Palo Alto Pulse

Santa Clara County's DA race – overseeing Palo Alto prosecutions – centers on a personal feud more than politics or prosecutions. Incumbent Jeff Rosen, 58, is key to the drama, raising questions for local justice.

Impressive active transport stats for Palo Alto families:

• Over 58% of PAUSD students walk or bike to school
• Core education programs reach ~5,888 students (49% of total PAUSD)
  A win for safer, healthier commutes!

Palo Alto Unified School District is embroiled in at least 11 lawsuits, including allegations of unchecked bullying and racist incidents. Parents and families should watch this closely as legal pressures mount.

Engage with these Duveneck neighborhood highlights this season:

• 102nd May Fete Parade & Fair
• Cinco de Mayo Latino Festival
• Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market
• Bring Your People to Work(day) – Mother's Day Volunteer Event

City Government Updates

• 🔥 Julie Lythcott-Haims Not Seeking Reelection: City Council member Julie Lythcott-Haims announced she will not seek...

Statewide YIMBY consensus emerges among top gubernatorial candidates, agreeing California's housing shortage stems from regulatory barriers.

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• Black Power activism pushed changes in housing, education, policing in East Palo Alto amid urban renewal and disinvestment
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A secret settlement ends federal lawsuit over alleged sexual touching at Ohlone Elementary, spotlighting PAUSD's handling of child safety.

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Palo Alto Pride debuts June 7 at King Plaza with performances, music, speeches, and Hamilton Avenue closure for a safer party vibe—youth-led with city...

Jewish Bay Area events perfect for Palo Alto families:

• Peninsula storytime: Celebrate Jewish culture with books, songs for kids at Hillview Library,...

Peninsula arts buzz for culture lovers:

• Guild Theatre centennial series (June-Nov): Psychedelic Furs (June 2-3), Margo Price (July 18), Cat Power...

Drama at Paly High: A sophomore's Crucible essay was flagged 76% AI by Turnitin, leading to a forced rewrite and grade drop despite family...

Palo Alto has announced a public discussion on May 18, 2026, to inform the City Council's review of two mixed-use housing project options at 156 California Avenue.

Quick police work contained nearby violence impacting Palo Alto commuters:

• May 9, 3:40pm: ShotSpotter alerts gunfire on Clarke Ave; two wounded in...

• Proposal to cut 4 crossing guards at intersections like Alma-Meadow and Cal Ave-Newell, saving $102,500
• Parents rally for retention after past...

Practical trial for Palo Alto homes: San Mateo and Sunnyvale libraries lend induction cooktops, letting residents test precision, speed, and heat like...

• Key Meeting: Palo Alto Architectural Review Board reviews infill project Thu, May 7 at 8:30 AM (hybrid, Zoom available).
• Major Expansion: Now 8...

Palo Alto's former Bayside Cannery at 340 Portage Ave. (now Thomas Foon Chew Ave.) launches as a 73,000 sq ft all-electric commercial space for new...

City Manager Ed Shikada's latest updates spotlight upcoming Palo Alto highlights:

• Bike Month celebration ideas to boost city services and fun
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Bay Area housing trends a calculation market, not crash – Palo Alto sees steady pricing and rental demand amid volatility.

• Build agent ties early:...