Lifestyle
Palo Alto Commons expansion plan faces neighborhood opposition
City Council to weigh 11-unit assisted living addition that residents say will worsen parking, privacy, and traffic
The Rise of 'Micro-Schools' and Pod Learning: A New Trend?
Micro-schools and learning pods offer tailored education experiences that can help students thrive academically and socially.
Palo Alto Celebrates Lunar New Year with Vibrant Cultural Festival
Annual event at Mitchell Park Community Center features music, dance, martial arts, and more.
Entertainment
Upper Deck Releases Grateful Dead 60th Anniversary Trading Cards
The limited-edition box set celebrates the band's iconic imagery and history.
Bad Bunny Celebrates Super Bowl Halftime Show at Palo Alto Restaurant
The Puerto Rican superstar held a private after-party at Macarena, a Spanish tapas restaurant, a week after his big Super Bowl performance.
Bad Bunny hosts Super Bowl after-party at Palo Alto restaurant
Macarena restaurant owners scrambled to prepare for the surprise visit from the pop star.
Crime
Suspect Arrested After Attempted Robbery Near Mitchell Park
Palo Alto and Mountain View police apprehend 26-year-old San Jose man for February incident.
Palo Alto police seek suspect in downtown sexual battery
Authorities obtained surveillance footage of the alleged perpetrator who fled the scene near University Avenue
Zuckerberg and Musk Pictured at Dinner with Convicted Sex Offender Epstein
The tech leaders were among a group that gathered in 2015, years after Epstein's child sex crime conviction.
Politics
Palo Alto struggles to reach key climate goal despite progress
City acknowledges it's unlikely to hit 80% emissions-reduction target by 2030
Palo Alto Considers Backing Sanctuary Cities in Federal Lawsuits
City Council to discuss joining amicus briefs supporting jurisdictions sued by DOJ over sanctuary policies.
Jury Deadlocked in Trial of Stanford Students After Pro-Palestinian Protest
Judge declares mistrial in case of 5 students charged with vandalism and trespassing during 2024 campus demonstration
Health
Leading Acute Myeloid Leukemia Expert Named Dylan Burke Endowed Chair in Immunotherapy
Dr. Soheil Meshinchi recognized for his work in developing novel treatments for AML
Palo Alto Residents Raise Alarm Over Gas Stove Health Risks
Community survey finds most want to switch to electric appliances amid growing concerns over lung damage and cancer risks.
Excellergy Presents New Data on Allergic Effector Cell Control
Announces First Subjects Dosed in Phase 1 DISARM Trial for Investigational Allergy Therapy Exl-111
