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AROUND TOWN
Miki Werness out at College Terrace MarketThe grocer whose experience in the business convinced the Palo Alto City Council to give the go-ahead for the new College...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2017Last comment by we will see about that, 2 hours ago | 31 comments | 4971 Views
SPORTS
Paly football rocks and rolls and keeps the music blaringThe Palo Alto football team had a nice time on the bus ride home Friday night. The Vikings were celebrating their first win...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2017Last comment by Fan, 2 hours ago | 3 comments | 875 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Administrators who handled Paly sex-assault case ID'dAt the school board's first public meeting about a just completed law-firm investigation into the district's response to...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2017Last comment by Lack of Truth, 3 hours ago | 62 comments | 7598 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Delivery trucks at Edgewood create ruckus for neighborsThe beeping of trucks as they back up at 4 a.m., the clanking of metal cargo ramps on pavement, delivery trucks parking in...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2017Last comment by Online Name, 3 hours ago | 19 comments | 2780 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Enforcement to remove RVs largely ineffectiveThe scores of RVs and other vehicles in which people are living along El Camino Real haven't dwindled much since late June,...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2017Last comment by Long time resident, 4 hours ago | 48 comments | 4695 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Residents reaffirm support for Caltrain trenchAs Palo Alto moves ahead with its plan to reconstruct the rail corridor to separate trains from local roads, residents and...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2017Last comment by Ahem, 6 hours ago | 110 comments | 7846 Views
AROUND TOWN
Around Town: shaky ground; going platinumIn this week's Around Town column, read a firsthand account from a local executive in Mexico City during Tuesday's massive...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2017Last comment by EV driver, 6 hours ago | 6 comments | 1192 Views
AROUND TOWN
Rinconada Pool -- Reliable?Rinconada Pool is now under new management -- Team Sheeper (aka Palo Alto Swim and Sport). I showed up on Saturday at 6:30am...
Original post made by Rinconada Pool Question on Sep. 25, 2017Last comment by Rinconada Pool Question, 7 hours ago | 4 comments | 125 Views
RESTAURANTS
Review: Passing the test of timeIl Fornaio has established a longtime comfort level with its customers in the 34 years it has been open in downtown Palo...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2017Last comment by Ill 4 Now, ohhhhhhh, 10 hours ago | 1 comment | 4118 Views
RESTAURANTS
Shop Talk: More fitness; Copyamerica shuttersIn this week's retail news in Palo Alto, Stanford Shopping Center is slated to get another workout option, a longtime printing...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2017Last comment by annette, 11 hours ago | 1 comment | 1622 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
In south Palo Alto, a battle is brewingA proposal to build a 69-room hotel and eight townhomes has residents of the next-door Palo Alto Redwoods condominium complex...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2017Last comment by saichai, 21 hours ago | 58 comments | 9230 Views
RESTAURANTS
PA council pushes ahead with broadbandIn a long-awaited decision, the Palo Alto City Council voted 5-1 Monday night to pursue negotiations with Idaho-based 180...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2017Last comment by Jaime, 22 hours ago | 2 comments | 7865 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Making the most of indoor/outdoor livingSome may see the oblong structure as a future cabana, writer's hideaway or an extra bedroom in the backyard. But Sunset will...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2017Last comment by Haha, 23 hours ago | 1 comment | 7018 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Report: District leaders failed to follow law, procedures in sexual assault caseA highly critical report released Wednesday afternoon details how Palo Alto High School and district administrators repeatedly...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2017Last comment by A former parent, on Sep 24, 2017 at 8:37 pm | 43 comments | 6193 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Free help for DACA renewals todaySeveral local and countywide groups will host a special workshop in Mountain View today to assist undocumented immigrants...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2017Last comment by Vets-Need-Help-Too, on Sep 24, 2017 at 4:49 pm | 1 comment | 600 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: Déjà vu for school districtAnother disturbing portrait emerged this week of a school district still confused about its legal obligations in handling...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2017Last comment by Lame excuses, on Sep 24, 2017 at 4:15 pm | 22 comments | 2740 Views
SPORTS
Love conquers all as Stanford rips UCLA, 58-34If there were any lingering doubts as to Bryce Love's running ability, they were certainly extinguished Saturday night during...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2017Last comment by saturday night, on Sep 24, 2017 at 1:19 pm | 1 comment | 910 Views
AROUND TOWN
Water main break repaired on University AvenueDowntown Palo Alto experienced a water main break on Saturday, leaving some customers without water for several hours, according...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2017Last comment by David, on Sep 24, 2017 at 9:35 am | 1 comment | 1681 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Off DeadlineWhere is 'Conan the Grammarian' in the battle with grammar barbarians? Read the full story here http://www.paloaltoonline.com/print/story/2016/12/02/off-deadline...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2016Last comment by Kennita Watson, on Sep 23, 2017 at 11:18 pm | 9 comments | 3284 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palo Alto DNA-privacy case could have wide implicationsAn appeals case filed by a Palo Alto couple could have far-reaching impacts regarding whether personal medical information...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2016Last comment by David, on Sep 23, 2017 at 8:00 pm | 13 comments | 7214 Views
Truckee cafe to expand to Menlo Park
By Elena Kadvany | 1 comment | 4,036 views
Attraction to a Person Outside Your Relationship
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 1,187 views
Senior Scam Stopper Seminar at EPA Senior Center 9/25/17
By Max Greenberg | 0 comments | 196 views
Registration now open
Sign up for the 33rd annual Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run and Walk. This family-friendly event which benefits local nonprofits serving kids and families will take place on Friday, Oct. 6 at the Palo Alto Baylands.
