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Palo Alto's election of mayor and vice mayor, which often feels more like a coronation than a contest, turned fiercely competitive this year, as Ed Lauing narrowly edged Vicki Veenker for the second leadership spot on the City Council.
Eager for a breakthrough after a decade of scuttled plans and shattered dreams, the Palo Alto City Council endorsed on Monday a proposal to expand the city's control of Cubberley Community Center through a long-term ground lease.
After being discarded two years ago, the idea of building a train viaduct in south Palo Alto began to resurface this week, when a council committee signaled that it wants a second opinion from Caltrain about this divisive alternative.
After being discarded two years ago, the idea of building a train viaduct in south Palo Alto began to resurface this week, when a council committee signaled that it wants a second opinion from Caltrain about this divisive alternative.
For years, Palo Alto officials have steadfastly opposed state bills that force cities to approve more housing. The council's Monday discussion of the latest such bill, SB 423, suggests that the local political climate is changing.