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PALO ALTO ISSUES

Push to protect historic buildings leaves some Palo Alto homeowners skeptical

Seeking to stave off demolition of quaint, old and culturally important buildings, Palo Alto officials are preparing to notify...

Original post made on Aug. 28, 2023
Last comment by Norman Beamer, on Sep 1, 2023 at 8:55 pm | 23 comments | 7477 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Architect looks to raise the roof on downtown office building

Downtown Palo Alto's newest office project is situated across the street from City Hall and between two distinct architectural...

Original post made on Aug. 31, 2023
Last comment by anon1234, on Sep 1, 2023 at 11:48 am | 6 comments | 2743 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

To help tenants, council advances new eviction protections

Seeking to provide a measure of security to renters in city's famously expensive housing market, Palo Alto leaders agreed...

Original post made on Jun. 6, 2023
Last comment by No Longer A Landlord , on Sep 1, 2023 at 8:51 am | 20 comments | 6699 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Palo Alto and Bloomington seek to transcend political divides -- one Town Hall at a time

After forging a "sibling city" partnership and enjoying a honeymoon period full of tours and festivities, Palo Alto and Bloomington,...

Original post made on Aug. 31, 2023
Last comment by Ocam's Razor, on Aug 31, 2023 at 9:50 pm | 9 comments | 3293 Views

SPORTS

Palo Alto childhood home of Giants outfielder Joc Pederson sells for $4.1M

The childhood home of San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson has sold for $4.138 million. Retrofitted with a backyard...

Original post made on Aug. 31, 2023
Last comment by Laurel Marshall, on Aug 31, 2023 at 4:04 pm | 1 comment | 17191 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

To preserve legacy of Chinese entrepreneur, resident seeks historical status for former Fry's building

As Palo Alto prepares to decide on the redevelopment of the former Fry's site, a resident has petitioned to designate the...

Original post made on Aug. 27, 2023
Last comment by Wilhelm Reich, on Aug 31, 2023 at 11:20 am | 40 comments | 13413 Views

AROUND TOWN

Beaver makes species' first appearance in Palo Alto Baylands in over 160 years

A young beaver was spotted in the Palo Alto Baylands this week, marking perhaps the beginning of the return of the aquatic...

Original post made on Aug. 25, 2023
Last comment by Hal, on Aug 30, 2023 at 5:37 pm | 9 comments | 29391 Views

CRIMES & INCIDENTS

Judge dismisses 1990s Mountain View murder case on legal technicality

A packed courtroom listened as Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Shella Deen granted a stay order to keep tech CEO...

Original post made on Aug. 30, 2023
Last comment by Margaret Petros, on Aug 30, 2023 at 3:26 pm | 2 comments | 4614 Views

RESTAURANTS

Cottage bakery Shru’s Kitchen combines South Asian flavors and modern vegan baking in made-to-order cakes

Shruti Boddu couldn’t find vegan alternatives to her favorite Indian sweets, so she started replicating those flavors in...

Original post made on Aug. 30, 2023
Last comment by JB, on Aug 30, 2023 at 11:33 am | 1 comment | 2781 Views

AROUND TOWN

$30M windfall for rail crossings could put Palo Alto in a bind

Palo Alto's effort to redesign its rail corridor received a boost over the summer when the city received more than $30 million...

Original post made on Aug. 23, 2023
Last comment by Leslie York, on Aug 29, 2023 at 6:38 pm | 18 comments | 10102 Views

AROUND TOWN

School board: New staff mental health specialist, Fletcher’s $5.5 million pool and Churchill lane changes

At the first meeting of the Palo Alto Unified School District for the 2023-24 year, the board on Tuesday, Aug. 22 heard updates...

Original post made on Aug. 23, 2023
Last comment by Allyson, on Aug 29, 2023 at 5:26 pm | 32 comments | 5253 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

With visitors on the rise, Palo Alto eyes safety improvements at Foothills Nature Preserve

With Foothills Nature Preserve seeing a surge of visitors, Palo Alto is preparing to install new pathways, parking areas...

Original post made on Aug. 24, 2023
Last comment by Sonia M, on Aug 29, 2023 at 2:36 pm | 5 comments | 4983 Views

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO

Thinking about buying property abroad? Here's what you should know

Have you ever thought of purchasing real estate abroad as a vacation destination, investment property or retirement home?...

Original post made on Aug. 24, 2023
Last comment by Bill Thompson, on Aug 29, 2023 at 12:01 pm | 5 comments | 4184 Views

AROUND TOWN

Around Town: a water fountain, a font of knowledge and improved scores for young learners

Here's the latest news from downtown Palo Alto, the Rotary Club of Palo Alto/University and the Palo Alto school district....

Original post made on Aug. 28, 2023
Last comment by Anonymous, on Aug 28, 2023 at 5:30 pm | 5 comments | 4962 Views

AROUND TOWN

Police calls: 8 hit and runs, 6 burglaries, 15 arrests

The following list captures recent reports of crimes made to Palo Alto police for the week of Aug. 12 - 18. Read the full...

Original post made on Aug. 28, 2023
Last comment by Tony Favero, on Aug 28, 2023 at 2:30 pm | 1 comment | 3540 Views

RESTAURANTS

Peninsula will see warming temperatures, poorer air quality as week starts

The National Weather Service said Sunday, Aug. 27, to expect warming temperatures in the Bay Area Monday through Wednesday....

Original post made on Aug. 28, 2023
There are no comments yet. 1877 Views

AROUND TOWN

Construction of educator housing is getting underway in Palo Alto

With the tossing of ceremonial shovelsful of dirt, an educator housing project more than five years in the making officially...

Original post made on Aug. 23, 2023
Last comment by MyFeelz, on Aug 27, 2023 at 11:10 pm | 14 comments | 6240 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Gunn student walks away with a historic victory in Rome

Abhivir Iyer's grueling path to victory in the International History Olympiad wound through the war zones of Africa, the...

Original post made on Aug. 25, 2023
Last comment by PA resident, on Aug 27, 2023 at 8:39 pm | 8 comments | 7520 Views

AROUND TOWN

California's housing prices are so high, only 16% of buyers can afford a home

Fewer than 1 in 5 can afford to buy a home in California, according to the latest housing affordability index. In San Mateo,...

Original post made on Aug. 18, 2023
Last comment by Silver Linings, on Aug 27, 2023 at 12:45 am | 3 comments | 5502 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Letters to the editor: Palo Alto retail, Cubberley closed meeting

Here are the letters to the editor sent recently to the Palo Alto Weekly about Palo Alto retail and a recent City Council...

Original post made on Aug. 26, 2023
Last comment by Mondoman, on Aug 26, 2023 at 9:32 am | 1 comment | 3496 Views
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