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ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Antibody studies spur debate, skepticismA pair of studies conducted by researchers in Santa Clara and Los Angeles counties drew national attention this week with...
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2020Last comment by John Mamin, on May 23, 2020 at 12:07 pm | 25 comments | 17125 Views
AROUND TOWN
Around Town: Club keeps going with Memorial Day tradition; woman plans social distance parade for mother's birthdayIn the latest Around Town column, stories about the Palo Alto University Rotary Club moving forward with its annual Memorial...
Original post made on May. 23, 2020Last comment by ASR, on May 23, 2020 at 11:31 am | 1 comment | 4640 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
What's closed and what to do on Memorial Day during COVID-19Check out our list of city services that will be available or closed on Memorial Day this Monday, plus transit agencies'...
Original post made on May. 21, 2020Last comment by A Word To The Wise, on May 23, 2020 at 9:19 am | 10 comments | 5599 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto to cut funding for planning, transportation as revenues dropWith the city's finances sputtering, Palo Alto plans to reduce planning staff, eliminate its shuttle program and turn to...
Original post made on May. 20, 2020Last comment by Red, on May 22, 2020 at 1:39 pm | 26 comments | 8951 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Life in motionThis year's winning images in the Peninsula Photo Contest expose the power of creativity, patience and anticipation of unexpected...
Original post made on May. 22, 2020Last comment by Nayeli, on May 22, 2020 at 10:53 am | 1 comment | 10840 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Free COVID-19 tests available for all county residents at 2 new locationsCOVID-19 tests are now available to all Santa Clara County residents at two new locations in San Jose, county and city officials...
Original post made on May. 20, 2020Last comment by Keep Palo Alto Wonderful, on May 22, 2020 at 10:43 am | 7 comments | 10329 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Funding boost allows local nonprofits to offer more food, rent relief during pandemicFacing a surge of demand for services, as well as new grant opportunities, some Palo Alto nonprofits are seeing the pandemic...
Original post made on May. 22, 2020There are no comments yet. 5391 Views
AROUND TOWN
Living in isolation: Older adults reveal the daily challenges of social distancingSome have lost caregivers in their homes. Others have been forced to cancel travel plans. We're sharing stories from about...
Original post made on Apr. 3, 2020Last comment by A Word To The Wise, on May 22, 2020 at 7:56 am | 3 comments | 7252 Views
AROUND TOWN
As businesses fight for survival, Palo Alto launches relief programSmall businesses in Palo Alto that were rattled by the COVID-19 shutdown could be eligible for grants of up to $10,000 from...
Original post made on May. 5, 2020Last comment by Gus L., on May 21, 2020 at 7:44 pm | 12 comments | 7544 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
COVID-19 testing expands in Santa Clara, San Mateo countiesStarting this week, certain individuals who do not have COVID-19 symptoms will be able to get tested, thanks to new efforts...
Original post made on May. 15, 2020Last comment by Duveneck Mom, on May 21, 2020 at 1:41 pm | 37 comments | 18956 Views
AROUND TOWN
As Stage 2 of reopening begins, county has more to do to meet state requirementsAs the state inches toward reopening from the COVID-19 crisis, counties are working to meet the California Department of...
Original post made on May. 20, 2020Last comment by JL, on May 21, 2020 at 10:07 am | 29 comments | 9841 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Button, Button – Who’s Got the Button?In an effort to help the council set budget priorities, the City of Palo Alto published a survey asking which areas of city...
Original post made by Maurice Green on May. 21, 2020Last comment by Resident, on May 21, 2020 at 7:34 am | 1 comment | 1094 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto may make face masks mandatory during health crisisConcerned that Santa Clara County hasn't gone far enough in mandating face coverings for people venturing outside during...
Original post made on May. 5, 2020Last comment by Resident, on May 20, 2020 at 10:18 pm | 66 comments | 20213 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Santa Clara County to allow curbside retail pickups starting FridayBook shops, clothing stores and other businesses in Santa Clara County that allow storefront pickup can start reopening Friday,...
Original post made on May. 18, 2020Last comment by Resident, on May 20, 2020 at 1:40 pm | 37 comments | 12278 Views
BOOKS
Faced with telling toddler daughter she can't hug her grandparents, Stanford doctor pens children's bookHow do you explain to a toddler that she can't hug her grandparents right now? Dr. Ben Lindquist wrote rhymes compiled in...
Original post made on May. 20, 2020Last comment by Palo Alto Nana, on May 20, 2020 at 11:39 am | 3 comments | 6504 Views
SPORTS
Top Gunn athletes to continue competition at various collegesNicole Smith, who helped the Gunn girls’ soccer team win the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League El Camino Division in the...
Original post made on May. 19, 2020Last comment by Pomona alum, on May 19, 2020 at 5:48 pm | 1 comment | 6193 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Despite harassment allegations, Downtown Streets Team to receive Palo Alto fundingThe Downtown Streets Team, a nonprofit that is facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment and a hard-partying culture,...
Original post made on May. 7, 2020Last comment by Anon, on May 18, 2020 at 7:36 pm | 29 comments | 9737 Views
RESTAURANTS
'Every seat outside would help.' Cities consider closing streets to traffic to make space for struggling restaurantsMidpeninsula cities up are considering temporarily closing their downtown streets to traffic to give restaurants and other...
Original post made on May. 13, 2020Last comment by Palo Alto Native, on May 18, 2020 at 6:10 pm | 27 comments | 14959 Views
AROUND TOWN
Facing budget crunch, Palo Alto backs cuts to police, fire servicesFacing an unprecedented budget crisis, members of the Palo Alto City Council approved on Tuesday a series of steep cuts to...
Original post made on May. 12, 2020Last comment by Sigh, on May 18, 2020 at 5:20 pm | 84 comments | 12777 Views
AROUND TOWN
Coronavirus weekend update: New San Mateo County order to allow curbside retail pickup, dog groomingSan Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow on Friday amended his prior shelter-in-place health order to allow the reopening...
Original post made on May. 16, 2020Last comment by resident, on May 18, 2020 at 10:58 am | 26 comments | 24623 Views
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Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
For the last 30 years, the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund has given away almost $10 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.
