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Historic English manor recently sold for $19.5M has ties to Palo Alto's booze banThe 25-room English manor that recently sold for $19.5 million was known as one of the "finest" residences in Palo Alto when...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2023Last comment by lindat, 20 minutes ago | 2 comments | 1561 Views
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Study deals blow to planned replacement of Pope-Chaucer bridgeAn ambitious plan to replace the flood-prone Pope-Chaucer bridge between Palo Alto and Menlo Park is on the verge of faltering...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2023Last comment by Pat Landman, 5 hours ago | 15 comments | 3185 Views
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New four-story development proposed for eclectic Waverley Street blockA decade after Palo Alto approved a modernist four-story building on Waverley Street over objections of neighbors, a similar...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2023Last comment by anon1234, 5 hours ago | 3 comments | 2742 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 Resident, 21 hours ago | 13 comments | 4455 Views
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A break for renters? California considers reining in high security depositsA bill would hold security deposits to one month's rent, not three. The California Apartment Association says it could drive...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2023Last comment by Silver Linings, 22 hours ago | 2 comments | 1665 Views
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Palo Alto lands $6M grant for rail improvementsPalo Alto received a welcome boost this week for its ambitious effort to reconfigure the rail crossings at Churchill Avenue,...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2023Last comment by PaloAltokar, on Jun 9, 2023 at 12:42 pm | 2 comments | 2274 Views
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As more residents go electric, Palo Alto eyes major grid upgradeIf Palo Alto succeeds in reaching -- or even nearing -- its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030, it would have to overcome...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Jun 9, 2023 at 12:16 am | 10 comments | 2158 Views
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New bike tunnels eyed as part of Palo Alto's ambitious rail redesignIn 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, 2023Last comment by Leslie York, on Jun 8, 2023 at 3:39 am | 45 comments | 10792 Views
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Lythcott-Haims finds allies in her challenge over speaking feesAs Palo Alto City Council member Julie Lythcott-Haims prepares to challenge a Fair Political Practice Commission determination...
Original post made on May. 19, 2023Last comment by Fred Balin, on Jun 7, 2023 at 11:07 am | 20 comments | 4023 Views
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At $19.5M, historic 1916 English manor in Palo Alto sees highest Peninsula home sale for the week of May 29Want to know what's happening in the local real estate market? Take a look at our interactive charts showing home sales activity...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Jun 5, 2023 at 1:16 pm | 6 comments | 2958 Views
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Around Town: An inspiring teacher, passport delays and a big council decisionIn this week's Around Town column, read about an inspiring teacher who really connects with his students, lawmakers' rebuke...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Jun 5, 2023 at 3:52 am | 2 comments | 2088 Views
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In Gunn High graduation ceremony, inclusion reignsAt a high school known for its high scholarship, students in the 2023 Henry M. Gunn's graduating class focused instead on...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2023Last comment by Richard , on Jun 3, 2023 at 7:47 pm | 2 comments | 3378 Views
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As revenues grow, City Council pushes for budget revisionsEmboldened by a brightening economic outlook, the Palo Alto City Council signaled on Monday its desire to further expand...
Original post made on May. 23, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Jun 2, 2023 at 11:25 am | 13 comments | 4158 Views
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Policymakers: Public transit will go over 'fiscal cliff' without more state dollarsAs the upcoming state budget deadline looms over California, state policymakers warned Gov. Gavin Newsom that his ambitious...
Original post made on May. 31, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jun 1, 2023 at 7:11 pm | 6 comments | 1553 Views
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Palo Alto hopes to give apartment dwellers a way to power up electric vehiclesSeeking to make progress on its ambitious climate-change goals, Palo Alto is preparing to launch new programs to construct...
Original post made on May. 31, 2023Last comment by BobH, on Jun 1, 2023 at 10:43 am | 11 comments | 4716 Views
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Auditor urges police to stop using personal cell phones to share case informationPalo Alto’s police auditor is urging the city to enforce its rules against sharing draft police reports and other work-related...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2023Last comment by Comment, on Jun 1, 2023 at 8:00 am | 1 comment | 2814 Views
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Stanford provost announces plans to step down this fallStanford Provost Persis Drell plans to step down later this year once a successor is in place, the university announced on...
Original post made on May. 3, 2023Last comment by Annette, on Jun 1, 2023 at 1:03 am | 3 comments | 6467 Views
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Legal battle looms over plan to convert former CinéArts theater to officesThe 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, 2023Last comment by Julie armitano, on May 30, 2023 at 10:45 am | 11 comments | 3880 Views
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Dangerous crossing worse than ever, Palo Alto residents sayScreeching brakes and crumpling metal are still a continual occurrence at one dangerous Palo Alto intersection, despite nearby...
Original post made on May. 26, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on May 28, 2023 at 4:18 am | 10 comments | 13074 Views
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Developer advances plan for condo project on San Antonio RoadAfter receiving encouraging feedback last year, a developer is pushing ahead with 76-condominium project on a portion of...
Original post made on May. 27, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on May 28, 2023 at 1:35 am | 2 comments | 6059 Views
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