In Palo Alto, the birthplace of Silicon Valley, coverage here follows city government, Santa Clara County, Palo Alto Unified School District, technology, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and surrounding communities.
The international gallery launched its latest space inside a renovated historic post office on Hamilton Street.
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Do you believe the arrival of blue-chip art galleries is a positive addition to your community?
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Is the cost of living in your area making it harder for your household to afford food?
The local pantry recorded a 10% increase in individuals served as residents grapple with high living costs.
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Should your local city council members hold mandatory monthly meetings for public questions?
Eight candidates vying for three open seats participated in a public forum at the Mitchell Park Community Center.
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Do you believe integrating AI into manufacturing will improve overall production quality and efficiency?
Startups and tech leaders gathered in Palo Alto to discuss integrating physical AI into industrial manufacturing.
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Does new biotechnology research make you feel more optimistic about your future medical care?
The Palo Alto-based firm was honored for its development of iPSF cell-free technology at a recent summit.
The international gallery launched its downtown Palo Alto location with an exhibition pairing Alexander Calder and Georgia O'Keeffe.
Coverage on this page runs across city council decisions, Santa Clara County policy and Palo Alto Unified School District alongside the venture capital and technology employers that make this city one of the most economically concentrated in the country. From Professorville and Crescent Park to Midtown, Barron Park and College Terrace, neighborhood coverage extends into San Mateo County, Alameda County and Santa Cruz County where stories cross the line. Tech-sector fortunes tie local housing costs, commercial real estate and city tax revenues to investment cycles in ways that distinguish Palo Alto's coverage from most Bay Area cities. Development density, school district resources and transit access are the recurring subjects in local government reporting.
