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Tall apartment building proposed in downtown Palo Alto

Silicon Valley real estate

Opinion: City's downtown housing projects shouldn't reduce parking - housing and parking can coexist

Palo Alto leaders should engage property owners before developing housing on downtown parking lots.

Silicon Valley real estate

Townhouses behind Town and Country approved

The Palo Alto City Council approved a contentious townhome project over shopping center owners' objections, opening opportunities for future developments.

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Real estate

Palo Alto approves 368-apartment complex on El Camino Real - San Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley real estate

Tall apartment building proposed in downtown Palo Alto

Opinion: City's downtown housing projects shouldn't reduce parking - housing and parking can coexist

Palo Alto leaders should engage property owners before developing housing on downtown parking lots.

Silicon Valley real estate

Townhouses behind Town and Country approved

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Real estate

Single-family residence sells in Palo Alto for $3.1 million

Silicon Valley real estate

Inside the $3,720,000 sale of a Santa Clara County home

Silicon Valley real estate

Inside the $2,075,000 sale of a Santa Clara County home

Silicon Valley real estate

Sale closed in Palo Alto: $3.9 million for a three-bedroom home

Palo Alto property sale: Single family residence sells for $4.2 million

Palo Alto's real estate market remains robust, with properties selling at premium prices.

Palo Alto property sale: Single family residence sells for $4.2 million

A Palo Alto home was sold for $4.15 million, showcasing high real estate values.

Recent property sales illustrate fluctuations in the Palo Alto real estate market.

Real estate

Single-family residence sells in Palo Alto for $3.1 million

Silicon Valley real estate

Inside the $3,720,000 sale of a Santa Clara County home

Silicon Valley real estate

Inside the $2,075,000 sale of a Santa Clara County home

Silicon Valley real estate

Sale closed in Palo Alto: $3.9 million for a three-bedroom home

Silicon Valley real estate

Palo Alto property sale: Single family residence sells for $4.2 million

Silicon Valley real estate

Palo Alto property sale: Single family residence sells for $4.2 million

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Detached house sells for $7 million in Palo Alto

Palo Alto property on Northampton Drive sold for $6,958,000, or $1,987 per square foot, on June 11, 2025.

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

#obituary

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Thomas John Reilly

SF parents

Mabel G. Teresi

Cancer

Thomas John Reilly

SF parents

Mabel G. Teresi

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.

'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

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.

#community-event

California

"Blooms and Bowls" Free Neighborhood Block Party at Gamble Garden (Palo Alto)

California

Blooms & Bowls: Neighborhood Block Party (Palo Alto)

California

"Blooms and Bowls" Free Neighborhood Block Party at Gamble Garden (Palo Alto)

California

Blooms & Bowls: Neighborhood Block Party (Palo Alto)

San Francisco

Man arrested for throwing table at stranger

Public health

Palo Alto: Man arrested Sunday for assault after throwing table at passerby

SF parents

Woman charged with alleged umbrella attack outside Google co-founder's house

SF parents

Woman who has had run-ins with security outside Larry Page's home is arrested for assault

San Francisco

Man arrested for throwing table at stranger

Public health

Palo Alto: Man arrested Sunday for assault after throwing table at passerby

SF parents

Woman charged with alleged umbrella attack outside Google co-founder's house

SF parents

Woman who has had run-ins with security outside Larry Page's home is arrested for assault

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Girl dies in Palo Alto pool

An 8-year-old girl died after being found unresponsive in a Palo Alto pool.

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.

Environment

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"In the eye of the Silicon Storm": Elizabeth Gamble Garden offers an escape

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In the eye of the Silicon Storm: Elizabeth Gamble Garden offers an escape

Pittsburgh Steelers

"In the eye of the Silicon Storm": Elizabeth Gamble Garden offers an escape

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In the eye of the Silicon Storm: Elizabeth Gamble Garden offers an escape

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Man dies in solo crash on San Antonio Road

SOMA, SF

Palo Alto: Man killed in solo vehicle collision Wednesday night

Austin

Man dies in solo crash on San Antonio Road

SOMA, SF

Palo Alto: Man killed in solo vehicle collision Wednesday night

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Silicon Valley real estate

Palo Alto utility rates going up 10% on July 1

Environment

Utilities commission wants to soften the blow of a big rate hike

Silicon Valley real estate

Palo Alto utility rates going up 10% on July 1

Environment

Utilities commission wants to soften the blow of a big rate hike

Council moves forward on Newell Bridge replacement

Palo Alto City Council has approved contracts to replace the Newell Road Bridge to prevent flooding on San Francisquito Creek.

Palo Alto adopts $1B budget, revamps ambulance service - San Jose Spotlight

To address ongoing financial challenges, Palo Alto's budget emphasizes a revamped emergency response system, adding civilian positions and paramedics while delaying budget cuts.

NYC politics

NYC music

Le Levy, former Palo Alto mayor and humorous musician, dead at age 90

Le Levy, former Palo Alto Mayor, has passed away at 90, remembered for his songs and contributions to local government.

San Francisco

Alternative transportation

Woman living in an RV is sexually assaulted

A man in his 20s sexually assaulted a woman in her 50s in her RV near Palo Alto's golf course.

Council declines to put bike lanes on Middlefield

Palo Alto City Council opts for bike routes on quieter streets instead of major roads like Middlefield Road.

Silicon Valley

Opinion: Maybe the city needs more consultants

Palo Alto's reliance on consultants is humorously critiqued, suggesting the need for management of their increasing numbers.

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.

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Consultants costing city $27 million a year; councilwoman says they're overused 'a bit'

Silicon Valley real estate

Council eyes parking and housing for parking lot behind CVS

Online Community Development

Consultants costing city $27 million a year; councilwoman says they're overused 'a bit'

Silicon Valley real estate

Council eyes parking and housing for parking lot behind CVS

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Burglars break into house while residents are home

Burglars broke into a Palo Alto home while residents were awake, causing the suspects to flee when discovered.

Palo Alto's Summer Fest: 40th Annual Chili Cook-Off | 2025

Annual 4th of July Festival includes chili tasting, live music, food trucks, and activities for families.

#robbery

Silicon Valley

Jewelry stolen from man in his 80s in south Palo Alto

Mission District

Woman carrying a baby is robbed in downtown parking lot

Mission District

Police: Robber snatches purse, necklaces from woman with toddler near Palo Alto City Hall

Mission District

Police investigating attempted robbery in Palo Alto

East Bay (California)

Attempted robbery reported in Midtown

Silicon Valley

Jewelry stolen from man in his 80s in south Palo Alto

Mission District

Woman carrying a baby is robbed in downtown parking lot

Mission District

Police: Robber snatches purse, necklaces from woman with toddler near Palo Alto City Hall

Mission District

Police investigating attempted robbery in Palo Alto

East Bay (California)

Attempted robbery reported in Midtown

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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.

Alternative transportation

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Some of Silicon Valley's most prominent schools have ditched Honors classes in the name of equity - but it's a terrible idea

'We know that laning can lead to issues around students' beliefs in themselves.' - A biology teacher emphasizes the impact of tracking on student self-esteem and belief in their abilities.

SF parents

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.

Silicon Valley real estate

San Francisco

Peninsula city, high school lauded for going green

Palo Alto is the greenest small city in the U.S., and St. Francis High School earned a California green award for sustainability initiatives.

Salaries at city hall keep rising; 46 made more than 300K last year

Palo Alto saw a rise in high-paid employees, with 46 making over $300,000 last year, reflecting a significant trend in city compensation.

Woman killed in hit-and-run collision Wednesday in Palo Alto

A 52-year-old man was arrested for hit-and-runs, including one fatal incident involving an elderly pedestrian.

San Jose hilltop ranch property sells for $5.5 million in open space deal

"The scenic landscape is an important wildlife corridor between the Diablo Range and the Santa Cruz Mountains for mountain lions, bobcats, deer and other species."

Silicon Valley real estate

Property owners sue city over plan to build housing on parking lots

Downtown merchants are suing Palo Alto over parking lot development into apartments, asserting their investment gives them a say in the project.

Silicon Valley food

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The 21 Best Restaurants In Palo Alto - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Palo Alto boasts diverse restaurants from Indian to Greek, blending cultural experiences with Silicon Valley prices.

Opinion: Palo Alto's Caltrain is a gun running through the city'

The article highlights the critical issue of suicides among students near Caltrain and the need for preventive measures.

Woman arrested on suspicion of hate crime in Palo Alto

Officers were called to Lytton Plaza in the 200 block of University Avenue around 6 p.m. Saturday for a report of a fight, the Palo Alto Police Department said in a news release.

East Bay (California)

Crosswalk speakers hacked with Musk, Zuckerberg impersonations

Humorous impersonations of Zuckerberg and Musk played in crosswalks in Palo Alto area, delighting pedestrians before being disabled.

Council to consider law to reduce housing discrimination against ex-cons

The Fair Chance in Housing ordinance limits landlords from using criminal records older than two years for tenant screening.

Silicon Valley

fromSFGATE

Hacked crosswalks in Bay Area play deepfake-style messages from billionaires

Pedestrian signals in the South Bay were hacked to play satirical messages impersonating Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.

fromKotaku

Hacked Crosswalks Play Biting Satirical Messages Imitating Musk And Zuckerberg

"You know, it's normal to feel uncomfortable or even violated as we forcibly insert AI into every facet of your conscious experience."

Silicon Valley

Mission District

Free Open Studios at the Cubberley Artist Studio (Palo Alto)

The Cubberley Artist Studio Program hosts biannual Open Studios, connecting the community with artists and their work.

Portland food

State orders Palo Alto to revise laws on backyard dwellings - San Jose Spotlight

Accessory dwelling units are helping Palo Alto address housing needs despite expensive housing market.

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Palo Alto to consider new 'dark sky' ordinance to reduce light pollution. But how far will it go?

Oh my gosh all sorts of stars, I know folks love to go up the mountains and it's amazing the difference you can see.

Portland food

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Buyer Shells Out $712K Over Asking Price on a House the Seller Says Could Get Them Into Harvard

The resale value of a home can increase significantly when tied to prestigious educational institutions.

Real estate listings can leverage educational success to attract buyers, demonstrating the intersection of school prestige and home value.

Texas BBQ pop-up debuts in unlikely Menlo Park spot

"After growing up in Palo Alto and attending culinary school and working in professional kitchens, I found myself burnt out and tired of cooking. But I was still drawn to barbecue..."

Silicon Valley food

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Silicon Valley real estate

Council wants more time before deciding whether to back bill that reins in large Builder's Remedy projects

Palo Alto City Council delayed a decision on Sen. Josh Becker's SB 457 aiming to regulate Builder's Remedy projects.

Silicon Valley real estate

Palo Alto may lead efforts to restrict 'builder's remedy' - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto is leading efforts to amend legislation for housing developer applications that bypass zoning regulations.

New legislative efforts aim to limit builder's remedy applications in Palo Alto's housing plans.

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Silicon Valley real estate

Council wants more time before deciding whether to back bill that reins in large Builder's Remedy projects

Palo Alto may lead efforts to restrict 'builder's remedy' - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto is leading efforts to amend legislation for housing developer applications that bypass zoning regulations.

New legislative efforts aim to limit builder's remedy applications in Palo Alto's housing plans.

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Proposed legislation would rein in Builder's Remedy projects

Palo Alto may partner with state senator to modify California's Builder's Remedy housing law to limit large developments and protect city resources.

Mission District

Survey finds support for restrooms in park

Community overwhelmingly supports adding a restroom to Pardee Park, despite some opposition.

East Bay (California)

Palo Alto police investigating after man found dead at park

A body was discovered in Byxbee Park, Palo Alto, with no indication of foul play according to authorities.

East Bay (California)

Body found at Baylands

A man's body was found in Byxbee Park, and no signs of foul play were immediately evident.

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