Palo Alto Pulse

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:...

City Council unanimously abandons Churchill crossing closure, citing traffic and emergency risks.

• Prioritizes 24/7 guards at all crossings,...

PAEA rally highlights educator demands for 9% raise (down from 13%), no unpaid duties, stable healthcare, and questions district's hundreds of...

Key insights from her announcement and service:

• Heavy workload prevents writing/speaking to pay bills, despite loving the role.
• Championed equity,...

Wake-up call for Santa Clara voters: Judge disqualifies entire DA Jeff Rosen’s office from retrying Stanford protestors.

• Letter demands voters...

Palo Alto gains targeted housing:

• Grand opening Friday at Mitchell Park Place celebrated by Santa Clara County and partners, adding 50 units for...

Surging gas prices are hammering Palo Alto budgets:

• $1.1 billion cut from household income in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties this year
• 2,600 jobs eliminated
  Residents: tighten those belts amid this economic strain.

Palo Alto residents: De Anza College's Spring Open House offers prospective students, families, and community members a chance to explore campus opportunities nearby.

Hot hiring in Palo Alto's food scene—opportunities from serving Greek eats to hospital cooking:

• Nick The Greek FOH: $20–$24/hr at 322 University...