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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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