Lifestyle
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.
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
Entertainment
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.
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
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
Stanford Ophthalmologist Kuldev Singh Leads Glaucoma Division
Dr. Singh is a professor and chief of glaucoma at Stanford University School of Medicine.
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.
Politics
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
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.
