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AROUND TOWN

Palo Alto Museum wins final approval, prepares for construction

The Palo Alto Museum is set to make the leap from concept to reality after the City Council approved the final agreement...

Original post made on Apr. 19, 2023
Last comment by Richard, on Apr 24, 2023 at 8:00 am | 5 comments | 7509 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Parents object to plans to relocate special education students, calling out lack of transparency

Parents are upset and looking for answers after the Palo Alto Unified School District announced this week that classes serving...

Original post made on Feb. 10, 2023
Last comment by Oakland mom, on Apr 23, 2023 at 10:54 pm | 18 comments | 10335 Views

AROUND TOWN

Why a Palo Alto City Council member risks breaking the law by giving speeches

Long before Julie Lythcott-Haims won a council seat, she had a national reputation as an author, educator and public speaker....

Original post made on Apr. 12, 2023
Last comment by mjh, on Apr 23, 2023 at 1:03 pm | 28 comments | 7708 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Around Town: Supervisor Joe Simitian releases schedule for sidewalk office hours at farmers markets

In the latest column, read news about upcoming opportunities to chat with Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian at locals...

Original post made on Apr. 23, 2023
Last comment by Mondoman, on Apr 23, 2023 at 10:06 am | 1 comment | 3940 Views

AROUND TOWN

Tall Tree Awards honor outstanding Palo Altans

Four individuals and organizations will be honored for their contributions to local nonprofits, music education, academic...

Original post made on Mar. 10, 2023
Last comment by Sarah Smith, on Apr 23, 2023 at 7:58 am | 2 comments | 7254 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Palo Alto to appeal $900K court ruling on parking fees

Palo Alto plans to challenge an appeals court ruling that ordered the city to refund more than $900,000 to a downtown developer...

Original post made on Apr. 19, 2023
Last comment by Mondoman, on Apr 23, 2023 at 4:26 am | 4 comments | 2368 Views

AROUND TOWN

Santa Clara County scores millions in HUD funding

Millions of federal dollars are funneling into Santa Clara County to help shelter and support those experiencing homelessness. Read...

Original post made on Apr. 19, 2023
Last comment by MyFeelz, on Apr 22, 2023 at 12:59 pm | 6 comments | 2294 Views

CRIMES & INCIDENTS

From a full-blown conversion to gradual changes, Peninsula residents share how they ditched their gas appliances

After three major leaks from her gas-powered water heater and one too many furnace malfunctions, Amy Sung decided to take...

Original post made on Apr. 19, 2023
Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Apr 22, 2023 at 10:21 am | 4 comments | 2428 Views

CRIMES & INCIDENTS

Woman arrested after police pursuit, crashing into patrol car

Palo Alto police arrested a woman suspected of felony shoplifting on Tuesday after she allegedly disregarded commands during...

Original post made on Apr. 21, 2023
Last comment by Bystander, on Apr 22, 2023 at 8:48 am | 4 comments | 3627 Views

CRIMES & INCIDENTS

Prosecutors: Man in custody for Cal. Ave. sexual assault strangled woman, fled after spotting a witness

A Florida man suspected in series of sexual assaults in two Bay Area cities was charged last week with six felonies related...

Original post made on Apr. 19, 2023
Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Apr 22, 2023 at 1:03 am | 5 comments | 6238 Views

CRIMES & INCIDENTS

Police investigate 2 armed robberies that took place within 25-minute span

Palo Alto police are investigating two armed robberies that took place within a 25-minute span on Monday night, April 17....

Original post made on Apr. 18, 2023
Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Apr 21, 2023 at 8:56 pm | 22 comments | 7572 Views

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO

Why was one Foothill-De Anza trustee censured? Emails point to comments about Black administrator's skin color

A recently released email exchange sheds light on the offensive comments that Foothill-De Anza board member Gilbert Wong...

Original post made on Apr. 21, 2023
There are no comments yet. 5732 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Person brings grenades, ammunition to police HQ

Palo Alto police blocked off their headquarters after Vietnam War-era grenades and ammunition were brought in for evaluation...

Original post made on Apr. 18, 2023
Last comment by Optimist Pessimist Realist , on Apr 19, 2023 at 2:26 pm | 4 comments | 2977 Views

AROUND TOWN

After students shout down conservative judge, complaints are filed against Stanford Law School and students

A public-interest attorney and House of Representatives committee heads have asked for investigations of Stanford Law School...

Original post made on Apr. 14, 2023
Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on Apr 19, 2023 at 12:35 pm | 33 comments | 13141 Views

CRIMES & INCIDENTS

Former teacher, arraigned for alleged student rape, pleads not guilty

Peter Michael Colombo, 55, a former Palo Alto physical education teacher accused of sexually assaulting a student, pleaded...

Original post made on Apr. 8, 2023
Last comment by Jennifer, on Apr 19, 2023 at 11:55 am | 5 comments | 5369 Views

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO

How schools teach reading matters more than student's family income or English proficiency, report suggests

Some districts with substantial numbers of low-income Latino students vastly outperform others when it comes to reading and...

Original post made on Apr. 14, 2023
Last comment by Anony Mouse, on Apr 18, 2023 at 8:24 pm | 7 comments | 3381 Views

CRIMES & INCIDENTS

Pedestrian dies in Caltrain collision at Churchill Avenue crossing in Palo Alto

A person was struck and killed by a train in Palo Alto on Sunday night, marking Caltrain's second fatality of the year. Read...

Original post made on Apr. 17, 2023
Last comment by Sheila E, on Apr 18, 2023 at 7:37 pm | 9 comments | 12982 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Judge denies Elizabeth Holmes' request to remain free while appeal is resolved

Time is running out for Elizabeth Holmes, the convicted founder and CEO of Theranos, the now-defunct blood-testing company....

Original post made on Apr. 16, 2023
Last comment by Online Name, on Apr 18, 2023 at 11:07 am | 5 comments | 2640 Views

AROUND TOWN

Man arrested for alleged sexual assault in California Avenue tunnel

A man who was sought for a brazen sexual assault in the California Avenue pedestrian undercrossing in Palo Alto on Sunday...

Original post made on Apr. 11, 2023
Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Apr 18, 2023 at 12:42 am | 21 comments | 26200 Views

AROUND TOWN

Palo Alto history museum is one vote away from reality

Palo Alto's effort to build a downtown history museum will hit a critical milestone next week, when the City Council approves...

Original post made on Apr. 13, 2023
Last comment by Loretta Taylor, on Apr 17, 2023 at 4:06 pm | 9 comments | 4130 Views
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