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Audit: Palo Alto officer disciplined for ‘coverup’ of violent Buena Vista arrest
Calling it a “low point” for the Palo Alto Police Department in a new report, the city’s independent police auditor sharply criticized the department’s response to the violent arrest of a Buena Vista Mobile Home resident in 2018 and concluded that one officer should have faced additional discipline for his role in covering up his…
Massive astronomical camera all set to photograph southern night sky
By mid-May, a Boeing 747 will transport SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s LSST…
Tesla settles lawsuit over 2018 Mountain View crash that killed Apple engineer
After nearly five years of litigation, Tesla has settled a wrongful death…
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Stanford alum and mom of three Brooke Boak to compete in Olympic trials
After hanging up her goggles in 2008, Stanford alumna and…
Authorities attempt to eradicate ‘aggressive’ mosquito species before it takes hold
Authorities in Santa Clara County are trying to eradicate an…
Santa Clara County nurses threaten a second walkout
Thousands of nurses across Santa Clara County’s strained and overburdened…
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Family-owned Taste and Glory, an Asian-fusion brunch spot, opens in San Mateo
San Mateo’s newest brunch spot, Taste and Glory, opened March 24 in Monaco Plaza, serving Asian-inspired brunch in a chic, modern space. The menu has a variety of omelets, bendicts, scrambles (including a vegan option), salads, sandwiches and sweet breakfasts to choose from.
Review: TheatreWorks stages biting comedy ‘Tiger Style!’
“Tiger Style!” is a bright, loud, fast and fun ride that’s often over-the-top but at heart, it’s more subtle than you might think. The show runs through April 28 in Mountain View.
Where to celebrate Earth Day on the Peninsula
Celebrate the Earth and learn how to help take care of the planet at these local events.
Burlingame’s Kuma Nori plans to close when sub-lease expires, owners focusing on expanding San Bruno’s Diamond Head General Store
It’s been four months since Chad and Monica Kaneshiro, the husband-and-wife chef team who own San Bruno’s Diamond Head General Store, opened Kuma Nori, a shokudo, or cozy neighborhood eatery, highlighting the dishes they grew up eating. But when their sub-lease expires, they will close their doors for good and focus on new concepts that…
Bistro Vida’s owner is ready for an encore – opening a new cocktail bar in a spot made famous by the Grateful Dead
After 26 years since opening Bistro Vida, owner Ali El Safy is “having a new baby.” The due date is in June, and El Safy has already picked out her name: Loretta. Loretta will pay homage to the Grateful Dead on Wednesdays, and the bar program will be run by El Safy’s son.
short story Contest
The Palo Alto Weekly Short Story Contest is now open for submissions! Anyone who lives, works, or studies between Redwood City and Los Altos can submit entries. Learn more about the contest and submit your work by May 10th
Author Kyla Zhao on battling imposter syndrome, championing Asian representation and maintaining a passion for fashion
While Stanford graduate Kyla Zhao’s new book “Valley Verified” is a work of fiction, there are some parallels to Zhao’s own real-life experience of feeling…
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A century later, Birge Clark’s architectural work remains a relevant part of Palo Alto’s streetscape
Even now, more than a century after he opened his…
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California’s high construction costs limit housing. A Supreme Court decision might help
In summary Extremely high construction costs make it difficult for…