Palo Alto Weekly

The Palo Alto Weekly is a community newspaper that comes out every week in Palo Alto, California. It is owned by Embarcadero Media and provides news and information for several nearby areas, including Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley, Stanford, East Palo Alto, and Los Altos Hills.

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Court pauses White House plans for mass layoffs

6 days ago | paloaltoonline.com | Gennady Sheyner

A federal judge on Friday paused the Trump Administration’s effort to institute a massive workforce reduction, handing a temporary victory to a coalition that includes Santa Clara and San Francisco counties.
Your chance to own a piece of Woodside's historic Green Gables, starting at $19M

6 days ago | paloaltoonline.com | Linda Taaffe

Woodside’s historic 74-acre Green Gables estate made headlines as one of the most-expensive listings in the world when it officially hit the market for the first time ever in 2021. The property, which includes seven houses, three swimming pools, extensive gardens, its own reservoir and a Roman-style reflecting pool the size of a football field, is now being offered for sale as several individual lots.
Fire engine returns to Mitchell Park as staffing debate rages on

1 week ago | paloaltoonline.com | Gennady Sheyner

For months, residents in Palo Alto’s southeastern quadrant have implored city leaders to restore to their neighborhoods a prized asset that many feel should have never left: a fire engine. The engine was decommissioned from its station next Mitchell Park about four years, as the city responded to the pandemic-era economic downturn by cutting the budget and reducing staffing. Since then, the city’s revenues have more than rebounded and most of the reduced services have now been restored.
Express: Gunn High grad, father sue colleges over rejections | Faculty push Stanford to take stronger stance on federal actions

1 week ago | paloaltoonline.com | Gennady Sheyner

*|DATE:F j, Y|*Gunn High School graduate Stanley Zhong was rejected from 16 prestigious universities in 2023, despite having a 1590 SAT score and a 4.42 GPA. Now, he and his father are suing the University of California, the University of Washington, the University of Michigan and Cornell University for racial discrimination. A group of Stanford University professors, staff, and students is urging the university to more strongly condemn the Trump administration’s actions toward higher education.
Berry Delicious - They’re Back!

1 week ago | paloaltoonline.com | Laura Stec

Let’s get berry real—these tiny, colorful powerhouses shouldn’t be held captive to morning yogurt. Bursting with flavor, history, and health benefits – berries go way beyond the bowl. From the wild California blackberries that stain your fingers on summer hikes, to antioxidant-rich blueberries fueling our brain, there’s berry good reason to eat more, and berries are all coming back into season. So grab a handful. Make life berry berry good. Berry Bonanza!You’re invited to a celebration of BERRIES.
Housing affordability: Peninsula among worst markets in state for Black, Latino homebuyers

1 week ago | paloaltoonline.com | Linda Taaffe

The number of Californians who can afford to buy a home has dropped a whopping 36% since 2012, which marked the last time more than half the state’s population earned a big enough salary to purchase a median-priced, single-family home, according to new data recently released by the California Association of Realtors. Only 18%, or less than one-fifth, of all Californians earned the minimum income needed to purchase a median-priced home in 2024, down from 19% in 2023.
This pop-up bakery is located in a Coastside backyard

1 week ago | paloaltoonline.com | Adrienne Mitchel

Backyards aren’t just for barbecues. In February, writer Edwina Dueñas wrote about a San Mateo woman transforming her backyard into an afternoon tea and brunch spot. This month, Dueñas explored a different type of backyard business: a monthly bakery pop-up. The Bakesale was launched in October by Veronica Cotter and Megan McDevitt, who work as bakers at Burlingame’s vegan bakery Twelvemonth Bakehouse, a sister eatery of plant-based restaurant Twelvemonth.
Express: Residents split over Palo Alto Commons expansion | Search for missing hiker continues

1 week ago | paloaltoonline.com | Gennady Sheyner

*|DATE:F j, Y|*A proposal by Palo Alto Commons to expand its 116-unit assisted living facility on El Camino Way received a mixed reception from the public this week, with dozens of residents attending the City Council meeting on May 5 to make their case for and against the project.
Home briefs: From bonsai exhibits to a modern home tour, here’s 10 ways to celebrate spring

1 week ago | paloaltoonline.com | Linda Taaffe

Whether you’re looking to tour a home, hone your gardening skills or explore local history, you’ll find plenty of opportunities on the Peninsula this spring. Check out our May home & garden events calendar. Now – May 31| Dining Room Terrace, Filoli Historic House & Garden, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside| General Admission tickets required | Reservations & more informationCelebrate AAPI Heritage Month at Filoli.
Neighbors still not sold on Palo Alto Commons expansion

1 week ago | paloaltoonline.com | Gennady Sheyner

A proposal by Palo Alto Commons to expand its 116-unit assisted living facility on El Camino Way received a mixed reception from the public this week, with dozens of residents attending the City Council meeting on May 5 to make their case for and against the project. The council did not vote on the proposal, which has been in the works for more than two years.