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CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police records reveal nearly 50 car break-ins in Palo Alto within 10 daysFor some local drivers, the holiday season was not the most wonderful time of year. Between Dec. 24 and Jan. 2, nearly 50...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2020Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jan 13, 2020 at 12:30 pm | 34 comments | 10686 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Fire Department confronts recruiting challenge as female firefighters opt outWith Palo Alto recordings its lowest number of female firefighters in decades, the city is preparing to spend more time,...
Original post made on Mar. 17, 2021Last comment by Lauren P., on Apr 14, 2021 at 9:43 am | 9 comments | 10685 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Two familiar faces enter Palo Alto council raceThe crowded race for the Palo Alto City Council further expanded Wednesday, when two familiar candidates -- Mark Weiss and...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2014Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Aug 25, 2014 at 1:21 pm | 37 comments | 10684 Views
AROUND TOWN
Christmas tree - collection of0...
Original post made by Anna on Jan. 1, 2008Last comment by Tree Disposal, on Jan 9, 2016 at 4:17 pm | 7 comments | 10684 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Caltrain, car death was 'an accident waiting to happen'The death of an Indiana driver at the Charleston Road train crossing on Friday (April 15) has left many in Palo Alto saying...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2011Last comment by Terri, on May 2, 2011 at 5:57 am | 78 comments | 10682 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
One hundred years of Paly: High school to celebrate centennialPalo Alto High School is planning a series of events to involve the entire community in celebrating the school's 100-year...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2018Last comment by read the article, on Aug 24, 2018 at 8:36 pm | 8 comments | 10682 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Gunn, Paly among state's top six in SAT scoresGunn and Palo Alto high schools rank in the top six California high schools in average SAT scores, according to data to be...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2010Last comment by BTW, on Aug 25, 2014 at 12:25 pm | 39 comments | 10681 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
New earthquake forecast shows greater chance of magnitude-8 temblorsA new California earthquake forecast predicts that the state will experience a decrease in magnitude-6.7 earthquakes in the...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2015Last comment by Safety first, on Mar 12, 2015 at 9:07 pm | 4 comments | 10681 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Ten binge-drinking teens cited for intoxicationTen teens were detained by Palo Alto police and cited for public drunkenness following a Saturday-night binge-drinking party...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2010Last comment by wow, on Sep 5, 2010 at 9:37 pm | 147 comments | 10680 Views
AROUND TOWN
Hypnotherapy explored as weight-loss alternativeWhen the Weight Watchers diet didn't work for Ellyn Corey, she decided to try hypnotherapy to lose weight. Read the full...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2013Last comment by Dorthy Tyo, on Feb 26, 2013 at 8:43 am | 4 comments | 10680 Views
RESTAURANTS
Pedigreed protégésProtégé offers two experiences: the dining room and the lounge. No matter where one sits, it's the same kitchen, the same...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2018Last comment by Local, on Aug 20, 2018 at 8:03 pm | 5 comments | 10680 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Reforms recommended for contentious PC zoning processAfter hours of agonizing, debating, copyediting and wrangling over definitions, Palo Alto's planning commissioners on Wednesday...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2015Last comment by citizen pa, on Mar 16, 2015 at 6:11 pm | 41 comments | 10679 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board to consider protocols Aug. 280...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2007Last comment by Bystander, on Aug 12, 2007 at 10:39 am | 60 comments | 10679 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Despite top test scores, Palo Alto 'failing'Despite scoring among the top five school districts in California, Palo Alto failed to meet "adequate yearly progress" in...
Original post made on Sep. 1, 2011Last comment by NCLBmat, on Sep 10, 2011 at 11:38 am | 49 comments | 10679 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Santa Clara County previews new COVID-19 reopening planThe Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and Public Health Department held a joint meeting Monday with the San Jose City...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2020Last comment by Resident, on Jul 1, 2020 at 2:41 am | 7 comments | 10679 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
City proposes to peek at people's garbagePalo Altans who repeatedly throw recyclable items into their trash bins could soon find themselves slapped with fines and...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2010Last comment by Anonymous too, on Mar 18, 2010 at 10:29 am | 120 comments | 10678 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Committee members slam council for paring down Comprehensive PlanThe City Council's abrupt decision to remove all program from the city's guiding land-use document has left members of the...
Original post made on Feb. 17, 2017Last comment by Curmudgeon, on Mar 4, 2017 at 5:03 pm | 54 comments | 10678 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Editorial: A bittersweet outcomeLike many decisions that come after much community angst, Tuesday night's final approval of 16 single-family homes on a 2.5-acre...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2016Last comment by Crescent Park Dad, on Jul 3, 2016 at 7:39 am | 24 comments | 10677 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
County to build inpatient psych unit for teensThe Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously directed staff on Tuesday to move forward with a proposal to build...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2017Last comment by Sarah1000, on Nov 8, 2017 at 8:40 pm | 9 comments | 10677 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
BMR's for police,teachers.etc? Better check out current living in BMR's here in town...0...
Original post made by Thinking of you 2 on Aug. 22, 2007Last comment by No mandate, on Aug 29, 2007 at 9:55 am | 13 comments | 10676 Views
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Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
For the last 30 years, the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund has given away almost $10 million to local nonprofits serving children and families. 100% of the funds go directly to local programs. It’s a great way to ensure your charitable donations are working at home.
