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This is a list of notable people from Palo Alto, California. It includes people who were born/raised in, lived in, or spent portions of their lives in Palo Alto, or for whom Palo Alto is a significant part of their identity.

Actors

Visual arts

Fine artists

Designers

Business leaders and entrepreneurs

Musicians

Politicians, political figures and civil servants

Religion

Scientists

Writers

Athletes

Jeremy Lin
Joc Pederson

See also

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