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Stanford cancels in-person classes; two students in isolation pending COVID-19 test resultsStanford has become the second major U.S. university to cancel in-person classes to prevent the spread of the coronavirus....
Original post made on Mar. 6, 2020Last comment by dangerous situation, on Mar 22, 2020 at 4:34 pm | 37 comments | 82800 Views
AROUND TOWN
Deep divisions, further delay for California's math guidelinesThe debate over new state math guidelines is a reminder that divisions remain deep over approaches to instruction, the pacing...
Original post made on Jul. 29, 2022Last comment by Bystander, on Aug 5, 2022 at 10:07 am | 37 comments | 7005 Views
AROUND TOWN
Residents fight church's plan to host safe-parking program for homelessMore than two dozen residents near the First Congregational Church are protesting a proposal by the Louis Road institution...
Original post made on Jul. 29, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Aug 21, 2022 at 5:04 pm | 37 comments | 13921 Views
RESTAURANTS
Shop Talk: New stores to open at Town & CountryFitness apparel store PrAna, upscale women's clothing boutique Joie and luxury cosmetics retailer Space NK prepare to move...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2015Last comment by Agenda, on Aug 5, 2015 at 3:33 pm | 37 comments | 9343 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Is an Environment Commission a good thing for PA?0...
Original post made by Tyler Hanley on Apr. 24, 2007Last comment by local issues, on Apr 27, 2007 at 5:55 am | 36 comments | 6361 Views
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Alma affordable-housing project doubles0...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2007Last comment by another mother here, on Aug 21, 2007 at 9:44 am | 36 comments | 7784 Views
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Why don't bikes stop at stop signs?0...
Original post made by Leo on Jul. 16, 2007Last comment by concerned parent, on Aug 2, 2007 at 5:59 pm | 36 comments | 6013 Views
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City audit compliance low, Erickson reports0...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2007Last comment by Lost-Faith, on Oct 25, 2007 at 11:40 am | 36 comments | 6090 Views
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Neighbors oppose planned redwood removals0...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2007Last comment by suzanne, on Oct 31, 2007 at 9:54 am | 36 comments | 8965 Views
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Is there a need for Rental Houses in Palo Alto?0...
Original post made by TK Davis on Feb. 25, 2008Last comment by useful books, on Feb 28, 2008 at 10:55 pm | 36 comments | 6472 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Newark woman killed by Caltrain in Palo Alto0...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2008Last comment by stillsad, on Dec 27, 2008 at 8:50 pm | 36 comments | 5558 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto May Sponsor Senior GamesSo, having proposed this week to hire a "Sustainability Coordinator" with a six figure salary, pension, health benefits etc....
Original post made by Jenny on Nov. 30, 2008Last comment by Me Too, on Dec 4, 2008 at 10:32 pm | 36 comments | 5261 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Downtown housing project 'too dense, too tall'A proposal to build 98 affordable-housing units and some stores along Alma Street in downtown Palo Alto won a small but hard-fought...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2008Last comment by Paul, on Dec 16, 2008 at 10:22 am | 36 comments | 4919 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto to cut gas rates, cut back fund transfersFaced with pubic outrage and criticism from its own Utilities Advisory Commission (UAC), Palo Alto has scaled back plans...
Original post made on Mar. 5, 2009Last comment by Mike, on Mar 10, 2009 at 11:18 am | 36 comments | 6566 Views
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City may scrap weekend dog ban at Foothills ParkA confusing policy that allows leashed dogs to visit Foothills Park on the weekdays but bars them from the park on weekends...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2009Last comment by Marty, on May 2, 2009 at 10:27 pm | 36 comments | 4577 Views
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Memorial service set Saturday for Gunn studentA "Celebration of Life" memorial service has been set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Spangler Mortuaries in downtown Mountain View...
Original post made on May. 6, 2009Last comment by annonymous, on Oct 29, 2009 at 11:01 pm | 36 comments | 5576 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Commission turns down idea to widen MiddlefieldSeeking to satisfy residents' concerns about a plan to widen Middlefield Road near Oregon Expressway, Palo Alto Planning...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2009Last comment by Erin, on Aug 31, 2009 at 10:45 am | 36 comments | 4221 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Editorial: Five for City Council: Klein, Price, Holman, Scharff, ShepherdThe Palo Alto Weekly recommends Larry Klein, Gail Price, Karen Holman, Greg Scharff and Nancy Shepherd for election to the...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2009Last comment by Vivian Wells, on Nov 3, 2009 at 11:09 pm | 36 comments | 8116 Views
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Teachers' union, district at odds over co-paysThe Palo Alto teachers' union has asked the school board to restore $780,000 worth of health benefits to the school district's...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2009Last comment by Parent, on Oct 19, 2009 at 4:36 pm | 36 comments | 4618 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Is dealing with the "Dog Matter" barking up the wrong tree?Every decade or so, the "Dog Matter" pops up in Palo Alto -- no relation to the little piles rarely seen in these post-PooperScooper...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2009Last comment by It's not the dog, it's the owner, on Nov 26, 2009 at 1:27 am | 36 comments | 5197 Views
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