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AROUND TOWN
Eichler community divided over two-story housesWhen a group of Fairmeadow residents launched an effort two years ago to ban new two-story buildings in their Eichler neighborhood,...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2010Last comment by Anonymous, on Apr 6, 2010 at 8:07 am | 192 comments | 12308 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
One person dies in bicycle crash off of state Highway 35At least one person died following a bicycle crash late Wednesday afternoon in Palo Alto, according to preliminary information...
Original post made on May. 8, 2019Last comment by Harley Man, on May 9, 2019 at 6:40 pm | 10 comments | 12303 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palo Alto lawyer takes aim at California's 'broken' education-funding systemNancy Krop had built a notable career as a civil rights lawyer when her child reached school age and she stumbled upon a...
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2014Last comment by Edturlti, on Aug 19, 2014 at 5:08 pm | 23 comments | 12300 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
TCE causes cancer, other health woes, EPA saysDespite political pressures to kill it, a long-delayed Environmental Protection Agency report has finally been released confirming...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2011Last comment by Anonymous, on Oct 29, 2011 at 10:50 am | 7 comments | 12298 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Shop Talk: Pet Depot to close, Accent Arts movesIn the latest Palo Alto retail news, Pet Food Depot is set to close after 30-plus years, Amity Crossfit opens on California...
Original post made on Feb. 13, 2017Last comment by Shopper, on Feb 14, 2017 at 12:38 pm | 6 comments | 12298 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Residents complain about geese invasion at Mitchell ParkHonking and flapping, flocks of Canada geese fly each morning over Ken Allen's house in Adobe Meadow. But rather than go...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2015Last comment by Mike Alexander, on Oct 3, 2015 at 6:05 pm | 65 comments | 12296 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
High-speed rail may launch first in Silicon ValleyCalifornia's high-speed rail system would make its debut in the Bay Area, with bullet trains whisking passengers between...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2016Last comment by Jessica , on Apr 30, 2016 at 11:15 pm | 37 comments | 12294 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Upgrade to yellow tier still unlikely until early May in San Mateo, Santa Clara countiesSan Mateo and Santa Clara counties are approaching lower COVID-19 infection rates that could move them into the most lenient...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2021Last comment by The Voice of Palo Alto, on Apr 22, 2021 at 10:24 am | 4 comments | 12288 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto: Three-story building proposed for Olive Garden siteIn the latest sign of the construction boom happening around California Avenue, Palo Alto planners are considering a proposal...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2014Last comment by Long Time Resident, on Jan 22, 2015 at 1:58 am | 30 comments | 12287 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Truck driver convicted in 2011 crash that killed Palo Alto familyA truck driver involved in a fiery 2011 accident in Canada that killed a Palo Alto family of four was convicted Monday on...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2014Last comment by Yvanna, on Aug 16, 2014 at 12:52 pm | 9 comments | 12287 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Fighting climate change: If not Palo Alto, then who?You may not realize it, but as a Palo Alto resident you're living in a city that's leading the fight against climate change. Read...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2014Last comment by Online Name, on Dec 29, 2014 at 4:38 pm | 57 comments | 12285 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Rent notices stir fears in East Palo AltoEast Palo Alto's largest landlord has issued hundreds of three-day notices to pay rent to its tenants in the Woodland Park...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2012Last comment by Concerned Investor, on Feb 13, 2013 at 12:47 pm | 39 comments | 12284 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Planning commission throws support behind granny unitsFor several years now, Palo Alto officials have been looking at one possible way to ease the city's affordable housing crisis:...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2016Last comment by Gale Johnson, on Dec 8, 2016 at 2:10 pm | 54 comments | 12282 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto approves path to $15 minimum wagePalo Alto hopped on a regional bandwagon Monday night when city officials agreed to raise the local minimum wage to $15 an...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2016Last comment by K. Liu, on Sep 28, 2016 at 7:54 am | 7 comments | 12281 Views
RESTAURANTS
Smoke gets in your eyesNow we can relax: The new Dittmer's smells the same as the old Dittmer's — smoky. Over a year and a half since fire...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2012Last comment by Gisele, on Nov 28, 2012 at 8:37 am | 2 comments | 12280 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto set to approve new bike bridgeThey were looking for "Wow!" in the new bike bridge over U.S. Highway 101. Having failed, Palo Alto residents and city leaders...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2017Last comment by Curmudgeon, on Nov 28, 2017 at 9:34 pm | 58 comments | 12279 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
East Palo Alto shooting leaves one dead, four injuredAn unidentified shooter opened fire on a vehicle driving in East Palo Alto Sunday night, leaving one person dead and four...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2014Last comment by JustMe, on Aug 18, 2014 at 6:04 pm | 16 comments | 12279 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto prepares to launch construction on bike bridgeIt took far more time and money than anyone had expected, but construction is finally ready to launch on Palo Alto's long-awaited...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2019Last comment by Hurry, on Dec 5, 2019 at 10:55 pm | 19 comments | 12277 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Bargain Box outlasted other Palo Alto thrift storesWhen Bargain Box closes on June 25, Goodwill Industries will be the last nonprofit thrift store in Palo Alto. Read the full...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2014Last comment by Melinda Rosenaur, on Dec 2, 2015 at 12:27 pm | 1 comment | 12276 Views
AROUND TOWN
Of tinsel and memoriesWhen the Christmas season begins, Palo Alto resident Nicole Macuil always remembers the most beautiful holiday tree she has...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2015There are no comments yet. 12275 Views
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