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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a grieving mother is taking Palo Alto to court
  • Which new Asian food trends are landing in Palo Alto next?
  • How Steve Jobs’ Palo Alto legacy still shapes our ideas about success

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: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: A few showers, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with periods of rain, temps: high: 58, low: 47.
  • Friday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 56 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mother of Mountain View motorcyclist who died in crash sues Palo Alto for negligence (mv-voice.com) — A Mountain View mother is suing the city of Palo Alto and Santa Clara County, alleging negligent road maintenance on Oregon Expressway near Alma Street contributed to her son’s fatal motorcycle crash. The wrongful death suit follows earlier rejected claims and comes nearly a year after a Palo Alto officer found the 20-year-old, who later died from a traumatic brain injury.
   

• The rise of robusta, pickled fish and more: These food trends defined the Peninsula's food scene for 2025 (paloaltoonline.com) — Asian food and drink trends are reshaping where Palo Alto residents eat and shop, from new matcha cafes in town to a kappo restaurant at Stanford Shopping Center. The piece tracks 2025’s wave of Asian supermarkets, Sichuan spots, and coffee concepts across the Peninsula, spotlighting several recent and upcoming openings within easy reach of Palo Alto neighborhoods.
   

• Quote of the Day by Steve Jobs: 'Your Time is Limited, So…' (edhat.com) — Palo Alto appears here as the place where Steve Jobs spent his final days, tying the city to one of Silicon Valley’s most influential innovators. The piece reflects on his famous Stanford commencement quote about living authentically and explains how his life, work, and philosophy continue to inspire people to follow their own path.
   

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  • Finally Finished Xmas Decos!
    This year family Xmas is at our home in Palo Alto so went all out on decorations and lights (have not done that much the last few years since we were… (Nextdoor Duveneck - St. Francis)
  • The Mountain View Police Department lobby will be closed on Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, in observance of the winter holiday.
    Normal lobby weekend hours (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) will resume on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Non-emergency calls can be directed to 650-903-6344… (Nextdoor )
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service & E-Commerce Supervisor - Full Time in Palo Alto. Apply here.
  • Sodexo posted a job opening for Cook I in Palo Alto. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palo Alto here.

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