Palo Alto School Board Renews Parcel Tax at Lower Rate
The board unanimously voted to reduce the tax rate to $800 per parcel for 4 years, aiming to maintain community support.
AppLovin Reports Strong Q4 Results, Shares Dip
Hippocratic AI Announces Key Executive Hires to Accelerate Growth
Lifestyle
Peninsula Restaurants Offer Valentine's Day Dining Options
Reservations are filling up quickly, but these spots still have availability for the romantic holiday.

Hoover Elementary Reopens After Renovation
Palo Alto's Hoover Elementary welcomes students back to brand new campus with eco-friendly design
The Pro opens in downtown Palo Alto, carrying on a 58-year legacy
A longtime Palo Alto sports bar has been reborn with a new look, menu and mascot.
Entertainment
Mark Zuckerberg's 2004 Coding Playlist Reveals His Early Music Tastes
The Facebook founder's song choices from the platform's early days provide a glimpse into his mindset and influences.

Palo Alto Announces ArtLift Grants, TheatreWorks Unveils New Season
Arts news roundup includes public art projects, a gear swap, and upcoming theater productions
Jane Austen Reader's Theatre Offers Free Performances in Redwood City
Local actors bring beloved author's works to life through free readings at The Yard Coffee
Crime
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.

Woman assaulted near Mitchell Park in Palo Alto
Police searching for suspect after attempted robbery left victim with injuries
Jogger dies after being struck by driver in Palo Alto crosswalk
Authorities investigating fatal collision as driver cooperates with police
Health
NFL Players and Stanford Experts Tackle Palo Alto Mental Health Crisis
Former athletes and university leaders urge openness about mental health and community support at Stanford panel.

Longevity Influencer Attia's Podcast Included Disturbing Comments About Women's Sexuality
Newly surfaced emails reveal Attia's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, raising further concerns about the doctor's judgment and ethics.
Guardant Health to Report Q4 and Full Year 2025 Financials
Biotech company to release earnings on February 19, 2026
Politics
Readers Lament 'Our President's Overt Racism'
Letters to the editor criticize Trump's racist rhetoric and actions, and call on Republicans to condemn it.

Dem Donor Explains Epstein Connections, Regrets Involvement
Reid Hoffman says he only knew Jeffrey Epstein through MIT fundraising, calls on Trump to deliver information to Epstein's victims.
Palo Alto students protest ICE in school walkout
Hundreds of students rally against immigration enforcement agency