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CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Thieves take $35K in merchandise from Apple store on Black FridayTwo people who entered the Apple store at Stanford Shopping Center on Nov. 25 during busy Black Friday sales events at the...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2022Last comment by Patty, 5 hours ago | 46 comments | 39978 Views
RESTAURANTS
Comings and goings: Cocoa & Butter and Wahlburgers shutter, Tootsie's reopens and moreAs the end of 2022 nears, the local dining scene is in a state of flux. Two eateries have recently closed, a popular East...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2022There are no comments yet. 539 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry sells Atherton home for $31.15MAre Stephen and Ayesha Curry still Atherton residents? Records show the couple quietly sold their home in West Atherton last...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2022There are no comments yet. 2125 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
As e-biking accelerates, Palo Alto eyes new restrictions in nature preservesWith e-bikes growing in popularity, Palo Alto officials are racing to keep up with the changing legal landscape and impose...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2022Last comment by Eeyore, 13 hours ago | 18 comments | 4846 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Former Theranos president asks for no prison time; prosecutors want 15 yearsIn dueling sentencing memorandums filed late Wednesday night, lawyers for convicted Theranos executive Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2022There are no comments yet. 1883 Views
SPORTS
Stanford football director immediately resigns after Saturday's lossStanford University's winningest head coach and director of football, David Shaw, has resigned effective immediately, following...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2022Last comment by john_alderman, 16 hours ago | 22 comments | 8364 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Guest Opinion: Palo Alto is ready for more housingYou're 80 years old. You've lived in your apartment for decades. Your landlord keeps the rent low. You're walking distance...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2022Last comment by Online Name, 18 hours ago | 89 comments | 8595 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Stanford to investigate university president's research over scientific misconduct allegationsThe review comes after a student news outlet detailed suspected problems with Marc Tessier-Lavigne's research papers. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2022Last comment by Online Name, on Dec 3, 2022 at 2:40 pm | 7 comments | 3096 Views
AROUND TOWN
Holiday Fund: Women's shelter gives guests a place to stay during the year's coldest monthsThrough a $10,000 grant from the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund this past year, Heart and Home Collaborative is debuting a...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Dec 3, 2022 at 12:20 pm | 1 comment | 2090 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Kiely Nosé tapped to stay on as assistant city managerKiely Nosé, a City Hall veteran who has been filling in as City Manager Ed Shikada's top lieutenant since March 2021, is...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2022Last comment by NeilsonBuchanan, on Dec 3, 2022 at 11:26 am | 3 comments | 1549 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Ravenswood school district inks agreement to lease out district office site for high-density developmentThe Ravenswood City School District is one step closer to leasing out its district office, which could potentially bring...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Dec 3, 2022 at 11:08 am | 1 comment | 1369 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Hopes dim for restoring former Fry's buildingPoor conditions and new building codes have challenged the city's efforts to preserve the old cannery on Portage Avenue that...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2022Last comment by Jane, on Dec 3, 2022 at 9:08 am | 20 comments | 3127 Views
AROUND TOWN
Planned auto dealership gives bicyclists reason to cheerBicyclists rarely get excited about new car dealerships, but the one currently proposed for the former site of Ming's Restaurant...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2022Last comment by James Kawamoto, on Dec 3, 2022 at 9:05 am | 17 comments | 4266 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto family gives $100K to Holiday FundFor the 12th straight year, a Palo Alto family that wishes to remain anonymous has made a $100,000 donation to the Palo Alto...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2022There are no comments yet. 2475 Views
AROUND TOWN
With her 'trademark enthusiasm,' Kari Martell kept Avenidas in the community spotlightWhether advocating for awareness of issues around aging or writing television promos for a food bank, Kari Martell spent...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2022There are no comments yet. 1920 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Driving fitness, not age, could determine when to hand over the keysWhen's the right time for an older adult to stop driving? Experts share the warning signs, which "general nervousness," close...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2022There are no comments yet. 1487 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Soccer star's parents sue Stanford University after her deathThe parents of a Stanford women's soccer star who died by suicide after learning she faced disciplinary action filed a lawsuit...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2022Last comment by resident3, on Dec 1, 2022 at 5:10 pm | 14 comments | 6690 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bicycling in the dark: Local cyclists offer tips for safer riding in the eveningsWith the shorter days of standard time, Palo Alto bicyclists have more obstacles to navigate, from the glare of the setting...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2022Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on Dec 1, 2022 at 3:42 pm | 16 comments | 5592 Views
AROUND TOWN
A European winter wonderland arrives in East Palo AltoThe Four Seasons Silicon Valley hotel has brought back a seasonal pop-up on its outdoor terrace, transforming the space with...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2022Last comment by Bystander, on Nov 30, 2022 at 10:39 pm | 1 comment | 9055 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Palo Alto police accused of excessive force in lawsuitA woman filed a lawsuit against the Palo Alto Police Department last week claiming that she suffered numerous injuries, including...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2022Last comment by felix, on Nov 30, 2022 at 1:26 pm | 12 comments | 3416 Views
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Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
For the last 29 years, the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund has given away more than $9 million to local nonprofits serving children and families. 100% of the funds go directly to local programs. It’s a great way to ensure your charitable donations are working at home.
