Town Square

Post a New Topic


Sort by:  Most recent topic/comment   Most viewed   Most comments

Navigation tip: Clicking on any category label will display all recent posts in that category

CRIMES & INCIDENTS

Police calls: Assault with deadly weapon results in possible grievous bodily injury

Here'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, 2023
Last 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 vehicles

Seeking 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, 2023
Last 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 information

Palo 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, 2023
Last 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 fall

Stanford 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, 2023
Last 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 retreat

In 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, 2023
Last comment by Tom, on May 31, 2023 at 8:31 am | 1 comment | 4144 Views

CRIMES & INCIDENTS

Crow Attack

I 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, 2023
Last 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 offices

The 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, 2023
Last 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 Awards

Local journalists received recognition this month in an annual statewide competition that honors excellence in reporting,...

Original post made on May. 30, 2023
Last 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 22

Want 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, 2023
Last 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 theft

The 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, 2023
Last 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 spa

A 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, 2023
Last comment by Resident, on May 29, 2023 at 10:38 am | 1 comment | 4283 Views

AROUND TOWN

Police: Reported gunshot noises were likely fireworks

About 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, 2023
Last 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 Californians

A task force approved economic models for lawmakers to calculate the costs of historical racism in California. CalMatters...

Original post made on May. 11, 2023
Last 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 say

Screeching brakes and crumpling metal are still a continual occurrence at one dangerous Palo Alto intersection, despite nearby...

Original post made on May. 26, 2023
Last 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 Road

After receiving encouraging feedback last year, a developer is pushing ahead with 76-condominium project on a portion of...

Original post made on May. 27, 2023
Last 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 Council

For 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, 2023
Last 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 events

Stanford 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, 2023
Last 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 Assembly

Palo 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, 2023
Last 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 negotiations

For 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, 2023
Last 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 spotlight

Read 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, 2023
Last comment by Bruce Haren, on May 25, 2023 at 12:19 pm | 4 comments | 5929 Views
<< < 1 2 3 4 5 > >>
Page 3 of 1714

Stay informed.

Get the day's top headlines from Palo Alto Online sent to your inbox in the Express newsletter.

New artisanal croissant shop debuts in Santa Clara
By The Peninsula Foodist | 3 comments | 3,769 views

Marriage Interview #17: They Renew Their Vows Every 5 Years
By Chandrama Anderson | 10 comments | 2,007 views

Tree Walk: Edible Urban Forest - July 8
By Laura Stec | 4 comments | 1,333 views