Gennady Sheyner

"Gennady Sheyner has been covering Palo Alto since 2008. His beats include City Hall, with a special focus on housing, utilities and transportation. He also covers regional politics for the Palo Alto Weekly, Palo Alto Online and its sister publications. He has won awards for his coverage of elections, land use, business, technology and breaking news.

A native of Ukraine, Gennady grew up in San Francisco and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a bachelor’s degree in English and from Columbia University with a master’s degree in journalism. Prior to joining Embarcadero Media, he spent three years covering breaking news and local politics for The Waterbury Republican-American, a daily newspaper in Connecticut. He is a massive fan of English football, marathons and churros.
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Recent Work by Gennady

Becker bill seeks to end 'cruel' price markups at prison stores

SB 474, which caps markups at 35%, advances through Legislature

Sep 18, 2023 2:01 PM Read more >

Mike's Diner Bar avoids eviction, plans to remain in Midtown

After eleventh-hour reprieve, popular restaurant prepares to add breakfast and lunch service

Sep 12, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

To preserve legacy of Chinese entrepreneur, resident seeks historical status for former Fry's building

If successful, application would complicate plans to redevelop 1918 cannery building and the rest of the Ventura site.

Aug 28, 2023 3:11 PM Read more >

Gunn student walks away with a historic victory in Rome

Abhivir Iyer takes seven medals at the International History Olympiad in Rome.

Aug 25, 2023 11:39 AM Read more >

A shelter divided: With its staff squabbling, has Pets In Need lost its way?

Aug 11, 2023 10:52 AM Read more >

Palo Alto gets ready for lawsuits over construction of new police building

The Palo Alto City Council will consider on Aug. 7 claims against the city from its main construction contractor, Swinerton Builders, and various subcontractors.

Jul 31, 2023 10:48 AM Read more >

Stanford president resigns after review found flaws in his research papers

Marc Tessier-Lavigne to step down on Aug. 31 following scrutiny of publications

Jul 20, 2023 7:53 AM Read more >

San Francisco Airport leans on new navigation system to address noise complaints

Airport officials suggest new routes made possible by GBAS system could help divert planes from Palo Alto's residential neighborhoods

Jul 18, 2023 10:36 AM Read more >

Bike lanes along El Camino? Caltrans proposal catches Palo Alto off balance

Palo Alto bike advocates seek more information as Caltrans advances plan to replace parking spaces with bike lanes

Jul 17, 2023 7:32 AM Read more >

Police: Arrest made for 2022 robbery in Old Palo Alto

Through an investigation, police identified one of the two individuals as a Redwood City resident.

Jul 4, 2023 2:35 PM Read more >