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Miracle goal helps M-A boys win first CCS title in 12 yearsJulian Montoya was in the right place at the right time and made the right decision in scoring his game-winning goal Saturday...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2019Last comment by Jeff Blohm, on Nov 18, 2019 at 10:31 pm | 2 comments | 1226 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Palo Alto utility worker who died on duty identifiedThe City of Palo Alto Utilities lineperson who died Saturday from injuries that he suffered while upgrading a transformer...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2019Last comment by Nina, on Nov 18, 2019 at 9:30 pm | 5 comments | 8101 Views
AROUND TOWN
Webcast: Debate over Foothills ParkRyan McCauley, a member of Palo Alto's Parks and Recreation Commission, talks with Weekly staff about the commission's new...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2019Last comment by So we have history covered, on Nov 18, 2019 at 4:15 pm | 14 comments | 1759 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Caltrain hits empty car near Churchill AvenueA southbound Caltrain struck a car on the tracks near Churchill Avenue in Palo Alto this evening, the agency said on Twitter....
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Nov 18, 2019 at 10:30 am | 34 comments | 5624 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Chestnuts — a rare find in the Bay Area — grows in the hills above Palo AltoAbout 2,500 feet above Palo Alto in the Santa Cruz Mountains, there's a 20-acre farm that nurtures a rare crop for this area:...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2019Last comment by Jocelyn Dong, on Nov 18, 2019 at 8:49 am | 9 comments | 5426 Views
SPORTS
Palo Alto returns home with a CCS football playoff victoryPalo Alto went on the road Friday to Salinas and came back home with a big upset win, 27-20 over No. 3 seed Palma at Rabobank...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2019Last comment by Frank Owen, on Nov 18, 2019 at 6:46 am | 2 comments | 2610 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Committee backs 'safe parking' program for vehicle dwellersFacing a growing population of vehicle dwellers, a committee of Palo Alto council members signaled support Tuesday for a...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Nov 17, 2019 at 9:17 pm | 33 comments | 3465 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Residents split over Churchill closure at rail meetingAs Palo Alto kicked off on Thursday a fresh phase of outreach in its ambitious plan to redesign rail crossings, city staff...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2019Last comment by Family Friendly, on Nov 17, 2019 at 3:02 pm | 120 comments | 7298 Views
AROUND TOWN
Around Town: Capital plans; the power of literacyIn the latest Around Town column, find how what issues Palo Alto City Council members want the city's legislative advocate...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2019There are no comments yet. 1544 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto to ban natural gas in new buildingsPalo Alto took its most dramatic action of the year on reducing greenhouse-gas emissions Monday night, when the City Council...
Original post made on Nov. 5, 2019Last comment by StupidSolution, on Nov 17, 2019 at 10:57 am | 102 comments | 9678 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto Utilities employee dies after workplace accident SaturdayA City of Palo Alto Utilities Department employee died Saturday from injuries that he suffered while upgrading an electrical...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2019Last comment by wmconlon, on Nov 17, 2019 at 10:32 am | 5 comments | 5394 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Off Deadline: Stanford's expansion/land-use wars taking a cease-fire timeout?The surprise pullback on Nov. 1 of plans for major growth by Stanford University is almost certainly temporary, according...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2019Last comment by lili li, on Nov 17, 2019 at 7:01 am | 4 comments | 2312 Views
AROUND TOWN
Three-car collision leaves nine children with minor injuriesNine children were injured in a rollover collision involving three cars at a major intersection in south Palo Alto during...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2019Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Nov 16, 2019 at 9:03 am | 48 comments | 9841 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Dozens arrested in large sweep for illegal guns, drugsFederal and state agents cracked down on illegal guns and drugs in northern California this week, arresting and charging...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2019Last comment by john wall, on Nov 16, 2019 at 1:43 am | 3 comments | 8178 Views
SPORTS
Stanford women jump all over the Golden Eagles in hoops actionA broken nose prevented Pinewood alum Hannah Jump from playing in Stanford's nonconference women's basketball contest on...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2019Last comment by Samuel L., on Nov 15, 2019 at 4:45 pm | 1 comment | 684 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 Anon, on Nov 15, 2019 at 11:16 am | 109 comments | 22750 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
New Stanford Hospital will finally add missing piece to its $2 billion facility: patientsAfter spending $2 billion and 10 years in planning and construction a new hospital, Stanford Health Care is just days away...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Nov 15, 2019 at 9:35 am | 2 comments | 3539 Views
SPORTS
M-A water polo earns a trip to CCS Division I title gameMenlo-Atherton beat Woodside 8-4 in Wednesday's Central Coast Section Division I boys water polo semifinal match to advance...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2019Last comment by Yes, on Nov 15, 2019 at 9:17 am | 3 comments | 1220 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Palo Alto Weekly's annual charitable-giving drive kicks offThis week, the Holiday Fund is launching its 2019 campaign with a goal of raising $400,000. The Ravenswood Education Foundation...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2019There are no comments yet. 1437 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Concert: Matt the Electrician with Sylvie SimmonsSinger-songwriters Matt the Electrician and Sylvie Simmons will perform at Cubberley Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 16. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2019Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Nov 14, 2019 at 2:38 pm | 2 comments | 209 Views
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