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ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Employers open health clinics at the workplaceJanice Posa knew something was wrong with her elbow when it became swollen, red and painful to the touch. But the HP employee,...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2013Last comment by Heather Smith, on May 17, 2014 at 7:07 am | 15 comments | 43847 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Arrest made in burglary at DuveneckSeven people have been linked to a school burglary that occurred in Palo Alto over the summer, police said today. Several...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2011Last comment by monarch, on Dec 2, 2011 at 3:37 pm | 15 comments | 43803 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Former teacher sentenced to nearly 7 years in prison for sex acts with minorA former Palo Alto teacher who pleaded no contest to engaging in sex acts with a minor was sentenced by a San Mateo County...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2020Last comment by Mina, on Jan 25, 2020 at 9:12 am | 4 comments | 43787 Views
AROUND TOWN
Researchers claim to have body of 'Bigfoot'0...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2008Last comment by Bharhal, on Sep 1, 2008 at 8:24 pm | 94 comments | 43735 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: The school board's nadirThere are so many ways the public, students and teachers were disrespected by the school board and Superintendent Kevin Skelly...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2014Last comment by How do you spell relief?, on Nov 26, 2014 at 11:26 am | 331 comments | 43728 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Palo Alto man charged with six felonies in sex caseA Palo Alto man who was arrested in June for allegedly raping a woman he knew at his home has been charged with six felony...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2016Last comment by peppered, on Jul 22, 2016 at 1:19 pm | 6 comments | 43678 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Lydia Kou joins Palo Alto's council raceThe race for the Palo Alto City Council heated up Tuesday as two more residents declared their intentions to run for a seat...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2014Last comment by Cindy J, on Aug 26, 2014 at 10:54 pm | 45 comments | 43504 Views
AROUND TOWN
Catching neighbors who fall through the gapA Palo Alto neighborhood group is working to turn a holiday food drive for needy neighbors into a monthly grocery giveaway....
Original post made on Jan. 29, 2013Last comment by Neighbors Helping Neighbors, on Oct 6, 2015 at 8:41 am | 9 comments | 43493 Views
AROUND TOWN
Man shoots, kills woman outside her birthday partyA man who allegedly shot and killed his ex-girlfriend during her birthday party and a memorial event for her brother in East...
Original post made on Sep. 8, 2020Last comment by MMH72, on Sep 8, 2020 at 7:43 pm | 1 comment | 43488 Views
AROUND TOWN
A gem of open spaceFor decades, coyotes, hawks and dusky-footed woodrats have roamed the secluded INE Ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Few...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2014Last comment by Garrett, on Mar 22, 2014 at 5:48 pm | 19 comments | 43406 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Historic Eichler building demolished at Edgewood PlazaOne of two historic Eichler commercial structures scheduled for renovation at Edgewood Plaza Shopping Center in Palo Alto...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2012Last comment by Craig Laughton, on Feb 8, 2013 at 4:03 pm | 87 comments | 43356 Views
BOOKS
Guest Opinion: Library efficiency is improved, but we truly need better buildings0...
Original post made on Sep. 2, 2008Last comment by Bill, on Sep 10, 2008 at 5:58 am | 121 comments | 43259 Views
AROUND TOWN
Bitter fruit: An inside look at street vendingThe strawberry vendors stand on street corners throughout Palo Alto, at busy intersections, outside shopping centers and...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2009Last comment by Paula, on Sep 18, 2009 at 1:01 pm | 92 comments | 43172 Views
AROUND TOWN
'Exploding toilets' surprise residents0...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2007Last comment by Tom, on Sep 12, 2007 at 6:21 pm | 47 comments | 43031 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
How Do You Handle Neighbors with Barking Dogs?0...
Original post made by Member on Aug. 17, 2006Last comment by Jesse, on May 19, 2017 at 12:19 pm | 49 comments | 42823 Views
AROUND TOWN
Lightning-sparked fires spread smoke over the MidpeninsulaMultiple lightning-ignited fires in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties began sending smoke into Palo Alto and other local...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2020Last comment by Judith Wasserman, on Sep 4, 2020 at 11:12 am | 15 comments | 42790 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
A local view of 'mental health parity'State Sen. Jim Beall, a Democrat from San Jose, has a stepson and a sister with mental illness. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2013Last comment by Susan Briggs, on May 7, 2014 at 10:12 pm | 3 comments | 42656 Views
AROUND TOWN
Matadero Creek Trail project heading to MidtownA proposed trail for bicyclists and pedestrians through the center of Midtown Palo Alto is taking some residents by surprise,...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2013Last comment by Resident of Los Altos Hills, on Mar 16, 2014 at 3:05 pm | 64 comments | 42640 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto takes heat over solar permittingContractors and Palo Alto residents are awash with horror stories about the city's permitting process, whether for solar...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021Last comment by funky, on Jun 8, 2021 at 8:29 pm | 52 comments | 42377 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Fourth case of coronavirus found in Santa Clara CountyThe fourth case of coronavirus was reported Saturday in Santa Clara County involving a woman who is a “household contact”...
Original post made on Feb. 29, 2020Last comment by Family Friendly, on Mar 2, 2020 at 2:02 pm | 22 comments | 42321 Views
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