
How a recent Gunn grad is combating climate change “at its roots”
Melinda Huang
With a megaphone in hand, recent Henry M. Gunn High School graduate Katie Rueff marches down the streets of Palo Alto. Behind her are a dozen protesters, each holding a handmade sign and chanting for climate justice. For Rueff, advocating for climate action comes almost as naturally as walking or

Bol Park’s beloved donkeys: A source of joy and healing for Palo Alto locals
Mateo Espinoza and Dan Honigstein




Behind Paly’s “unicycle kid”: Senior finds joy in eclectic hobbies
Naina Srivastava


Meet Los Altos High’s national badminton champion
Avni Rajagopal



Los Altos club works with “literally anything that can fly”
Avni Rajagopal




Club 3D-prints prosthetic limbs for those in need
Avni Rajagopal





Paper Platez: Local fan-favorite lives on, with a twist
Dan Honigstein



South Bay Ceramics: An oasis amid a “pottery studio desert”
Naina Srivastava




Business as usual
Tomoki Chien


How a rising Los Altos senior became a U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize finalist
Grace Gao and Avni Rajagopal



Meet Santa Clara County’s poet laureate
Samuel Stein

Local Kitchens: Micro food hall is Palo Alto’s new hotspot
Avni Rajagopal

The man, the myth, the legend: Seth Donnelly
Samuel Stein





Present: A gift store dedicated to building a community
Avni Rajagopal

Meet Lucas Ramirez, Mountain View’s new mayor
Naina Srivastava







Paly flea markets are back: Here are some of our favorite vendors
Tomoki Chien and Melody Xu

Fishing for a cause: Dean Wu raises money for allergy research through fishing tournament
Natalie Arbatman and Carly Heltzel




“My favorite part of Monday”: Red Rock Coffee’s open mics are back
Naina Srivastava



Compassion Week builds empathy through community service
Avni Rajagopal



How a local muralist’s work brings color to her community
Avni Rajagopal








Parent group seeks to uplift Latino MVLA students
Rodrigo Sepulveda Sagaseta




Local non-profit Mentor Tutor Connection continues to serve Mountain View and Los Altos students through pandemic
Gil Rubinstein and Rodrigo Sepulveda Sagaseta



Passion and resilience keeps Books Inc. thriving for more than a century
Dana Huch and Rodrigo Sepulveda Sagaseta

From records to books, Linden Tree’s 40-year legacy of creating memories for children across the Bay Area
Mia Bassett and Cedric Chan

INdGO: Simple yet delicious Indian to-go food to satisfy everyone
Rodrigo Sepulveda Sagaseta

Paly junior explores cultural identity through poetry
Jonas Pao and Melody Xu

Aurum and authenticity: Modern Indian restaurant strives to bring hidden gems of Indian cuisine to the mainstream
Natalie Arbatman and Avni Rajagopal

Village Pantry: traditional American breakfast food, and a place to call home
Kaitlyn Huang and Madison Yue

Beyond satisfying local sweet tooths, Los Altos’ Sweet Shop is a community staple
Carly Heltzel and Siddhant Kanwar

Getting a cheesecake from Basuku is like winning the lottery
Olivia Hewang and Madison Yue






Teenage entrepreneur Ayaka Sonehara creates small jewelry business, Buttercupbeaut.
Kaitlyn Huang and Madison Yue


Teen chefs connect with the community through food
Olivia Hewang and Agnes Mar



Palo Alto students organize local Vote16 chapter to lower voting age
Natalie Arbatman




VIDEO: San Juan Dance brings joy and normalcy in the pandemic
Mia Bassett and Kaitlyn Huang

Meet Alex Brown, quasi-famous MV activist and ‘Official Guy Who Does Stuff Sometimes I Guess’
Cedric Chan and Carly Heltzel



Artist of the month: From almonds to album: Palo Alto band connects through music
Natalie Arbatman and Agnes Mar

Gluten-free bakery Sweet Diplomacy brings a community of food lovers often left out, together
Olivia Hewang and Melody Xu


Antoine’s Cookie Shop serves up nostalgia by the dozen
Olivia Hewang

The missing perspective: Mountain View’s RV residents shed light on their daily struggles, the real impact of Measure C and empathy
Natalie Arbatman and Carly Heltzel

DeMartini Orchard: Oldest business in Los Altos sticks to its roots
Dana Huch and Gil Rubinstein

100,000 meals later, Hope’s Corner continues serving in the pandemic
Cedric Chan and Agnes Mar


Artist of the Month: Dasha Korepanova delights with her whimsical creatures
Dana Huch and Olivia Hewang


Fashion in the pandemic
Tomoki Chien

Neysa Fligor continues breaking barriers
Gil Rubinstein

Hands on at a distance: Evodyne Robotics Academy continues education online
Cedric Chan and Carly Heltzel


Persistence, charity and faith: A Mountain View junior builds her own clothing company
Tomoki Chien and Allison Huang