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Reparations panel recommends possible millions for eligible Black CaliforniansA task force approved economic models for lawmakers to calculate the costs of historical racism in California. CalMatters...
Original post made on May. 11, 2023Last comment by Leslie York, 10 hours ago | 55 comments | 2916 Views
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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, 2023Last comment by SteveDabrowski, on May 27, 2023 at 4:25 pm | 4 comments | 208 Views
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A longtime Sacramento critic, Lydia Kou announces run for state AssemblyPalo 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, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on May 25, 2023 at 7:46 pm | 53 comments | 6201 Views
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Around Town: New documentary puts Aaron Persky's removal from bench back in the spotlightRead 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, 2023Last comment by Bruce Haren, on May 25, 2023 at 12:19 pm | 4 comments | 5612 Views
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Gus Mattammal to challenge Berman in race for AssemblyGus 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, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on May 24, 2023 at 1:22 pm | 3 comments | 1497 Views
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Josh Becker, Marc Berman see their key bills on housing and sustainability advanceDozens of bills penned by Bay Area legislators, including legislation targeting housing development, gun safety and renewable...
Original post made on May. 23, 2023Last comment by Joel, on May 24, 2023 at 12:32 pm | 4 comments | 2264 Views
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Locals urge Caltrans to reopen Highway 84 near Woodside ASAPAfter a total shutdown because of a landslide, nearby residents are imploring Caltrans to reopen a stretch of Highway 84...
Original post made on May. 24, 2023Last comment by Claudette, on May 24, 2023 at 10:32 am | 2 comments | 2988 Views
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Lee Lambert picked as Foothill-De Anza's next chancellorLee Lambert, the chancellor of Pima Community College in Arizona, is slated to replace Judy Miner as head of the Foothill-De...
Original post made on May. 24, 2023Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on May 24, 2023 at 10:22 am | 1 comment | 1272 Views
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Balancing act: Newsom's plan to cover California's ballooning budget deficitGov. Gavin Newsom says his plan to cover a budget shortfall that has grown by $9 billion protects investments in education,...
Original post made on May. 18, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on May 23, 2023 at 6:30 pm | 20 comments | 2203 Views
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3 dead, 5 hospitalized after chain reaction collision on Highway 101 in SunnyvaleThree people died and five others were hospitalized after a chain reaction collision on U.S. Highway 101 just south of Fair...
Original post made on May. 22, 2023Last comment by Ryan Tanner, on May 23, 2023 at 7:13 am | 5 comments | 5035 Views
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Settlement clears way for José Andrés restaurant to cook with gas in Palo AltoFaced with a threat of a lawsuit, Palo Alto administrators have reversed their earlier decision and will now allow the new...
Original post made on May. 16, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on May 22, 2023 at 5:50 pm | 16 comments | 16261 Views
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Around Town: Elizabeth Holmes gives first media interview in over 6 years to The New York TimesIn the latest column, read about a recent New York Times profile on Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and an award for East...
Original post made on May. 13, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on May 16, 2023 at 5:35 pm | 27 comments | 5328 Views
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Letters to the editor: De Anza College and the Asian American community are owed an apologyReaders share opinions on local issues for the week ending May 12. Read the full story here https://paloaltoonline.com/news/2023/05/12/letters-to-the-editor-de-anza-college-and-the...
Original post made on May. 12, 2023Last comment by Nikki W., on May 16, 2023 at 10:33 am | 1 comment | 1846 Views
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Cities raise concerns about bill that extends streamlined approval for housingSenate Bill 423 would indefinitely extend an existing law that creates a streamlined approval process for housing. Read...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on May 16, 2023 at 1:50 am | 6 comments | 3065 Views
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Man dies in motorcycle collision on state Highway 35A man died in a motorcycle collision on southbound state Highway 35 just outside Palo Alto in unincorporated San Mateo County...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by Bruno Marchon, on May 15, 2023 at 10:09 am | 1 comment | 4642 Views
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Report finds regulators knew of Silicon Valley Bank problems but didn't push bank to act quickly enoughWhen regulators saw problems at Silicon Valley Bank, they didn't do enough to make sure the problems were fixed, a state...
Original post made on May. 12, 2023There are no comments yet. 2401 Views
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Union upset over Santa Clara County's plan to cut vacant jobsThe county plans to slash hundreds of vacant positions, a move union leaders said would exacerbate staffing issues. Officials...
Original post made on May. 11, 2023Last comment by Carol, on May 11, 2023 at 6:32 pm | 1 comment | 1721 Views
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Behind the screens: A look inside a Coastside printer's studioEric Kneeland's job requires a lot of screen time. It's not, however, the type that involves hours staring at a computer:...
Original post made on May. 11, 2023There are no comments yet. 5219 Views
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Former Olympian launched country's first female basketball leagueFor Anne Warner Cribbs, everything comes down to one goal: Get to the finish line. Her identity as an Olympic swimmer shapes...
Original post made on May. 5, 2023Last comment by T, from Duveneck/St Francis, on May 11, 2023 at 10:44 am | 4 comments | 1371 Views
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Xerox donates its pioneering Palo Alto Research Center to SRI in Menlo ParkXerox donated its pioneering Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) to Menlo Park-based SRI International to collaborate on new...
Original post made on May. 3, 2023Last comment by dena, on May 10, 2023 at 3:18 pm | 3 comments | 6676 Views
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