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Tears, hugs and masks as parents send their children back to schoolThere were tears from parents and kindergartners alike as elementary students in the Ravenswood City School District started...
Original post made on Sep. 1, 2021There are no comments yet. 4416 Views
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Cibele's Ice Cream brings fresh fruit and frozen treats to Menlo ParkBe it sweet, savory, spicy or sour, Cibele's Ice Cream caters to just about any little craving you might have. The team brings...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2021There are no comments yet. 7114 Views
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In person or online — why not both? Arts groups offer full schedules and multiple viewing options this fallFall 2021 may not be unfolding as we all expected just a few heady months ago, but local arts groups have ensured that the...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2021Last comment by , on Aug 29, 2021 at 6:48 pm | 1 comment | 8367 Views
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Get in gear for bike nonprofit's fundraising saleThe Silicon Valley Bike Exchange holds a fundraising sale Aug. 29 with a large selection of refurbished bikes, gently used...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2021There are no comments yet. 3588 Views
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Olympic extra: Klineman earns gold medal in beach volleyballStanford graduate Alix Klineman earned a gold medal Friday when she and teammate April Ross beat Australia's Mariafe Artacho...
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2021There are no comments yet. 6922 Views
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Tokyo Olympics: The good, the bad and a little rain tooThere was more good news than bad for the locals on Monday at the Tokyo Olympics. A couple of teams are still in the running...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2021There are no comments yet. 6408 Views
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Close out the summer with these outdoor adventuresHere are some favorite new summer-themed books for kids that feature families on road trips, budding friendships and -- for...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2021There are no comments yet. 4558 Views
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Need to get a building permit? Soon you can do that in person again in Palo AltoAfter more than a year of virtual services, Palo Alto is planning to expand City Hall's in-person operations over the next...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2021There are no comments yet. 7264 Views
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Olympics: Bronze medals for locals in swimming, softballStanford alumna Katie Ledecky won her semifinal heat in the 200 free and will race in the finals on Wednesday. Mountain View...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2021There are no comments yet. 6162 Views
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Strength and service: Retiring fire chief reflects on his 40-year career in the communityHarold Schapelhouman almost didn't become a Menlo Park firefighter. At 20, the chief of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District,...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2021Last comment by pat, on Jul 24, 2021 at 7:56 pm | 2 comments | 8579 Views
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Dutch Goose answers with a Babe Ruth championship victoryDutch Goose needed to play two games Saturday and it was worth it. After Alhouse beat Dutch Goose 12-6 in the first game...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2021There are no comments yet. 4889 Views
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San Mateo County raises concerns over COVID-19 delta variantAs the delta strain jumps to the head of the line of COVID-19 variants, San Mateo County leaders are urging unvaccinated...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021Last comment by The Voice of Palo Alto, on Jul 18, 2021 at 1:29 am | 2 comments | 11001 Views
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[email protected] offers a venue for every listener[email protected] is going above and beyond to live up to its 2021 theme, "Gather," with the summer chamber music festival offering...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021There are no comments yet. 5255 Views
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Home renovations rebound despite delays, higher costsPlunging into planning a major remodel of his Menlo Park Eichler shortly before the COVID-19 shutdown, tech exec Andrew Fedak...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021There are no comments yet. 15667 Views
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Remaking history: A 1920s bungalow updated with second storyRemodeling a home on the National Register of Historic Places is a bit like building a house inside an eggshell: That's what...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2021There are no comments yet. 14337 Views
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Palo Alto Baylands project aims to prepare area for sea level riseSeeking to regulate water flow at creeks and bolster protection from sea level rise, Valley Water is setting the stage for...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2021Last comment by Art Liberman, on Jul 13, 2021 at 9:44 pm | 3 comments | 9920 Views
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Federal complaint by Jewish employees alleges antisemitism at Stanford racial-sensitivity programTwo Jewish employees at Stanford University have filed a complaint against the university for allegedly allowing persistent...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2021Last comment by Raul Mendoza, on Jul 8, 2021 at 7:43 am | 64 comments | 17088 Views
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As outdoor entertainment ramps up this summer, indoors venues slower to reopenTwo weeks after the state's official reopening, large event venues along the Midpeninsula are taking their time coming back...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2021Last comment by William Hitchens, on Jul 6, 2021 at 10:57 am | 2 comments | 9793 Views
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Steady pitching, clutch hitting lead to Alpine's tournament victoryAmit Garg delivered a pinch hit double with the bases loaded in the fourth inning, snapping a scoreless tie and helping the...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2021There are no comments yet. 4485 Views
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Kombucha with a bite: Paly grad's startup Jiant taps into craze with alcoholic brewsTrue to his Palo Alto roots, Aaron Telch says that Jiant, the beverage company he co-founded, has "a garage story, except...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2021There are no comments yet. 10863 Views
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