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AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto Museum wins final approval, prepares for constructionThe 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, 2023Last 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 transparencyParents 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, 2023Last 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 speechesLong 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, 2023Last 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 marketsIn 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, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Apr 23, 2023 at 10:06 am | 1 comment | 3940 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tall Tree Awards honor outstanding Palo AltansFour individuals and organizations will be honored for their contributions to local nonprofits, music education, academic...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2023Last 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 feesPalo 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, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Apr 23, 2023 at 4:26 am | 4 comments | 2368 Views
AROUND TOWN
Santa Clara County scores millions in HUD fundingMillions of federal dollars are funneling into Santa Clara County to help shelter and support those experiencing homelessness. Read...
Original post made on Apr. 19, 2023Last 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 appliancesAfter 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, 2023Last 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 carPalo Alto police arrested a woman suspected of felony shoplifting on Tuesday after she allegedly disregarded commands during...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2023Last 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 witnessA 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, 2023Last 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 spanPalo 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, 2023Last 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 colorA recently released email exchange sheds light on the offensive comments that Foothill-De Anza board member Gilbert Wong...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2023There are no comments yet. 5732 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Person brings grenades, ammunition to police HQPalo Alto police blocked off their headquarters after Vietnam War-era grenades and ammunition were brought in for evaluation...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2023Last 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 studentsA public-interest attorney and House of Representatives committee heads have asked for investigations of Stanford Law School...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2023Last 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 guiltyPeter Michael Colombo, 55, a former Palo Alto physical education teacher accused of sexually assaulting a student, pleaded...
Original post made on Apr. 8, 2023Last 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 suggestsSome districts with substantial numbers of low-income Latino students vastly outperform others when it comes to reading and...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2023Last 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 AltoA 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, 2023Last 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 resolvedTime 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, 2023Last 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 tunnelA 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, 2023Last 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 realityPalo 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, 2023Last comment by Loretta Taylor, on Apr 17, 2023 at 4:06 pm | 9 comments | 4130 Views
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