Palo Alto Slow-Growth Stronghold Now Chases Prohousing Perks
Palo Alto’s draft Prohousing application self‑scores 41 points — above the state’s 30‑point threshold. The packet is online for public review through June 17 and the council will weigh submission in mid‑June.
Foster City’s Long-Awaited Community Center Finally Nears Summer Debut
Foster City's rebuilt Community Center is entering its final testing phase after PG&E connected permanent power. Vendor applications and council approvals are on the summer calendar.
Ocean Beach Horror as Lifeguards Battle 'Washing Machine' Surf in Failed Rescue
A surfer died Thursday after being pulled from Ocean Beach near Lincoln Way. Lifeguards and an off‑duty National Park Service swimmer performed CPR but the person later died.
Beloved Palo Alto Ma'lawah Bar Shutters El Camino Real Shop After Two-Year Run
The Ma'lawah Bar, a kosher Yemenite cafe on El Camino Real, will close its El Camino storefront this Friday; the owner announced the shutdown on Instagram. The team hinted at future plans but gave no details.
UCSF Researchers Bet Big on $12 Billion Science Lifeline
The State Senate cleared SB 895, an amended $12B plan to fund research; UCSF says federal grant slowdowns have put labs and clinical trials at risk. The measure now heads to the Assembly.












