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Two friends from Stanford build a business around selling dusty adventure gearThe friendship of two Stanford University undergraduates and future business co-founders started off with a series of outdoor...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2021There are no comments yet. 13021 Views
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After a limited summer reopening, Foothill College vows to bring back most in-person classes for the fallCalifornia made a push this year to have its more than 100 community colleges fully reopen last month. But local schools...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2021Last comment by William Hitchens, on Jul 5, 2021 at 5:01 pm | 1 comment | 7409 Views
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Everyday life becomes history in new mural celebrating Los AltosA portal to many different eras in local history has appeared in downtown Los Altos -- one that looks almost as if anyone...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2021Last comment by Cyclist, on Jul 4, 2021 at 1:18 pm | 2 comments | 6853 Views
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Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Mountain View, touts interim housing as a key to solving homelessness crisisGov. Gavin Newsom on Friday praised Mountain View and the nonprofit LifeMoves for transforming an industrial site into an...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2021Last comment by Ted Bates, on Jul 4, 2021 at 11:51 am | 38 comments | 13384 Views
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Alpine all-stars gain an advantage in District 52 tournamentIn a battle of unbeatens between all-star teams from neighboring leagues, Alpine came out on top of Menlo-Atherton, 2-1,...
Original post made on Jul. 4, 2021There are no comments yet. 4953 Views
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Paly grad and NFL star Davante Adams visits East Palo Alto to promote fitnessDavante Adams, now a superstar NFL receiver with the Green Bay Packers, grew up in East Palo Alto and starred at Palo Alto...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2021Last comment by John B. Sails, on Jul 4, 2021 at 6:45 am | 2 comments | 8760 Views
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For July Fourth weekend, students adorn trees and hope to inspire unityFestooned in red, white and blue, two well-known street trees at the intersection of Lowell Avenue and Bryant Street in Palo...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2021There are no comments yet. 5972 Views
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Celebrating this Fourth of July with events throughout the PeninsulaMany of the traditional local events, like the chili cook-off, junior rodeo and fireworks displays, aren't being held this...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2021There are no comments yet. 6963 Views
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What's closed, open July 4-5 in Palo AltoWith the Fourth of July once again falling on a weekend, locals may not notice a difference in city or regional transit services,...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2021There are no comments yet. 6319 Views
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Bored chefs + hungry kids = a new innovative meal program by FacebookA pandemic-born program where Facebook's campus chefs feed families in the Ravenswood school district, which serves residents...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2021There are no comments yet. 6332 Views
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This Alpine all-star baseball team is heating up the scoreboardBrandan Sweeney and Anders Cahill each had three hits in helping the Alpine 9-10 Little All-Stars beat San Mateo American...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2021There are no comments yet. 5088 Views
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Following a frantic year, Pets In Need gradually reopens to Palo Alto's animal loversAfter transforming itself from a full-fledged animal shelter to a network that links would-be pet owners with their new companions,...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2021Last comment by Optimist Pessimist Realist , on Jun 29, 2021 at 1:52 pm | 3 comments | 9150 Views
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Alpine 11-12 all-stars grab the lead early in a District 52 tournament victoryHudson Watten was one of four players with two hits and he pitched the final inning in helping Alpine beat San Mateo American...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2021There are no comments yet. 4526 Views
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Home runs help Menlo-Atherton, Alpine all-stars advanceMenlo-Atherton jumped out in the lead Saturday and never relinquished its control of the game in a 5-2 win over Palo Alto...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2021There are no comments yet. 5077 Views
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Little League 11-12 all-star rosters are announcedThe following individuals have been recognized as District 52 Majors (ages 11-12) all-stars and will participate in the all-star...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2021There are no comments yet. 3596 Views
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Simone de Muñoz was writing a novel about a hypothetical virus — and then COVID hitIn 2019, Simone de Muñoz did a fair amount of research about viruses and pandemics to make the premise of "Manflu" as plausible...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2021There are no comments yet. 4710 Views
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Stanford baseball eliminated from College World Series on final pitchThe Stanford baseball team lost a chance to advance in the College World Series in a most frustrating way. Vanderbilt scored...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2021There are no comments yet. 5074 Views
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Theater review: Los Altos Stage's 'The Mercy Seat' is mesmerizing, unrelentingThis powerfully performed play offers a window into the tough choices men and women make, or avoid, amid difficult times....
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2021There are no comments yet. 4648 Views
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Palo Alto's Kim jumps to new heights at CCS track and field finalsPalo Alto senior Aaron Kim became only the sixth 7-foot high jumper in Central Coast Section track and field history and...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2021There are no comments yet. 6793 Views
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Palo Alto selects new city clerkPalo Alto has concluded its search for a new city clerk, with the City Council preparing to name Lesley Milton on Monday...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2021Last comment by PA Community Advocate, on Jun 19, 2021 at 7:28 pm | 2 comments | 7479 Views
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