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Resident defends himself against alleged burglar with large shearsPalo Alto police arrested a man who allegedly broke into a home late Sunday night and attacked a man using large hedge shears,...
Original post made on Jan. 12, 2022There are no comments yet. 3524 Views
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Palo Alto settles with family of utility worker who died on job in 2019Palo Alto has reached a settlement with the family of a utility worker who died of electrocution on Nov. 16, 2019, while...
Original post made on Jan. 10, 2022Last comment by We Are The People, on Jan 10, 2022 at 3:40 pm | 2 comments | 4820 Views
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Developer hopes to bring 70 new apartments to University AvenueA developer has filed a formal application to construct a four-story building with 70 apartments and ground-floor office...
Original post made on Jan. 3, 2022Last comment by Lynne Henderson, on Jan 9, 2022 at 1:22 pm | 13 comments | 5697 Views
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New plan would refurbish, partially demolish Nut House buildingA California Avenue building that for decades housed the Antonio's Nut House bar would be partially demolished, reconstructed...
Original post made on Jan. 5, 2022Last comment by All Along the Watchtower, on Jan 8, 2022 at 2:20 pm | 18 comments | 11245 Views
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The best, worst and most memorable movies of 2021It was the best of films, it was the worst of times. 2021 was a terrible year for humanity, but -- cold comfort though it...
Original post made on Jan. 6, 2022Last comment by Bystander, on Jan 7, 2022 at 2:40 pm | 2 comments | 9097 Views
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The California Legislature is back: What to expect in 2022As the Legislature reconvenes, Californians can expect lawmakers to continue focusing on housing and climate, plus COVID-19,...
Original post made on Jan. 5, 2022Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Jan 5, 2022 at 12:14 pm | 1 comment | 2563 Views
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How Winter Lodge overcame the odds — and the climate — to become the warmest outdoor ice rink aroundThere's a winter wonderland in Palo Alto, and it's right off of Middlefield Road. Read the full story here https://paloaltoonline.com/news/2021/12/24/how-winter-lodge-overcame-the...
Original post made on Dec. 24, 2021Last comment by Me, on Dec 29, 2021 at 5:33 pm | 4 comments | 8892 Views
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Auditors to scrutinize construction of new public safety buildingSeeking to contain the costs of its largest infrastructure project -- a new public safety building near California Avenue...
Original post made on Dec. 29, 2021Last comment by Jesse Erhardt, on Dec 29, 2021 at 2:38 pm | 2 comments | 4059 Views
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Elizabeth Holmes trial: Defense argues that she 'went down with the ship,' should be acquittedThe defense used its last chance to address the jury to talk about missing witnesses, aspirations and Holmes' belief that...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2021Last comment by dontliveinCA, on Dec 28, 2021 at 12:28 pm | 1 comment | 3558 Views
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Around Town: Santa Clara County supplies $75K to extend Avenidas' Rainbow Collective programIn the latest column, news about an Avenidas program securing more funds from the county, Google's quarter-million dollar...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2021There are no comments yet. 3809 Views
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Counties to distribute free at-home COVID-19 test kitsSanta Clara and San Mateo counties plan to hand out tens of thousands of free COVID-19 home test kits as soon as this week...
Original post made on Dec. 24, 2021Last comment by Rebecca Eisenberg, on Dec 24, 2021 at 11:15 pm | 2 comments | 16406 Views
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Two men rob woman at gunpoint, flee in sedanA woman was robbed at gunpoint by two men while she stood near the train platform at the downtown transit center in Palo...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2021Last comment by S. Underwood, on Dec 23, 2021 at 5:53 pm | 13 comments | 8326 Views
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Two old classmates lost touch. A kidney reunited them.In late October, Todd Quackenbush received a lifesaving transplant from Suzie Scher, 40 years after they met at Juana Briones...
Original post made on Dec. 17, 2021Last comment by Susan L, on Dec 20, 2021 at 10:20 pm | 2 comments | 7284 Views
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Around Town: Judge with Palo Alto ties is first Korean American woman to serve on federal appeals courtJudge Lucy Haeran Koh has come a long way since her days of working as a lawyer in Palo Alto. Her appointment to the 9th...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2021There are no comments yet. 5290 Views
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Menlo Park Fire Protection District to appoint new chief next weekMark Lorenzen, who has nearly 31 years of experience with the Ventura County Fire Department, is anticipated to begin his...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2021Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Dec 16, 2021 at 10:43 am | 1 comment | 3005 Views
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Wilderness and watercolors: Hidden museum honors one adventurer's stunning artworkAs a kid, Jane Woodward dreamed of living in a museum. Now a Stanford professor and art patron, she's the woman behind a...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2021Last comment by Chris, on Dec 14, 2021 at 5:56 pm | 5 comments | 15775 Views
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Why does California have the highest jobless rate in the country?Several factors are contributing, including the state's slow-to-rebound leisure and hospitality sectors. High quit rates...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2021Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Dec 14, 2021 at 12:42 pm | 1 comment | 3608 Views
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Around Town: Palo Alto girl, mother named runners-up on 'Top Chef Family Style'In the latest Around Town column, news about a Palo Alto mother and daughter who competed in the finals of "Top Chef Family...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2021Last comment by Annette, on Dec 12, 2021 at 7:58 pm | 1 comment | 7982 Views
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Palo Alto couple to plead guilty in college admissions scandalA Palo Alto couple charged with paying to cheat on their son's college entrance exam have agreed to plead guilty after a...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2021Last comment by Anonymous, on Dec 6, 2021 at 7:12 pm | 14 comments | 13579 Views
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Palo Alto backs plan for underpass at Churchill rail crossingPalo Alto reached a key milestone in its divisive and convoluted journey to redesign the Churchill Avenue rail crossing Monday,...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2021Last comment by Me 2, on Dec 6, 2021 at 11:45 am | 41 comments | 12058 Views
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