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Palo Alto residents reminisce about ‘black mamba’ scare that gripped city 30 years ago

Palo Alto residents reminisce about ‘black mamba’ scare that gripped city 30 years ago

In October 1993, the city was obsessed with a rumored snake-on-the-loose. Memories of the absurd incident are still fresh in the minds of many.
For Menlo Park's teen Fortnite pro, a lockdown pastime is turning into an e-sport career

For Menlo Park's teen Fortnite pro, a lockdown pastime is turning into an e-sport career

Shane Kelsey, aka Source, competes for $1M this weekend at FNCS Global Championship in Denmark
A 'company town'? Stanford housing plan raises concerns in Palo Alto

A 'company town'? Stanford housing plan raises concerns in Palo Alto

City urges county to limit Stanford's future housing growth largely to campus
Berman's election bills advance with governor's signature

Berman's election bills advance with governor's signature

Legislation would reform ballot design, criminalize 'double voting' and allow voters to 'cure' their ballots more easily
Newsom signs 56 housing bills to boost affordability, help tenants

Newsom signs 56 housing bills to boost affordability, help tenants

Residential developments will now be more streamlined, density laws can be overruled in the interest of housing
Newsom signs bills to combat cyberattacks and protect student privacy

Newsom signs bills to combat cyberattacks and protect student privacy

'Surreal and horrific.' Thousands gather in Palo Alto to support Israel after Hamas attacks

'Surreal and horrific.' Thousands gather in Palo Alto to support Israel after Hamas attacks

Religious leaders, politicians join crowd for a demonstration of solidarity
California's reservoirs at healthy levels after 'a miracle year' of rain and snow

California's reservoirs at healthy levels after 'a miracle year' of rain and snow

State water officials optimistic about water supply heading into the new rainy season
Light rain expected for Bay Area over next couple of days

Light rain expected for Bay Area over next couple of days

The National Weather Service said a second cold front will likely bring rain to the Bay Area through Tuesday night, followed by wind on Wednesday.
Do you have 'zombie trees' in your backyard?

Do you have 'zombie trees' in your backyard?

Here's what you should know about these living-dead trees and how to spot them
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