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Hi Palo Alto! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could a dangerous Oregon Expressway condition cost Palo Alto in court?
  • How Palo Alto teens are turning friendship into real economic opportunity
  • Which new Asian cafes and markets are headed to Palo Alto next?

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA! and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Palo Altofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 60 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Friday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 57, low: 43.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 57 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mother of Mountain View motorcyclist who died in crash sues Palo Alto for negligence (mv-voice.com) — A wrongful-death lawsuit has been filed against the city of Palo Alto and Santa Clara County over a fatal motorcycle crash on Oregon Expressway near Alma Street, alleging negligent road maintenance. The mother of 20-year-old Devan Harper contends a dangerous condition contributed to his death, while the city has declined to comment on the pending case.
   

2. It pays to have friends in high places – more than we thought, according to research (nbcbayarea.com) — Palo Alto High School students are testing a peer mentorship program that intentionally pairs teens from different income backgrounds to build real friendships and boost academic success. Inspired by Harvard research on “economic connectedness,” the effort includes students from East Palo Alto and reports rising GPAs and stronger cross-class relationships, offering a concrete model for expanding opportunity in local schools.
   

3. The rise of robusta, pickled fish and more: These food trends defined the Peninsula's food scene for 2025 (paloaltoonline.com) — Palo Alto food lovers are seeing more Asian-inspired options, from a new matcha-focused cafe in town to an upcoming Japanese grocery and a kappo restaurant at Stanford Shopping Center. The story surveys 2025 Peninsula trends, including Sichuan chains, Korean and Filipino supermarkets, Vietnamese coffee expansion, and Middle Eastern cafes spreading through nearby cities that many locals frequent.
   

4. Palo Alto faith leaders arrested in ICE protest (paloaltoonline.com) — Palo Alto faith leaders recently joined a large protest at San Francisco’s immigration court, where several were arrested after blocking entrances to oppose immigration enforcement practices. Clergy from First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto say local incidents, including an East Palo Alto mother’s detention at Stanford, pushed them toward more public, faith-driven advocacy for immigrant rights.
   

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  • Hi neighbors, we recently moved to the area (near the border of Old Palo Alto and Midtown) and have noticed a very high frequency of airplane noise.
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