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PALO ALTO ISSUES
Parks commission pitches a new project: A city gymEager to give Palo Alto residents a new space to compete, exercise and socialize, the Parks and Recreation Commission is...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2021Last comment by J Schwartz , on Dec 10, 2021 at 10:54 am | 28 comments | 9893 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
California Avenue to remain car-freeCalifornia Avenue will likely remain closed to cars for the foreseeable future. It's also heading for another transformation,...
Original post made on Mar. 1, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Mar 4, 2022 at 3:41 pm | 28 comments | 13579 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Julie Lythcott-Haims sets sights on Palo Alto City Council seatJulie Lythcott-Haims, an author, educator, public speaker and former dean of freshmen at Stanford University, is now pursuing...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2022Last comment by Grew Up Here, on Aug 17, 2022 at 11:49 pm | 28 comments | 9056 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Battling bias in law enforcement: What data reveals about the Palo Alto policeAn analysis of the 962 stops of individuals by Palo Alto police officers during the first three months of this year indicates...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2022Last comment by super chicana, on Nov 19, 2022 at 2:14 pm | 28 comments | 12222 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Stanford surpasses Getty Museum as largest recipient of property tax exemptions in CaliforniaStanford is the largest recipient of property tax exemptions in California. It received more than $16.8 billion in exemptions...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2022Last comment by community member, on Jan 17, 2023 at 6:36 pm | 28 comments | 11049 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Now roaming Palo Alto streets: On-demand TeslasPalo Alto's new shuttle system, Palo Alto Link, launched its pilot program Tuesday with a small fleet of Teslas moving through...
Original post made on Mar. 8, 2023Last comment by Tim, on Mar 13, 2023 at 9:53 pm | 28 comments | 14770 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Connections Program at JLS0...
Original post made by CKL on Apr. 16, 2007Last comment by Connections...Getting There, on Jan 4, 2010 at 9:35 am | 28 comments | 11678 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
A solution to the crowded schools problem0...
Original post made by Parent on May. 14, 2007Last comment by OhlonePar, on May 21, 2007 at 1:30 am | 28 comments | 6363 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Language Immersion Program Compromise Brainstorm0...
Original post made by Jane on Jun. 2, 2007Last comment by A.J., on Jun 5, 2007 at 6:03 pm | 28 comments | 6122 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: Yes on Measure A for schools' future0...
Original post made on May. 8, 2008Last comment by fuzzy list=no vote, on May 12, 2008 at 3:09 pm | 28 comments | 7142 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Egging leads to broken hip for 87-year-old grandfatherOur home has been the target of teenage boys throwing eggs. Most recently on Friday night we heard the pop of eggs hitting...
Original post made by Prank Victim on Apr. 20, 2009Last comment by ellie gioumousis, on Apr 28, 2009 at 12:38 am | 28 comments | 4769 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
In California, Bad Teachers Just Can't Be FiredI really think we should all be aware of what our kids could be facing, yes, even here in Palo Alto. This is six pages...
Original post made by Scared for our Kids on May. 2, 2009Last comment by Ron, on May 6, 2009 at 10:14 pm | 28 comments | 4575 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Task force on teens seeks to be 'methodical'A roomful of self-described Type-A personalities met at Palo Alto City Hall on Thursday to develop a comprehensive program...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2009Last comment by student, on Sep 8, 2009 at 9:35 pm | 28 comments | 4959 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Do high school students really write their college essays in English class?In the current school board meeting packet, Superintendent Skelly asserts that "the senior English classes at both high schools...
Original post made by Paly Parent on Nov. 5, 2010Last comment by Gunn parent, on Nov 10, 2010 at 7:38 am | 28 comments | 5170 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Space shortages possible at Addison, Palo VerdeFamilies of 31 prospective kindergartners who live in Palo Alto's Addison Elementary School area have been told there is...
Original post made on Apr. 12, 2011Last comment by [email protected], on Aug 22, 2011 at 2:14 pm | 28 comments | 6025 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Feature story: All the world in a single classroomFully one-third of Palo Alto's 12,300 public school students report that they speak a language other than English at home....
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2012Last comment by David Garcia, on Jun 30, 2013 at 12:37 pm | 28 comments | 11961 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foundation donates $4.4M to Palo Alto schoolsParent and community volunteers have raised a record-breaking $4.4 million to donate to local public school campuses, the...
Original post made on Mar. 27, 2012Last comment by Parent, on Mar 31, 2012 at 8:20 pm | 28 comments | 8078 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
What kinds of cars are students driving these days?My son will have his driver's license at the end of summer and we only have two cars so will have to buy him a car. Sure,...
Original post made by Mom on Apr. 13, 2012Last comment by Mom, on May 10, 2012 at 11:10 am | 28 comments | 4632 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Beloved Former Paly Principal Dresses Down School Board and Superintendent Over PR HireBuried in the "packet" for last night's school board meeting was a letter from Sandra Pearson, the former Principal of Paly....
Original post made by Silence Dogood on Apr. 10, 2013Last comment by Wow, on Apr 17, 2013 at 7:42 am | 28 comments | 14875 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
East Palo Alto may sell school land to developerEast Palo Alto's Ravenswood City School District is in talks to sell or exchange acres of property -- including its own headquarters...
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2013Last comment by Ebonni Black, on Apr 29, 2013 at 4:44 pm | 28 comments | 5241 Views
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