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PALO ALTO ISSUES
Push to protect historic buildings leaves some Palo Alto homeowners skepticalSeeking to stave off demolition of quaint, old and culturally important buildings, Palo Alto officials are preparing to notify...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2023Last 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 buildingDowntown 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, 2023Last 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 protectionsSeeking 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, 2023Last 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 timeAfter 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, 2023Last 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 $4.1MThe 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, 2023Last 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 buildingAs 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, 2023Last 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 yearsA 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, 2023Last 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 technicalityA 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, 2023Last 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 cakesShruti Boddu couldn’t find vegan alternatives to her favorite Indian sweets, so she started replicating those flavors in...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2023Last 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 bindPalo 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, 2023Last 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 changesAt 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, 2023Last 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 PreserveWith Foothills Nature Preserve seeing a surge of visitors, Palo Alto is preparing to install new pathways, parking areas...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2023Last 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 knowHave you ever thought of purchasing real estate abroad as a vacation destination, investment property or retirement home?...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2023Last 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 learnersHere'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, 2023Last 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 arrestsThe 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, 2023Last 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 startsThe National Weather Service said Sunday, Aug. 27, to expect warming temperatures in the Bay Area Monday through Wednesday....
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2023There are no comments yet. 1877 Views
AROUND TOWN
Construction of educator housing is getting underway in Palo AltoWith 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, 2023Last 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 RomeAbhivir 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, 2023Last 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 homeFewer 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, 2023Last 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 meetingHere 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, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Aug 26, 2023 at 9:32 am | 1 comment | 3496 Views
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