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.
Science
Bay Area, LA Struggle to Craft Policies Reducing Building Pollution
Efforts to curb gas heating emissions face opposition, complexities in crafting effective regulations
Palo Alto Struggles to Reach Ambitious Climate Goal Despite Progress
City leaders debate viability of 80% emissions reduction target by 2030 as they approve new climate action plan.
Stanford's Electric Farm, Palo Alto's New Community Center Open
The O'Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm now produces more energy than it consumes, while Palo Alto's Bryant Community Center offers new resources for seniors and teens.
Politics
Palo Alto delays Flock camera audit after auditor recusal
City scrambles to find alternative firm to review license plate reader data policies and security
Palo Alto Approves 'Mission Critical' Objectives for Coming Year
City Council sets 42 measurable goals to carry out in the next year, including new area plans, bike master plan, and 'quiet zones' near railroad crossings.
Palo Alto struggles to reach key climate goal despite progress
City acknowledges it's unlikely to hit 80% emissions-reduction target by 2030
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.
Sports
Arizona run-rules Eastern Illinois to start Hillenbrand Invitational
Freshman pitcher Rylie Holder comes close to a no-hitter as Arizona wins 8-0 in five innings
No. 16 Arizona Beats No. 10 Stanford and Santa Clara
Wildcats improve to 12-4 with wins over ranked opponents
Eileen Gu Alleges Assault, Robbery at Stanford Over China Decision
The Olympic freestyle skier claims she faced backlash on campus after announcing she would compete for China.
