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Snapshots of retirement: New book looks at how baby boomers are changing the formulaWith greater affluence than their parents' generation, boomers are reinventing retirement with more activity, more passion...
Original post made on Apr. 8, 2021Last comment by Geri Spieler, on Apr 8, 2021 at 5:06 pm | 1 comment | 1977 Views
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Prep report: Palo Alto boys set a virtual school swimming recordThe Palo Alto High 200 free relay team of Ethan Harrington, James Fetter, Eric Gabbassof and Harrison Williams set a school...
Original post made on Mar. 31, 2021There are no comments yet. 4903 Views
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Desk spacing arguments rage as big school districts plan April reopeningWhile most of California's largest school districts plan on having in-person instruction in April, there's still widespread...
Original post made on Mar. 23, 2021Last comment by The Voice of Palo Alto, on Mar 30, 2021 at 11:24 pm | 1 comment | 5546 Views
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Longtime East Palo Alto youth nonprofit scrambles to avoid evictionYouth United for Community Action is racing to preserve its roots in East Palo Alto by raising enough funds to purchase the...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2021There are no comments yet. 10855 Views
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Despite pandemic, Google announces massive Bay Area expansion plansCOVID-19 and the rise of telecommuting have raised questions about declining demand for office and housing growth and a possible...
Original post made on Mar. 22, 2021Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Mar 24, 2021 at 7:51 am | 6 comments | 13832 Views
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Landlords, tenants can now apply to cover unpaid rent from past yearCalifornia's COVID-19 rent relief application portal went live on March 15, which will help eligible landlords and tenants...
Original post made on Mar. 22, 2021Last comment by Sara A, on Mar 22, 2021 at 1:45 pm | 1 comment | 10844 Views
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Physician-novelist Daniel Mason's latest book celebrates human endurancePalo Alto native Daniel Mason's latest book, a collection of nine short stories, many based on real people, probe the connections...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2021There are no comments yet. 5493 Views
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Nearly half of Santa Clara County residents 65 and up have been vaccinatedThe COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been difficult and is taking longer than expected, but Santa Clara County officials say...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2021Last comment by Online Name, on Feb 19, 2021 at 11:45 am | 5 comments | 8647 Views
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College Terrace Centre sold to new investorCollege Terrace Centre, home to the new grocer that opened Tuesday, Real Produce International Market, was sold to an unnamed...
Original post made on Jan. 2, 2021Last comment by [email protected], on Jan 8, 2021 at 10:24 am | 11 comments | 9912 Views
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Palo Alto directs funds to mobile clinic for COVID-19 vaccines, medical servicesSeeking to boost the city's ability to offer COVID-19 vaccines and provide health care to low-income residents, the City...
Original post made on Dec. 29, 2020Last comment by [email protected], on Dec 29, 2020 at 8:12 pm | 1 comment | 7942 Views
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Here's how the Christmas, New Year's Day holidays will affect local, regional servicesFrom garbage collection operations to transit schedules, here's what changes Palo Alto residents can expect to local services...
Original post made on Dec. 25, 2020There are no comments yet. 4884 Views
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Former mayor pens humor book from alien perspectiveMickie Winkler, a former Menlo Park City Council member and mayor, has released a humor book containing local anecdotes and...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2020Last comment by pearl, on Dec 3, 2020 at 8:50 pm | 1 comment | 3098 Views
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Mothers Against Murder offers $5,000 reward for information in East Palo Alto homicideA nonprofit organization is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever killed...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2020There are no comments yet. 9303 Views
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Police to talk crime trends and preventive measures at virtual community meetingThe Office of Emergency Services will host a virtual town hall Tuesday to discuss city crime trends, preventive measures...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2020There are no comments yet. 5412 Views
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King tide season arrives at the Palo Alto BaylandsKing tides that rolled in midmorning on Sunday and are continuing Monday could bring minor flooding to low-lying areas along...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2020There are no comments yet. 6614 Views
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Californians waive labor law for Uber and Lyft, keep cash bail and affirmative action ban: Prop and hot race callsCalifornians have weighed in on key propositions and legislative and congressional contests. Here's what the early returns...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2020There are no comments yet. 4574 Views
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Former police sergeant charged with assault pleads not guiltyA former Palo Alto police supervisor accused of slamming the head of a handcuffed man against a car windshield pleaded not...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2020Last comment by , on Nov 4, 2020 at 11:19 pm | 1 comment | 6698 Views
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Valley Water's tax measure for safe, clean water and flood protection on path to victorySanta Clara Valley Water District's bid to extend a parcel tax for water protection and flood control indefinitely appears...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2020There are no comments yet. 4547 Views
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Five key takeaways for the 2020-21 school year in CaliforniaDistance learning has complicated things for an education system already facing challenges, but stakeholders are adapting. Read...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2020Last comment by kanekiikenn, on Oct 16, 2020 at 4:26 am | 1 comment | 4913 Views
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Rep. Eshoo, mental health advocates push for suicide prevention legislationThe House Energy and Commerce Committee recently passed three bills related to suicide prevention, which Rep. Anna Eshoo...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2020There are no comments yet. 5388 Views
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