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SCHOOLS & KIDS
What Does Stanford Have to Do With the Dismal PISA Results?The latest PISA results are just out: US students’ average math score ranks 37th and below the OECD average. Not long ago,...
Original post made by See Sth Say Sth on Dec. 3, 2019Last comment by See Sth Say Sth, 7 hours ago | 18 comments | 939 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Stanford students press administrators in town hall on sexual assaultStanford University leadership faced frank questions about sexual harassment and assault at a Tuesday town hall held in response...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2019Last comment by @Anon, 10 hours ago | 27 comments | 2746 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Around Town<B><B>SHADY BUSINESS ...</B> For years, Palo Alto has encouraged developers to steer away from paved parking lots and toward...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2019Last comment by Another Giveaway, 12 hours ago | 17 comments | 1691 Views
AROUND TOWN
Alleged serial killer pleads not guilty in 1973 murder caseA former Stanford hospital medical technician pleaded not guilty on Monday morning for the 1973 murder of a 21-year-old Stanford...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2019Last comment by Roger, 16 hours ago | 17 comments | 2146 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board ready to fund more services for students with dyslexiaFor the first time, the Palo Alto school district has concrete data on how many of its youngest students are at risk for...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2019Last comment by Davis, 20 hours ago | 15 comments | 2946 Views
AROUND TOWN
Student thefts prompt CVS to start five-at-time policyThe CVS at Town & Country Village in Palo Alto is limiting the number of students who can enter the store during the Palo...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2019Last comment by Carol Scheufele , 21 hours ago | 118 comments | 23923 Views
AROUND TOWN
County assessor's report captures past 10 years, points to return to 'normal market'Palo Alto's share of the assessment roll grew by 6.72% for 2019-2020 and makes up 7.62% of the total assessment roll. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2019Last comment by Joe, 23 hours ago | 15 comments | 3764 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Stanford law professor testifies to Trump's 'abuse of power' be House Judiciary CommitteeStanford Law School professor Pamela Karlan was one of three legal scholars who told the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2019Last comment by What Will They Do Next, on Dec 7, 2019 at 7:57 pm | 63 comments | 2499 Views
RESTAURANTS
Swanky Selby's serves steakhouse classics to the monied setAt Selby's, the newest addition to Bacchus Management Group's empire of upscale eateries, some dishes were beautifully executed...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2019Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Dec 7, 2019 at 2:37 pm | 5 comments | 2101 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Despite demand, rising costs force cutbacks to meal programNationally, Meals on Wheels deliveries have declined by 21 million since 2005. Santa Clara County has the means to provide...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2019Last comment by Senior now myself, on Dec 7, 2019 at 2:31 pm | 2 comments | 1701 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Holiday Fund: Palo Alto, East Palo Alto students connect through musicA grant from the Palo Alto Weekly's Holiday Fund has freed Palo Alto Music Connection volunteers to focus on their core mission:...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2019Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Dec 7, 2019 at 2:29 pm | 3 comments | 1863 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Rent-cap law prompts calls for tenant protections in Palo AltoWith California's new rent-cap law set to take effect on Jan. 1, the Palo Alto City Council is preparing to pass an emergency...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Dec 7, 2019 at 1:23 pm | 48 comments | 5994 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Webcast: Rising wildfire risksFire agencies warn that the Santa Cruz Mountains could produce a large-scale blaze, similar to recent wildfires in the north...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2019Last comment by Tim, on Dec 7, 2019 at 12:08 pm | 1 comment | 971 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Plans for seven-story office building face questions over traffic, 'public benefits'The East Palo Alto City Council on Tuesday delayed its vote on a proposed seven-story office development and six-story parking...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Dec 7, 2019 at 10:45 am | 1 comment | 1964 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
'It can happen here': Local fire agencies grapple with new era of 'megafires'California's wildfire "season" isn't seasonal anymore. With climate change producing drier vegetation and hotter weather,...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Dec 7, 2019 at 10:09 am | 7 comments | 2215 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Forecast shows tax revenues on the rise in Palo AltoDespite mounting infrastructure costs and colossal pension obligations, Palo Alto is banking on good times ahead when it...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Dec 7, 2019 at 9:57 am | 14 comments | 2106 Views
SPORTS
Martin picks up her Palo Alto basketball teammates in openerThere's a lot of shots to go around for the Paly girls basketball team with Annika Shah out for the season with a torn ACL....
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2019Last comment by IMHO , on Dec 7, 2019 at 8:45 am | 4 comments | 1110 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Council holds back funds from plan to revitalize VenturaPalo Alto's effort to develop a new vision for the Ventura area hit another unexpected obstacle on Monday night, when a routine...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2019Last comment by Allen Akin, on Dec 6, 2019 at 3:36 pm | 17 comments | 4403 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Ravenswood leadership proposes closing Brentwood, Willow Oaks elementary schoolsThe Ravenswood City School District has announced which of its five elementary schools have been proposed for closure next...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Dec 6, 2019 at 1:38 pm | 7 comments | 5775 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto prepares to launch construction on bike bridgeIt took far more time and money than anyone had expected, but construction is finally ready to launch on Palo Alto's long-awaited...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2019Last comment by Hurry, on Dec 5, 2019 at 10:55 pm | 19 comments | 7100 Views
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Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
For the last 26 years, the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund has given away more than $7 million to local nonprofits serving children and families. When you make a donation, every dollar is automatically doubled, and 100% of the funds go directly to local programs. It’s a great way to ensure your charitable donations are working at home.
