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Airport reps, public discuss February crash
Palo Alto Airport representatives met with community members Tuesday morning in an effort to improve communication between the airport and the general public in light of the fatal Feb. 17 plane crash that damaged several East Palo Alto homes. (Tuesday, 5:33 PM)

Small fire erupts at HP construction site
A small fire broke out today in an HP building that is currently being renovated, the Palo Alto fire department announced this afternoon. (Tuesday, 3:32 PM)

Man arrested for robbery after altercation at Fry's
A man was arrested for strong-arm robbery Sunday after stealing a pocket knife from Fry's Electronics in Palo Alto and scuffling with the store's security guards, the Palo Alto police department said. (Tuesday, 4:16 PM)

Palo Alto drops 'prevailing-wage' study
Palo Alto has scrapped its plan to study the impacts of union-level wages on capital projects after the City Council concluded Monday that such a study could be inconclusive and that its results may end up costing the city money. (Tuesday, 3:37 PM)

City Council wants earlier release of staff reports
Palo Alto will consider banning last-minute submissions by developers and releasing staff reports earlier in the week -- measures that the City Council hopes would promote government transparency. (Tuesday, 11:43 AM)

Palo Alto comes up short on composting options
Palo Alto's quest to keep a composting facility within city borders could be imperiled by expensive land and opposition from airport advocates and conservationists, neither of whom want the new facility on their turf, according to a new staff analysis. In short, there is no easy choice for a local composting site. (Tuesday, 12:05 AM)

Three local schools land on state's 'worst' list
Three East Palo Alto schools -- including a charter school run by Stanford University -- have landed on the California Department of Education's list of the state's worst-performing schools. (Tuesday, 9:56 AM)

East Palo Alto seeks to revise its rent-control law
After suffering legal setbacks last year, East Palo Alto officials are once again looking to revamp the city's much disputed rent-control ordinance. (Tuesday, 10:41 AM)

SPORTS: Stanford teams head into Pac-10 tournaments
Stanford seniors Jayne Appel and Landry Fields will most likely have their seasons end in extremely different ways. Appel, who sat out Stanford women's basketball's 63-48 victory over host California with a bad ankle Saturday, figures to be playing several NCAA tournament games before she's through. Fields, who scored 25 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and recorded a team-high three assists in Stanford men's 71-61 loss to visiting California, knows the end is in sight. For the complete story, as well as scores, schedules, video and more, visit PASportsOnline.com. (Monday, 9:00 AM)

REAL ESTATE: Los Altos home sells for $2 million
A house on Lisa Lane in Los Altos sold for $2.097 million on Feb. 12, 2010. The home previously sold for $1.325 million in June 2008. For home sales information, as well as a map of homes for sale, neighborhood guides, virtual tours and more, visit PaloAltoOnline.com/real_estate. (Wednesday, 11:28 AM)

• Phil Lacy's gold chain was his 'pride and joy' (Tuesday, 11:40 AM)
• Feds award $17 million in transit grants to Valley (Monday, 11:29 PM)
• Pentagon shooter had run-in with MV police (Monday, 3:50 PM)
• Palo Alto considers ban on 'last-minute proposals' (Monday, 9:54 AM)
• Faye McNair-Knox named 'Woman of the Year' (Monday, 8:40 AM)
• Fire causes $400,000 damage to Menlo Park home (Sunday, 11:37 PM)
• PUBLIC AGENDA: Human Relations Commission, ways to support Palo Alto youth and teens (Friday, 1:10 PM)
• VIDEO/MULTIMEDIA (Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 2:30 PM)
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