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City Council affirms reconstruction plan for Mills buildingA challenge to Palo Alto's approval of a reconstruction proposal at 233 University Ave. led the City Council to consider whether demolition is equal to rehabilitation.
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VTA plan to divert Measure B funding runs into resistanceElected leaders in Santa Clara County have come out against a proposal that would redirect money for transportation projects throughout the entire county to the BART Silicon Valley Extension Program.
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Plan to widen access to 'residents-only' park faces appealA group is working to overturn a recently approved policy that would grant residents outside of Palo Alto entry to Foothills Park weeks before it goes into effect.
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The wait continues for high school student-athletesThe California Interscholastic Federation has halted all full practice and competition start dates until the state issues updated youth sports guidance. (Photo by Karen Ambrose Hickey.)
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Lend a helping hand this holiday seasonGet into the spirit of giving with this list of what you can donate to nonprofits serving those in need on the Midpeninsula.
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How to buy a used electric vehicleUsed EVs are a good deal, arguably one of the best deals on the car market today. There are a couple of reasons for their low price relative to value.
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Taste the Peninsula in a whole new wayWant to stay in the loop on the local food scene? Subscribe now to the Peninsula Foodist newsletter by our staff reporter and blogger Elena Kadvany.
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Policy, politics clash as Palo Alto looks to appoint planning commissioners
The Palo Alto City Council's decision to appoint new commissioners next month, rather than wait until the spring, will give... Last comment on Dec 2, 2020 at 3:24 pm | 34 comments
Sobrato pitches townhome project at former site of Fry's Electronics
The Sobrato Organization's new proposal for 85 townhouses in a place long considered as a prime opportunity zone may constrain... Last comment 1 hour ago | 51 comments
Downtown Streets Team declines to divulge investigation into sexual harassment by top executives
Palo Alto's close partnership with the Downtown Streets Team will be put to the test on Nov. 30, when the City Council will... Last comment on Nov 28, 2020 at 11:43 am | 25 comments
Despite zoning dispute, planning commission advances Castilleja's expansion plan
Castilleja School eked out a hard-fought and limited victory Wednesday night, when a divided Planning and Transportation... Last comment on Nov 25, 2020 at 11:17 am | 30 comments
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Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
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