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Caltrain leans on AI to make Churchill rail crossing safer
Palo Alto’s Churchill Avenue rail crossing is now equipped with artificial intelligence technology that officials believe will improve safety by reducing collisions.
Police: Woman robbed in downtown parking lot
Palo Alto police are looking for a man who allegedly took a…
Replace or retrofit? New flood-control plan takes aim at Pope-Chaucer bridge
Armed with a new analysis, the regional agency charged with bolstering flood…
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Eight-story housing project proposed in downtown Palo Alto
In a departure from recent trends, a developer is proposing…
Denial of backyard unit sparks debate in East Palo Alto
Modest plans took a heated turn after city staff revoked…
Palo Alto hires new transportation chief
Palo Alto has hired Mountain View’s Transportation Manager Ria Hutabarat…
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Priest. Protester. Advocate. Father Goode steps down after decades of service
Father Larry Goode is well known for tending to his…
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Stanford public art collection offers beauty in your backyard
The Stanford University campus has more than 80 pieces of outdoor public art. Here are some of the latest additions to its collection.
What’s up this weekend: Wycliffe Gordon and Stanford Jazz Orchestra, the Stanford Theatre’s new schedule, violinist Tessa Lark and more
Picks for this holiday weekend include acclaimed trombonist Wycliffe Gordon with the Stanford Jazz Orchestra; Juilliard-trained violinist Tessa Lark in a free concert in Mountain View; Persian music with Babak Daneshvar at Meyhouse Palo Alto; “Otello” at West Bay Opera and the Stanford Theatre’s festival of films celebrating the star who inspired the theater’s revival.
‘Out of the Wood’ showcases works by Menlo Park artist Claude Godcharles
The exhibit of woodturned pieces at The Main Gallery highlights ‘character’ and unique qualities of different woods.
Peninsula-raised actor Miles Fowler reflects on his career and journey so far
The Menlo School alum has a role on a hit Netflix series and has appeared on stage, TV and film.
A San Bruno home-based business makes freshly baked goods everyone can sink their teeth into
A San Bruno home bakery is whipping up treats for everyone at the table to enjoy, including ones that are vegan, gluten-free or diabetic-friendly. Founded by Veronica Jones, Nina’s Home Bakery offers customizable baked goods boasting nostalgic flavors.
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The unofficial kickoff to summer has arrived. Here’s how to spend the rest of May and June in Silicon Valley
Whether you consider Memorial Day weekend or the solstice to be the start of summertime, get in the spirit of the season with traditional festivities…
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Peninsula history: On May 21,1971, this cocktail officially ended Palo Alto’s decades-old booze ban
On May 21, 1971, Palo Altans marked the end of…
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‘Doubling down on stupid’: Newsom slams Senate waiver vote, Trump
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