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Palo Alto hesitant about landfill-gas contract
Palo Alto should reconsider its renewable-energy goals before it makes any long-term commitments to a "green energy" provider, a City Council committee recommended Tuesday night. (Wednesday, 9:12 AM)

Jurors begin deliberation in Koloto murder trial
The defense attorney for a man accused of murdering 27-year-old Philip Lacy during a robbery in downtown Palo Alto two years ago reiterated to jurors Tuesday morning the crime was not a random, opportunistic act of violence and that his client killed Lacy in self-defense. (Wednesday, 8:43 AM)

Plans for California Avenue discussed, debated
Palo Alto residents debated plans for changing California Avenue Tuesday night, in particular shrinking the number of lanes from four to two. (Wednesday, 9:58 AM)

Palo Alto employees boogie for Google
On Monday, the quest to impress search-engine giant Google took a disco turn in Palo Alto as city staff and residents exuberantly leapfrogged and jived in front of City Hall to the tune of "YMCA" by the Village People. (Tuesday, 1:34 PM)

Palo Alto to do outreach on recycling, 'privacy'
Palo Alto will conduct more outreach before drafting a new recycling ordinance, and address "privacy" concerns before considering enforcement provisions, city officials said this week. (Tuesday, 7:13 PM)

New farmers market bound for Lytton Plaza
Palo Alto's effort to open a new farmers market downtown resurfaced Monday night when the City Council approved a staff proposal to bring the new market to Lytton Plaza. (Tuesday, 1:00 PM)

Two men shot at East Palo Alto football field
Two men are reported in stable condition this morning after being shot Tuesday evening at a football field in East Palo Alto, police said. (Wednesday, 8:30 AM)

Armed men rob Willow Road gas station
Two men armed with handguns held up three employees at the 76 gas station on Willow Road Monday night. (Tuesday, 12:21 PM)

SPORTS: No. 2 Stanford women will be a No. 1 for NCAA opener
The Stanford women's basketball team may be No. 2 in the nation, but the Cardinal will be a No. 1 when the NCAA Tournament begins this weekend. Stanford, ranked No. 2 in both national polls, has received the No. 1 seed in the Sacramento Regional and will face No. 16 UC Riverside on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. in Maples Pavilion. For the complete story, as well as scores, schedules, video and more, visit PASportsOnline.com. (Tuesday, 10:06 AM)

• Palo Alto to fight high-speed-rail 'betrayal' bills (Tuesday, 12:15 AM)
• Adult school website earns international award (Tuesday, 3:40 PM)
• Mountain lion sighting in Atherton (Tuesday, 12:23 PM)
• Paly news website a national finalist -- again (Monday, 4:50 PM)
• Local teens describe their stresses on 'Dr. Phil' (Monday, 9:51 AM)
• NASA, Navy 'committed' to preserving Hangar One (Monday, 4:01 PM)
• PUBLIC AGENDA: Public Art Commission, update on California Avenue streetscaping (Friday, 1:05 PM)
• VIDEO/MULTIMEDIA (Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 9:57 AM)
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