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What you can expect from Mother Nature this weekendAfter a brief lull in the rain and winds on Thursday, two more storms are forecast to hit California in the next 10 days,...
Original post made on Jan. 13, 2023There are no comments yet. 4402 Views
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Around Town: Stanford removes Elimination of Harmful Language Initiative website amid backlashRead news about controversy surrounding Stanford's Elimination of Harmful Language Initiative, a new docuseries about a 1998...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Jan 10, 2023 at 11:26 am | 6 comments | 7442 Views
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State bill aims to dim artificial light from California's night skiesIn efforts to kickstart mindful artificial light usage in California, dark sky advocates reintroduced legislation in December...
Original post made on Jan. 8, 2023Last comment by Jerry, on Jan 9, 2023 at 6:15 pm | 3 comments | 5200 Views
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Want to downsize? Start decluttering nowMidpeninsula residents share their stories on "going small," from giving their belongings away to utilizing local services...
Original post made on Jan. 6, 2023There are no comments yet. 4676 Views
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New bridge toll assistance programs to go into effect in 2023Two bridge toll assistance programs are set to go into effect in early 2023, offering free crossings for eligible military...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jan 1, 2023 at 5:14 pm | 3 comments | 2254 Views
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With lease approved, Palo Alto Museum prepares for constructionMore than two decades after city leaders began exploring the idea of building a history museum to celebrate everything from...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2022Last comment by JonnyK, on Jan 1, 2023 at 10:05 am | 8 comments | 9228 Views
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Silicon Valley offices less empty than other regionsIn the wake of the pandemic, Silicon Valley is faring better than other areas when it comes to office vacancies. Researchers...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2022Last comment by Online Name, on Dec 30, 2022 at 10:43 am | 2 comments | 24331 Views
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Before midnight: 11 local New Year's Eve ideasFrom parties and shows with midnight Champagne toasts to a few ways to celebrate well before the ball drops on local time,...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2022There are no comments yet. 4238 Views
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Antiques Roadshow premieres Jan. 2 with episode filmed at FiloliA 1976 manual for the Apple-II computer, a 1928 English sterling silver horse and more will be featured on the season 27...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2022There are no comments yet. 4316 Views
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Santa Clara County district attorney refuses to reinstate former employeeAn embattled Santa Clara County deputy district attorney should be back at work after the DA's decision to fire him last...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2022Last comment by John, on Dec 27, 2022 at 4:51 pm | 2 comments | 4527 Views
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East Palo Alto City Council candidate criticized for alleged misinformationSome East Palo Altans are criticizing the assertions of City Council candidate Mark Dinan, claiming that he has been spreading...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2022Last comment by Optimist Pessimist Realist , on Dec 27, 2022 at 1:02 pm | 19 comments | 6571 Views
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Here's what you need to know about California's new pay transparency lawIn 2023, companies with at least 15 workers will need to add pay ranges to job postings. Larger companies will also have...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Dec 27, 2022 at 1:01 pm | 1 comment | 4825 Views
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A growing tradition: At Christmastime, Peninsulans flock to the Santa Cruz Mountains to cut down their own treesPerilous switchbacks and a little bit of mud and frost haven't kept families and groups of friends from venturing to the...
Original post made on Dec. 23, 2022Last comment by W. Reller, on Dec 23, 2022 at 5:22 pm | 1 comment | 4801 Views
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Holiday Fund: Able Works wants to break the cycle of poverty, one youth at a timeValentina Rivera wouldn't have met her goal of going to UC Berkeley if not for Able Works, which provides counseling and...
Original post made on Dec. 23, 2022Last comment by JB, on Dec 23, 2022 at 11:09 am | 1 comment | 5344 Views
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$24 billion projected budget deficit may test California's resolve to grow safety net amid recessionDespite the expected shortfall, policymakers say they'll maintain spending on social programs though advocates are calling...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2022Last comment by What Will They Do Next, on Dec 22, 2022 at 8:15 am | 9 comments | 1934 Views
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Santa Clara County VTA service review long overdueA state oversight agency required to conduct service reviews of VTA hasn't done one since 2013 -- and it could be years more...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2022Last comment by Markie, on Dec 21, 2022 at 9:04 pm | 3 comments | 3111 Views
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3 earthquakes hit northern CaliforniaA 6.37 magnitude earthquake struck the Northern California coast Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2022Last comment by felix, on Dec 20, 2022 at 8:00 pm | 5 comments | 3227 Views
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Newcomer is surpassing incumbent for Valley Water seatThe race for Santa Clara Valley Water District's District 7 seat is looking like a potential upset as newcomer Rebecca Eisenberg...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2022Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Dec 17, 2022 at 2:58 pm | 5 comments | 4825 Views
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Santa Clara County district attorney to leave Twitter due to hate speech, calls on other DAs to follow suitSanta Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced Monday that he will deactivate his office's Twitter account due...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2022Last comment by staying home, on Dec 16, 2022 at 12:52 pm | 20 comments | 4685 Views
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'An incredible gift': Anonymous donor gives $350,000 to Holiday FundAfter making the largest-ever donation to the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund and Almanac Holiday Fund in 2021 -- $350,000...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2022There are no comments yet. 3207 Views
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