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AROUND TOWN
Police calls: A felony threat with intent to terrorize, grand theftThe following list captures recent reports of crimes made to Palo Alto police for the week of May 6 - 12. In total, 14 people...
Original post made on May. 28, 2023Last comment by Zach Taylor, on May 29, 2023 at 2:39 pm | 5 comments | 2943 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police: Masseur allegedly sexually assaulted woman at upscale Palo Alto day spaA man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman at LaBelle Day Spa and Salon was arrested last week in Gilroy, police said...
Original post made on May. 29, 2023Last comment by Resident, on May 29, 2023 at 10:38 am | 1 comment | 4194 Views
AROUND TOWN
Police: Reported gunshot noises were likely fireworksAbout 10 loud bangs that Palo Alto residents heard and reported to police on early Friday morning were likely fireworks,...
Original post made on May. 28, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on May 28, 2023 at 12:20 pm | 3 comments | 1730 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Reparations panel recommends possible millions for eligible Black CaliforniansA task force approved economic models for lawmakers to calculate the costs of historical racism in California. CalMatters...
Original post made on May. 11, 2023Last comment by Leslie York, on May 28, 2023 at 9:40 am | 55 comments | 3011 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Dangerous crossing worse than ever, Palo Alto residents sayScreeching brakes and crumpling metal are still a continual occurrence at one dangerous Palo Alto intersection, despite nearby...
Original post made on May. 26, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on May 28, 2023 at 4:18 am | 10 comments | 12789 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Developer advances plan for condo project on San Antonio RoadAfter receiving encouraging feedback last year, a developer is pushing ahead with 76-condominium project on a portion of...
Original post made on May. 27, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on May 28, 2023 at 1:35 am | 2 comments | 5814 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Controversial housing bill splits Palo Alto City CouncilFor years, Palo Alto officials have steadfastly opposed state bills that force cities to approve more housing. The council's...
Original post made on May. 16, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on May 27, 2023 at 10:24 am | 21 comments | 3911 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto inks deal with Caltrain for assistance with rail redesignAs Palo Alto moves ahead with plans to redesign three local rail crossings, city leaders have agreed to pay Caltrain for...
Original post made on May. 24, 2023Last comment by Leslie York, on May 26, 2023 at 7:00 pm | 9 comments | 5843 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Stanford Jazz Festival heads into 51st year with new music and favorite eventsStanford Jazz Festival recently announced the lineup for the 51st annual festival, June 23 to Aug. 5. Tickets are on sale...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by ALB, on May 25, 2023 at 10:57 pm | 1 comment | 2848 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
A longtime Sacramento critic, Lydia Kou announces run for state AssemblyPalo Alto Mayor Lydia Kou, a staunch critic of California's approach to encourage more housing, announced on Monday that...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on May 25, 2023 at 7:46 pm | 53 comments | 6393 Views
AROUND TOWN
Despite history of failure, Palo Alto eager to renew Cubberley negotiationsFor decades, Cubberley Community Center has served as both a valuable hub for artists, athletes and nonprofits and a place...
Original post made on May. 16, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on May 25, 2023 at 7:34 pm | 17 comments | 5490 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Around Town: New documentary puts Aaron Persky's removal from bench back in the spotlightRead news about a new documentary that reevaluates the recall of Aaron Persky as a Superior Court judge and an event that...
Original post made on Mar. 17, 2023Last comment by Bruce Haren, on May 25, 2023 at 12:19 pm | 4 comments | 5744 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Lythcott-Haims finds allies in her challenge over speaking feesAs Palo Alto City Council member Julie Lythcott-Haims prepares to challenge a Fair Political Practice Commission determination...
Original post made on May. 19, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on May 24, 2023 at 6:05 pm | 19 comments | 3889 Views
AROUND TOWN
Vice President Kamala Harris visits Silicon Valley as Biden-Harris administration invests billions in semiconductor R&DWhat do rice cookers, smartphones and ATMs have in common, other than making our lives easier? They’re each made possible...
Original post made on May. 23, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on May 24, 2023 at 3:06 pm | 3 comments | 2227 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Burglars use sledgehammers to break into Midtown CVSTwo sledgehammer-wielding burglars smashed the front glass doors of the Midtown CVS Pharmacy in Palo Alto on Thursday morning,...
Original post made on May. 19, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on May 24, 2023 at 1:46 pm | 16 comments | 8054 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Gus Mattammal to challenge Berman in race for AssemblyGus Mattammal, a Republican entrepreneur who last year ran for the U.S. Congress, announced Tuesday that he will vie for...
Original post made on May. 24, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on May 24, 2023 at 1:22 pm | 3 comments | 1628 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Josh Becker, Marc Berman see their key bills on housing and sustainability advanceDozens of bills penned by Bay Area legislators, including legislation targeting housing development, gun safety and renewable...
Original post made on May. 23, 2023Last comment by Joel, on May 24, 2023 at 12:32 pm | 4 comments | 2448 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Locals urge Caltrans to reopen Highway 84 near Woodside ASAPAfter a total shutdown because of a landslide, nearby residents are imploring Caltrans to reopen a stretch of Highway 84...
Original post made on May. 24, 2023Last comment by Claudette, on May 24, 2023 at 10:32 am | 2 comments | 3216 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Lee Lambert picked as Foothill-De Anza's next chancellorLee Lambert, the chancellor of Pima Community College in Arizona, is slated to replace Judy Miner as head of the Foothill-De...
Original post made on May. 24, 2023Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on May 24, 2023 at 10:22 am | 1 comment | 1417 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Balancing act: Newsom's plan to cover California's ballooning budget deficitGov. Gavin Newsom says his plan to cover a budget shortfall that has grown by $9 billion protects investments in education,...
Original post made on May. 18, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on May 23, 2023 at 6:30 pm | 20 comments | 2286 Views
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