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AROUND TOWN

Police calls: A felony threat with intent to terrorize, grand theft

The 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, 2023
Last 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 spa

A 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, 2023
Last comment by Resident, on May 29, 2023 at 10:38 am | 1 comment | 4194 Views

AROUND TOWN

Police: Reported gunshot noises were likely fireworks

About 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, 2023
Last 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 Californians

A task force approved economic models for lawmakers to calculate the costs of historical racism in California. CalMatters...

Original post made on May. 11, 2023
Last 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 say

Screeching brakes and crumpling metal are still a continual occurrence at one dangerous Palo Alto intersection, despite nearby...

Original post made on May. 26, 2023
Last 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 Road

After receiving encouraging feedback last year, a developer is pushing ahead with 76-condominium project on a portion of...

Original post made on May. 27, 2023
Last 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 Council

For 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, 2023
Last 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 redesign

As 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, 2023
Last 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 events

Stanford 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, 2023
Last 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 Assembly

Palo 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, 2023
Last 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 negotiations

For 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, 2023
Last 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 spotlight

Read 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, 2023
Last 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 fees

As Palo Alto City Council member Julie Lythcott-Haims prepares to challenge a Fair Political Practice Commission determination...

Original post made on May. 19, 2023
Last 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&D

What 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, 2023
Last 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 CVS

Two 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, 2023
Last 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 Assembly

Gus 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, 2023
Last 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 advance

Dozens of bills penned by Bay Area legislators, including legislation targeting housing development, gun safety and renewable...

Original post made on May. 23, 2023
Last 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 ASAP

After 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, 2023
Last 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 chancellor

Lee 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, 2023
Last 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 deficit

Gov. 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, 2023
Last comment by Online Name, on May 23, 2023 at 6:30 pm | 20 comments | 2286 Views
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