The Independent PA is a visual-first local newsroom for students in Palo Alto.

We publish short, factual, source-cited reporting designed for fast reading without losing journalistic standards.

Editorial approach

• Report what happened clearly
• Show what is confirmed and what is still developing
• Cite sources directly
• Separate reporting from opinion

Coverage priorities

• Schools and district decisions
• Student life and public safety
• City policy that affects daily student experience
• Cost, access, and equity stories