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Coronavirus central: Santa Clara County's total of cases nears 2,500

The new coronavirus continues to take its toll on the Midpeninsula, where Santa Clara County reported 2,492 coronavirus cases...

Original post made on May. 21, 2020
Last comment by More transparency, on Jul 27, 2020 at 1:59 pm | 35 comments | 84325 Views

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Caltrain's future in limbo after Santa Clara County defers tax measure

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to defer the decision for a Caltrain ballot measure to a special...

Original post made on Jul. 26, 2020
Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jul 30, 2020 at 9:24 am | 35 comments | 10634 Views

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As U.S. bans WeChat, local Chinese Americans face loss of tool that's become integral to their lives

The popular Chinese-owned mobile app WeChat, which has been the main communications lifeblood for local Chinese Americans,...

Original post made on Sep. 19, 2020
Last comment by Longtime Resident, on Sep 30, 2020 at 11:45 pm | 35 comments | 10895 Views

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Older cyclists must be role models for youth

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Original post made by Parent on Feb. 9, 2007
Last comment by gordon, on Feb 23, 2007 at 11:04 am | 35 comments | 6680 Views

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Long Time Residents vs. Developer / Prop Rights

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Original post made by Metzler McVey on Feb. 14, 2007
Last comment by Walter_E_Wallis, on Feb 21, 2007 at 1:19 pm | 35 comments | 7237 Views

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Fox News slams Palo Alto

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Original post made by tammy on Jun. 17, 2007
Last comment by Help!, on Jun 25, 2007 at 9:17 am | 35 comments | 6922 Views

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Storm causes some damage in Palo Alto

Sunday's strong storm that moved through the area toppled an oak tree onto a Palo Alto home, damaging the house, a car and...

Original post made on Feb. 16, 2009
Last comment by here now, on Feb 18, 2009 at 1:19 pm | 35 comments | 6222 Views

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how much does it cost to add an addition to a house?

I am just starting to consider adding an addition to my 95 year old house. I have no idea how much this kind of thing costs....

Original post made by curious on Apr. 20, 2009
Last comment by Mary, on Jan 5, 2017 at 8:23 pm | 35 comments | 12973 Views

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Airplanes - near miss over Mid-town

Did anyone else see the near-miss over Midtown last night (Thursday). It looked to be two 747's about 1000' apart horizontally...

Original post made by Dan on May. 15, 2009
Last comment by Rupert of henzau, on Jun 30, 2014 at 3:52 pm | 35 comments | 3978 Views

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Sonya Raymakers' services set Friday afternoon

Sonya Raymakers' stunned parents, Bonnie Packer and Bob Raymakers, were surrounded by family and friends in their south Palo...

Original post made on Jun. 4, 2009
Last comment by Karin, on Jun 6, 2009 at 4:34 pm | 35 comments | 6447 Views

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Trader Joes at T&C Size

Does anyone know the size of the TJ's going in at T&C? It sure looks small, at least compared to the MP and MV stores they...

Original post made by Jim H. on Jul. 10, 2009
Last comment by chris, on Jul 15, 2009 at 4:26 pm | 35 comments | 6386 Views

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Energy secretary: 'U.S. lagging in clean-tech race'

The U.S. lags behind other countries in the race for clean technology even though it has the greatest "innovation machine"...

Original post made on Mar. 9, 2010
Last comment by Maroons are everywhere, on May 28, 2010 at 6:09 pm | 35 comments | 6152 Views

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Paly changes fall schedule to allow longer classes

Palo Alto High School this fall will move to a daily schedule featuring longer class periods with fewer classes each day,...

Original post made on Apr. 8, 2010
Last comment by Mike, on May 11, 2010 at 8:44 pm | 35 comments | 4863 Views

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giant supermarket coming to San Antonio Shopping Center

NIMBYs have killed all attempts by developers to build bigger supermarkets in Palo Alto over the last couple of decades....

Original post made by shopper on Sep. 6, 2010
Last comment by SteveU, on Sep 9, 2010 at 10:07 am | 35 comments | 4505 Views

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Palo Alto challenges regional growth projections

A regional plan to promote "sustainable communities" is facing a chorus of opposition from Palo Alto and other cities, many...

Original post made on Jul. 9, 2011
Last comment by Steve Raney, on Jul 14, 2011 at 6:29 pm | 35 comments | 7388 Views

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Shooting leaves Menlo Park teen fighting for life

A 19-year-old Menlo Park woman was shot early Wednesday morning (July 13) in East Palo Alto and has life-threatening injuries,...

Original post made on Jul. 13, 2011
Last comment by jazzylsweetie, on Jul 18, 2011 at 12:05 am | 35 comments | 7253 Views

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Grocery store to open at Alma Plaza in 2012

A supermarket will be the first retail tenant at the new Alma Plaza development in Palo Alto, city officials announced Monday. Read...

Original post made on Jul. 18, 2011
Last comment by food, on Jul 23, 2011 at 1:21 am | 35 comments | 4590 Views

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Teacher blames fatal accident on sun glare

A teacher who struck and killed a 6-year-old East Palo Alto girl in a crosswalk Sept. 28 told police that sun glare prevented...

Original post made on Oct. 21, 2011
Last comment by john, on Nov 23, 2011 at 8:40 pm | 35 comments | 12019 Views

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Heritage redwoods cut without notice at Fairmeadow School?

Over the Spring Break 2012, a huge "twin" redwood was cut down despite being behind a protective fence complete with...

Original post made by Jean M. on Apr. 9, 2012
Last comment by Maria, on Apr 15, 2012 at 11:03 pm | 35 comments | 7091 Views

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Assembly passes bill to fund high-speed rail

A proposal to fund California's controversial high-speed-rail system rolled through the state Assembly late Thursday afternoon...

Original post made on Jul. 5, 2012
Last comment by Robert, on Jul 7, 2012 at 10:53 am | 35 comments | 5074 Views
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