
Stanford Proposes Mixed-Use Complex in Palo Alto
The eight-story plan at 3300 El Camino Real would add 194 apartments and a three-story office building.
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The eight-story plan at 3300 El Camino Real would add 194 apartments and a three-story office building.
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In your area, is housing getting more affordable or less affordable?
The 700-acre innovation hub celebrates its anniversary as Stanford University plans new housing for the site.
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Do you think out-of-town campaign donations undermine trust in local city council candidates?
Palo Alto council candidate Yudy Deng is returning a check from a political committee after criticism over out-of-town donations.

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Do you believe the ongoing trend of AI companies acquiring smaller competitors benefits business customers?
The financial technology provider aims to expand its market reach with the acquisition of the California-based company.

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Do you believe family industry connections provide an unfair advantage for new venture capital fundraising?
The startup founder and investor is aiming to raise more than $100 million to back early-stage artificial intelligence firms.

The veteran journalist will leave his role at the Palo Alto news operation to become managing editor at The Ark.

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