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Palo Alto to ban sales of vaping productsPalo Alto’s campaign against vaping heated up Monday night, when the City Council agreed to ban the sales and distribution...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2019Last comment by HUTCH 7.62, on Dec 15, 2019 at 10:29 am | 34 comments | 11194 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Gunn High School student taken into custody for alleged online shooting threatPalo Alto police took into custody early Friday morning a Gunn High School student who allegedly threatened a school shooting...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2019Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Dec 15, 2019 at 12:26 am | 17 comments | 16935 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Rent-cap law prompts calls for tenant protections in Palo AltoWith California's new rent-cap law set to take effect on Jan. 1, the Palo Alto City Council is preparing to pass an emergency...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2019Last comment by Louise Turnbry, on Dec 14, 2019 at 12:43 pm | 53 comments | 14186 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Woman puts up fight against robber on a bikePalo Alto police are looking for a bicyclist who robbed a woman, dragged her on University Avenue for several feet and had...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2019Last comment by kar4ma for trump enabling, on Dec 13, 2019 at 5:24 pm | 8 comments | 5928 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Man arrested for Rubrik stabbing charged with attempted murderA man who allegedly stabbed a co-worker at the Palo Alto headquarters of Rubrik, a cloud data management company, on Wednesday...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2019Last comment by steve jobs' ghost, on Dec 13, 2019 at 4:31 pm | 1 comment | 8874 Views
BOOKS
Jan Brett brings her whimsical world to Palo AltoAuthor-illustrator Jan Brett, who has drawn in fans for her combination of simple-yet-clever storylines and richly detailed...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2019Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Dec 13, 2019 at 2:21 pm | 1 comment | 4403 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Local family gives $100,000 to Holiday FundA Palo Alto family has made a $100,000 donation to the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund in hopes of inspiring other donors to...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2019Last comment by Ollia Yenikomshian, on Dec 13, 2019 at 11:25 am | 1 comment | 3737 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Holiday Fund: Through the art of debate, students find their voiceSome debate programs revolve around the goal of winning tournaments, but for Silicon Valley Urban Debate League, it's all...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2019There are no comments yet. 4348 Views
AROUND TOWN
A 'Pride' premiere to be proud ofPaul Gordon's new musical adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" delights in Palo Alto. Read the full story...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2019Last comment by Rose, on Dec 12, 2019 at 8:40 pm | 1 comment | 4543 Views
AROUND TOWN
Vintage vinyl sale coming to Cubberley on SaturdayRecord collectors can hunt for rare treasure and popular favorites at the Friends of the Palo Alto Library/KFJC's pop-up...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2019Last comment by Gethin, on Dec 12, 2019 at 5:54 pm | 1 comment | 1567 Views
SPORTS
Stanford men take the soccer limelight in NCAA Final FourThe seventh-seeded Stanford men's soccer team meets No. 3 Georgetown in the NCAA championship semifinals Friday at 3 p.m....
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2019Last comment by Joel, on Dec 12, 2019 at 3:55 pm | 2 comments | 3838 Views
AROUND TOWN
Woman hides in Coach store past closing time, steals nearly $4K worth of goodsA woman who allegedly hid inside the Coach store at Stanford Shopping Center through a restricted entrance and stole nearly...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2019Last comment by Neighbor , on Dec 12, 2019 at 1:08 pm | 1 comment | 5746 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Verbal altercation turns into assault, robbery at Palo Alto WalgreensA man who allegedly assaulted a Walgreens employee and attempted to take another employee's cellphone at the Midtown Palo...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2019Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Dec 12, 2019 at 1:02 pm | 6 comments | 5708 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
How to protect your home against wildfireProperty owners play a vital role in preventing the spread of wildfires, particularly to their homes, according to Palo Alto...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Dec 12, 2019 at 12:42 pm | 4 comments | 2639 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
BevMo! pays $359K consumer protection settlementRetail beverage giant BevMo! will pay $359,000 to resolve a lawsuit contending that the company sometimes charged customers...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Dec 12, 2019 at 11:44 am | 2 comments | 3030 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
With clock ticking, urgency law to protect Palo Alto renters wins approvalAfter faltering its prior two attempts, the Palo Alto City Council approved on Monday night an urgency ordinance prohibiting...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Dec 12, 2019 at 11:10 am | 9 comments | 3871 Views
AROUND TOWN
Eight natural wines to drink right now on the PeninsulaFrom a cabernet sauvignon-petit sirah blend made in a garage in Yolo County to an orange Georgian wine, here are five local...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2019Last comment by G. Pyszka, on Dec 12, 2019 at 8:26 am | 1 comment | 6563 Views
MOVIES
One detained for injuring co-worker at Palo Alto businessPolice have detained a person suspected of attacking and injuring his co-worker on Wednesday afternoon at a Palo Alto business,...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2019Last comment by Mohammad, on Dec 12, 2019 at 7:28 am | 17 comments | 23832 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Commission system up for an overhaul in Palo AltoCiting widespread confusion about the roles and rules of local commissions, the Palo Alto City Council agreed on Monday to...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2019Last comment by Resident, on Dec 11, 2019 at 4:48 pm | 7 comments | 3985 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Despite community and staff pleas, Ravenswood school board votes for external superintendent searchThe Ravenswood City school board voted 3-1 on Thursday night, with Vice President Stephanie Fitch dissenting and President...
Original post made on Oct. 11, 2019Last comment by Moyliten, on Dec 11, 2019 at 10:18 am | 21 comments | 6755 Views
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