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AROUND TOWN

In another blow to California Avenue, Country Sun to shut down by end of the year

Country Sun, a supermarket that focuses on organic food and that for decades has been one of California Avenue's most visible...

Original post made on Oct. 23, 2023
Last comment by Ferdinand , on Nov 5, 2023 at 10:49 pm | 46 comments | 18984 Views

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO

Seven Peninsula spots for happy hour bites and beverages

There is no shortage of happy hour offerings on the Peninsula, but finding them without stumbling upon a sidewalk sign can...

Original post made on Oct. 29, 2023
Last comment by MyFeelz, on Nov 5, 2023 at 7:53 pm | 2 comments | 5459 Views

AROUND TOWN

Palo Alto homeowners push back against proposed 'historical' designations

As Palo Alto prepares to add dozens of homes to the local historical registry, it is facing concerns from homeowners who...

Original post made on Oct. 30, 2023
Last comment by scott, on Nov 4, 2023 at 5:41 pm | 9 comments | 6949 Views

AROUND TOWN

To address homelessness, Becker proposes swift approval for modular-housing projects

As Palo Alto moves ahead with construction of a housing complex for homeless individuals in the Baylands, state Sen. Josh...

Original post made on Nov. 4, 2023
Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Nov 4, 2023 at 2:49 pm | 1 comment | 2930 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

New plans for old Nut House building leave out one feature: parking

Emboldened by a new state law, the developer looking to renovate the former Antonio's Nut House building on Palo Alto's California...

Original post made on Oct. 23, 2023
Last comment by Anonymous, on Nov 3, 2023 at 9:35 pm | 15 comments | 8829 Views

AROUND TOWN

With new study, Palo Alto prepares to rethink retail strategies

​​With Palo Alto's retail scene still in flux because of changing work and shopping habits, the city is advancing a new...

Original post made on Oct. 27, 2023
Last comment by Neilson Buchanan, on Nov 3, 2023 at 5:44 pm | 20 comments | 6661 Views

AROUND TOWN

After trial run, Palo Alto looks to expand church program for vehicle dwellers

When Palo Alto asked local churches to open their parking lots to people who live in their cars, city leaders saw it as a...

Original post made on Oct. 26, 2023
Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Nov 3, 2023 at 12:12 pm | 24 comments | 5261 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

State's public health department receives grant to help transition away from leaded aviation gas

The grant comes after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a determination in October that said leaded aviation...

Original post made on Nov. 3, 2023
Last comment by KR, on Nov 3, 2023 at 8:30 am | 1 comment | 2383 Views

AROUND TOWN

Do you have 'zombie trees' in your backyard?

With fall here, it's time to check your yard for zombie trees. These are trees that appear to be healthy, but are actually...

Original post made on Oct. 31, 2023
Last comment by Ray, on Oct 31, 2023 at 1:23 pm | 1 comment | 2885 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Palo Alto's drive toward citywide fiber could launch near Greer Park

If you live near the intersection of Oregon Expressway and Greer Road, there's a good chance your household will be in the...

Original post made on Oct. 31, 2023
Last comment by Online Name, on Oct 31, 2023 at 12:07 pm | 3 comments | 3791 Views

AROUND TOWN

After four decades downtown, time's up for Menlo Clock Works

Walking into Menlo Clock Works, the walls are lined with clocks ranging from tall grandfather clocks to neon wall clocks....

Original post made on Oct. 30, 2023
Last comment by Online Name, on Oct 31, 2023 at 12:03 pm | 2 comments | 5094 Views

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO

Computer science teacher shortage puts California near bottom of a national instruction ranking

California's low-income students, rural students and students of color were significantly less likely to have access to computer...

Original post made on Oct. 30, 2023
Last comment by Retired PAUSD Teacher, on Oct 31, 2023 at 7:13 am | 2 comments | 2709 Views

CRIMES & INCIDENTS

Discrimination claim filed against administrators over arrest of Menlo-Atherton High student in April

A claim filed Wednesday against Sequoia Union High School District alleges that an incident leading to a viral-video arrest...

Original post made on Oct. 30, 2023
Last comment by Retired PAUSD Teacher, on Oct 31, 2023 at 3:16 am | 5 comments | 3719 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

A compromise for California Avenue

We are business owners on and around California Avenue in Palo Alto. We are retailers, restaurateurs and other service providers....

Original post made on Oct. 27, 2023
Last comment by mjh, on Oct 30, 2023 at 6:27 pm | 7 comments | 2164 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

After pandemic backslide, Stanford hospitals ordered to ramp up commute programs

Stanford's hospitals will avoid financial penalties despite failing to meet their legally binding transportation goals. They...

Original post made on Oct. 24, 2023
Last comment by Anonymous, on Oct 30, 2023 at 12:53 pm | 8 comments | 3528 Views

AROUND TOWN

Around Town: Creek defense, Kanye ties the knot, and new parkland

In this week's Around Town column, read about plans for San Francisquito Creek, a celebrity wedding and a new Palo Alto park....

Original post made on Oct. 30, 2023
Last comment by Bystander, on Oct 30, 2023 at 9:25 am | 1 comment | 5370 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Opinion: How Cubberley reshaped school — and us

In the late '60s, social and political storms turned Cubberley High School into a crucible of activism. This weekend, as...

Original post made on Oct. 15, 2023
Last comment by tess & eric, on Oct 29, 2023 at 6:24 pm | 3 comments | 3782 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Expert: Wet winter has produced unexpected side effect — bats

While the sighting seems rare, experts say the winged creatures are actually more common in this area and less dangerous...

Original post made on Oct. 28, 2023
Last comment by Silver Linings, on Oct 28, 2023 at 9:57 am | 1 comment | 3229 Views

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO

After student pushback, Palo Alto school board condemns antisemitism, Islamophobia

In a move that many students and parents wished had been made sooner, the Palo Alto school board approved on Friday morning...

Original post made on Oct. 27, 2023
Last comment by MyFeelz, on Oct 27, 2023 at 7:17 pm | 6 comments | 5006 Views

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO

Santa Clara County reports a record $4.7B in property value losses

Santa Clara County may be about to experience one of its worst declines in property value in 15 years. Data from the assessor's...

Original post made on Oct. 27, 2023
Last comment by Ocam's Razor, on Oct 27, 2023 at 5:15 pm | 1 comment | 3109 Views
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