DeLeon Insight- September 2025 Cover Page

Palo Alto Preserves Historic Homes; Homeowners Benefit Too

by David Burckhard While more famous as the center of contemporary, high-tech achievements, Palo Alto is also rich in local history. Nothing better demonstrates that than the diverse and remarkable collection of its iconic homes. Locals and soon-to-be…

Palo Alto Spotlight: Rinconada and Mitchell Parks

By Michelle Lee As a long-term resident, it sometimes feels like there’s not much to do in this quiet small town where the bars close at 10:00 pm and the streets are empty by 9:00 pm – how many can relate? However with recent remodels, expansions,…

Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club: A Hidden Oasis

By Michael Repka, Member This article is the first of a series in which we will look at some of the area’s best country clubs and social meeting places. Approximately five years ago, my wife and I considered joining a local country club. We…

Palo Alto Cultural History

By Michael Repka & Michelle Lee Palo Alto is often named among the best places in the country to live, and it’s easy to see why. The weather is near perfect, the city’s public schools rank among the top nationwide, and Palo Alto rests adjacent…

Redwood City Continues to Boom

For many decades as municipalities surrounding Redwood City grew in size and prestige, it languished behind the rest of the Peninsula. However, times have changed and the renaissance of Redwood City is in full force. The first step was the revitalization…