Kobe Bryant: the legacy of the Black Mamba
February 6, 2020
Following the death of retired professional basketball player Kobe Bryant and eight others who lost their lives in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, we asked Palo Alto High School students and teachers about their response to death – and life. Here is what they said.
Kobe Bryant by Emily Yun and Maia Johnsson
Compiled by Emily Yun and Maia Johnsson
Photo by Alexandra Walt: CC0 1.0 Universal
![Charen Yu (left), the Palo Alto Unified School District chief business officer, presents the updated 2026-2027 budget during Tuesday's board meeting. According to Yu, expenditure changes are the primary reason for the deficit. “[Compared to the adopted budget], certificated salaries are up $18.8 million (which translates to 13.4%), classified salaries are up $11 million (or 17%), benefits are up $5.6 million and all other objects are down $2.9 million,” Yu said. “These are settled agreements with our bargaining partners. They are contractual obligations and they are the primary driver of the change.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/budget-presentation-300x225.jpeg)
