Two big light festivals shine in the Bay Area this week
Two mid-October Bay Area light festivals showcase large-scale projection mapping, immersive light installations, performances, and locally produced luminous artworks in Palo Alto and Oakland.
Man stabbed in Palo Alto after argument turns physical
A 36-year-old Palo Alto man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing a stranger multiple times following an argument; victim sustained non–life-threatening injuries.
County housing authority abandons plan to redevelop Buena Vista
Santa Clara County Housing Authority will abandon redevelopment of Buena Vista Mobile Home Park and instead replace utilities and offer a voluntary mobile-home replacement program.
Volunteers plan to watch tracks to prevent suicides
Palo Alto parents are organizing a volunteer track-watch program to deter train suicides, seeking about 1,000 volunteers weekly to cover crossings and stations 24/7.
Split board OKs building, despite concerns about falling beer bottles
A divided Palo Alto review board approved a six-story, 70-unit apartment building despite neighbor concerns about traffic, noise, balcony hazards, and tree trimming.
Get free chocolate chip cookies and milk at this Palo Alto museum
The chocolate chip cookie is celebrated as America's most iconic dessert with a free cookie-and-milk event at the Museum of American Heritage on August 23.
Valley Water holds back funds for preventing floods on San Francisquito Creek
We're just making sure that we stay very professional and very ethical. Funding will not be approved until we are confident in the flooding control plans.
Palo Alto residents push back on proposed El Camino Real apartment project
A six-story, 120-unit apartment building proposed on El Camino Real in Palo Alto faces neighborhood opposition over height, privacy, and traffic concerns.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Say Private School on Their Property Is a Home-School, Not Illegal
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's transformation of five residential properties into a luxury compound raises legal concerns due to an unpermitted school.
Everything old is new again in Palo Alto's dining scene
Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto, recently renovated, features a to-go window for convenience and an expanded bar, with seating near the pizza oven for enthusiastic diners.
President's Terrace in Palo Alto offers a stunning 360-degree view along with a menu featuring small plates like West Coast Oysters, Warm Crab Dip, and themed cocktails.
Ex-bishop pleads guilty to fraud involving churches in Palo Alto and other cities
A former bishop pled guilty to fraudulently obtaining $14 million in loans against AME Zion Church properties, impacting congregations including one in Palo Alto.
Rule change to steer golfers away from Palo Alto wetlands - San Jose Spotlight
The city has installed fences, added signage, and instituted a 'local rule' aiming to protect sensitive wetland habitat in the Palo Alto Baylands from golfer damage.
City-sponsored poll says residents are willing to pay higher taxes to rebuild Cubberley
Survey respondents showed an overwhelming preference for safety and efficiency over recreational additions at the Cubberley Community Center, emphasizing the need for essential repairs.
Palo Alto hires Mountain View's transportation director
As a seasoned leader with a genuine appreciation for community engagement and proactive problem solving, I am confident Ria will be successful advancing Palo Alto's transportation priorities.
City's fiber service will cost more than AT&T or Xfinity
Palo Alto's Fiber internet aims to attract residents with better customer service and competitive pricing despite higher rates than established providers AT&T and Xfinity.