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Push to protect historic buildings leaves some Palo Alto homeowners skepticalSeeking to stave off demolition of quaint, old and culturally important buildings, Palo Alto officials are preparing to notify...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2023Last comment by Norman Beamer, on Sep 1, 2023 at 8:55 pm | 23 comments | 8122 Views
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Architect looks to raise the roof on downtown office buildingDowntown Palo Alto's newest office project is situated across the street from City Hall and between two distinct architectural...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2023Last comment by anon1234, on Sep 1, 2023 at 11:48 am | 6 comments | 3075 Views
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To help tenants, council advances new eviction protectionsSeeking to provide a measure of security to renters in city's famously expensive housing market, Palo Alto leaders agreed...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2023Last comment by No Longer A Landlord , on Sep 1, 2023 at 8:51 am | 20 comments | 7184 Views
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Palo Alto and Bloomington seek to transcend political divides -- one Town Hall at a timeAfter forging a "sibling city" partnership and enjoying a honeymoon period full of tours and festivities, Palo Alto and Bloomington,...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2023Last comment by Ocam's Razor, on Aug 31, 2023 at 9:50 pm | 9 comments | 3739 Views
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To preserve legacy of Chinese entrepreneur, resident seeks historical status for former Fry's buildingAs Palo Alto prepares to decide on the redevelopment of the former Fry's site, a resident has petitioned to designate the...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2023Last comment by Wilhelm Reich, on Aug 31, 2023 at 11:20 am | 40 comments | 13916 Views
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With visitors on the rise, Palo Alto eyes safety improvements at Foothills Nature PreserveWith Foothills Nature Preserve seeing a surge of visitors, Palo Alto is preparing to install new pathways, parking areas...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2023Last comment by Sonia M, on Aug 29, 2023 at 2:36 pm | 5 comments | 5413 Views
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Gunn student walks away with a historic victory in RomeAbhivir Iyer's grueling path to victory in the International History Olympiad wound through the war zones of Africa, the...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2023Last comment by PA resident, on Aug 27, 2023 at 8:39 pm | 8 comments | 8019 Views
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Letters to the editor: Palo Alto retail, Cubberley closed meetingHere are the letters to the editor sent recently to the Palo Alto Weekly about Palo Alto retail and a recent City Council...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Aug 26, 2023 at 9:32 am | 1 comment | 3748 Views
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Climate activists push city to shut down gas utility, citing mounting natural disastersAlarmed by the recent floods, heat waves and wildfires that have devastated some communities and caused orange air in others,...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2023Last comment by Julius, on Aug 25, 2023 at 8:03 pm | 44 comments | 10354 Views
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Palo Alto's utility rates are increasing: Here's what to expectPalo Alto residents may begin to see higher utility bills this month and next as rate changes approved by the City Council...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Aug 25, 2023 at 6:25 pm | 7 comments | 6541 Views
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Palo Alto seeks protection against another spike in winter gas billsStill haunted by the memories of last winter's sharp spike in gas prices, Palo Alto is looking to buy some insurance to make...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2023Last comment by Ocam's Razor, on Aug 25, 2023 at 5:03 pm | 13 comments | 5348 Views
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Aided by new cameras, Palo Alto police arrest carjack suspectsTipped off by a newly installed license-plate-recognition system, Palo Alto police arrested Tuesday a group of men at Stanford...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2023Last comment by TR, on Aug 24, 2023 at 3:54 pm | 11 comments | 6868 Views
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Bill proposing Bay Area bridge toll increase for public transit pausedA bill proposing a $1.50 toll increase for Bay Area bridges for five years to fund public transportation has been shelved,...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Aug 23, 2023 at 7:40 pm | 3 comments | 3142 Views
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Police: Man found dead on Waverley StreetPalo Alto police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found on a Waverley Street block on Wednesday morning,...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2023Last comment by Miriam Palm, on Aug 21, 2023 at 2:55 pm | 5 comments | 13846 Views
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Palo Alto looks to buy land next to wastewater plantEager to rebuild and expand the wastewater treatment plant on Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto leaders are preparing to buy two...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Aug 20, 2023 at 8:50 pm | 5 comments | 5434 Views
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Public Agenda: City Council, Board of Education, Parks and Rec, Rail Committee, Historic ResourcesHere's a preview of government meetings the week of Aug. 21. Read the full story here https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2023/08/17/public-agenda-city-council-board-of-education-...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Aug 19, 2023 at 4:43 pm | 4 comments | 1988 Views
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Where to spot Palo Alto architect Birge Clark’s iconic 'Early California' styleAnyone who has driven through Palo Alto likely has seen the Spanish-influenced architecture of Birge Clark. His work had...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2023Last comment by mjh, on Aug 18, 2023 at 9:44 pm | 9 comments | 9406 Views
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State again rejects Palo Alto's housing planPalo Alto will have to revise its newly adopted housing plan after the state Department of Housing and Community Development...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Aug 18, 2023 at 10:47 am | 44 comments | 14579 Views
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Could Menlo Park fight a massive builder's remedy development? Expert says the city might have a winning argumentThe dense high-rise development proposed at the former Sunset Magazine headquarters in Menlo Park is sparking concern among...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2023Last comment by Carol, on Aug 17, 2023 at 6:49 pm | 6 comments | 5819 Views
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New vaccines will be available this fall to protect against RSVOne of the biggest culprits of serious viral illness in seniors will soon be rivaled by a powerful new vaccine, according...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2023Last comment by Silver Linings, on Aug 16, 2023 at 4:07 pm | 1 comment | 5201 Views
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