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Guest Opinion: Tired of all the virtue signaling?It is important for us to develop inclusive and positive attitudes to being environmentally friendly. It's difficult enough...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2019Last comment by Svengali, on Dec 13, 2019 at 4:48 pm | 9 comments | 2334 Views
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Local family gives $100,000 to Holiday FundA Palo Alto family has made a $100,000 donation to the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund in hopes of inspiring other donors to...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2019Last comment by Ollia Yenikomshian, on Dec 13, 2019 at 11:25 am | 1 comment | 1257 Views
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Despite community and staff pleas, Ravenswood school board votes for external superintendent searchThe Ravenswood City school board voted 3-1 on Thursday night, with Vice President Stephanie Fitch dissenting and President...
Original post made on Oct. 11, 2019Last comment by Moyliten, on Dec 11, 2019 at 10:18 am | 21 comments | 3530 Views
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Ravenswood leadership proposes closing Brentwood, Willow Oaks elementary schoolsThe Ravenswood City School District has announced which of its five elementary schools have been proposed for closure next...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2019Last comment by Willows Resident , on Dec 9, 2019 at 9:58 pm | 8 comments | 6571 Views
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Plans for seven-story office building face questions over traffic, 'public benefits'The East Palo Alto City Council on Tuesday delayed its vote on a proposed seven-story office development and six-story parking...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2019Last comment by Family Friendly, on Dec 9, 2019 at 3:43 pm | 4 comments | 2923 Views
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'It can happen here': Local fire agencies grapple with new era of 'megafires'California's wildfire "season" isn't seasonal anymore. With climate change producing drier vegetation and hotter weather,...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2019Last comment by Pay to play., on Dec 9, 2019 at 10:55 am | 8 comments | 2951 Views
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Stanford law professor testifies to Trump's 'abuse of power'Stanford Law School professor Pamela Karlan was one of three legal scholars who told the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2019Last comment by What Will They Do Next, on Dec 7, 2019 at 7:57 pm | 63 comments | 2999 Views
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Despite demand, rising costs force cutbacks to meal programNationally, Meals on Wheels deliveries have declined by 21 million since 2005. Santa Clara County has the means to provide...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2019Last comment by Senior now myself, on Dec 7, 2019 at 2:31 pm | 2 comments | 2276 Views
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Council holds back funds from plan to revitalize VenturaPalo Alto's effort to develop a new vision for the Ventura area hit another unexpected obstacle on Monday night, when a routine...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2019Last comment by Allen Akin, on Dec 6, 2019 at 3:36 pm | 17 comments | 4617 Views
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To curb vaping, Palo Alto weighs ban on e-cigarettesCiting ongoing concerns about the health impacts of vaping, three members of the Palo Alto City Council are proposing an...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2019Last comment by anonymous, on Dec 5, 2019 at 4:16 pm | 32 comments | 7623 Views
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Open Space District nixes killing mountain lionsActivists on Friday applauded a decision by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District that eliminates the possibility...
Original post made on Nov. 23, 2019Last comment by eileen , on Nov 28, 2019 at 7:26 pm | 9 comments | 4188 Views
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Santa Clara County warns residents to prepare for poor air quality from wildfire smokeAs PG&E prepares for another Public Safety Power Shutoff throughout the state, the Santa Clara County Public Health Department...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Nov 25, 2019 at 3:32 pm | 9 comments | 7084 Views
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In changing times, faltering allegiance to the PledgeSince late October, members of the Rotary Club of Palo Alto stopped reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at their weekly meetings,...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2019Last comment by Martha Dogood, on Nov 22, 2019 at 8:35 pm | 49 comments | 5630 Views
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Wood burning bans now in effect year-round on Spare the Air daysWood burning bans will now be in effect year-round on Spare the Air days in the Bay Area after a vote Wednesday by the region's...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2019Last comment by Putin, on Nov 22, 2019 at 12:18 pm | 9 comments | 1618 Views
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Stunt dogs storm the stageWhen Chris Perondi met the dog now named Crazy Confetti at the Yolo County Animal Shelter in Woodland, California, he was...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2019Last comment by pearl, on Nov 22, 2019 at 11:44 am | 1 comment | 391 Views
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County supervisors vote to open Mountain View dental clinic for low-income, uninsured residentsSanta Clara County will open a new dental clinic in Mountain View next year, moving county-run pediatric and adult oral care...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2019Last comment by Joel, on Nov 22, 2019 at 10:48 am | 1 comment | 2208 Views
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Will a 76-year deal make Palo Alto's wastewater safe to drink?Seeking to turn wastewater into a valuable and drinkable commodity, Palo Alto and Santa Clara Valley Water are moving ahead...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Nov 20, 2019 at 9:06 am | 9 comments | 4051 Views
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Chestnuts — a rare find in the Bay Area — grows in the hills above Palo AltoAbout 2,500 feet above Palo Alto in the Santa Cruz Mountains, there's a 20-acre farm that nurtures a rare crop for this area:...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2019Last comment by Jocelyn Dong, on Nov 18, 2019 at 8:49 am | 9 comments | 6381 Views
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Palo Alto Weekly's annual charitable-giving drive kicks offThis week, the Holiday Fund is launching its 2019 campaign with a goal of raising $400,000. The Ravenswood Education Foundation...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2019There are no comments yet. 1819 Views
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Tim Bond named TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's next artistic leaderTim Bond has been appointed the next artistic director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, the arts organization announced Tuesday....
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2019There are no comments yet. 1813 Views
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Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
For the last 26 years, the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund has given away more than $7 million to local nonprofits serving children and families. When you make a donation, every dollar is automatically doubled, and 100% of the funds go directly to local programs. It’s a great way to ensure your charitable donations are working at home.
