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While the overall Midpeninsula housing market is on the path to recovery, Palo Alto appears to be lagging behind its neighboring cities. Year to date, as of Sept. 16, the median price of a single-family home in Palo Alto remained down by 8% compared to a year ago. Photo courtesy Getty Images.

Real Estate Matters: Real estate rebound on the Peninsula?

by Xin Jiang October 16, 2023 10:51 amJuly 3, 2025 8:38 pm

Home Sales: Modern Atherton home built in 2020 sells for $27.7M

by Linda Taaffe October 13, 2023 3:07 pm

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed multiple bills into law on Oct. 11 aimed at tackling affordable housing issues. Embarcadero Media file photo.

Newsom signs 56 housing bills to boost affordability, help tenants

by Katy St. Clair October 12, 2023 10:28 am

Despite higher household incomes, the local Latino community has experienced huge setbacks in
housing, according to the 2023 Silicon Valley Latino Report Card. Photo courtesy Getty Images.

Despite higher household incomes, local Latinos experience setbacks in housing, report shows

by Silicon Valley Association of Realtors October 11, 2023 5:47 pm

Laura Malagrino, left, and Reid Sox-Harris, right, help voter Wendy Wong drop off her ballot at the Rinconada Library in Palo Alto on Nov. 3, 2020. Photo by Olivia Treynor.

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Berman’s election bills advance with governor’s signature

by Gennady Sheyner October 11, 2023 1:35 pm

Homeowner Ed Fike’s favorite part of the remodel is a steel-framed glass partition -- inspired by abstract artist Ben Nicholson -- that incorporates elements from the remodel, including leftover countertop, backsplash, flooring and kitchen cabinet pieces. Photo by Agnieszka Jakubowicz, courtesy Harrell Design + Build.

They wanted a view, so they removed the walls in their Los Altos Hills home

by Carol Blitzer October 10, 2023 10:12 amJuly 1, 2025 12:26 pm

Zombie trees appear to be thriving and look healthy, but are actually dying from the inside out. Fall is the best time of year to look for signs of distress after the leaves have fallen off a tree's branches. Photo courtesy Getty Images.

Do you have ‘zombie trees’ in your backyard?

by Jeff Newborn October 9, 2023 9:04 am

Rain may return to the Bay Area on Monday, Oct. 9, according to the National Weather Service. Embarcadero Media file photo.

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Had enough heat? Wet weather is returning

by Bay City News Service October 8, 2023 7:48 amJune 30, 2025 7:54 pm

Home Sales: Modern hilltop home in Portola Valley sells for $7.4M

by Linda Taaffe October 6, 2023 3:41 pm

Math teacher Jennifer Payne introduces materials to her algebra students on the first day of classes at Menlo-Atherton High School in Atherton on Aug. 17, 2022. Photo by Magali Gauthier.

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Students don’t like it, but high school district says de-tracking freshman classes is working

by Sue Dremann October 4, 2023 4:51 pmJuly 3, 2025 8:17 pm