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Locals struggle to repair homes damaged by stormsSome Palo Alto residents face a long road to recovery after winter storms earlier this month flooded their homes.
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City banks on all-electric units to meet climate goalsThe recent installation of all-electric HVAC units at the Peninsula Conservation Center represented a milestone of sorts for Palo Alto.
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DA: Man charged in mass shooting is a flight riskChunli Zhao, who allegedly killed seven people in Half Moon Bay, is a "danger to the community," District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said.
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One neighborhood gives lower positive ratings in surveyA new opinion poll has the City Council wondering if there's a problem in the College Terrace neighborhood, where the results show a drop in residents' opinions of Palo Alto.
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Proposed contracts provide raises for city employeesOn Feb. 6, the City Council is set to consider new labor agreements with its largest employee union and main firefighter union.
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New policy seeks to assist pickleball's rapid growthA proposal heading before the City Council in February would give pickleball priority over tennis at all hours of the day, seven days per week.
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'This is our sport': Competition draws puzzlers of all agesEmma Taylor is using one of her favorite pastimes to foster community in Redwood City, the place she's called home for the past five years.
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What's eating College Terrace? Survey points to resident dissatisfaction
With its walkable streets and proximity to Stanford, College Terrace doesn't seem like the grumpiest neighborhood in Palo... Last comment on Jan 26, 2023 at 11:36 pm | 21 comments
Opinion: Palo Alto needs a road safety policy
Palo Alto does better on road safety than many U.S. cities; however, anyone who has walked or bicycled in the city can understand... Last comment 11 hours ago | 20 comments
Palo Alto survey points to growing concerns over mental health, retirement
Ask Palo Alto residents how they feel about their city, and many will praise its bountiful parks, job opportunities and educational... Last comment on Jan 21, 2023 at 12:51 pm | 9 comments
Kings of the court? As pickleball grows, tennis players worry about getting edged out
As pickleball has exploded in popularity, the city has taken notice -- and action. Next month, the City Council is scheduled... Last comment on Jan 26, 2023 at 12:38 pm | 14 comments
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