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About Gennady
Gennady Sheyner has been covering Palo Alto since 2008. His beats include City Hall, with a special focus on housing, utilities and transportation. He also covers regional politics for the Palo Alto Weekly, Palo Alto Online and its sister publications. He has won awards for his coverage of elections, land use, business, technology and breaking news.A native of Ukraine, Gennady grew up in San Francisco and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a bachelor’s degree in English and from Columbia University with a master’s degree in journalism. Prior to joining Embarcadero Media, he spent three years covering breaking news and local politics for The Waterbury Republican-American, a daily newspaper in Connecticut. He is a massive fan of English football, marathons and churros.
Stories by Gennady
Locals contribute over $3.4M to fight Newsom recall
With the California recall election less than three weeks away, the campaign fighting the effort to oust Gov. Gavin Newsom has established a commanding lead in cash raised -- with local donors playing a major role.[Thursday, August 26, 2021]
Housing bill that allows cities to increase density clears state Assembly
A state bill that would allow cities to override voter-enacted zoning restrictions to construct housing developments eked out a critical victory in the state Assembly on Monday afternoon.[Tuesday, August 24, 2021]
State effort to decertify officers picks up political momentum
California legislators are advancing a bill that would permanently strip badges from police officers found guilty of serious misconduct.[Friday, August 20, 2021]
Flag project recalls Japanese internment camps, one signature at a time
For Yoshiki Oshima, the memories remain fresh 80 years later. There was the FBI taking away his father, a farmer who was involved in the local church and the Japanese community and the forced evacuation of his family to Tule Lake.[Wednesday, August 18, 2021]
Cities make the case for a 'bicycle superhighway'
Few roads better epitomize the frustrations and hopes of local bicycle advocates than El Camino Real, a hazardous route that some see as the ideal setting for a bicycle superhighway.[Tuesday, July 13, 2021]
CinéArts, a haven for local cinephiles, permanently shutters
CinéArts at Palo Alto Square, a movie theater that for decades has been a popular destination for local film lovers, will not be reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic, the theater's parent company has confirmed.[Tuesday, June 29, 2021]
Following a frantic year, Pets In Need gradually reopens to Midpeninsula animal lovers
After transforming itself from a full-fledged animal shelter to a network that links would-be pet owners with their new companions, Pets In Need is preparing to once again welcome residents.[Monday, June 21, 2021]
Palo Alto police seek suspects in Louis Vuitton bag heist
A group of 11 people took 36 handbags from the Louis Vuitton store at Stanford Shopping Center on Monday afternoon before fleeing in five awaiting vehicles, according to Palo Alto police.[Wednesday, June 16, 2021]
Mickie Winkler, former Menlo Park mayor, joins race for governor
Having just published a satirical book based on her political experiences, former Menlo Park Mayor Mickie Winkler is now pivoting to a more serious venture: a bid to become the governor of California.[Wednesday, May 26, 2021]
Palo Alto paramedic reflects on Fire Department's evolving COVID-19 response
The human aspect has always been a critical component of the job for Palo Alto firefighters, and it's one that has been put to the test in this year of social distancing.[Friday, March 5, 2021]