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AROUND TOWN
With new study, Palo Alto prepares to rethink retail strategiesWith Palo Alto's retail scene still in flux because of changing work and shopping habits, the city is advancing a new...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2023Last comment by Neilson Buchanan, on Nov 3, 2023 at 5:44 pm | 20 comments | 6717 Views
AROUND TOWN
After trial run, Palo Alto looks to expand church program for vehicle dwellersWhen Palo Alto asked local churches to open their parking lots to people who live in their cars, city leaders saw it as a...
Original post made on Oct. 26, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Nov 3, 2023 at 12:12 pm | 24 comments | 5318 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
State's public health department receives grant to help transition away from leaded aviation gasThe grant comes after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a determination in October that said leaded aviation...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2023Last comment by KR, on Nov 3, 2023 at 8:30 am | 1 comment | 2428 Views
AROUND TOWN
Do you have 'zombie trees' in your backyard?With fall here, it's time to check your yard for zombie trees. These are trees that appear to be healthy, but are actually...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2023Last comment by Ray, on Oct 31, 2023 at 1:23 pm | 1 comment | 2944 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto's drive toward citywide fiber could launch near Greer ParkIf you live near the intersection of Oregon Expressway and Greer Road, there's a good chance your household will be in the...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Oct 31, 2023 at 12:07 pm | 3 comments | 3827 Views
AROUND TOWN
After four decades downtown, time's up for Menlo Clock WorksWalking into Menlo Clock Works, the walls are lined with clocks ranging from tall grandfather clocks to neon wall clocks....
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Oct 31, 2023 at 12:03 pm | 2 comments | 5217 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Computer science teacher shortage puts California near bottom of a national instruction rankingCalifornia's low-income students, rural students and students of color were significantly less likely to have access to computer...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2023Last comment by Retired PAUSD Teacher, on Oct 31, 2023 at 7:13 am | 2 comments | 2756 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Discrimination claim filed against administrators over arrest of Menlo-Atherton High student in AprilA claim filed Wednesday against Sequoia Union High School District alleges that an incident leading to a viral-video arrest...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2023Last comment by Retired PAUSD Teacher, on Oct 31, 2023 at 3:16 am | 5 comments | 3763 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
A compromise for California AvenueWe are business owners on and around California Avenue in Palo Alto. We are retailers, restaurateurs and other service providers....
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2023Last comment by mjh, on Oct 30, 2023 at 6:27 pm | 7 comments | 2197 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
After pandemic backslide, Stanford hospitals ordered to ramp up commute programsStanford's hospitals will avoid financial penalties despite failing to meet their legally binding transportation goals. They...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Oct 30, 2023 at 12:53 pm | 8 comments | 3564 Views
AROUND TOWN
Around Town: Creek defense, Kanye ties the knot, and new parklandIn this week's Around Town column, read about plans for San Francisquito Creek, a celebrity wedding and a new Palo Alto park....
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Oct 30, 2023 at 9:25 am | 1 comment | 5399 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Opinion: How Cubberley reshaped school — and usIn the late '60s, social and political storms turned Cubberley High School into a crucible of activism. This weekend, as...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2023Last comment by tess & eric, on Oct 29, 2023 at 6:24 pm | 3 comments | 3809 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Expert: Wet winter has produced unexpected side effect — batsWhile the sighting seems rare, experts say the winged creatures are actually more common in this area and less dangerous...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2023Last comment by Silver Linings, on Oct 28, 2023 at 9:57 am | 1 comment | 3271 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
After student pushback, Palo Alto school board condemns antisemitism, IslamophobiaIn a move that many students and parents wished had been made sooner, the Palo Alto school board approved on Friday morning...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Oct 27, 2023 at 7:17 pm | 6 comments | 5106 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Santa Clara County reports a record $4.7B in property value lossesSanta Clara County may be about to experience one of its worst declines in property value in 15 years. Data from the assessor's...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2023Last comment by Ocam's Razor, on Oct 27, 2023 at 5:15 pm | 1 comment | 3168 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Responding to 'Zoom bomb' disruptions, Palo Alto school board set to suspend virtual commentingThe Palo Alto Unified School District will temporarily ban members of the public from addressing the school board via Zoom...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2023Last comment by Retired PAUSD Teacher, on Oct 27, 2023 at 6:47 am | 18 comments | 4047 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
California and 32 other states file lawsuit against Meta alleging harm to childrenState Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with counterparts from 32 other states, filed a federal lawsuit against Meta on Tuesday...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2023Last comment by Retired PAUSD Teacher, on Oct 26, 2023 at 7:24 am | 3 comments | 2122 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto backs new JPA to advocate for Santa Clara County citiesSetting aside concerns from city staff, the Palo Alto City Council officially endorsed on Monday an effort to create a new...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2023Last comment by Rebecca Eisenberg, on Oct 25, 2023 at 9:37 pm | 4 comments | 3622 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Federal court's decision overturning California's assault weapons ban elicits 'disgust' from officialsA U.S. District Court decision on Thursday, Oct. 19, overturning California’s assault weapons ban is igniting outrage among...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2023Last comment by K in MP, on Oct 25, 2023 at 4:27 pm | 2 comments | 13003 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Opinion: Promised dog parks? 6 years and countingNorth Palo Alto residents and their dogs have been waiting for new dog parks to be built in their area of the city for six...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2023Last comment by vmshadle, on Oct 25, 2023 at 3:01 pm | 9 comments | 3375 Views
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