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Oct 22, 2015 10:39 am
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A deeply qualified panel of speakers will explore the often hidden tragedies, and crimes, of domestic violence in affluent communities next week.
The tragedies... More
May 2, 2015 12:15 pm
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In planning shorthand, a TDR is simply a "transfer of development rights" -- wherein a property owner or developer can buy rights from someone building less than... More
Sep 25, 2014 2:25 pm
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Palo Alto lost two creative lights this month with the passing of longtime developer/poet Ryland Kelley and widely known muralist Greg Brown.
While vastly different... More
Feb 26, 2014 2:35 pm
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Faced with a significant community revolt relating to "overdevelopment," overflow parking and neighborhood-protection, still-new Mayor Nancy Shepherd is practicing... More
Dec 23, 2013 11:57 am
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Outgoing Palo Alto Mayor Greg Scharff sums up his "too short" term as mayor as a year of accomplishment and moving forward but with a couple of frustrations.
Overall... More
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By Sherry Listgarten | 22 comments | 3,678 views
Expert witnesses are more than experts. Plus my 7 fundamental impeachment questions
By Douglas Moran | 42 comments | 3,466 views
Shake Shack to open doors at San Mateo's Hillsdale Shopping Center this weekend
By Elena Kadvany | 0 comments | 1,780 views
Sure, the traffic mess in town is a complicated problem, but I want a solution
By Diana Diamond | 37 comments | 1,498 views
Premarital and Couples: What feeling is not allowed, and what do you use in its place?
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 725 views
The holidays are here!
From live music to a visit with Santa, here's a look at some local holiday activities to help you get into the spirit of the season.
