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PALO ALTO ISSUES
Where the Palo Alto City Council candidates stand on rail crossingsThis year's seven City Council candidates explain which designs they support for Palo Alto's rail crossings and how to get...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2022Last comment by William Hitchens, on Sep 28, 2022 at 11:39 am | 19 comments | 5022 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Where the Palo Alto school board candidates stand on COVID learning lossIn their own words, the four candidates seeking two open seats on the Board of Education share what impacts they believe...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2022Last comment by Greene and Paly Parent, on Sep 27, 2022 at 8:22 pm | 13 comments | 3220 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
The sheriff's race: What they'd do if electedHow the scandal-plagued Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office will operate in a post-Laurie Smith era will be determined by...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2022Last comment by Neal, on Sep 27, 2022 at 8:16 pm | 2 comments | 3281 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Junior Museum and Zoo removes birds from view amid avian flu outbreakConcerned about a bird flu outbreak, the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo has removed its birds from public viewing and canceled...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2022Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on Sep 27, 2022 at 2:05 pm | 5 comments | 3029 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Why it's so hard for kids in crisis to access the mental health care they need in Santa Clara CountyPeninsula teen Brian has battled depression and suicidal behavior since he was 10 years old. When he was in crisis, his family...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Sep 27, 2022 at 11:44 am | 5 comments | 5047 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Where the Palo Alto City Council candidates stand on crime, policingThis year's seven council candidates explain their greatest concerns when it comes to crime and to how the city's police...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2022Last comment by Hmmm, on Sep 27, 2022 at 7:31 am | 23 comments | 4530 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Where the Palo Alto City Council candidates stand on housingThe candidates propose how Palo Alto should plan for meeting a state mandate of 6,000 more housing units while keeping single-family...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2022Last comment by PaloAltoVoter, on Sep 26, 2022 at 3:07 pm | 1 comment | 2296 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Paly athletics faces sanctions after student misconduct at football gamePalo Alto High School is facing various sanctions from its athletic league after a crowd of its students rushed the Gunn...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2022Last comment by Just Another Parent, on Sep 25, 2022 at 9:33 pm | 15 comments | 6002 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Here's how this year's Palo Alto City Council candidates want to serve you if electedIn their own words, the seven candidates seeking three open seats on the Palo Alto City Council share their qualifications,...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2022Last comment by Online Name, on Sep 25, 2022 at 5:50 pm | 30 comments | 6243 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Candidates hope to revive plans to rebuild, enhance CubberleyFor decades, Palo Alto officials have failed to advance plans to renovate Cubberley Community Center, a community gem that...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2022Last comment by Greene and Paly Parent, on Sep 25, 2022 at 10:04 am | 15 comments | 2713 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Here's how this year's Palo Alto school board candidates want to serve you if electedIn their own words, the four candidates seeking two open seats on the Palo Alto Board of Education share their topmost concerns...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2022Last comment by Observer, on Sep 25, 2022 at 9:59 am | 26 comments | 5842 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Audit scrutinizes complaint against Palo Alto officer over 'race card' commentPalo Alto's independent police auditor took issue with the department's response to an officer who reportedly joked about...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2022Last comment by Mike Taylor, on Sep 25, 2022 at 9:45 am | 12 comments | 2679 Views
AROUND TOWN
Around Town: Lady Gaga's foundation makes big impact on small nonprofit that serves LGBTQIA+ youthLady Gaga's foundation awards $50,000 to Adolescent Counseling Services; locals come together to give vehicle dwellers relief...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2022Last comment by Cassy - ACS, on Sep 23, 2022 at 4:49 pm | 1 comment | 2604 Views
AROUND TOWN
Lawsuit, possible license suspension loom for Tesla over alleged autonomous-vehicle deceptionsTesla has found itself on a collision course with state and federal agencies -- plus a customer who initiated a class-action...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2022Last comment by Mark Lawrence, on Sep 23, 2022 at 1:28 pm | 9 comments | 8006 Views
AROUND TOWN
Corruption trial of Sheriff Laurie Smith beginsThe trial of Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith, who faces several charges of misconduct and perjury, began on Wednesday. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Sep 23, 2022 at 10:44 am | 1 comment | 3148 Views
AROUND TOWN
Burglar strikes occupied home in downtown Palo AltoPalo Alto police are investigating an overnight burglary that occurred on Wednesday morning at a home while the resident...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Sep 23, 2022 at 10:35 am | 1 comment | 5055 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Stanford purchases 759 apartments off Sand Hill RoadSeizing an unexpected opportunity to increase its housing options, Stanford has purchased Oak Creek Apartments, a 759-unit...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2022Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Sep 23, 2022 at 10:08 am | 8 comments | 3750 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto reaches settlement in suit over gas transfersThe city of Palo Alto would issue refunds totaling $17 million to its gas customers under a proposed settlement with a resident...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2022Last comment by Online Name, on Sep 21, 2022 at 11:13 pm | 17 comments | 3198 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Candidates debate top issues in race for Palo Alto school boardThe four candidates running for two seats on Palo Alto's school board discussed issues ranging from student achievement to...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2022Last comment by Greene and Paly Parent, on Sep 21, 2022 at 9:57 pm | 1 comment | 2486 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Landlords push back against proposed rental registryProtections for renters have long been a hot topic in Palo Alto, where sky-high rents have contributed to what city leaders...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Sep 21, 2022 at 1:21 pm | 37 comments | 6775 Views
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