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AROUND TOWN
Man working in his yard faces armed would-be robberPolice are investigating an attempted armed robbery that targeted a man who was working outside of his home on Wednesday...
Original post made on Jan. 21, 2021Last comment by Resident, on Jan 24, 2021 at 8:56 am | 11 comments | 10159 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Sexual-assault case against Joe Lonsdale droppedA civil case filed earlier this year against Joe Lonsdale, founder of Palo Alto software company Palantir, by a former girlfriend...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2015Last comment by icky, on Nov 5, 2015 at 8:58 pm | 11 comments | 10158 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Evidence reinstated in former Stanford student's vehicular manslaughter caseBlood-alcohol evidence in a vehicular manslaughter case against a former Stanford University student is admissible in his...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2016Last comment by Jacob Simmon , on Apr 20, 2017 at 11:38 am | 4 comments | 10157 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Off Deadline: Palo Alto, Google discuss 'fiber to the home'A new effort to bring high-speed fiber-optics communication potential to Palo Alto homes and businesses is nearing the point...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2016Last comment by kenith, on Mar 16, 2017 at 1:09 am | 76 comments | 10155 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Lessons from a tragedyLooking back on his daughter's short life, George Ting sees many turning points where things might have been different. Today,...
Original post made on May. 5, 2012Last comment by Most tragic, on Mar 18, 2013 at 8:43 am | 13 comments | 10154 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Suspicious letter sparks evacuation at Palo Alto VAAn office building was evacuated and one employee sought treatment in the emergency room at the VA Palo Alto Health Care...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2011Last comment by Jake, on Feb 17, 2011 at 9:07 pm | 12 comments | 10154 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
To raise funds, Fire Department proposes new service: Ambulance insurancePalo Alto residents and businesses may soon have the option of subscribing to a new service that most will hope they'll never...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2020Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Dec 26, 2020 at 2:45 pm | 20 comments | 10154 Views
AROUND TOWN
Page Mill closes offices, fuels speculationPage Mill Properties, which owns about 1,700 apartments in East Palo Alto's Woodland Park neighborhood, shut down its management...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2009Last comment by Wrong as usual, on Sep 8, 2009 at 9:25 pm | 80 comments | 10153 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Community writes 'love notes' to Palo Alto youthMore than 30 "love notes" to Palo Alto youth were hung by community members from two downtown trees Sunday afternoon after...
Original post made on Mar. 17, 2015Last comment by Sam, on Mar 24, 2015 at 8:35 am | 12 comments | 10151 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board moves forward on Paly gym projectThe Palo Alto school board will convene for a special meeting Monday, July 13, to take action on two items relating to Palo...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2015Last comment by Resident, on Aug 13, 2015 at 12:04 pm | 47 comments | 10151 Views
AROUND TOWN
New three-story building planned for Page MillA row of dilapidated houses near one of Palo Alto's busiest intersections will likely make way for a three-story development...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2013Last comment by Not an issue , on Mar 25, 2013 at 9:06 pm | 23 comments | 10151 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
PAPD at Dan Brown's Sports Bar0...
Original post made by qq on Mar. 9, 2008Last comment by Jonathan, on Jan 9, 2011 at 12:44 pm | 40 comments | 10150 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
195 Page Mill project stopped by lawsuit0...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2007Last comment by Three cheers, on Sep 23, 2007 at 6:52 pm | 95 comments | 10149 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Who knew? PAUSD coverup of sex offender0...
Original post made by Concerned parent on Nov. 7, 2006Last comment by Warning, on May 29, 2014 at 3:08 pm | 16 comments | 10148 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Delivery trucks at Edgewood create ruckus for neighborsThe beeping of trucks as they back up at 4 a.m., the clanking of metal cargo ramps on pavement, delivery trucks parking in...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2017Last comment by Parking maze, on Dec 6, 2017 at 11:44 am | 38 comments | 10147 Views
AROUND TOWN
Local realtors make good showings in annual rankingsFive teams of local real estate agents and 13 individual local salespeople were among the top-selling 250 teams and 250...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2021There are no comments yet. 10147 Views
AROUND TOWN
Hennessy to resign as Stanford presidentAfter more than 15 years as president of Stanford University, John L. Hennessy announced June 11 that he plans to step down....
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2015Last comment by James Hall, on Jun 14, 2015 at 2:03 pm | 12 comments | 10146 Views
AROUND TOWN
120-foot redwood at Castilleja to come downA 120-foot redwood on Castilleja School property will be removed this week after nearby residents and school officials agreed...
Original post made on Oct. 26, 2016Last comment by Oldster, on Oct 27, 2016 at 12:41 pm | 7 comments | 10146 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Special education family sues districtThe family of a special education student sued the Palo Alto Unified School District in federal court this week, alleging...
Original post made on Mar. 6, 2014Last comment by Gunn Class of '67, on Mar 10, 2014 at 4:30 pm | 61 comments | 10145 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Regional group exploring housing solutionsOn Wednesday, the Committee to House the Bay Area will present the public's input on how to build more affordable and low-income...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2018Last comment by More, please., on Jul 25, 2018 at 3:56 pm | 34 comments | 10145 Views
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