Behind the Headlines

As the Palo Alto Weekly celebrates its 40th anniversary, Editor Jocelyn Dong gives an overview of the newspaper's beginnings and highlights work by the editorial staff to commemorate the milestone, including a project that asked city residents to complete this thought: "When I think of Palo Alto, I think of ..." View articles, photos, interactive timelines and more at https://bit.ly/2oBEurD

Kyle Greenman, clinical associate at Adolescent Counseling Services' Adolescent Substance Abuse Program, discusses the growing prevalence of vaping among local teens and what parents, school administrators and public officials should know about the phenomenon. Read our latest story on the topic at https://bit.ly/2mcQzmc

Adam Gelb, assistant principal at San Mateo High School, talks with reporter Elena Kadvany about the school's decision to prohibit cellphones during school hours. Read our story on the topic at https://bit.ly/2lMOBIU

Dr. George Tingwald, medical planning director for Stanford Health Care, gives an overview of what's inside the new Stanford Hospital and provides insight into the planning involved to help the institution deliver top-notch medical care. Palo Alto Weekly journalists Jocelyn Dong and Sue Dremann join him for the conversation. Read our story on the topic at https://bit.ly/2lSFEgY

Robin Wedell, director of HeartFit for Life, joins Weekly staff to give an overview of the program's cardiac therapy services and their long-term impact on the nonprofit's members as the organization prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Read our story on the topic at https://bit.ly/2m4xtOA

Gail Price, a member of the North Ventura Coordinated Area Plan Working Group, joins Weekly staff for a discussion about the goals, challenges and latest complications in Palo Alto's effort to craft a vision for the Ventura neighborhood. Read our story on the topic at https://bit.ly/34hvok7

Palo Alto Weekly journalists discuss tensions between Ravenswood City School District board members and the implications for a district in transition. Read our story on the issue at https://bit.ly/2MyslhB

Palo Alto Unified Superintendent Don Austin joins Weekly journalists to discuss his vision for the district and upcoming issues for the new school year. Read our story on the topic at https://bit.ly/2HbR72Z

Palo Alto Weekly journalists discuss the potential closure of Glory Mobile Home and RV Park in East Palo Alto, which would eliminate a precious resource of low-income housing in the city. They explore what the loss might mean for renters who have lived there for decades. Read our story on the issue at https://bit.ly/2MPvPLX

Monica Williams, president of the Palo Alto Pickleball Club, joins Weekly staff for a discussion about the city's fastest growing sport, pickleball, and ongoing efforts to build more courts and attract more players. Read our story on the topic at https://bit.ly/2T2XmKR