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'Our Palo Alto' launches with lessons in local demographicsAn attempt by Palo Alto officials to get out of City Hall and engage residents in a two-year conversation about the future...
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2014Last comment by Just Saying, on May 8, 2014 at 5:19 pm | 29 comments | 14105 Views
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Renters feel the squeeze in Palo AltoPalo Alto's housing market is known for its million-dollar homes and exclusivity. But for those looking to rent, the rates...
Original post made on May. 1, 2014Last comment by palymom, on May 3, 2014 at 9:09 am | 29 comments | 19550 Views
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Editorial: Replacing JJ&FThe developer of a long-delayed mixed-use project on the site of the former JJ&F Market is asking the city to approve his...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2014Last comment by Ben, on Aug 10, 2014 at 10:13 pm | 29 comments | 8419 Views
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County expands homeless programs while searching for new shelterFaced with a shortage of beds to accommodate the county's homeless population this coming winter, the Santa Clara County...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2014Last comment by resident 1, on Nov 22, 2014 at 8:06 am | 29 comments | 9549 Views
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Amid uncertainty, golf course revamp delayed by a yearPalo Alto's ambitious plan to renovate the city-owned golf course in the Baylands will be delayed at least until next spring...
Original post made on Sep. 3, 2014Last comment by randy albin, on Sep 10, 2014 at 1:37 pm | 29 comments | 10565 Views
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Palo Alto council looks to protect city's retailConcerned about office buildings squeezing out local neighborhood-serving retailers, Palo Alto officials on Monday proposed...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2014Last comment by Pichlerova, on Sep 12, 2014 at 5:31 pm | 29 comments | 6586 Views
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Palo Alto puts finishing touches on new flagship libraryWhen the Mitchell Park Library opens its glassy doors to the public in a "soft" opening next month and the first stream of...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2014Last comment by Just saying, on Nov 5, 2014 at 9:31 am | 29 comments | 12546 Views
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Palo Alto opts not to sue CaltrainPalo Alto has a few qualms about Caltrain's plan to electrify the rail corridor, but after a closed-door meeting early Tuesday...
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2015Last comment by musical, on Jan 30, 2015 at 3:19 am | 29 comments | 9832 Views
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Shady Lane moves to Menlo ParkAfter 40 years on University Avenue in Palo Alto, the eclectic Shady Lane gift shop and boutique is moving to a new home...
Original post made on Feb. 18, 2015Last comment by Barbara, on Mar 5, 2015 at 10:20 am | 29 comments | 10395 Views
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New Junior Museum & Zoo would double sizePalo Alto's Junior Museum & Zoo would be demolished and rebuilt at twice its current size as part of an ambitious makeover...
Original post made on Mar. 20, 2015Last comment by Just right, on Mar 24, 2015 at 2:24 am | 29 comments | 11067 Views
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Architecture critic threatens to sue over approved developmentOne of downtown's most vehement critics of modernist architecture has threatened to file a lawsuit if Palo Alto officials...
Original post made on Apr. 6, 2015Last comment by mauricio, on Apr 7, 2015 at 5:58 am | 29 comments | 6151 Views
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Payday at City HallThe signs of success are striking: new libraries, a renovated City Hall, a rebuilt Art Center and a new downtown just a mile...
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2015Last comment by Joe, on Apr 25, 2015 at 8:02 pm | 29 comments | 9744 Views
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More action urged to save Buena VistaWith one month left until the final verdict, Buena Vista Mobile Home Park residents and their supporters on Monday night...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2015Last comment by GoneOnTooLong, on Apr 30, 2015 at 7:01 am | 29 comments | 5468 Views
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Hidden in plain sightThe young man working at a Mountain View Safeway slammed his head on a commercial refrigerator door, unable to verbally express...
Original post made on May. 8, 2015Last comment by Language Matters , on May 18, 2015 at 9:40 am | 29 comments | 32218 Views
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Traffic looms large in Burt's 'State of the City'Steep housing prices, excessive office growth and a prolonged drought all loom as challenges for Palo Alto's future, but...
Original post made on Feb. 25, 2016Last comment by Johnny, on Feb 27, 2016 at 4:21 pm | 29 comments | 8447 Views
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In fight against traffic, Palo Alto finds business alliesFrom Caltrain passes for daily commuters to nimble shuttles for local residents, city leaders in Palo Alto have no shortage...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2016Last comment by Resident, on Mar 18, 2016 at 2:23 pm | 29 comments | 7339 Views
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Labor groups boost Berman, Veenker in Assembly bidsWith the primary election fast approaching, Palo Alto Councilman Marc Berman and patent attorney Vicky Veenker are getting...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2016Last comment by Stephen, on Jun 7, 2016 at 8:22 pm | 29 comments | 6640 Views
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Council to rule on new Mercedes dealership near BaylandsOnce a popular destination for diners seeking egg rolls, dim sum and Chinese chicken salad, the Embarcadero Road building...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2016Last comment by Online Name, on Apr 22, 2017 at 3:34 pm | 29 comments | 9731 Views
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Officials to announce 'breakthrough development' in quest to preserve Buena VistaAn effort by Santa Clara County and Palo Alto to save Buena Vista Mobile Home Park from closure could be approaching a key...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2016Last comment by anonymous, on Jun 15, 2016 at 3:36 pm | 29 comments | 6659 Views
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Palo Alto City Council taps the brakes on higher speed limitsHigher speed limits may boost Palo Alto's ability to conduct traffic enforcement on key roadways, but city officials indicated...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2016Last comment by circle of destruction, on Nov 24, 2016 at 2:35 pm | 29 comments | 6317 Views
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