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Can 'transitional housing' complex and water plant coexist as neighbors?If things go as planned, Palo Alto will soon see two large new facilities go up on San Antonio Road, east of U.S. Highway...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, 5 hours ago | 7 comments | 1558 Views
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Renovations further delay Stanford Theatre reopeningFans of classic movies will have to wait a bit longer to catch their favorites on the big screen. The Stanford Theatre announced...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, 5 hours ago | 1 comment | 3540 Views
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The age of uncertainty: How seniors are 'aging in place'A survey of Peninsula seniors commissioned by Avenidas of Palo Alto has found that most respondents desire to "age in place,"...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, 5 hours ago | 20 comments | 9238 Views
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Palo Alto inks deal with Caltrain for assistance with rail redesignAs 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, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, 6 hours ago | 11 comments | 6093 Views
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20 trivia nights around the San Francisco PeninsulaThe Peninsula has no shortage of trivia nights at local pubs, eateries and breweries. Here’s our guide to 20 weekly trivia...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2023Last comment by Pat Markevitch, 9 hours ago | 2 comments | 2383 Views
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Media literacy would be required for California K-12 students under new billRecognizing fake news, being savvy about social media and resisting cyberbullying would be a required part of California...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2023Last comment by What Will They Do Next, 14 hours ago | 4 comments | 1180 Views
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The things I remember about Palo Alto while growing up:0...
Original post made by Andrew L. Freedman on Oct. 19, 2006Last comment by MARK, on Jun 5, 2023 at 2:42 pm | 1207 comments | 478027 Views
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Two Palo Alto teachers and a disabled student injured during violent struggleA 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, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Jun 5, 2023 at 1:58 pm | 80 comments | 31026 Views
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Programs to protect tenants advance — over landlords' oppositionIt's an idea that city leaders and advocates for Palo Alto's tenants say is long overdue: a registry of the roughly 11,400...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2023Last comment by casey, on Jun 5, 2023 at 12:53 pm | 11 comments | 4482 Views
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With deadline looming, Becker bills on privacy, clean energy advance in state SenateState Sen. Josh Becker stood apart from most of his Democratic colleagues this week when he opted not to support this year's...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jun 4, 2023 at 11:54 am | 5 comments | 1579 Views
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Review: Mostly smooth sailing in West Bay Opera's 'Dutchman'West Bay Opera’s production of Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman is a bit like an old muscle car: a little rough around the...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2023Last comment by hummingbird, on Jun 1, 2023 at 6:17 pm | 2 comments | 1518 Views
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Around Town: Podcasting Palo Alto's past and a new garden retreatIn this week's Around Town column, learn about the student who is creating bite-sized audio tours of Palo Alto's history,...
Original post made on May. 30, 2023Last comment by Tom, on May 31, 2023 at 8:31 am | 1 comment | 4105 Views
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See which homes sold for $22.2M, $16M and $11.5M along the Peninsula for the week of May 22Want 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 May. 29, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on May 29, 2023 at 10:56 pm | 2 comments | 2829 Views
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Police calls: A felony threat with intent to terrorize, grand theftThe 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, 2023Last comment by Zach Taylor, on May 29, 2023 at 2:39 pm | 5 comments | 3122 Views
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Police: Reported gunshot noises were likely fireworksAbout 10 loud bangs that Palo Alto residents heard and reported to police on early Friday morning were likely fireworks,...
Original post made on May. 28, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on May 28, 2023 at 12:20 pm | 3 comments | 1859 Views
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Despite history of failure, Palo Alto eager to renew Cubberley negotiationsFor 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, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on May 25, 2023 at 7:34 pm | 17 comments | 5565 Views
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Vice President Kamala Harris visits Silicon Valley as Biden-Harris administration invests billions in semiconductor R&DWhat 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, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on May 24, 2023 at 3:06 pm | 3 comments | 2445 Views
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Opinion: An open letter to students on mental healthMy whole life I've struggled with depression, anxiety and, at my lowest, suicidal ideation. Ultimately I found someone who...
Original post made on May. 20, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on May 23, 2023 at 4:45 pm | 8 comments | 8515 Views
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Around Town: Expanded Light Tree Apartments in East Palo Alto crosses the finish lineIn the latest column, read news about the grand reopening of the expanded Light Tree Apartments in East Palo Alto and a recap...
Original post made on May. 21, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on May 22, 2023 at 1:10 am | 2 comments | 3800 Views
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History on her front porch: Palo Alto woman honors Chinese railroad laborers with exhibitMonica Yeung Arima became aware of gaps in her son's elementary school history curriculum when a reading selection talked...
Original post made on May. 18, 2023Last comment by Jerry Underdal, on May 21, 2023 at 12:44 pm | 9 comments | 7724 Views
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