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Mi Pueblo may stave off bankruptcyMi Pueblo Foods, the San Jose-based grocery chain with a store in East Palo Alto, will ask a federal court to approve a credit...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2014Last comment by Jose, on Feb 26, 2014 at 10:46 pm | 20 comments | 15632 Views
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Current council members pull papers for East Palo Alto council raceThe East Palo Alto City Council race has stayed relatively quiet so far, with only current council members Ruben Abrica and...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2014Last comment by neighbor, on Aug 7, 2014 at 5:29 pm | 20 comments | 5282 Views
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Requiring DUI offenders to use 'ignition interlocks'First-time DUI offenders would be required to install "ignition interlock devices" in their cars that will test their breath...
Original post made on Dec. 29, 2014Last comment by Palo Alto Lifer, on Dec 31, 2014 at 12:40 pm | 20 comments | 17674 Views
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Bad driving in the Silicon ValleyWhen we relocated to the Bay Area several years ago, we noticed the strange driving habits of many local drivers. I noticed...
Original post made by Nayeli on Apr. 21, 2015Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Apr 23, 2015 at 2:12 pm | 20 comments | 3086 Views
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Some Fugitives Are Finding Luxury in U.S.From today's online NYT, the headline reads: "Charged With Graft in China, Some Fugitives Are Finding Luxury in U.S." http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/16/world/asia/china-hunts-fugit...
Original post made by Is this a PA problem? on May. 15, 2015Last comment by And next.., on May 20, 2015 at 12:15 pm | 20 comments | 2420 Views
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African Methodist Episcopal members mourn in aftermath of Charleston killingsThe killing of nine African American churchgoers by a white gunman in Charleston, South Carolina, on Wednesday has sent shock...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2015Last comment by revdreileen, on Jun 22, 2015 at 6:19 pm | 20 comments | 8114 Views
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Palo Alto seeks larger benefits from 2016 tax measureFaced with busy streets, congested expressways and a rail corridor that is seen at once as essential and perilous, Palo Alto...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2015Last comment by Robert, on Aug 12, 2015 at 7:17 pm | 20 comments | 8370 Views
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Menlo Park may take stand on Trump executive orderWhen Menlo Park's City Council meets Tuesday, it may take a stand on President Trump's Jan. 25 executive order, which states...
Original post made on Mar. 13, 2017Last comment by resident, on Jun 1, 2017 at 4:52 pm | 20 comments | 4917 Views
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Detroit Dethroned?The pursuit of self-driving cars has changed the game in the auto industry, with the focus shifting from the physical development...
Original post made by Palo Alto Online staff on Jul. 18, 2017Last comment by Marcus Lowe, on Aug 16, 2017 at 3:22 pm | 20 comments | 16390 Views
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VTA to add express lanes to U.S. Highway 101 through Palo Alto and Mountain ViewExisting carpool lanes will soon double as express lanes on U.S. Highway 101 in Palo Alto and Mountain View through a project...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2018Last comment by Meadows Resident, on Oct 10, 2018 at 10:32 pm | 20 comments | 12186 Views
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Planned power outages expected to hit Palo Alto Hills Wednesday at noonSections of the Palo Alto Hills are scheduled to see power go out on Wednesday as part of PG&E's pre-emptive outages, planned...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2019Last comment by Miriam Palm, on Oct 10, 2019 at 9:47 am | 20 comments | 22540 Views
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Stanford study shows link between achievement gap and racial disparities in school disciplineA new Stanford University study has documented for the first time at the national level a link between achievement gaps and...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2019Last comment by pinball, on Nov 2, 2019 at 11:34 pm | 20 comments | 13853 Views
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Study: When it comes to polarization across the globe, America leads the wayAmerica's widening political divide stands out above other nations, according to a new cross-country polarization study by...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2020Last comment by Anon, on Jan 28, 2020 at 11:11 am | 20 comments | 9808 Views
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Unlimited access to Palo Alto Online during coronavirus crisisIn order for all area residents to have important local information on the coronavirus health emergency, Palo Alto Online...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2020Last comment by C, on Mar 10, 2020 at 4:53 pm | 20 comments | 9298 Views
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Former Stanford President Donald Kennedy dies at 88 of COVID-19Former Stanford University President Donald Kennedy died at 88 years old of the coronavirus on Tuesday, university officials...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2020Last comment by resident, on Apr 24, 2020 at 11:33 am | 20 comments | 27934 Views
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Guest Opinion: Where did the other $713 million go?Proposition 15 will only distribute $139 million -- 11% of new revenue -- to schools and community colleges in the county....
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2020Last comment by Mike-Crescent Park, on Aug 26, 2020 at 5:37 pm | 20 comments | 10630 Views
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Sheriff caught in brothel0...
Original post made by Camejo on Apr. 24, 2007Last comment by Rodham, on Apr 26, 2007 at 9:45 pm | 20 comments | 9639 Views
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Unhealthy garlic tainted air0...
Original post made by Carol on Jul. 27, 2007Last comment by B, on Aug 19, 2011 at 4:01 am | 20 comments | 8664 Views
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Pedestrian Safety in Midtown0...
Original post made by Jamie Jarvis on Sep. 23, 2007Last comment by Slow Driver, on Sep 29, 2007 at 10:27 am | 20 comments | 5006 Views
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Man hit by car while crossing Embarcadero0...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2007Last comment by Mark, on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:29 pm | 20 comments | 6652 Views
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