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Assembly race splits Democratic establishmentWhen Peninsula voters go to the polls in November to select their new Assembly representative, it's a safe bet that they'll...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2016Last comment by Vote Berman, on Nov 1, 2016 at 9:41 am | 37 comments | 12749 Views
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County eyes plan to offer legal aid to undocumented residentsUndocumented immigrants facing threats of deportation by the forthcoming Trump administration may soon have more legal help...
Original post made on Nov. 20, 2016Last comment by Curmudgeon, on Nov 22, 2016 at 1:30 pm | 37 comments | 7292 Views
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Supervisor to discuss his time in 'Trump's America'Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian will discuss the observations he made and perspectives he gained in his visits...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2017Last comment by Gale Johnson, on Sep 18, 2017 at 8:41 am | 37 comments | 5860 Views
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Digital DNA faces possible demiseDigital DNA, the egg-shaped sculpture made partly of computer circuit boards currently installed in Lytton Plaza, has been...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2017Last comment by Sandy, on Nov 16, 2017 at 4:52 pm | 37 comments | 7173 Views
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City braces for impacts of new housing lawsPalo Alto is bracing for a slew of new laws that will take effect in January and that could transform the community conversation...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2017Last comment by Curmudgeon, on Dec 8, 2017 at 10:01 pm | 37 comments | 9398 Views
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SFO to add navigation system to reduce some plane noiseRecognizing that its hands are largely tied by federal regulations to change flight procedures to reduce plane noise, San...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2018Last comment by Train Noise, on Oct 12, 2018 at 3:19 pm | 37 comments | 8268 Views
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Editorial: Don't give up on railIt is hard to argue with Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision to abandon the original vision for a high-speed rail system enabling...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2019Last comment by Me 2, on Feb 27, 2019 at 1:04 pm | 37 comments | 10689 Views
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Bills to encourage housing density near transit advance in SenateTwo state bills that would allow more housing density in transit corridors cleared their first legislative hurdles this week,...
Original post made on Apr. 5, 2019Last comment by Annette, on May 13, 2019 at 2:53 pm | 37 comments | 8922 Views
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Santa Clara County to allow curbside retail pickups starting FridayBook shops, clothing stores and other businesses in Santa Clara County that allow storefront pickup can start reopening Friday,...
Original post made on May. 18, 2020Last comment by Resident, on May 20, 2020 at 1:40 pm | 37 comments | 12103 Views
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Santa Clara County supports court ruling on the county's indoor gathering banSanta Clara County officials are applauding a federal court's ruling that affirmed the county's ban on indoor gatherings,...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2021Last comment by Jim Nettles, on Mar 3, 2021 at 6:52 am | 37 comments | 5615 Views
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Cryptocurrency supporters boost Greg Tanaka's bid for CongressCity Council member Greg Tanaka, an advocate for digital currency, has received a $265,000 boost from a political action...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2022Last comment by mjh, on Jun 15, 2022 at 9:27 pm | 37 comments | 8057 Views
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New housing bills target parking rules, commercial sitesCalifornia cities would be required to abolish parking mandates in transit-rich areas and allow housing developments at sites...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2022Last comment by Eeyore, on Sep 13, 2022 at 8:41 am | 37 comments | 7181 Views
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A single mother's BMR experience0...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2008Last comment by palo alto mom, on Apr 21, 2012 at 12:21 pm | 37 comments | 16134 Views
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Cell Phone Driving Law0...
Original post made by Resident on Jul. 27, 2008Last comment by Jeff, on Jul 30, 2008 at 2:46 pm | 37 comments | 4650 Views
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No composting in Byxbee Park, commission says0...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2008Last comment by Rod, on Aug 29, 2008 at 9:24 pm | 37 comments | 4883 Views
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Grocery store commits to Edgewood Plaza0...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2008Last comment by For Dan, on Nov 5, 2008 at 6:12 pm | 37 comments | 5506 Views
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Palo Alto Chili Cook-Off aims to be less spiritedThis year's July 4 Palo Alto Chili Cook-off will be less rowdy and less spirited than in past years, under a new "code of...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2009Last comment by Jen, on Jul 3, 2009 at 2:16 pm | 37 comments | 6743 Views
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Guest Opinion: If ROTC returns will it compromise Stanford's core mission?There appears to be much concern these days about "identity": Who or what it is we are, what we need and what we, as individual...
Original post made on Mar. 19, 2010Last comment by Sharon, on Apr 9, 2010 at 7:25 pm | 37 comments | 19101 Views
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In the face of crisis why are local governments unwiling to changeFor Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton and communities all over California this is the month in which they must adopt a budget...
Original post made by peter carpenter on Jun. 21, 2010Last comment by R.Gordon, on Jun 29, 2010 at 7:14 pm | 37 comments | 4485 Views
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Insufferable Narcissists and local parkingWhile I know that no one owns the street parking in front of their house, there are common courtesies neighbors can, and...
Original post made by YSK on Oct. 12, 2011Last comment by Outside Observer, on Oct 16, 2011 at 6:03 pm | 37 comments | 6892 Views
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