Palo Alto, California

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Palo Alto is a city in the American state of California that has a population of about 55,000 people. It is in the region called Silicon Valley close to Stanford University. It is the home of many innovators and entrepreneurs. "Palo Alto" means tall tree in Spanish after a famous redwood that was struck down by lightning in 1955. A diverse population thrives in a city known for its schools, churches, restaurants and mild climate.

Palo Alto was where Apple CEO, Steve Jobs passed away on the 5 October 2011.