US Diesel Tops $5 Per Gallon as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Continues
Oil prices spike 4% amid global energy squeeze and disruptions to Middle East oil exports
Moore Capital Management Trims AppLovin Stake
Luxor Capital Group Reduces Stake in Intapp, Inc.
Crime
Palo Alto Police Search for Suspect in Charleston Gardens Burglary
Resident confronted intruder who fled the scene before police arrived.

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
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
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.
Science
Infamous 'Population Bomb' Author Paul Ehrlich Dies at 93
New York Times criticized for downplaying Ehrlich's failed predictions that caused harm

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.