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AROUND TOWN

Police calls: A felony threat with intent to terrorize, grand theft

The following list captures recent reports of crimes made to Palo Alto police for the week of May 6 - 12. In total, 14 people...

Original post made on May. 28, 2023
Last comment by Native to the BAY, 1 hour ago | 1 comment | 1340 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Developer advances plan for condo project on San Antonio Road

After receiving encouraging feedback last year, a developer is pushing ahead with 76-condominium project on a portion of...

Original post made on May. 27, 2023
Last comment by Native to the BAY, 1 hour ago | 2 comments | 3722 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Legal battle looms over plan to convert former CinéArts theater to offices

The owner of the Palo Alto Square business park is heading for a legal showdown with the city over its plan to convert the...

Original post made on May. 26, 2023
Last comment by Native to the BAY, 2 hours ago | 7 comments | 1208 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Dangerous crossing worse than ever, Palo Alto residents say

Screeching brakes and crumpling metal are still a continual occurrence at one dangerous Palo Alto intersection, despite nearby...

Original post made on May. 26, 2023
Last comment by Native to the BAY, 3 hours ago | 9 comments | 9444 Views

AROUND TOWN

Two Palo Alto teachers and a disabled student injured during violent struggle

A serious incident in which two teachers and a student with disabilities were badly injured in early May has prompted Palo...

Original post made on May. 24, 2023
Last comment by Morgan , 5 hours ago | 46 comments | 19612 Views

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO

Reparations panel recommends possible millions for eligible Black Californians

A task force approved economic models for lawmakers to calculate the costs of historical racism in California. CalMatters...

Original post made on May. 11, 2023
Last comment by Leslie York, 6 hours ago | 55 comments | 2880 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

New bike tunnels eyed as part of Palo Alto's ambitious rail redesign

In its long journey to completely redesign its rail crossings, Palo Alto is now queuing up plans to build underpasses for...

Original post made on May. 24, 2023
Last comment by Jerry Underdal, 6 hours ago | 25 comments | 7021 Views

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO

local peace & justice organization, WILPF, to deliver petition Wed. May 24,2:30 to Anna Eshoo's downtone office, in solidarity with the Peace in Ukraine Coalition, urging Biden, Putin and Zelensky to participate in peace talks and ceasefire in Ukraine

"The petition, published as a full-page ad in a newspaper widely read by Congress, The Hill, reads, “The longer the war...

Original post made by Cherrill Spencer on May. 23, 2023
Last comment by SteveDabrowski, 10 hours ago | 4 comments | 202 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Controversial housing bill splits Palo Alto City Council

For years, Palo Alto officials have steadfastly opposed state bills that force cities to approve more housing. The council's...

Original post made on May. 16, 2023
Last comment by MyFeelz, 16 hours ago | 21 comments | 3730 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

District: Advanced math class will earn college, but not high school, credit

Responding to complaints swirling about an advanced math class, Palo Alto Unified School District issued a definitively worded...

Original post made on May. 24, 2023
Last comment by Anonymous , on May 27, 2023 at 2:05 am | 18 comments | 5190 Views

AROUND TOWN

Palo Alto inks deal with Caltrain for assistance with rail redesign

As Palo Alto moves ahead with plans to redesign three local rail crossings, city leaders have agreed to pay Caltrain for...

Original post made on May. 24, 2023
Last comment by Leslie York, on May 26, 2023 at 7:00 pm | 9 comments | 5354 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Stanford Jazz Festival heads into 51st year with new music and favorite events

Stanford Jazz Festival recently announced the lineup for the 51st annual festival, June 23 to Aug. 5. Tickets are on sale...

Original post made on May. 15, 2023
Last comment by ALB, on May 25, 2023 at 10:57 pm | 1 comment | 2597 Views

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO

A longtime Sacramento critic, Lydia Kou announces run for state Assembly

Palo Alto Mayor Lydia Kou, a staunch critic of California's approach to encourage more housing, announced on Monday that...

Original post made on May. 15, 2023
Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on May 25, 2023 at 7:46 pm | 53 comments | 6171 Views

AROUND TOWN

Despite history of failure, Palo Alto eager to renew Cubberley negotiations

For decades, Cubberley Community Center has served as both a valuable hub for artists, athletes and nonprofits and a place...

Original post made on May. 16, 2023
Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on May 25, 2023 at 7:34 pm | 17 comments | 5165 Views

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO

Around Town: New documentary puts Aaron Persky's removal from bench back in the spotlight

Read news about a new documentary that reevaluates the recall of Aaron Persky as a Superior Court judge and an event that...

Original post made on Mar. 17, 2023
Last comment by Bruce Haren, on May 25, 2023 at 12:19 pm | 4 comments | 5592 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

As revenues grow, City Council pushes for budget revisions

Emboldened by a brightening economic outlook, the Palo Alto City Council signaled on Monday its desire to further expand...

Original post made on May. 23, 2023
Last comment by Annette, on May 25, 2023 at 7:09 am | 12 comments | 3462 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Lythcott-Haims finds allies in her challenge over speaking fees

As Palo Alto City Council member Julie Lythcott-Haims prepares to challenge a Fair Political Practice Commission determination...

Original post made on May. 19, 2023
Last comment by Native to the BAY, on May 24, 2023 at 6:05 pm | 19 comments | 3732 Views

AROUND TOWN

Vice President Kamala Harris visits Silicon Valley as Biden-Harris administration invests billions in semiconductor R&D

What do rice cookers, smartphones and ATMs have in common, other than making our lives easier? They’re each made possible...

Original post made on May. 23, 2023
Last comment by Bystander, on May 24, 2023 at 3:06 pm | 3 comments | 1941 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Burglars use sledgehammers to break into Midtown CVS

Two sledgehammer-wielding burglars smashed the front glass doors of the Midtown CVS Pharmacy in Palo Alto on Thursday morning,...

Original post made on May. 19, 2023
Last comment by Anonymous, on May 24, 2023 at 1:46 pm | 16 comments | 7825 Views

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO

Gus Mattammal to challenge Berman in race for Assembly

Gus Mattammal, a Republican entrepreneur who last year ran for the U.S. Congress, announced Tuesday that he will vie for...

Original post made on May. 24, 2023
Last comment by Anonymous, on May 24, 2023 at 1:22 pm | 3 comments | 1471 Views
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