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AROUND TOWN
Downtown development moves ahead despite criticismA proposal to construct a mixed-use building with 65 apartments on University Avenue eked out an early win, despite criticism...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2022Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Nov 23, 2022 at 11:43 am | 28 comments | 5553 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Judge sentences Elizabeth Holmes to over 11 years in prisonA federal judge sentenced Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes to 11 years and three months in prison on Friday, citing...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2022Last comment by Ben Z., on Nov 23, 2022 at 12:38 am | 20 comments | 7941 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Electrification project to temporarily close Caltrain pedestrian crossings, part of Oregon ExpresswayCaltrain has announced planned rail crossings and street closures in Palo Alto that will take place starting this Monday,...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2022Last comment by Frank, on Nov 22, 2022 at 10:58 am | 6 comments | 5177 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Teen driver faces possible murder charges for deadly car collisionMurder charges could be filed against the teenager suspected of causing a Nov. 4 Redwood City collision that killed two Palo...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2022Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on Nov 21, 2022 at 7:02 pm | 6 comments | 3689 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Jonsen declares victory in sheriff's race, but Jensen doesn't concedeFormer Palo Alto police Chief Robert "Bob" Jonsen declared victory in a tight race with Kevin Jensen for Santa Clara County...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2022Last comment by W. Reller, on Nov 21, 2022 at 3:19 pm | 7 comments | 3849 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Complaint: Santa Clara County hospital execs threatened workers over strikingHealth care workers have filed a complaint against Santa Clara County, claiming hospital leaders intimidated and threatened...
Original post made on Nov. 20, 2022Last comment by David, on Nov 20, 2022 at 1:54 pm | 1 comment | 2807 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Residents petition for dog park in Barron ParkMore than 300 dog owners in Palo Alto's Barron Park plan to submit a petition to the city to open a dog park in their neighborhood. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2022Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on Nov 20, 2022 at 1:13 pm | 7 comments | 3813 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board reduces public comment time from three to two minutesWhen members of the public want to speak at a Palo Alto school board meeting they will now have a maximum of two minutes,...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2022Last comment by Emily H, on Nov 20, 2022 at 9:59 am | 10 comments | 2872 Views
AROUND TOWN
Around Town: Hoosier contingent comes to Palo Alto for sibling city bondingRead news about Palo Alto community members hosting a group from Bloomington, Indiana, the city's sibling city, and a Stanford...
Original post made on Nov. 20, 2022There are no comments yet. 2838 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Man robbed, assaulted with pistol during date FridayA man's date Friday with a woman he'd met on an app turned into a nightmare when two men, apparently acquainted with the...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Nov 20, 2022 at 8:10 am | 1 comment | 5267 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Battling bias in law enforcement: What data reveals about the Palo Alto policeAn analysis of the 962 stops of individuals by Palo Alto police officers during the first three months of this year indicates...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2022Last comment by super chicana, on Nov 19, 2022 at 2:14 pm | 28 comments | 10167 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto prepares for colossal upgrade to wastewater planSeeking to reduce the amount of nitrogen that flows into the San Francisco Bay, Palo Alto and its partner cities are preparing...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2022Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Nov 18, 2022 at 8:49 pm | 4 comments | 3503 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Incumbent Gary Kremen concedes defeat in Valley Water raceAs Santa Clara County's vote counts for the Nov. 8 midterm election continue to trickle in, one contest finally has a winner:...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2022Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Nov 18, 2022 at 8:35 pm | 3 comments | 3640 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
After 35 years, Nature Gallery owner Carol Garsten is closing up shopFor 35 years, Garsten has shared this philosophy with customers, selling geologically inspired sculptures, jewelry and furniture...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2022Last comment by mjh, on Nov 18, 2022 at 3:04 pm | 3 comments | 3600 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Holiday Fund: Building friendships where schools and community organizations leave offAt Bay Area Friendship Circle, volunteer buddies provide social support for children, youth and young adults with special...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2022There are no comments yet. 2415 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Annual Holiday Fund drive kicks offNow in its 30th year, the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund is kicking off this week with a goal of raising $600,000 to support...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2022There are no comments yet. 2443 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Space tomatoes and yogurt bags: NASA scientists are sending experiments to space that will enable longer future missionsSpace tomatoes and portable diagnostic kits are just a sample of the innovations that will join Friday's SpaceX commercial...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2022There are no comments yet. 1587 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto looks to loosen height limits for housing in VenturaHoping to promote more housing in Ventura, the City Council on Monday began exploring zone changes that would enable residential...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2022Last comment by Jerry, on Nov 17, 2022 at 7:21 pm | 11 comments | 4493 Views
AROUND TOWN
Art commission to mull fate of Midtown Poetry WallFans of Midtown Palo Alto's Poetry Wall who hope to save the mural from potential destruction will have a chance to voice...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2022Last comment by AnnetteG, on Nov 17, 2022 at 1:52 pm | 4 comments | 2050 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto releases plan to add more than 6,000 dwellingsPalo Alto released on Monday its plan for adding more than 6,000 dwellings by 2031, a strategy that banks on backyard...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2022Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Nov 17, 2022 at 11:10 am | 60 comments | 8085 Views
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Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
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