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CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police calls: Assault with deadly weapon results in possible grievous bodily injuryHere's a roundup of incidents reported to law enforcement for the week of May 13-19. Read the full story here https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2023/05/31/police-calls-assault-w...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2023Last comment by Rose, on Jun 1, 2023 at 1:47 pm | 1 comment | 1860 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
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 | 4704 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
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 | 2797 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
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 | 6432 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 4144 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Crow AttackI was attacked by a crow (or other black bird, perhaps a raven?) on Hamilton near Hale street today. It hit my head and then...
Original post made by Bird victim on May. 28, 2023Last comment by D. in Barron Park, on May 30, 2023 at 11:11 am | 4 comments | 374 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
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 | 3873 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Palo Alto Weekly nets 17 honors in California Journalism AwardsLocal journalists received recognition this month in an annual statewide competition that honors excellence in reporting,...
Original post made on May. 30, 2023Last comment by Rose, on May 30, 2023 at 10:29 am | 5 comments | 3756 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 2992 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 3151 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police: Masseur allegedly sexually assaulted woman at upscale Palo Alto day spaA man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman at LaBelle Day Spa and Salon was arrested last week in Gilroy, police said...
Original post made on May. 29, 2023Last comment by Resident, on May 29, 2023 at 10:38 am | 1 comment | 4283 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 1879 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
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, on May 28, 2023 at 9:40 am | 55 comments | 3108 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
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 | 13062 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
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 | 6052 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Controversial housing bill splits Palo Alto City CouncilFor years, Palo Alto officials have steadfastly opposed state bills that force cities to approve more housing. The council's...
Original post made on May. 16, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on May 27, 2023 at 10:24 am | 21 comments | 4029 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Stanford Jazz Festival heads into 51st year with new music and favorite eventsStanford Jazz Festival recently announced the lineup for the 51st annual festival, June 23 to Aug. 5. Tickets are on sale...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by ALB, on May 25, 2023 at 10:57 pm | 1 comment | 3086 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
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 | 6812 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 5588 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
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 | 5929 Views
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