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What's up Palo Alto! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Palo Alto coffee shop is battling eviction at Stanford Shopping Center
  • What's at stake in Ventura's latest high-density rezoning fight?
  • How a Gunn grad's lawsuit could expose college admissions secrets

Also on today's calendar: Belmont Greek Festival and Take N Bake and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Low clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gregorys Coffee fights eviction attempt from Stanford Shopping Center (paloaltoonline.com) — A Gregorys Coffee shop at Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto is fighting eviction in Santa Clara County court, disputing more than $73,000 in alleged unpaid rent and construction costs. The cafe argues the mall's managers blocked it from meeting lease terms and are demanding excessive damages, while the landlord seeks daily penalties and attorney fees as the case proceeds.
   

2. Council weighs divisive rezoning plan in Ventura (paloaltoonline.com) — Palo Alto's Ventura neighborhood faces another big change as the City Council prepares to vote Sept. 8 on rezoning 470 Olive Ave. for a taller, denser housing project tied to El Camino Real. Supporters cite new state housing laws and the area's evolving plan, while nearby residents warn about cumulative traffic, safety impacts, and piecemeal upzoning that could reshape their single-family streets.
   

3. Asian American admissions bias case moves forward (americanbazaaronline.com) — A Gunn High School graduate from Palo Alto and his family have cleared an initial legal hurdle in their federal lawsuit alleging anti-Asian bias in college admissions, allowing part of their case against the University of Washington to proceed. The ruling could open discovery into admissions data, drawing in many Asian American families who see the Palo Alto student's experience as emblematic of broader concerns about fairness at selective universities.
   

4. Hurricanes offensive line has 'everything to prove again' as it replaces four starters (miamiherald.com) — Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto will host the Miami Hurricanes' reworked offensive line as it debuts Friday night against the Cardinal, following last season's run to the national title game. Coaches say they trust a deep but largely untested group, which is still competing for starting guard spots and learning multiple positions to build flexibility and chemistry.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Seeking a cat sitter over Labor Day weekend
    Greetings: our sweet Figgy will need someone to feed and care for her Sat Sept 5 - morning of Mon Sept 7. Would need to stop in morning and evening… (Nextdoor Ventura)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
    Found on August 31, 2026 in East Palo Alto, CA 94303 near Oakes St & Tinsley Ave Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor University South)
  • Valet Living, Inc. posted a job opening for Service Delivery Manager (Bilingual Required - Eng/Span) - MultiPro Property Solutions in Palo Alto. Apply here.
  • City of Palo Alto California posted a job opening for Middle School Athletics Coach II (Recreation Leader II) 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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