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Hello again Palo Alto! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How CHP tracked a deadly Palo Alto hit-and-run suspect across counties
  • Why a Palo Alto High mosque visit has sparked a federal lawsuit
  • What Woodland Park's redevelopment fight could mean for housing near Palo Alto

Also on today's calendar: Herbal Tea Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Motorcyclist killed, driver arrested in suspected hit-and-run in Palo Alto (mercedsunstar.com) — A motorcyclist was killed early Thursday in a hit-and-run crash on southbound Highway 101 near University Avenue in Palo Alto, and an 18-year-old Central Valley man was later arrested. Investigators used a license plate left at the scene to track the suspect vehicle to Sunnyvale and then the driver to Cutler, underscoring how quickly CHP moved across counties to make an arrest.
   

2. Palo Alto school district sued over mosque field trip (avpress.com) — Palo Alto Unified is facing a new federal lawsuit over a 2025 Palo Alto High School field trip to a Santa Clara mosque, with parents alleging the visit promoted Islam and violated religious‑neutrality rules. District leaders say they've only seen the complaint through media so far, while mosque representatives argue the trip was a standard educational visit and warn against fueling Islamophobia.
   

3. A neighborhood in limbo: Woodland Park residents organize amid redevelopment plans (paloaltoonline.com) — Just across the creek from north Palo Alto, East Palo Alto's Woodland Park neighborhood—home to much of the region's rent‑controlled housing—is facing massive redevelopment plans that could reshape who can afford to live nearby. Tenants are organizing against Sand Hill Property Company's proposals to demolish and rebuild hundreds of units, citing poor conditions, fears of displacement, and ongoing battles over affordable housing rules.
   

4. Rainbow Warriors hold final scrimmage ahead of Stanford opener (khon2.com) — Stanford football will open its 2026 season at home in Palo Alto on August 29, hosting the University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors. Hawai'i just wrapped its final full-speed scrimmage, simulating game conditions to prepare for the trip. Coaches say they're focused on discipline, confidence, and how players respond once the real game kicks off.
   

5. Mountain View Whisman takes stance against ICE facility in south Santa Clara County (mv-voice.com) — Mountain View Whisman School District has joined Palo Alto Unified and other districts in formally opposing a proposed ICE detention facility in Gilroy, citing fears about its impact on local students and families. Trustees debated whether taking a stance was political overreach or a necessary show of solidarity, ultimately approving the resolution to reassure immigrant communities across Santa Clara County.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    GreenWaste Palo Alto used to bring your trash bins out to the curb for you as a service, and a few years ago it quietly stopped. I did some digging… (Nextdoor Midtown)
  • THE FISH MARKET IS NO LONGER HERE!
    They had fresh fish daily. They had very good servers. The prices were fair. The atmosphere was comfortable. (Nextdoor Barron Park)
  • Hammon Plating posted a job opening for Clean Room Packaging in Palo Alto. Apply here.
  • BrightPath Kids Corporation posted a job opening for Preschool Center Director - Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palo Alto here.

Ok Palo Alto! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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