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PALO ALTO ISSUES
Petition filed to allow Palo Alto pot dispensariesA former adviser to late President Ronald Reagan has filed a notice with the City of Palo Alto to circulate a ballot-initiative...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2011Last comment by Benjamin Horbowy , on Jul 12, 2011 at 1:21 am | 46 comments | 11590 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Police chief explains Children's Theatre probe0...
Original post made on Feb. 8, 2008Last comment by Parent, on Mar 13, 2008 at 2:07 pm | 110 comments | 11588 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Nonprofit offers classes, raises funds for Ravenswood schoolsFew high school seniors are as committed to nourishing young minds and making a difference in their community as Gunn High...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2016There are no comments yet. 11587 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Missing Stanford Student - this is a Palo Alto issue0...
Original post made by Palo Alto Resident on Jan. 25, 2007Last comment by Stanford Alumni \'01, on Feb 27, 2007 at 11:52 pm | 9 comments | 11586 Views
AROUND TOWN
Chunk of concrete falls from historic buildingA concrete cornice from an ornate historic Palo Alto building fell to the pavement on busy University Avenue over the weekend,...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2016Last comment by Stretch, on Aug 11, 2016 at 2:13 pm | 22 comments | 11585 Views
AROUND TOWN
No love for glove lawCountless people flock to local bars looking to unwind with a beer or other alcoholic drink. But there's a new regular at...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2014Last comment by Franz Ferdinand, on Mar 18, 2014 at 4:27 pm | 30 comments | 11584 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
First Person: A conversation with Esther Wojcicki, journalism/English teacher, education innovator and authorEsther Wojcicki, also known as Woj, talks with Lisa Van Dusen from the new Palo Alto High School Media Arts Center (MAC)...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2015Last comment by James, on Nov 16, 2015 at 9:55 am | 4 comments | 11581 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Woman struck by bus, killed in downtown Palo AltoA woman was killed in downtown Palo Alto this morning after she was struck by a bus while crossing University Avenue. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2010Last comment by Jozee, on Dec 13, 2012 at 12:20 pm | 52 comments | 11580 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School child care provider pleads for financial helpFacing a financial crossroads, the Palo Alto nonprofit that provides subsidized after-school and child care services to more...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2017Last comment by PA Parent, on Feb 27, 2017 at 2:25 pm | 14 comments | 11576 Views
AROUND TOWN
Citizens want lead in California Ave. tree selectionNot waiting for the city to direct the California Avenue tree selection, an ad hoc group of residents took the initiative...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2009Last comment by Fred Balin, on Oct 2, 2009 at 5:29 pm | 50 comments | 11576 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
In Santa Clara County sheriff's race, Jensen gains the most monetary contributionsWhen it comes to campaign war chests, Santa Clara County sheriff candidate Kevin Jensen is outrunning the pack fivefold,...
Original post made on May. 11, 2022Last comment by felix, on May 11, 2022 at 5:42 pm | 1 comment | 11575 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Supporters, critics weigh in on superintendent pickThose who have worked with Don Austin describe him as a confident, accessible and "tough" leader who has ample experience...
Original post made on May. 18, 2018Last comment by Resident, on May 25, 2018 at 10:36 am | 6 comments | 11574 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Council members take aim at solo driversFaced with a glut of cars and parking that's spilling into downtown neighborhoods, four Palo Alto City Council members have...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2013Last comment by jb, on Sep 17, 2013 at 8:53 pm | 82 comments | 11573 Views
AROUND TOWN
As stores struggle, Palo Alto prepares to let offices fill retail spacesSeeking to stem the economic damage from COVID-19, Palo Alto is weighing a measure that could shake up the local retail scene:...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2020Last comment by Murphy, on Nov 9, 2020 at 10:55 pm | 32 comments | 11573 Views
AROUND TOWN
Vi seniors take case to federal courtMore than 40 seniors mobilized in the U.S. District Court in San Jose this week to show their displeasure with how the parent...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2014Last comment by Sparty, on Sep 23, 2014 at 8:10 am | 6 comments | 11570 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto Tap Room wins 2016 Chili Cook OffThe Palo Alto Tap Room, a new beer-centric restaurant from the owner of Palo Alto Brewing Company, took home the top prize...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2016Last comment by Seriously?, on Jul 8, 2016 at 8:48 pm | 5 comments | 11568 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Music company drops children's classicsAn international music company has agreed to drop two children's songs -- "Shoo Fly" and "Jimmy Crack Corn" -- after a Palo...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2012Last comment by Nora Charles, on Feb 25, 2012 at 1:14 am | 30 comments | 11567 Views
AROUND TOWN
Developer proposes to replace Creekside Inn with apartmentsThe Creekside Inn on El Camino Real would be demolished and replaced with two six-story buildings with a total of 382 apartments...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2022Last comment by Sunshine, on Sep 9, 2022 at 8:25 am | 48 comments | 11567 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
In an odd move, city imposes raises on unionPalo Alto on Monday night overhauled the salaries of more than 200 city workers, though for more than 40 of them the pay...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2013Last comment by snow, on Jul 1, 2013 at 8:07 pm | 23 comments | 11564 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
County looks to redesign Page Mill-Oregon, Foothill expresswaysSome of the most dangerous and congested sections of Oregon Expressway/Page Mill Road from Alma Street to Foothill Expressway...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2014Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Nov 26, 2014 at 12:37 pm | 40 comments | 11564 Views
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