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New CDC advice: Most vaccinated Californians should wear masks indoorsUnder the CDC's new mask recommendations, vaccinated people in 45 California counties -- all of its most populous areas --...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2021Last comment by John B. Sails, 5 hours ago | 29 comments | 5171 Views
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State employees, health care workers must show proof of vaccinationAmid climbing numbers of hospitalizations and a test positivity rate of 80% for the COVID-19 delta variant, state employees...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2021Last comment by Bystander, 5 hours ago | 16 comments | 6456 Views
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New state law prohibits law enforcement from posting mugshots on social mediaPolice departments across California will no longer be able to splash mugshots over social media following a big arrest under...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2021Last comment by David, PA Hills, 15 hours ago | 11 comments | 5332 Views
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Bullet train budget battle: Should California spend more on urban transit, not high-speed rail?Gov. Gavin Newsom wants $4.2 billion to finish the Central Valley link for the bullet train, but legislators aren’t sold....
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2021Last comment by Leslie York, 16 hours ago | 11 comments | 8363 Views
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San Mateo County to start requiring face masks at county facilities on MondayFace coverings will be required at San Mateo County facilities regardless of vaccination status "out of an abundance of caution"...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2021Last comment by John B. Sails, 21 hours ago | 3 comments | 3892 Views
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Coming together: As state reopens, people start to gather againSince the state "reopened" on June 15, gatherings have restarted and business owners are benefiting from the public's growing...
Original post made on Jul. 30, 2021Last comment by Native to the BAY, 22 hours ago | 2 comments | 1945 Views
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California under flex alert Wednesday, residents urged to conserve energyCalifornia residents are being asked to conserve energy Wednesday by the state's power grid operator because of tight power...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2021There are no comments yet. 1382 Views
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As housing bills advance in Sacramento, critics and advocates amplify the debateAfter a series of crushing defeats in the 2020 legislative session, housing advocates in Sacramento are hoping for better...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2021Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jul 27, 2021 at 8:48 am | 10 comments | 7931 Views
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High school students challenge own political beliefs through domestic exchange programThis week, 11 students arrived in Palo Alto as part of the American Exchange Project, a program in which U.S. teens can confront...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2021Last comment by Harmony Johnson, on Jul 26, 2021 at 9:46 am | 13 comments | 7215 Views
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Health officers encourage masking indoors regardless of vaccination, stop short of new mandateA coalition of Bay Area health officials urged residents across the region Friday to resume wearing a mask indoors regardless...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021Last comment by Della Contreras, on Jul 25, 2021 at 5:03 pm | 54 comments | 8652 Views
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Opinion: California reopened, and it's time to return to healthWhile all of us need to remain vigilant regarding COVID-19, especially as new variants enter our communities, we also need...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2021There are no comments yet. 3754 Views
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New children's book by locally grown author encourages youth activismMarissa McGee, who grew up in East Palo Alto, was shopping for shampoo one day when she saw something that bothered her....
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2021Last comment by Neal, on Jul 23, 2021 at 7:17 am | 3 comments | 6555 Views
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Cities make the case for a 'bicycle superhighway'Few roads better epitomize the frustrations and hopes of Peninsula's bicycle advocates than El Camino Real, a hazardous route...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2021Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jul 21, 2021 at 9:00 pm | 27 comments | 9931 Views
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How to stay safe and prepare for looming threats of unhealthy air qualityWith hotter, drier temperatures and an anticipated increase in wildfires, the Bay Area is bound to have some unhealthy air...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2021Last comment by plantfruittrees, on Jul 20, 2021 at 5:50 pm | 1 comment | 4008 Views
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Newsom signs $12B funding package to support housing for homeless residentsGov. Gavin Newsom signed a $12 billion funding package for housing and homelessness on Monday, the largest such investment...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2021Last comment by What Will They Do Next, on Jul 20, 2021 at 3:30 pm | 4 comments | 3274 Views
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Universal basic income? California moves to be first state to fund pilot effortsOnce the bill is signed, cities and counties can apply for funding from a $35 million pool to support current or new initiatives. Read...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021Last comment by Hinrich, on Jul 20, 2021 at 12:54 pm | 41 comments | 5906 Views
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How resilient is our water supply?The deepening drought and recent calls for Californians to voluntarily reduce their water use by 15% have residents starting...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021Last comment by Liam J., on Jul 19, 2021 at 3:40 pm | 8 comments | 5290 Views
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State to officially align with CDC masking guidance as part of June 15 reopeningOne of California's top public health officials confirmed Wednesday that the state will align with federal face masking guidance...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2021Last comment by The Voice of Palo Alto, on Jul 19, 2021 at 12:26 am | 4 comments | 4247 Views
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Around Town: Free soccer class offers community space to kick itIn the latest Around Town column, news about a third grader sharing his love for soccer with the community and Secretary...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2021There are no comments yet. 5059 Views
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Palo Alto author publishes plant-forward recipe biblePalo Alto resident Anne-Marie Bonneau's first book, "The Zero-Waste Chef," includes 75 vegan and vegetarian recipes and tips...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021There are no comments yet. 2426 Views
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To show appreciation for the local business community, readers voted for their favorite places to eat, shop, work out or spend time with family and friends. The Palo Alto Weekly is proud to unveil this year's Best Of recipients and Hall of Fame honorees.
