday that would commit $4.7 billion toward housing, transportation projects and public schools in exchange for approval of the university's expansion plans.
Monday, 5:59 PM | 22 commentsSkyline murder suspect declines to enter plea, asks for time
Malik Dosouqi, the suspect in two separate homicides on Skyline Boulevard near Woodside on July 17 and 18, declined to enter a plea at his arraignment in San Mateo County Superior Court on Monday.
Monday, 5:18 PM | No comments yetJones Mortuary could be uprooted for office building
East Palo Alto's only funeral home, Jones Mortuary, could be razed and replaced by a multistory office building, according to city documents.
Monday, 5:06 PM | 13 commentsSanta Clara County to open new clinic with Planned Parenthood
Santa Clara County will be teaming up with Planned Parenthood on a new clinic in Mountain View slated to open in September, though its it's unclear what exactly the county will provide in its carve-out of the facility.
Monday, 11:11 AM | 1 commentSunday, June 23, 2019
Around Town: Shifting gears; clinching basketball's highest honor
In the latest Around Town column, a proposed car dealership without the Architectural Review Board's recommendation is coming before the City Council on Monday and a famous Palo Altan wins an NBA championship.
Sunday, 6:44 AM | 8 commentsSaturday, June 22, 2019
Palo Alto eager to start work on new bike bridge over Adobe Creek
After years of delays, debates and design revisions, Palo Alto is preparing to break ground on a new bike bridge over U.S. Highway 101 at Adobe Creek this fall.
Saturday, 8:07 AM | 33 commentsEast Palo Alto to add affordable homes, new transit connections with $20M grant
An East Palo Alto coalition will receive $20 million to add additional affordable housing units at Light Tree Apartments and expand transit services that reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, a state committee announced on Friday.
Saturday, 8:06 AM | 1 commentFriday, June 21, 2019
Webcast: On the trail of a killer
Palo Alto Weekly journalists discuss the cases against John Arthur Getreu, 74, a convicted killer and rapist who is charged with two murders of young women on Stanford University land in the 1970s.
Friday, 3:55 PM | No comments yetGuest Opinion: It's time to take Cubberley 'co-design' to a higher level
It is time to search for consultants who can develop a more appropriate plan for Cubberley Community Center's future use.
Friday, 12:38 PM | 1 commentSkyline homicide suspect charged with two murders
The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office has filed two murder charges and five other felony counts against Pacifica resident Malik Dosouqi in relation to the two alleged homicides on Skyline Boulevard.
Friday, 12:05 PM | No comments yetPUBLIC AGENDA: Vote on new car dealership; eliminating library fines
A preview of Palo Alto government meetings for the week of June 24.
Friday, 8:27 AM | No comments yetHe was a married hospital technician and a Boy Scouts leader. Was former Palo Alto resident John Getreu also a serial killer?
Some who have known John Arthur Getreu have seen a seemingly normal person who volunteered with civic groups. But others have harbored deep suspicions that Getreu was a violent predator who could be getting away with murder.
Friday, 6:46 AM | 11 commentsEditorial: As county review proceeds, Stanford should focus on public's desire to see future development impacts contained on the campus
The first test of whether Santa Clara County policymakers are willing to back up the recommendations of its planning staff on strong mitigation measures for Stanford's future development plans will come next Thursday.
Friday, 6:46 AM | 16 commentsThursday, June 20, 2019
VTA union rejects offer, may go on strike
A transit workers union voted overwhelmingly Wednesday night against a labor contract offer by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, opening up the possibility for VTA's first-ever strike in the next month.
Thursday, 5:29 PM | 10 commentsAfter 81 years, Palo Alto Host Lions Club shuts down
The Palo Alto Host Lions Club, one of the Bay Area's oldest service organizations known for the popular car show Concours d' Elegance, disbanded on Tuesday after 81 years, members have confirmed.
Thursday, 5:06 PM | 4 commentsPalo Alto, rejoice. Mike's Cafe is back.
The return of Mike's Cafe, a humble, longtime neighborhood eatery, might be one of Palo Alto's most anticipated restaurant openings of the year.
Thursday, 4:11 PM | 19 commentsWith sexual misconduct reports going down, Palo Alto school district restructures Title IX office
The Palo Alto school district is reducing the position of Title IX coordinator to part time -- a reflection, leadership said, of a culture change in this area.
Thursday, 1:20 PM | 16 commentsEast Palo Alto City Council approves new site for The Primary School
The East Palo Alto City Council voted 4-0 on Tuesday to advance a request from The Primary School to build a new campus at 1200 Weeks St. for the private K-8 school started by Priscilla Chan.
Thursday, 11:59 AM | 3 commentsLongtime school bus driver and supervisor leaves legacy of 'respect' upon retirement
Derek Zabaldo retired this month after 31 years as a bus driver for the Palo Alto Unified School District where he left a distinct impact on the community, from the hundreds of drivers he's trained to the kids he's safely driven.
Thursday, 9:28 AM | 3 commentsWednesday, June 19, 2019
After attempted robberies, East Palo Alto police to add bridge patrols, consider surveillance cameras
East Palo Alto police plan to patrol the new bike-and-pedestrian bridge over U.S. Highway 101 after two people reported being attacked by groups of youths on the span, police Cmdr. Jeff Liu said this week.
Wednesday, 11:02 PM | 4 commentsPalo Alto bans new cell towers next to public schools
Bowing to concerns from residents, the Palo Alto City Council agreed this week to ban the installation of wireless equipment within 300 feet of public schools.
Wednesday, 4:20 PM | 18 commentsCommunity Notebook: Assemblyman Marc Berman holding wildfire town hall Saturday
State Assemblyman Marc Berman, D-Palo Alto, is sponsoring a wildfire town hall meeting this Saturday in Portola Valley that will include a panel made up of representatives from state and local firefighting agencies and PG&E.
Wednesday, 3:43 PM | No comments yetAuthorities investigating two homicides on Skyline Boulevard
Authorities have identified the suspect arrested early Wednesday for allegedly killing a man found Tuesday night on Skyline Boulevard near where another stabbing victim was found the night before as Malik Dosouqi, 26, of Pacifica.
Wednesday, 2:23 PM | 2 commentsSanta Clara County to boost rape crisis centers' funding
Santa Clara County's Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to fund critical services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, saying it's necessary because the state budget is underfunding the region's rape crisis centers.
Wednesday, 12:35 PM | No comments yetSchool board endorses superintendent's plan with hope for successful rollout next year
The Palo Alto school board approved Tuesday Superintendent Don Austin's overarching plan to guide the district forward under his new leadership, noting that "the rubber will meet the road next year" with its actual implementation.
Wednesday, 8:49 AM | 25 commentsGoogle pledges $1 billion for rapid new housing growth in Bay Area
As the housing crisis reaches new levels of despair, Google is launching a $1 billion campaign to reverse the trend. The tech giant is pledging to use its vast capital and land holdings to build tens of thousands of homes.
Wednesday, 8:25 AM | 19 commentsTuesday, June 18, 2019
Palo Alto renews push toward business tax
As one of few cities in the area without a business tax, Palo Alto is preparing to shed that label in November 2020.
Tuesday, 11:27 PM | 23 commentsSanta Clara County and Stanford remain split over 'workforce' housing
With a key decision looming, Santa Clara County is pushing back against Stanford University's claim that building enough housing to accommodate new workers will transform the campus into an "urban apartment complex."
Tuesday, 3:20 PM | 10 commentsEast Palo Alto man charged for molesting two children — including a relative
An East Palo Alto man who allegedly molested two children, one of whom was identified as a relative, from 2010 to 2018 has pleaded not guilty to nine felony charges, police and San Mateo County prosecutors said Tuesday.
Tuesday, 2:41 PM | No comments yetMonday, June 17, 2019
In new budget, city directs more funding toward pensions, traffic relief
Signaling its renewed push to tackle local traffic problems, the City Council approved on Monday a budget that establishes an Office of Transportation and adds funding for a nonprofit charged with shifting drivers to other modes.
Monday, 11:30 PM | 12 commentsSleeping couple awakened by burglar exiting front door with their car keys
Palo Alto police have arrested a San Jose man suspected of burglarizing a home on Oregon Avenue early Saturday morning while the homeowners were still in bed.
Monday, 2:51 PM | 4 commentsAfter confusion over Adult School compensation, teachers poised to get 16% raise
The school board will vote Tuesday on a 16% raise for Palo Alto Adult School teachers who, despite the fact that they are formally represented by the teachers union, have not received the same negotiated salary increases.
Monday, 11:33 AM | 8 commentsSunday, June 16, 2019
Tim Cook to Stanford grads: 'It's our humanity that got us into this mess and it's our humanity that's going to have to get us out'
Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke frankly about technology's local and global impact -- the good, the bad and the ugly -- during his remarks Sunday at Stanford University's 128th commencement.
Sunday, 1:57 PM | 8 commentsMenlo Park woman using oxygen dies in accidental fire
A woman who was smoking in her Menlo Park home while also using oxygen in a medical cylinder to breathe died Friday when she caught on fire, according to the Menlo Park Fire Protection District.
Sunday, 10:12 AM | 2 commentsCommunity Notebook: Palo Alto marks Pride Month with events celebrating LGBTQ community
In celebration of Pride Month, several community groups have organized their own Pride-themed events, including the first Pride-themed movie night at the Mitchell Park Library and a panel on LGBTQ political advocacy.
Sunday, 8:23 AM | 1 commentOne dead following multiple U.S. Highway 101 collisions
A wrong-way driver has died and another person suffered serious injuries following multiple collisions on U.S. Highway 101 in Palo Alto early Sunday morning.
Sunday, 8:21 AM | 19 commentsSaturday, June 15, 2019
Stanford graduate-to-be, 70, hopes doctorate degree will inspire his peers
For Alan Zorn, who at 70 is the oldest person in his class, graduating with a doctorate in aeronautics and astronautics from Stanford University this Sunday only makes him hungry for more.
Saturday, 9:54 AM | 3 commentsNew Stanford study stresses benefits of paternity leave
Paid leave from work following the birth of a child has long centered on mothers. But new research from Stanford University shows that when fathers are also allowed time off from work, it can benefit mother and child, too.
Saturday, 9:00 AM | 3 commentsFriday, June 14, 2019
Webcast: The plastic ban; Hacker sentenced
Weekly journalists break down Palo Alto's new ban on plastic straws and produce bags and recap this week's sentencing of Ross Colby, who in 2015 hacked into and temporarily took down Palo Alto Online and its four sister websites.
Friday, 6:08 PM | No comments yetMan accused of 1974 cold-case killing near Stanford campus pleads not guilty
A 74-year-old man who has been accused of murdering two 21-year-old women on Stanford University property about a year apart in the 1970s pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in one of the cases on Friday.
Friday, 5:10 PM | No comments yetAttempted robberies leave pedestrians injured on East Palo Alto overpass
East Palo Alto police are investigating two attempted robberies by groups of teenagers within a two-hour span Thursday on a new U.S. Highway 101 pedestrian bridge.
Friday, 1:32 PM | 6 commentsPUBLIC AGENDA: Votes on city budget, 'PAUSD Promise' Plan
A preview of Palo Alto government meetings for the week of June 17.
Friday, 10:28 AM | No comments yetTeen cited for giving woman unwanted kiss at Stanford campus
A 17-year-old boy was cited for giving a woman an unwanted kiss on the Stanford University campus late Thursday night, according to the university's Public Safety Department said Friday.
Friday, 9:36 AM | 3 commentsAfter trustee questions, school district decides not to renew contract with controversial law firm
When the school board replaced a controversial law firm Lozano Smith in 2017, board members expected their former attorneys would not be receiving any new work from the district. Staff, however, continued to consult with them.
Friday, 8:09 AM | 36 commentsStudy: Build a new Newell Road Bridge that's twice as wide
The effort to replace Newell Street Bridge received a boost this month with the release of a long-awaited analysis for the project that aims to reconcile competing views and pave the way for construction to begin next year.
Friday, 6:36 AM | 26 commentsThursday, June 13, 2019
Police arrest nursing assistant accused of sexually assaulting patient
A woman recovering from surgery at Webster House Medical Center reported she was sexually assaulted by a nursing assistant who was arrested early Thursday morning and has since been terminated from his job.
Thursday, 3:47 PM | No comments yetCommunity Notebook: Palo Alto Community Fund awards a record $457K on its 40th anniversary
The Palo Alto Community Fund, which awards grants to local community groups in and around Palo Alto, raised a record $457,000 for 41 local organizations this year, the nonprofit announced on Tuesday.
Thursday, 9:41 AM | 1 comment
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