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Widowing together“Beyond Widow: Inspiration from the Trenches,” written by Palo Alto resident Patty McGuigan and Tesha McCord Poe, is...
Original post made on Sep. 2, 2023Last comment by Leslie Ciao, on Sep 2, 2023 at 8:04 pm | 1 comment | 2276 Views
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Looking to buy median-priced home in Bay Area? You'll need yearly income above $400KThe U.S. housing market needs more than 300,000 affordable homes for middle-income buyers, who face the greatest housing...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2023Last comment by Gabrielle Peterson, on Jun 21, 2023 at 5:01 pm | 2 comments | 5881 Views
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Gallery House marks 65 years in Palo AltoFounded in Palo Alto in 1958, Gallery House celebrates a milestone anniversary with a June 9 reception that also highlights...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2023There are no comments yet. 4827 Views
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Bomb threat called in to Stanford Shopping Center, search turns up nothingA bomb threat called in to the Stanford Shopping Center on Wednesday prompted Palo Alto police to sweep the area in search...
Original post made on Mar. 16, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Mar 19, 2023 at 7:53 am | 3 comments | 9118 Views
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At new Victoria Ballet, classes celebrate the power of artA new studio provides dance and art lessons to people of all ages. The classes offered include all experience levels -- from...
Original post made on Feb. 8, 2023There are no comments yet. 5562 Views
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Suspect in Half Moon Bay shootings was employee of farm where 5 where shotA man accused of mass shootings at two locations in the Half Moon Bay area on Monday legally purchased the semi-automatic...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2023Last comment by Grew Up Here, on Jan 26, 2023 at 10:02 pm | 2 comments | 2604 Views
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'The Lady with the Crown' captures decades of a unique and unbreakable mother-daughter bondPalo Alto author Kathleen Canrinus' book "The Lady with the Crown: A Story of Resilience" is the memoir of two people: Canrinus...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2022Last comment by Halimah Van Tuyl, on Dec 19, 2022 at 12:25 pm | 2 comments | 2937 Views
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Man convicted of murder for 2011 East Palo Alto shootingA 31-year-old man has been convicted of first-degree murder for a fatal shooting in East Palo Alto in 2011, San Mateo County...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2022There are no comments yet. 4629 Views
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SLAC researchers scan 600-year-old documents for clues about first printing pressesWhile scientists at SLAC typically look to the future, this time they're looking at the past by comparing the world's early...
Original post made on Aug. 15, 2022Last comment by Barron Parker Too, on Aug 15, 2022 at 2:42 pm | 1 comment | 6325 Views
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How Stanford med student Grace D. Li is handling becoming a bestselling author overnightInspired by the real thefts of Chinese art from European museums, Stanford medical student Grace Li's "Portrait of a Thief"...
Original post made on May. 28, 2022Last comment by Shirley 'Mac', on May 28, 2022 at 12:23 pm | 1 comment | 6220 Views
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Summer movie lineup offers hope for theaters, something for everyoneSummer film season is back, with big-scale action and family movies but also counter-programming for those seeking something...
Original post made on May. 27, 2022Last comment by Jack, on May 27, 2022 at 7:23 am | 1 comment | 5006 Views
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Spring Real Estate 2022: A look at local market trends, bidding wars and real estate in the post-COVID eraThe spring real estate market is here -- and so is our annual Spring Home & Real Estate magazine, which takes a look at this...
Original post made on May. 23, 2022There are no comments yet. 23499 Views
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Executive director of Kepler's popular speaker series is stepping downJean Forstner is stepping down from Kepler's Literary Foundation as executive director after leading its community programs...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2022Last comment by Just Sayin', on Mar 10, 2022 at 5:39 pm | 1 comment | 4667 Views
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Vaccinations of children against COVID could start next weekCOVID-19 vaccines could be available for 5- to 11-year-olds as early as Nov. 3 if the CDC approves emergency authorization,...
Original post made on Oct. 29, 2021There are no comments yet. 6367 Views
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Retired judge LaDoris Cordell reflects on a her legal career and the court system in new memoirAcross her long and notable career, retired Palo Alto Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell has been known for many firsts. She's...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2021Last comment by Jamie , on Oct 25, 2021 at 5:11 pm | 4 comments | 11699 Views
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The Zoppé Family Circus carries on a centuries-old traditionHaving survived multiple wars and two pandemics, the Zoppé Circus is celebrating its 12th anniversary in Redwood City, with...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2021There are no comments yet. 6784 Views
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Eagles soar past Mountain View in key matchupSeniors Emma Symon and Leigh Doyas each recorded four kills in the third set and Los Altos made a statement, winning against...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2021There are no comments yet. 3733 Views
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Menlo-Atherton airs it out in PAL football win over HMBMatt MacLeod threw three touchdowns and rushed for a score in helping Menlo-Atherton open PAL Bay Division play with a wild...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2021There are no comments yet. 5432 Views
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Opinion: What most environmentalists don't know can hurt usGlobal warming is a serious issue and environmentalists are trying their best to be helpful. But good intentions do not automatically...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2021Last comment by Dave, on Oct 9, 2021 at 9:12 am | 18 comments | 12567 Views
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As bidding wars cool, is a Peninsula housing crash on the way?As we roll through summer, many families are finally getting away for their first vacation since 2020. With fewer active...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2021Last comment by Kurt_G, on Oct 6, 2021 at 5:48 pm | 1 comment | 25748 Views
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