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Website offers 3 ways to kill coronavirus on N95 masks, helping hospitals and first responders stretch limited supplies

A new website spearheaded by researchers at Stanford is helping hospitals and first responders across the globe to decontaminate...

Original post made on Apr. 13, 2020
Last comment by Kate, on May 26, 2020 at 12:56 pm | 9 comments | 25169 Views

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Under a new name, Palo Alto Housing looks beyond its hometown

Palo Alto Housing, a nonprofit developer that has been building affordable housing for 50 years, has changed its name to...

Original post made on May. 21, 2020
Last comment by Online Follower, on May 26, 2020 at 10:27 am | 10 comments | 9185 Views

AROUND TOWN

Budget cuts would hit public safety response, recreation options in Palo Alto

Palo Alto would reduce police and fire staffing, close a library, pare down its recreation classes and cut more than 100...

Original post made on May. 8, 2020
Last comment by Andrea O"Leary, on May 25, 2020 at 8:26 pm | 85 comments | 15443 Views

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Mask on, gloves off: How to stay safe as counties loosen restrictions

Even as residents are gradually allowed to step outside, Dr. Jonathan Blum, chief of infectious disease at Kaiser Permanente...

Original post made on May. 22, 2020
Last comment by Let us out, on May 25, 2020 at 4:55 pm | 17 comments | 8890 Views

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A pandemic on the rise: Charts reveal how virus has spread at different rates in two counties

Through a series of charts, track how the coronavirus has infected and killed people in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties,...

Original post made on Mar. 30, 2020
Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on May 25, 2020 at 4:31 pm | 46 comments | 31946 Views

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During pandemic, Facebook expands high-end grocery donation program

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Facebook is providing free and heavily subsidized food to local families facing food insecurity....

Original post made on May. 22, 2020
Last comment by Unemployed, on May 24, 2020 at 4:19 pm | 1 comment | 5426 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Guest Opinion: Why next year's city budget will break your heart

Because of the pandemic, the city of Palo Alto will see sales and hotel taxes go down by tens of millions of dollars next...

Original post made on May. 1, 2020
Last comment by Online Name, on May 24, 2020 at 3:11 pm | 71 comments | 12034 Views

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Lack of Face Coverings DownTown

Yesterday (Saturday) a bit after 5 PM, half the people my wife and I passed on University Avenue while picking up some food...

Original post made by G Senior on May. 24, 2020
Last comment by Resident, on May 24, 2020 at 3:06 pm | 4 comments | 1277 Views

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Arastradero Open Space Preserve reopens parking lot

The Arastradero Open Space Preserve in Palo Alto has reopened to vehicle access and parking. Physical distancing rules are...

Original post made on May. 24, 2020
Last comment by resident, on May 24, 2020 at 1:41 pm | 4 comments | 5017 Views

AROUND TOWN

Fentanyl-related deaths up sharply in county this year

Reported fentanyl-related deaths in Santa Clara County nearly tripled from January to May 8 compared to the same period in...

Original post made on May. 21, 2020
Last comment by Seriously?, on May 24, 2020 at 8:23 am | 8 comments | 4053 Views

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO

Antibody studies spur debate, skepticism

A pair of studies conducted by researchers in Santa Clara and Los Angeles counties drew national attention this week with...

Original post made on Apr. 24, 2020
Last comment by John Mamin, on May 23, 2020 at 12:07 pm | 25 comments | 16983 Views

AROUND TOWN

Around Town: Club keeps going with Memorial Day tradition; woman plans social distance parade for mother's birthday

In the latest Around Town column, stories about the Palo Alto University Rotary Club moving forward with its annual Memorial...

Original post made on May. 23, 2020
Last comment by ASR, on May 23, 2020 at 11:31 am | 1 comment | 4548 Views

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO

What's closed and what to do on Memorial Day during COVID-19

Check out our list of city services that will be available or closed on Memorial Day this Monday, plus transit agencies'...

Original post made on May. 21, 2020
Last comment by A Word To The Wise, on May 23, 2020 at 9:19 am | 10 comments | 5511 Views

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Palo Alto to cut funding for planning, transportation as revenues drop

With the city's finances sputtering, Palo Alto plans to reduce planning staff, eliminate its shuttle program and turn to...

Original post made on May. 20, 2020
Last comment by Red, on May 22, 2020 at 1:39 pm | 26 comments | 8774 Views

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO

Life in motion

This year's winning images in the Peninsula Photo Contest expose the power of creativity, patience and anticipation of unexpected...

Original post made on May. 22, 2020
Last comment by Nayeli, on May 22, 2020 at 10:53 am | 1 comment | 10699 Views

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Free COVID-19 tests available for all county residents at 2 new locations

COVID-19 tests are now available to all Santa Clara County residents at two new locations in San Jose, county and city officials...

Original post made on May. 20, 2020
Last comment by Keep Palo Alto Wonderful, on May 22, 2020 at 10:43 am | 7 comments | 10156 Views

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO

Funding boost allows local nonprofits to offer more food, rent relief during pandemic

Facing a surge of demand for services, as well as new grant opportunities, some Palo Alto nonprofits are seeing the pandemic...

Original post made on May. 22, 2020
There are no comments yet. 5253 Views

AROUND TOWN

Living in isolation: Older adults reveal the daily challenges of social distancing

Some have lost caregivers in their homes. Others have been forced to cancel travel plans. We're sharing stories from about...

Original post made on Apr. 3, 2020
Last comment by A Word To The Wise, on May 22, 2020 at 7:56 am | 3 comments | 7151 Views

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As businesses fight for survival, Palo Alto launches relief program

Small businesses in Palo Alto that were rattled by the COVID-19 shutdown could be eligible for grants of up to $10,000 from...

Original post made on May. 5, 2020
Last comment by Gus L., on May 21, 2020 at 7:44 pm | 12 comments | 7350 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

COVID-19 testing expands in Santa Clara, San Mateo counties

Starting this week, certain individuals who do not have COVID-19 symptoms will be able to get tested, thanks to new efforts...

Original post made on May. 15, 2020
Last comment by Duveneck Mom, on May 21, 2020 at 1:41 pm | 37 comments | 18768 Views
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