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Seven-story development proposed for Lytton Avenue under new housing law

July 8, 2026 11:26 am

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer More developers in Palo Alto are taking advantage of a two-week window when taller and denser buildings are allowed near Caltrain stations. The city […]

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Three developers have taken advantage of two-week gap in housing law

July 7, 2026 12:50 pm

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Three developers have taken advantage of a two-week window in Palo Alto to propose taller and denser buildings near Caltrain stations using a new […]

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City stymied in reducing RV parking

July 7, 2026 9:05 am

BY ELAINE GOODMANDaily Post Correspondent Despite city efforts to reduce the number of RV dwellers parking on Palo Alto streets, the vehicle count has been holding steady or even ticking […]

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Brothers battle in court over clinic that uses ketamine to treat depression

July 7, 2026 9:04 am

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Two brothers are fighting a legal battle over millions of dollars in profits from a Palo Alto clinic that uses ketamine to treat depression. […]

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El Camino motel may be turned into housing thanks to new state law

July 6, 2026 3:44 pm

A developer wants to redevelop a motel on El Camino Real in Palo Alto, using a controversial law that’s been in effect for less than a week. Developer Bayhill Ventures […]

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Chili Cook-Off winners announced

July 4, 2026 5:26 pm

One of the most anticipated events in Palo Alto on Independence Day is the Chili Cook-Off in Mitchell Park. It features chili tastings, food trucks, live music and kids’ activities. […]

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Events on the USA’s 250th anniversary

July 4, 2026 7:32 am

Redwood City Parade: A parade downtown starting at 10 a.m. Watch for the History Museum’s own entry in the parade featuring gleaming carriages and early automobiles as a preview of […]

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Council divided over license-plate cameras

July 4, 2026 7:18 am

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council is on the fence about the city’s license plate-reading cameras, which have helped solve crimes but are sold by a […]

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From a Super Bowl to the beginning of Google, Palo Alto has had a colorful history

July 3, 2026 6:11 am

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, it’s fun to think back to the history of Palo Alto. Our city dates back 257 years. A lot has […]

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Student who had an affair with Lythcott-Haims writes a play about it

July 1, 2026 4:34 pm

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer A former Stanford student who had an affair with Palo Alto Councilwoman Julie Lythcott-Haims is putting on a musical based on their experience. “Part […]

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RV dweller defecates in school’s front yard; Palo Alto pushes RVs out, they move to Mountain View

June 30, 2026 11:42 am

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Mountain View city officials say increased towing in Palo Alto is contributing to an influx of RV dwellers, leading to office vacancies, fear among […]

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Did Laguna Beach school board violate open meetings law when it hired Don Austin?

June 22, 2026 11:22 am

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer A prosecutor has sent a letter to former Palo Alto Superintendent Don Austin’s new school district in Laguna Beach asking about allegations that board […]

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Palo Alto officials say San Francisco’s PUC is hoarding water

June 18, 2026 12:22 pm

BY BRADEN CARRTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto officials say the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is hoarding water based on unrealistic drought projections, driving up rates and killing salmon. […]

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School board surprised at how much they promised unions

June 17, 2026 11:51 am

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer The Palo Alto school board stumbled into a dilemma last night (June 16) before approving contracts with two unions that could result in the […]

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Midtown shopping center site up for sale; city officials hope for retail

June 17, 2026 8:06 am

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer A shopping center in Midtown Palo Alto that was destroyed in a fire is up for sale, and council members are trying to make […]

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Council backs off of rule to block tall buildings near Caltrain

June 15, 2026 10:13 pm

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council tonight (June 15) backed off an emergency rule to block tall apartment buildings near Caltrain stations. Housing advocates warned council […]

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Palo Alto Council approves 8% utility rate increase

June 15, 2026 8:04 pm

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council tonight (June 15) approved an 8% increase on utility bills, costing the average resident $422 more per year. Similar rate […]

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Palo Alto trades school superintendents with Laguna Beach (w/links to proposed contract and other documents)

June 13, 2026 3:00 pm

The revolving door has swung and after Palo Alto school superintendent Don Austin found a new job heading the Laguna Beach school system, that district’s superintendent has been hired here. […]

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What has Palo Alto’s former superintendent been up to since being paid to leave?

June 12, 2026 12:28 pm

A citizen was wondering what former Palo Alto School District Superintendent Don Austin has been up to as the district’s “superintendent emeritus,” so she filed a request under the California […]

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Former school board members warn proposed teacher contract will wipe out reserves and lead to massive layoffs

June 11, 2026 11:01 pm

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Two former Palo Alto school board members are warning of “immediate and traumatic” layoffs because of a new contract that gives teachers a 10.4% […]

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