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1 day ago

Former Palo Alto Fire Chief sues city

During his tenure as chief, Blackshire was supposed to have received a 3% wage premium for his Emergency Medical Technician certification, the lawsuit, filed on Jan. 7 states. The premium requirements are outlined in a city compensation plan for EMT certified employees. Blackshire, who has had his certification since 1997, was paid the premium during his time as Deputy Fire Chief, according to the suit. But in July 2019, when Blackshire was promoted, the city stopped paying the premium.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

San Francisco's most famous bakery reportedly opening its 1st location outside of city

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The most famous French bakery in San Francisco is expanding outside of the city. According to the Palo Alto Weekly, Arsicault is opening up in Palo Alto in the fall. This will be its first shop outside of San Francisco. It will serve the same popular pastries as its other locations, along with baguette sandwiches. An exact opening date has not been announced.
Food & drink
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Bon Appetit-lauded French bakery expands outside SF for the first time

Their croissants are arguably the best in San Francisco: sinfully aromatic and buttery, with a flakiness that erupts like weightless shards of gold falling into your lap. Now, after a decade of waiting, another Bay Area city is set to finally lay claim to some of the most legendary pastries around. Arsicault Bakery, which has locations in the Tenderloin, Mission Rock and Inner Richmond, is expanding outside San Francisco for the very first time, landing in the Peninsula in late 2026.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Single-family residence sells for $4 million in Palo Alto

The spacious unit in the 700 block of Matadero Avenue in Palo Alto was sold on Nov. 24, 2025 for $4,000,000 which represents a price per square foot of $1,661. The house, built in 1940, has an interior space of 2,408 square feet. This two-story home presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property is equipped with a heating system. In addition, the home comes with one parking spot.
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#home-sale
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Palo Alto property sale: Detached house sells for $1.8 million

A 1957 single-story Palo Alto home sold Sept. 5, 2025 for $1,752,000 ($1,245/sq ft), with 1,407 interior sq ft on a 1.1-acre lot.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Palo Alto tries to rein in Zuckerberg's Crescent Park expansion - San Jose Spotlight

Zuckerberg and family live in Palo Alto; they converted multiple homes into a compound and private school, causing neighbor complaints about prolonged construction and incompatibility.
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1 week ago

Billionaire talks about leaving Palo Alto

Two council members, Greer Stone and Keith Rechdahl, have proposed regulations to stop assembling groups of neighboring homes to form a compound, as Zuckerberg has done. Neighbors have complained about construction noise, unmarked security vehicles and a loss of parking. Billionaires have done this previously in Palo Alto, such as when Google co-founder Larry Page bought up the properties of his neighbors on Bryant Street in the Old Palo Alto neighborhood.
US politics
#residential-real-estate
#affordable-housing
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fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Man arrested for two robberies within a half hour

A 20-year-old man was arrested after an armed robbery of a 15-year-old's designer items and a subsequent attempted purse snatching; he pleaded not guilty.
#caltrain
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fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Palo Alto picks mayor, vice mayor on Jan. 5

Palo Alto City Council will select its 2026 mayor and vice mayor at the Jan. 5 meeting; Veenker is a leading candidate.
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fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Councilmen take aim at compounds of homes assembled by the wealthy

Palo Alto councilmembers proposed ordinances to block wealthy buyers from assembling vacant home compounds and to regulate prolonged construction and redevelopment.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Real estate players wheel and deal for Palo Alto office building

Strada Investment Group bought the 60,000-square-foot office building at 3350 West Bayshore Rd. in Palo Alto from Alexandria Real Estate for $29 million.
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1 month ago

Zuckerbergs make contribution to Palo Alto parks organization

Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg donated $50,000 to Friends of the Palo Alto Parks to support park and open-space improvements in Palo Alto.
#road-rage
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Tickets on sale Saturday for Christmas Eve screenings of It's a Wonderful Life'

Stanford Theatre will screen It's a Wonderful Life on Dec. 24 with $7 in-person tickets sold starting Dec. 6, limited to eight per buyer.
Food & drink
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Try these 5 hot chocolates to warm up this winter season

Timothy Adams Chocolates in Palo Alto serves artisan drinking chocolates across ten gradations, using half-melted chocolate and preferred milk for deeply rich, customizable hot chocolate.
Environment
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Palo Alto looks to strike new deal with trash hauler - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto will renew GreenWaste Palo Alto’s four-year hauling contract at an average $24.8 million per year, preserving stable rates and allowing equipment storage.
Science
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Free King Tides Walk + Science Talk (Palo Alto)

Free, interactive King Tides learning walk at Palo Alto Baylands with a hands-on science talk; highest tide at 12:24pm; register on EventBrite due to limited space.
Music
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Kesha treats Bay Area bar to an impromptu show, says the popo shut her down

Pop star Kesha performed 'Tik Tok' impromptu at Palo Alto's the Patio; police reportedly shut the performance down, but the crowd finished the song.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 month ago

Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley in Palo Alto | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Inspired by Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice, Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon's Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley is the third play in their Christmas at Pemberley trilogy (following Miss Bennet and The Wickhams) and mixes new characters with old ones from the original novel. The story follows the friendship between-and love lives of-Georgiana, the younger sister of Mr. Darcy, and Kitty, the younger sister of Elizabeth Bennet.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Palo Alto coach David DeGeronimo will not return, says school wants fresh start'

Palo Alto head football coach David DeGeronimo will not return after administrators sought a 'fresh start' following an assistant's in-game incident and an 0-10 season.
Food & drink
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

This new Michelin-cred restaurant in Palo Alto is inspired by foraging

Kappo, a 12-seat communal-style restaurant in Palo Alto, serves a California foraging-based nine-course tasting menu by chef Nikolas Neuwirt.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Palo Alto: Long-awaited Jose Andres restaurant will open in December

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... It's been more than two years in the making, from concept to construction. The long-awaited restaurant from renowned chef Jose Andres will open in early December at Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto. Called Zaytinya, the contemporary Mediterranean venture from Andres and concept chef Michael Costa will focus on the flavors of Turkey, Greece and Lebanon.
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#housing-development
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Opinion: Is school parcel tax needed? School board should discuss it

Collins' point is simple. The amount the school district gets from property tax assessments is increasing. Meanwhile, enrollment is declining. The district has fewer kids to educate. Collins says that 10 years ago, the district's total funding was about $16,000 a student. This year, that number is more than double - $35,000 per student. If current trends continue, in three years it will be $43,000, and in five years, it will reach almost $50,000.
Education
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fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Police investigate three burglaries in an hour

Three Palo Alto homes were burglarized within an hour; suspects remain unidentified and police are investigating possible links.
#burglary
#housing
#tesla-diner
East Bay real estate
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Mark Zuckerberg's illegal school drove his neighbors crazy

A private compound in Palo Alto expanded across multiple parcels and hosted an unpermitted school, prompting long-running neighborhood complaints about noise, security, and traffic.
Real estate
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Mark Zuckerberg Opened an Illegal School at His Palo Alto Compound. His Neighbors Revolted

A Palo Alto compound expanded across multiple properties and hosted an unpermitted school, triggering years of neighbor complaints about noise, security, traffic, and zoning violations.
Music
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

"Piano City" Pop-Up: Free Concert + Nature Journaling (Palo Alto)

Pianos will appear across the Bay Area for one weekend, featuring a free noon concert and nature journaling at the EcoCenter in Palo Alto.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Palo Alto police search for suspect who exposed himself to teenaged girl

A man allegedly exposed himself to a high-school-aged girl near Embarcadero Road and Kingsley Avenue in Palo Alto; police seek public assistance.
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2 months ago

Council OKs RV plan

Palo Alto approved a first-phase plan to reduce RVs on city streets via parking bans, increased enforcement, towing, and outreach for safe parking.
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2 months ago

Many Buena Vista residents to be relocated for utility work

Most residents of Buena Vista Mobile Home Park in Palo Alto will be forced to move out of their homes for eight months while utility lines running through the park are upgraded, according to the Santa Clara County Housing Authority. The Housing Authority informed residents of the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park that they will have to move out by February as the complex's utilities are renovated, said Director of Real Estate Flaherty Ward.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bicyclist hit by driver in Palo Alto dies from injuries

An initial investigation determined the bicyclist, a man in his 80s, was traveling southbound in the bicycle lane when he moved into the traffic lanes and was hit by a 2022 Mercedes-Benz, police said. The bicyclist suffered a major head injury in the crash, police said, adding that he was wearing a helmet at the time. He was taken to an area hospital, where he later died.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Palo Alto property sale: Detached house sells for $2.5 million

A 1,600-square-foot Palo Alto condominium sold for $2,510,000 ($1,569/sq ft), featuring three bedrooms, three baths, fireplace, HVAC, and one parking spot.
Arts
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

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.
#hate-crime
#obituary
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

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.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Palo Alto police investigate fatal solo car crash

A man in his 40s died after his pickup truck crashed on Alma Street near the University Avenue overcrossing in Palo Alto; investigation ongoing.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Palo Alto police investigate fatal crash near Stanford University

A man in his 40s died after a single pickup truck left the roadway and struck an elevated median on Alma Street in Palo Alto.
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fromPadailypost
4 months ago

Man encounters stranger in his home

Palo Alto Police investigate a home break-in; a resident encountered a stranger, suspects broke a rear sliding door and left in an SUV.
#mark-zuckerberg
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Zuckerberg gave neighbors Krispy Kreme donuts amid 11-home compound construction

fromSFGATE
4 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Zuckerberg gave neighbors Krispy Kreme donuts amid 11-home compound construction

Mental health
fromPadailypost
4 months ago

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.
fromPadailypost
4 months ago

Palo Alto city attorney to retire

It's been an honor to come to work every day to solve problems and support projects and activities that improve community life,
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fromPadailypost
4 months ago

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.
History
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

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.
#real-estate
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
Real estate

Mark Zuckerberg's $112 Million Compound in Palo Alto Ruffles Feathers-5 Key Takeaways

fromSFGATE
4 months ago
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Mark Zuckerberg's $112 Million Compound in Palo Alto Ruffles Feathers-5 Key Takeaways

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4 months ago

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.
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fromPadailypost
4 months ago

RV dwellers lose spaces on El Camino, move to other streets

Palo Alto is addressing increased complaints from RV dwellers blocking sidewalks and causing waste issues.
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fromsfist.com
5 months ago

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

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.
Food & drink
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fromPadailypost
5 months ago

The Country Inn Motel, a longtime family-owned business, is closing

The Country Inn Motel in Palo Alto will close after 70 years to make way for a new townhouse development.
Food & drink
fromFuncheap
5 months ago

Free "Chocolate Chip Cookie Festival" w/ Tastings (Palo Alto)

The Chocolate Chip Cookie Festival at the Museum of American Heritage offers cookie tasting and historic games for families.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Breezy bites: 5 Bay Area rooftop restaurants

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.
SF food
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fromPadailypost
5 months ago

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.
Social justice
fromPadailypost
6 months ago

'Good Trouble' rally to protest Trump's policies is set for Thursday

Local 'Good Trouble' rally in Palo Alto opposes civil rights violations and supports marginalized communities.
Real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 months ago

Palo Alto hopes to protect El Camino retail amid housing boom - San Jose Spotlight

El Camino Real was proposed to transform from a highway into an attractive urban boulevard, facing significant skepticism from local leaders.
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