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   An ongoing power outage has forced Escondido and Nixon elementary schools to
   call off classes on Wednesday, according to Palo Alto Unified.

 * Series of outages hit Palo Alto, neighboring cities on Midpeninsula
   
   On Tuesday, Palo Alto Utilities crews worked to address multiple power
   outages in the city due to strong winds that caused trees and branches to
   land on electrical equipment.
   
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 * Teacher facing rape charge had long disciplinary history
   
   A sexual assault allegation against teacher and athletic coach Peter Colombo
   is only the latest criminal charge that goes back nearly 30 years.

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Power outages impact thousands in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Stanford
Multiple power outages were reported in Palo Alto on Tuesday afternoon,
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