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In person or online — why not both? Arts groups offer full schedules and multiple viewing options this fallFall 2021 may not be unfolding as we all expected just a few heady months ago, but local arts groups have ensured that the...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2021Last comment by , on Aug 29, 2021 at 6:48 pm | 1 comment | 8583 Views
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Foothill-De Anza receives award for online textsFoothill-De Anza Community College District received a statewide technology award for developing a national consortium to...
Original post made on Jan. 23, 2009Last comment by Otis, on May 1, 2010 at 3:57 am | 4 comments | 8556 Views
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Baghdad to Bombay to Bay Area0...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2008Last comment by Sami Shlimon, on Sep 7, 2008 at 11:46 pm | 5 comments | 8533 Views
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Start-up incubator opens downtownRunning a fledgling start-up company out of a garage may sound romantic, but local entrepreneur Saeed Amidi has a different...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2017There are no comments yet. 8452 Views
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Esther Clark ParkLarge oak trees, wild animals and uninterrupted landscapes define Esther Clark Park, an open 21-acre plot of land located...
Original post made on Apr. 23, 2010Last comment by aqdrianna currie, on Apr 23, 2010 at 3:46 pm | 1 comment | 8357 Views
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Groping incident in backseat of police car prompts complaintThe Palo Alto Police Department is revising its policy on driving multiple suspects in the same police cruiser after a woman...
Original post made on Jan. 1, 2016Last comment by Angelea Jenkins , on Jan 1, 2016 at 4:57 am | 1 comment | 8338 Views
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Bike Connection wins PA Little League title0...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2007Last comment by MovieLover2, on Jun 26, 2007 at 4:46 pm | 2 comments | 8305 Views
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Book Discussion Group for Diana Gabaldon Outlander Novels0...
Original post made by carol riso on Sep. 8, 2007Last comment by Paly reporter, on Mar 19, 2008 at 1:56 pm | 1 comment | 8299 Views
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Is someone trying to tell us something?0...
Original post made by Carol on Oct. 6, 2006Last comment by Amy, on Dec 5, 2006 at 3:16 pm | 3 comments | 8168 Views
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FairmeadowCarlson Circle's quiet on a sunny day is punctuated by the gentle sound of children playing and the notes of a saxophone...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2014Last comment by SRZ, on Nov 24, 2014 at 12:10 pm | 1 comment | 8145 Views
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When the "staff of life" makes you sick0...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2007Last comment by colette, on Jul 6, 2007 at 6:18 am | 1 comment | 8120 Views
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Palo Alto directs funds to mobile clinic for COVID-19 vaccines, medical servicesSeeking to boost the city's ability to offer COVID-19 vaccines and provide health care to low-income residents, the City...
Original post made on Dec. 29, 2020Last comment by ozqlgbpjxrovbw@effobe.com, on Dec 29, 2020 at 8:12 pm | 1 comment | 8107 Views
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Local booksellers' top picks for 2011With the holiday season upon us, the Palo Alto Weekly asked local booksellers Kepler's and Books Inc. to recommend their...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2011Last comment by moi, on Dec 4, 2011 at 11:48 am | 1 comment | 8054 Views
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Critical fire conditions today in mountains, hills0...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2007Last comment by Mary, on Jul 12, 2007 at 4:49 pm | 3 comments | 8037 Views
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Guest Opinion: Are books and libraries out of date?0...
Original post made on Apr. 8, 2008Last comment by Walter E. Wallis, on Apr 9, 2008 at 3:12 pm | 6 comments | 8029 Views
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Mind controlThis Friday, Nov. 20, the wildly popular -- and often controversial -- physician and author will speak at Foothill College...
Original post made on Nov. 20, 2015Last comment by Stoney Stonebraker, on Nov 20, 2015 at 7:43 pm | 1 comment | 7881 Views
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Chef shows he has no reservations0...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2007Last comment by Like to cook, on Dec 2, 2007 at 3:39 pm | 4 comments | 7843 Views
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Palo Alto selects new city clerkPalo Alto has concluded its search for a new city clerk, with the City Council preparing to name Lesley Milton on Monday...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2021Last comment by PA Community Advocate, on Jun 19, 2021 at 7:28 pm | 2 comments | 7812 Views
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Palo Alto chided for 'bad faith' negotiations with utility workersThe city of Palo Alto failed to negotiate in "good faith" during its extended contract talks with a recently formed labor...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2018Last comment by Peninsula Commuter, on Aug 9, 2018 at 2:31 pm | 31 comments | 7799 Views
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MLK day student-protesters appear in courtThe first group of Stanford University student-protesters arrested during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day action that shut down...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2015Last comment by resident 1, on Mar 1, 2015 at 8:07 am | 38 comments | 7734 Views
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