Since founding the Palo Alto Weekly more than 40 years ago, we have built a network of three printed weekly newspapers, seven hyperlocal news websites and six email newsletters that serve a population of more than 500,000 people on the MidPeninsula and the East Bay's Tri-Valley. We've developed deep trust in our communities through our balanced and fact-focused journalism and are recognized annually for the quality of our work – 37 California Journalism Awards in 2022.
Now as a non-profit, we rely on community support to continue our mission and to innovate and expand. There are so many promising areas for growth — reaching new readers across all demographics and building deeper relationships through coverage that makes a difference in people's daily lives. As a nonprofit, we are especially excited about the prospect of partnering with foundations and major donors to expand coverage on topics like education, underserved communities, immigrants, health and the environment.
The values that lead us.
Centered on a deep commitment to serving our communities
- Alert citizens of breaking news that makes people feel connected and informed on what's happening in their community
- Publish in-depth and investigative reporting on complex issues that drive quality of life
- Host public educational events
- Rigorous coverage of city government, schools, police and the local institutions that shape people's everyday lives
- Host public candidate forums and convene events around important issues to community
- Promote local businesses within the community
- Shine a light on local nonprofits and their programs
- Raise more than $1M a year for Bay Area nonprofits serving the needs of children, families and the underprivileged
- Host iconic events that build a sense of a shared community
Latest News and Updates
- The Fourth Annual Peninsula Restaurant Week kicks off April 19 (March 14, 2024)
- A message from Embarcadero Media's CEO (Nov. 15, 2023)
- Palo Alto Weekly to become a nonprofit in 2024 (Nov. 15, 2023)
- Bay Area media company Embarcadero Media announces transition to nonprofit (Nov. 15, 2023)