Palo Alto News

"The Red Hot Chachkas." The klezmer and American roots fusion band performs. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto.

For those seeking work in Palo Alto - or those who are looking for a new job, or even a second job - here's a list of local job openings.

A doctor deemed insane at the time he vandalized and torched his San Carlos electronic cigarette business following a mental breakdown was sentenced Wednesday to time served and three years supervised probation.

The Palo Alto Weekly's ongoing coverage of the Palo Alto school district's handling of bullying received the 2013 Sigma Delta Chi Award for Public Service Journalism, the Society for Professional Journalists announced today.

This one praises Iran's move away from theocracy and toward secularism, while describing Israel is moving in the opposite It seems a bit premature to applaud any sign of reasonable activity from the mullah's of Iran, I am even less certain that the authors are seeing clearly when they describe a parallel between Israel and what has happened in Iran ... (more)

There are few industries in America as glutted as the chain-restaurant market, but, luckily for fledgling eateries, gluttony loves company.

Palo Alto Assistant City Manager Pamela Antil will step down from her post later this month to take a similar job in San Jose.

Previously shaded by a thick bamboo forest, this historic home was re-landscaped with many shades of green hedges and plantings.

This makes it the market share leader in the fast-growing market for bioenergy sorghums in Brazil, with 65% market share.

An orchard off of Clemo Avenue and Maybell Avenue is slated as the site for the future Maybell housing development.

With Palo Alto's economy sizzling, City Council members are preparing for the first time in more than a decade to raise the amount of money offered to nonprofits serving some of the city's neediest residents.

The Peninsula Council of Lions Clubs is the coordinating council for all the 42 Lions Clubs in San Mateo County and the City of Palo Alto.

The Rotary Club of Los Gatos presents its 37th Annual Great Race , a 4-mile scenic footrace/walk down Highway 9 from Saratoga to Los Gatos, on Sunday, April 27. If you are looking for a great course for your best time, or a fun individual or family run, this four-mile run takes you from downtown Saratoga, down Highway 9 and finishes on beautiful N.

Former Paly principal Phil Winston was under investigation for misconduct during the time of his decision to step down from his principal position at Palo Alto High School.

Police arrested Edward Vincent McDuffie, 46, on April 14 for a host of charges included alleged burglary and drug possession.

We don't usually cover much of the action on the Peninsula , but hey, we figured it was time to toss you 650 folks a marrow bone.

The kitchen/great room sits in the middle of the first floor, with a long island housing stove, microwave and dishwasher, as well as seating.

Reuters' PE Hub recently ran an article titled " Hot or not? Why good-looking men get all the funding ."

Abilities United's main facilities at 3864 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto on April 15, 2014.

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