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PALO ALTO ISSUES
Afternoon power outage affects nearly 5,000 Palo Alto Utilities customersA power outage has put nearly 5,000 Palo Alto Utilities without electricity this afternoon in the southern section of the...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2019Last comment by Zhang Zhou, on Jun 12, 2019 at 1:36 pm | 36 comments | 13190 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto looks to sell, treat — and possibly ask people to drink — wastewaterIn an effort that could loosen the spigot on recycling water in the region, Palo Alto and Santa Clara Valley Water are exploring...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2019Last comment by Online Name, on Sep 24, 2019 at 9:01 pm | 36 comments | 9370 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Study: If Churchill intersection is closed, road improvements could mostly handle increased trafficWith Palo Alto debating a contentious proposal to close Churchill Avenue to traffic near the railroad tracks, critics ask:...
Original post made on Jan. 9, 2020Last comment by Much Ado, on Jan 15, 2020 at 6:10 pm | 36 comments | 10452 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto asserts housing growth mandate is a recipe for 'failure'Faced with a mandate to plan for 10,000 new housing units, Palo Alto officials vowed early Tuesday morning to lodge a protest,...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2020Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Nov 22, 2020 at 5:16 pm | 36 comments | 12916 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
City Council review boosts proposed condo projectThe Palo Alto City Council signaled its desire to encourage more housing on the city's southern edge on Monday night, when...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2022Last comment by I can't breathe pollution, on Aug 22, 2022 at 6:02 pm | 36 comments | 9129 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Town & Country Village fights Encina Avenue condo proposalPalo Alto leaders found much to love about the latest housing proposal in downtown, including its proximity to transit, retail...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2022Last comment by Anonymous, on Sep 16, 2022 at 7:49 pm | 36 comments | 11258 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Fallen trees cause power outages for about 2,500 Palo Alto Utilities customersStrong winds and stormy conditions caused trees to fall down in Palo Alto, where two separate power outages are impacting...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Mar 21, 2023 at 6:23 pm | 36 comments | 31869 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
More churches step up to provide 'safe parking' for the unhousedWhen Palo Alto rolled out in 2020 a new program that allowed local congregations to host vehicle dwellers on their lots,...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on May 15, 2023 at 10:18 am | 36 comments | 6479 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Our Town: After the Mandarin debate0...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2007Last comment by Parent, on Jun 29, 2007 at 9:22 pm | 36 comments | 12743 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is It Time To Consider Physically Separated Bicycle Lanes in Palo Alto?0...
Original post made by Winslow Arbenaugh on Nov. 5, 2007Last comment by Driver, on Nov 15, 2007 at 9:07 am | 36 comments | 6367 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palo Alto schools soar on state rankings0...
Original post made on May. 21, 2008Last comment by Seth, on Jun 3, 2008 at 10:41 am | 36 comments | 6278 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palo Alto student survey mostly positiveThe great majority of high school students don't use drugs or alcohol and more than two-thirds of middle school students...
Original post made on Mar. 3, 2009Last comment by Resident, on Mar 4, 2009 at 9:05 am | 36 comments | 4603 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Some all-year 'summer' classes being plannedSome Palo Alto students may be attending full-year classes next summer. The school board later this month will consider extending...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2009Last comment by Former Gunn Parent, on Nov 9, 2009 at 3:20 pm | 36 comments | 5944 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Driving high schoolers to school - why???I have been a high school parent for several years and my kids have always ridden bikes to school, or if they had a lot to...
Original post made by High School Parent on Nov. 18, 2009Last comment by yes mommy dearest, on Nov 24, 2009 at 8:25 pm | 36 comments | 4606 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Gap Year - has anyone experienced it?Our Paly senior has decided to defer college for a year to experience a Gap Year. This phenomenon is widely popular in Europe...
Original post made by Paly Parent on Mar. 11, 2010Last comment by One size does not fit all, on Apr 26, 2010 at 11:20 pm | 36 comments | 5734 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foreign language immersion for only one yearHi, My child was offered admission into a private foreign language immersion school and after careful consideration of...
Original post made by Palo Alto mom on Mar. 21, 2010Last comment by Nayeli, on Mar 23, 2010 at 9:01 pm | 36 comments | 6196 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palo Alto High prize-winner hooked on the 'elegance' of mathematicsIt has been a season of rewards for Palo Alto High School senior Lynnelle Ye. Ye's passion for the "elegance" of mathematics...
Original post made on Mar. 31, 2010Last comment by Resident, on Nov 5, 2012 at 5:04 pm | 36 comments | 17597 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Addison principal will move to DuveneckA search is on for a new principal at Addison School after an announcement Monday that the school's longtime principal, John...
Original post made on May. 10, 2010Last comment by PA mom, on Jan 22, 2011 at 12:43 am | 36 comments | 6285 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Math scores rise, easing fears about new textPalo Alto elementary students logged a strong performance on May's California STAR Test, easing some anxieties about a new...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2010Last comment by Amazing, on Sep 1, 2010 at 4:11 pm | 36 comments | 6112 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teachers' petition may spark statewide changeA petition by some Palo Alto elementary school teachers may soon spark major changes in schools throughout California. Legislation...
Original post made on Sep. 2, 2010Last comment by Erin Mershon, on Sep 15, 2010 at 7:21 pm | 36 comments | 5216 Views
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