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Seeing betterMenlo Park painter Mitchell Johnson, who insists that close viewing of art can help you expand your outlook on everyday life,...
Original post made on Feb. 1, 2019Last comment by Scottie Zimmerman, on Feb 1, 2019 at 2:43 pm | 1 comment | 3579 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto pushes back against Verizon proposalsPalo Alto officials are pushing back against proposed designs for new wireless-antenna equipment and considering a challenge...
Original post made on Dec. 26, 2018Last comment by Anon, on Feb 1, 2019 at 10:42 am | 37 comments | 12788 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
More zone changes eyed to encourage housingAfter approving a host of zoning changes last month to encourage more housing in the downtown area, the Palo Alto City Council...
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Feb 1, 2019 at 10:34 am | 14 comments | 6027 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
New housing incentives approved by City CouncilOn Monday, the Palo Alto City Council approved a slew of zoning revisions that speed up the approval process and grant density...
Original post made on Jan. 29, 2019Last comment by sunshine, on Feb 1, 2019 at 7:49 am | 23 comments | 12271 Views
AROUND TOWN
Avenidas Lifetime of Achievement honorees unveiledThe people honored with this year's Avenidas Lifetimes of Achievement Award have engaged in meaningful and creative efforts...
Original post made on Feb. 1, 2019There are no comments yet. 7083 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Zone change creates hurdle for President Hotel conversionIn a bid to correct a zoning error, Palo Alto's planning commissioners endorsed an ordinance on Wednesday that will restore...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2019Last comment by Exhausted , on Feb 1, 2019 at 12:04 am | 10 comments | 7570 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
President Hotel owner warned about lease lawPreparing for a potential eviction of tenants from President Hotel, Palo Alto formally notified the building's new owner...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2019Last comment by Ellis is complicated, on Jan 31, 2019 at 8:37 pm | 10 comments | 6590 Views
RESTAURANTS
Passion for pastriesNamed for the owner's 4-year-old daughter, the chic and sunny Maison Alyzee in downtown Mountain View is turning out gorgeous,...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2019Last comment by Gourmande, on Jan 31, 2019 at 8:11 pm | 1 comment | 5320 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Nonprofit tries to get reprieve for President Hotel tenantsAs tenants of President Hotel brace for eviction next week, a local nonprofit that focuses on fair-housing services issued...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2019Last comment by Book Me a Suite At the New President Hotel, on Jan 31, 2019 at 2:21 pm | 24 comments | 6462 Views
SPORTS
Homecoming of sorts for former Stanford NCAA championThe top-ranked Stanford women's tennis team (2-0) hosts a pair of matches this weekend, its final tune-up before next weekend's...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2019Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Jan 31, 2019 at 11:20 am | 1 comment | 2193 Views
AROUND TOWN
Shop Talk: Applewood, Nike close; Barca tapas comingIn this week's Shop Talk column, read about the closure of the beloved Applewood Pizza in Menlo Park, Nike Running at Stanford...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2019There are no comments yet. 8277 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Plans advance for new Cubberley Community CenterAfter years of delays and uncertainty, Palo Alto’s new vision for a new and improved Cubberley Community Center is now...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2019Last comment by Simple Diversity Solution, on Jan 31, 2019 at 8:36 am | 13 comments | 6766 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police search for stolen laptop, instead find allegedly armed teenThe hunt for a missing MacBook Air stolen from an East Palo Alto Home led police to a 16-year-old boy who was allegedly found...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2019Last comment by revolving door, on Jan 30, 2019 at 11:44 pm | 5 comments | 9291 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Suspected home burglar nabbed by K-9A Palo Alto police canine took down a man Tuesday who’d allegedly entered a historic Crescent Park home in the 900 block...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2019Last comment by Just Down the Street, on Jan 30, 2019 at 6:41 pm | 7 comments | 6479 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Editorial: The rail puzzleEach grade-separation option has its benefits and problems, and time is running out for residents to have their voices heard...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2019Last comment by Buster, on Jan 30, 2019 at 1:56 pm | 91 comments | 12610 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Cities prepare to buy Media Center's headquartersA Palo Alto-led consortium of cities is preparing to buy the Media Center's headquarters in a deal that would effectively...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2019Last comment by Jeanie Smith, on Jan 30, 2019 at 12:02 pm | 1 comment | 6023 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School district to expand transitional kindergarten programThe Palo Alto school district is expanding its transitional kindergarten program to provide early education opportunities...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2019Last comment by Slow Down A Bit, on Jan 29, 2019 at 8:06 pm | 10 comments | 7639 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Superintendent emphasizes data, action in draft district planSix months into the job, Superintendent Don Austin debuted on Thursday his long-term vision for the school district: A three-year...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2019Last comment by kids, on Jan 29, 2019 at 9:32 am | 7 comments | 4037 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Webcast: Building affordable housingRandy Tsuda, CEO and president of the nonprofit Palo Alto Housing, talks about the recently approved 59-apartment Wilton...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2019Last comment by Rainer, on Jan 29, 2019 at 1:39 am | 7 comments | 7624 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tucker a finalist for women's basketball Hall of FameStanford women's basketball administrator and former coach Amy Tucker is one of 12 finalists under consideration for induction...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2019There are no comments yet. 2429 Views
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