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Bumpy vaccine rollout spurs action from county leaders
No one really knows the total of COVID-19 vaccine doses that have been administered in Santa Clara County, leading supervisors to issue a new requirement for large health care systems this week.
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Hospital staffers raise alarms over workplace violence
Some Santa Clara County nurses and other health care workers in county hospitals say they've lost confidence in current measures intended to keep them safe from hostile patients.
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Local congresswoman rebukes president in historic House vote
Rep. Anna Eshoo expanded on why she backed the impeachment of President Donald Trump on the House floor Wednesday, when representatives voted 232-197 to move forward with the effort.
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Channing House residents find hope in immunizations
Despite a few early snags, residents of the Channing House senior community are looking forward to being inoculated for COVID-19.
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As housing targets change, City Council concerns stay steady
Palo Alto's housing obligations have been reduced by 39% under a regional growth plan that has led city leaders to vouch for other factors to be considered in the final allocations.
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Outdoor practices will soon return at high schools
Beginning Jan. 19, athletes from Palo Alto and Gunn high schools can train in person as long as they take health and safety precautions to avoid COVID-19. (Photo courtesy Karen Ambrose Hickey.)
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A journey through California, as told with quilts
Visitors to "Stitching California" can browse through a gallery of art quilts arranged by category, including natural beauty, cultures of California, landmarks, and challenges facing the state's residents.
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Spend some quality time with your thermostat
You can do a lot with a regular thermostat, but so-called "smart" thermostats offer more flexibility to keep you comfortable while also saving energy.
As visitors flock to Foothills Park, city plans to restrict access
Concerned about the recent surge of visitors to Foothills Park, city leaders are planning to restrict access to the preserve... Last comment on Jan 14, 2021 at 8:01 am | 55 comments
After political tussle, Burt on track to join the VTA board
When elected leaders from four north Santa Clara County cities meet later this month to pick their representative for the... Last comment 7 minutes ago | 13 comments
Downtown Streets Team issues apology, retraction after board chair's 'inaccurate' comments
The Downtown Streets Team has issued an apology and retracted the false comments made by its board chair, who claimed that... Last comment on Jan 14, 2021 at 8:20 am | 14 comments
As Palo Alto police switch to encrypted radio, newsroom scanners go silent
In a sudden move that will severely limit the ability of journalists and citizen watchdogs to cover breaking news, the Palo... Last comment on Jan 13, 2021 at 1:55 pm | 17 comments
Toddling Through the Silicon Valley
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Which Christmas Gifts are Lasting?
Jan 12, 2021 | 2 comments
Peninsula Foodist
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Craving B. Patisserie's perfect pastries? The San Francisco bakery is popping up in San Mateo next week
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The Food Party!
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Dry January Last Week? LOL
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An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
PA Police: Too drastic a decision on banning police information from public
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"Stanford at Arizona"
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Prime for housing? New apartment plan targets 'moderate' earners
A residential block in the College Terrace neighborhood could become the site of a 24-unit apartment building under a proposal that the Palo Alto City Council will weigh in the coming months. Friday, 1:32 PM
Santa Clara County works to clear hurdles to vaccinations
One month after the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Santa Clara County, county leaders are hurrying to fix shortcomings in the rollout system. Friday, 7:01 AM | 4 comments
Under assault: Data shows county hospital workers routinely attacked on the job
Each year, hundreds of health care workers in Santa Clara County hospitals are punched, kicked, spat on, slapped or worse, and it's a problem that has nurses worried someone is going to get killed. Thursday, 1:15 PM | 3 comments
Relief, gratitude among seniors receiving COVID-19 vaccines
Residents at Channing House, a senior independent living and long-term care center, say COVID-19 vaccines are the first step in bringing back a sense of normalcy. Friday, 7:00 AM
San Mateo County COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues via clinic, partnerships
In San Mateo County, about one-third of the health care workers and long-term care residents eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine have received it so far, county health officials said Tuesday. Friday, 7:01 AM
Opinion: Contradictions of COVID-19
While city councils up and down the Peninsula contemplate severe housing shortages in the decades ahead, we are also witnessing probably the largest exodus from the Bay Area in many years. Friday, 6:59 AM | 2 comments
'I will vote to impeach this traitor': Eshoo supports removing Trump from office
Granted only 30 seconds to speak on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Anna Eshoo did not mince words regarding President Donald Trump during Wednesday's impeachment hearing. Wednesday, 4:58 PM | 18 comments
An Alternative View: Drastic decision keeps police information from the public
The encryption of police radio transmissions was made without any public input and without the mayor or City Council knowing about it. Friday, 6:59 AM | 1 comments
Santa Clara County opens up COVID-19 vaccines to all residents age 75 and older
All Santa Clara County residents age 75 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine effective immediately, vastly expanding the number of people eligible for immunization against the virus. Wednesday, 5:00 PM | 4 comments
Debate over Foothills Park access continues as Palo Alto weighs new restrictions
Nearly a month after Palo Alto opened the once-exclusive Foothills Park to the broader public, city leaders are preparing to adopt new restrictions on Tuesday to curb the sudden onrush of visitors. Wednesday, 4:44 PM | 13 comments
New numbers, same concerns as Palo Alto challenges housing mandate
A recent adjustment by regional planners could lower the number of housing units the city is required to plan for between 2023 and 2031. It has done little, however, to quell the City Council's anxieties about the allocation process. Wednesday, 9:45 AM | 6 comments
Sheriff's Office forms task force to investigate right-wing extremists
Paly, Gunn student-athletes can again train outdoors in person starting next week
Downtown Streets Team issues apology, retraction after board chair's 'inaccurate' comments
After political tussle, Vice Mayor Pat Burt on track to join the VTA board
California's new goal: Vaccinate a million people in 10 days
New California law requires insurance companies to cover more mental health treatment
Here's who'll be eligible for the next phases of COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Newsom's school reopening plan puts tight deadlines on districts, legislature
Stanford Shopping Center was a hot spot of violations when public health inspectors came calling
Coronavirus central: State updates guidance for reopening schools
PUBLIC AGENDA: Proposed changes to Foothills Park access; discussion on PAUSD's dyslexia program

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