Citing possible Brown Act violations, Palo Alto Online is challenging closed-door negotiations conducted by Palo Alto officials with Jon Arrillaga, a prominent resident and developer, over the sale of a seven-acre parcel next to his estate. The publication is concerned that there may be a link between these negotiations and negotiations over a downtown development proposed by Arrillaga. -db
From an editorial in Palo Alto Online, September 21, 2012.