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Around Town: Capital plans; the power of literacyIn the latest Around Town column, find how what issues Palo Alto City Council members want the city's legislative advocate to focus on and a local nonprofit recently recognized by the Library of Congress.
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Freeing up access into residents-only park
Many city residents have bristled at the idea of expanding access to Foothills Park, arguing that it would harm wildlife and diminish the nature preserve. Others suggest non-residents be trained in how to handle wildlife before entering the site.
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Thousands flock to local orchard for chestnut seasonWith buckets and leather gloves in hand, visitors of Skyline Chestnuts are taking advantage of the several tons of chestnuts growing in the La Honda orchard this fall.
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Off Deadline: Is Stanford taking a timeout?Stanford University's pullout of its expansion proposal, despite its shock value, is a solid strategy that will allow the university to pursue two avenues in seeking a go-ahead with less stringent mitigations.
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Making a splashLe Plonc, the 18-month-old wine bar on Castro Street in Mountain View, has created a stylish space and accessible menu that attracts both casual sippers and discerning oenophiles.
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Changes planned for hazardous south Palo Alto intersection
The intersection of San Antonio Road and East Charleston Road is perhaps the busiest junction in south Palo Alto, and certainly... Last comment on Nov 15, 2019 at 6:13 pm | 45 comments
Rent-cap law prompts calls for tenant protections in Palo Alto
With California's new rent-cap law set to take effect on Jan. 1, the Palo Alto City Council is preparing to pass an emergency... Last comment on Nov 16, 2019 at 10:55 am | 16 comments
Committee backs 'safe parking' program for vehicle dwellers
Facing a growing population of vehicle dwellers, a committee of Palo Alto council members signaled support Tuesday for a... Last comment 5 hours ago | 29 comments
In changing times, faltering allegiance to the Pledge
Since late October, members of the Rotary Club of Palo Alto stopped reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at their weekly meetings,... Last comment 12 hours ago | 27 comments
A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
Palo Altans and their Virtue Signaling
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Peninsula Foodist
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Chick-fil-A quietly starts delivering out of DoorDash kitchen in Redwood City
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Couple's Net
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Differentiating Grief from Clinical Depression
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Toddling Through the Silicon Valley
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NICU Love
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In the latest Around Town column, find how what issues Palo Alto City Council members want the city's legislative advocate to focus on and a local nonprofit recently recognized by the Library of Congress. Sunday, 8:23 AM
Palo Alto Utilities employee dies after workplace accident Saturday
Off Deadline: Stanford's expansion/land-use wars taking a cease-fire timeout?
Caltrain hits empty car near Churchill Avenue
Dozens arrested in large sweep for illegal guns, drugs
Episode 206: Debate over Foothills Park
First United Methodist Church to celebrate 125th anniversary
At least 17 CCS champions were crowned on Saturday and Menlo School (tennis, cross country) and Sacred Heart Prep (boys water polo, girls water polo) were both double winners. Palo Alto, Gunn, Castilleja and M-A also section titles. Sunday, 4:16 AM
SHP beats the Bells, moves on to CCS semifinals
M-A a little short in CCS championship caliber contest
Palo Alto returns home with a CCS football playoff victory
Record-setting effort gives Stanford a win in NCAA tourney
The Good Liar
At one point in the new thriller "The Good Liar," a character sees a pond and remarks, with a slight, smug smile, "Be careful. It's deeper than it looks." The line is meant as a commentary on character and also a literary self congratulation. And tha...... Read the full review
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