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ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Sheriff's Office disputes Muslim woman's claim that her hijab was forcibly removed in custodyThe local Council on American-Islamic Relations this week demanded a public apology and monetary settlement from the Santa...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Aug 14, 2023 at 2:42 pm | 3 comments | 2920 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Critics pan state's justification for threatening Stanford University professor over breach of data contractIn its first public statement, the California Department of Education defended its right to pursue a breach of a data partnership...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Aug 14, 2023 at 1:23 pm | 3 comments | 3886 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Around Town: Censuring council members, Sister Cities honors and a home for Blossom BirthIn this week's Around Town column, read about plans to address misbehaving City Council members, who's offered Blossom Birth...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2023Last comment by ArtL, on Aug 12, 2023 at 9:39 pm | 1 comment | 4090 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Towering 300-foot building proposed for Menlo Park neighborhoodA towering development has been proposed in Menlo Park’s Linfield Oaks neighborhood under builder’s remedy laws, with...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2023Last comment by Paly Grad, on Aug 12, 2023 at 9:24 pm | 63 comments | 10939 Views
AROUND TOWN
Barebottle brings locally inspired beers and natural wines to a new Menlo Park taproomLauded San Francisco brewery Barebottle Brewing Company has arrived in Menlo Park, adding to the Peninsula’s vibrant craft...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Aug 12, 2023 at 12:48 pm | 1 comment | 5976 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
It's summer, but influenza and norovirus are still making the roundsCOVID-19 may be getting the lion's share of attention in the past few weeks, but three other viruses that can cause serious...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2023Last comment by Mosi Mokumba, on Aug 12, 2023 at 8:10 am | 2 comments | 3822 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto prepares for litigation over construction of new police buildingPalo Alto is bracing for possible litigation over the construction of its new public safety building, a $118 million project...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2023Last comment by Rebecca Eisenberg, on Aug 11, 2023 at 9:54 pm | 11 comments | 9219 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Hikers beware: Ticks are on the rise after an unusually moist winterTicks are always something to watch out for in the Bay Area, but this year warrants some extra vigilance. Recent sweeps in...
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2023Last comment by Brenda Taylor, on Aug 11, 2023 at 9:24 am | 3 comments | 3058 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Contractors claim city of Palo Alto owes them $3.5M more for new police HQPalo Alto and the contractors behind the new police headquarters near California Avenue are in a legal scuffle after the...
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Aug 10, 2023 at 12:07 pm | 1 comment | 3225 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Lawmakers express 'strong' concern over proposed toll hikes on Bay Area bridgesAt least seven California representatives have expressed "strong" concern over proposed state legislation that would raise...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Aug 10, 2023 at 11:55 am | 8 comments | 2378 Views
AROUND TOWN
Neighborhood opposition casts shadow over Palo Alto Commons expansionPalo Alto Commons is preparing to take a decidedly unusual approach as it seeks to expand its assisted-living facility for...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2023Last comment by NTB2, on Aug 10, 2023 at 2:08 am | 7 comments | 5128 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Meet the faces of Stanford’s new grad workers unionStanford grad student Emi Soroka is one of hundreds who recently joined the Stanford Graduate Workers Union, which is among...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2023There are no comments yet. 3201 Views
AROUND TOWN
11 trails to keep you cool this summerTo help beat the heat, we’ve compiled a list of Peninsula trails to keep cool, from shady spots with redwood canopies to...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2023Last comment by Robert Neff, on Aug 9, 2023 at 3:48 pm | 1 comment | 6631 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
4 men indicted in 2022 gun battle at East Palo Alto parkThe San Mateo County Criminal Grand Jury has indicted four men in connection with a gunfight at East Palo Alto's Jack Farrell...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Aug 9, 2023 at 3:02 pm | 1 comment | 5318 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New classrooms and programs greet Palo Alto students this weekPalo Alto Unified School District students returning to school on Aug. 9 and 10 are being greeted by new facilities and class...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Aug 9, 2023 at 12:40 pm | 1 comment | 6256 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
AI is here — and it's changing the way houses are bought and soldArtificial intelligence has entered the realm of residential real estate on the Midpeninsula as droves of millennials become...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2023Last comment by Frank Jessup, on Aug 9, 2023 at 9:47 am | 4 comments | 5376 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palo Alto school district sued for negligence over kindergartener's broken legThe guardian of a kindergartener who was seriously injured after an older child jumped from the top of a slide and landed...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2023Last comment by Jennifer, on Aug 8, 2023 at 4:08 pm | 34 comments | 15868 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Police: Drivers should use caution as school starts later this weekThe Palo Alto Police Department is urging drivers to practice greater awareness and caution during morning and afternoon...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2023Last comment by Retired PAUSD Teacher, on Aug 8, 2023 at 12:12 pm | 3 comments | 3316 Views
AROUND TOWN
Cooler temperatures expected this week — and maybe even some drizzleCooler temperatures are expected to persist in the Bay Area for the next few days accompanied by a slight chance of drizzle...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2023There are no comments yet. 1372 Views
AROUND TOWN
Person nearly drowns at the Eichler Swim and Tennis Club in Palo AltoA man apparently nearly drowned at the Eichler Swim & Tennis Club late Friday afternoon, Aug. 4, Palo Alto Fire Department...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2023Last comment by Jennifer, on Aug 7, 2023 at 10:18 pm | 7 comments | 15693 Views
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