Younger, pro-housing candidates take lead in fundraising for council
Young pro-housing candidates are leading in fundraising for Palo Alto council elections, while an outsider leads the school board race.
80-foot building that will replace Fish Market is on a fast track
The Fish Market apartment building proposal is on a fast track for approval under streamlined housing review rules established in response to state legislation.
Candidates speak out on proposals for tall buildings
Palo Alto City Council faces tension between local housing regulations and state laws permitting denser housing amid a missed deadline for housing element certification.
Candidate Cari Templeton armed with legislative experience to improve Palo Alto
Cari Templeton emphasizes the importance of enhancing community services for new residents alongside housing developments in Palo Alto.
Younger, pro-housing candidates take lead in fundraising for council
Young pro-housing candidates are leading in fundraising for Palo Alto council elections, while an outsider leads the school board race.
80-foot building that will replace Fish Market is on a fast track
The Fish Market apartment building proposal is on a fast track for approval under streamlined housing review rules established in response to state legislation.
Candidates speak out on proposals for tall buildings
Palo Alto City Council faces tension between local housing regulations and state laws permitting denser housing amid a missed deadline for housing element certification.
Candidate Cari Templeton armed with legislative experience to improve Palo Alto
Cari Templeton emphasizes the importance of enhancing community services for new residents alongside housing developments in Palo Alto.
Parent advocate Chiu seeks new role on school board
Rowena Chiu aims to improve culture, transparency, and communication in the Palo Alto school board by advocating for disenfranchised families and challenging district decisions.
Godfrey elected to college board
Terry Godfrey has been elected to the Foothill-DeAnza Community College District, focusing on student housing and addressing workforce shortages.
Candidate Colohan is focused on school district budget
Palo Alto school board candidate Chris Colohan emphasizes the importance of transparency and understanding in budget management for the district.
Parent advocate Chiu seeks new role on school board
Rowena Chiu aims to improve culture, transparency, and communication in the Palo Alto school board by advocating for disenfranchised families and challenging district decisions.
Godfrey elected to college board
Terry Godfrey has been elected to the Foothill-DeAnza Community College District, focusing on student housing and addressing workforce shortages.
Candidate Colohan is focused on school district budget
Palo Alto school board candidate Chris Colohan emphasizes the importance of transparency and understanding in budget management for the district.
Candidates unanimously support making City Hall more accessible to the public.
There is concern regarding employee productivity due to remote working conditions.
Emails show behind-the-scenes scramble when Lythcott-Haims revelations hit
The article reveals behind-the-scenes communication following a scandal involving Councilwoman Julie Lythcott-Haims and a former student.
Lythcott-Haims sought guidance on managing the personal affair's public fallout.
Voting machines appear to omit council candidate
Doria Summa's name was omitted from the main voting screen, affecting her visibility and potential votes during the election.
Doria Summa wants to preserve existing affordable housing
Doria Summa prioritizes preserving existing affordable housing in Palo Alto over developing new market-rate properties.
Caltrain crossings separate council candidates
Palo Alto is evaluating options to separate Caltrain tracks from crossings, with candidates proposing various approaches including viaduct and underground solutions.
Candidates say reopen City Hall
Candidates unanimously support making City Hall more accessible to the public.
There is concern regarding employee productivity due to remote working conditions.
Emails show behind-the-scenes scramble when Lythcott-Haims revelations hit
The article reveals behind-the-scenes communication following a scandal involving Councilwoman Julie Lythcott-Haims and a former student.
Lythcott-Haims sought guidance on managing the personal affair's public fallout.
Voting machines appear to omit council candidate
Doria Summa's name was omitted from the main voting screen, affecting her visibility and potential votes during the election.
Doria Summa wants to preserve existing affordable housing
Doria Summa prioritizes preserving existing affordable housing in Palo Alto over developing new market-rate properties.
Caltrain crossings separate council candidates
Palo Alto is evaluating options to separate Caltrain tracks from crossings, with candidates proposing various approaches including viaduct and underground solutions.
Tesla headquarters spills gallons of lime-green liquid into Bay Area street
A significant spill occurred at Tesla's headquarters, prompting major cleanup efforts due to concerns from locals.
New Tesla Autopilot team jobs get posted
Tesla hints at the end of mass layoffs by listing new Autopilot team jobs in Palo Alto
Public raises concerns at meeting about chemical spill at Tesla research facility in Palo Alto
Residents criticized delayed communication regarding the chemical spill incident from Tesla, prompting city officials to enhance notification protocols for future incidents.
Tesla chemical spill: Palo Alto apologizes for delay in notifying residents
A chemical spill at Tesla's Palo Alto facility is under investigation after over 900 gallons were recovered from storm drains.
Tesla is building a Cybertruck-inspired bear statue in an ode to California
Tesla plans to build a Cybertruck-inspired bear statue in Palo Alto, paying homage to California's heritage despite relocating its headquarters to Texas.
City apologizes for waiting to reveal Tesla toxic chemical spill
Palo Alto residents were not promptly notified about Tesla's chemical spill, prompting an apology from the city for the delay in communication.
Tesla headquarters spills gallons of lime-green liquid into Bay Area street
A significant spill occurred at Tesla's headquarters, prompting major cleanup efforts due to concerns from locals.
New Tesla Autopilot team jobs get posted
Tesla hints at the end of mass layoffs by listing new Autopilot team jobs in Palo Alto
Public raises concerns at meeting about chemical spill at Tesla research facility in Palo Alto
Residents criticized delayed communication regarding the chemical spill incident from Tesla, prompting city officials to enhance notification protocols for future incidents.
Tesla chemical spill: Palo Alto apologizes for delay in notifying residents
A chemical spill at Tesla's Palo Alto facility is under investigation after over 900 gallons were recovered from storm drains.
Tesla is building a Cybertruck-inspired bear statue in an ode to California
Tesla plans to build a Cybertruck-inspired bear statue in Palo Alto, paying homage to California's heritage despite relocating its headquarters to Texas.
City apologizes for waiting to reveal Tesla toxic chemical spill
Palo Alto residents were not promptly notified about Tesla's chemical spill, prompting an apology from the city for the delay in communication.
Richard Placone was a dedicated community volunteer in Palo Alto for over six decades.
Measure D would allow a portion of a park to be used as a bus lane
Measure D aims to create a bus lane through El Camino Park, with city leaders supporting its benefits despite the typical controversy over reducing parkland.
Council members propose new rules for cell phone nodes
Proposed changes aim to give the Architectural Review Board authority over cell node applications to ensure public input and aesthetic considerations.
Theater conversion not wanted
The Palo Alto Architectural Review Board recommended denying a proposal to convert a historic movie theater into office space due to community opposition.
Council members propose new rules for cell phone nodes
Proposed changes aim to give the Architectural Review Board authority over cell node applications to ensure public input and aesthetic considerations.
Theater conversion not wanted
The Palo Alto Architectural Review Board recommended denying a proposal to convert a historic movie theater into office space due to community opposition.
Council moving toward taxing landlords of vacant buildings
Support for a vacancy tax in Palo Alto is rising as a means to revitalize downtown and lower rents for property owners.
Former Stanford QB Andrew Luck invests in beloved Palo Alto sports bar
Andrew Luck invests in revitalizing The Old Pro sports bar, transforming it into The Pro with a focus on quality food and drink.
Congressional race: Liccardo and Low differ on progressive issues
The Congressional District 16 race highlights differing approaches between Liccardo and Low, particularly on housing, rent control, policing, and criminal justice issues.
Young candidates bring in cash
Young council candidates in Palo Alto raised significant money in the first half of the year, with strong support from pro-housing and pro-development interests.
Palo Alto offers residents free mental health first aid training
Palo Alto offers free mental health first aid training for residents, similar to CPR, to address mental health struggles and substance abuse challenges.
Residents who complete the training will learn to identify red flags of mental health issues, including suicidal ideation.
BLM mural lawsuit: City arts chief approved it without knowing about controversial parts
The public art director approved a controversial figure without knowing her identity.
The city defended the mural as a matter of free speech and rejected claims of creating a hostile workplace for non-African Americans.