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SCHOOLS & KIDS
In response to declining test scores, superintendent directs focus on middle school academics, particularly in mathSuperintendent Don Austin has asked administrators and principals to evaluate academic policies and practices at district...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2019Last comment by Pangloss, on Dec 17, 2019 at 10:22 pm | 45 comments | 10471 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Second day of hacking trial focuses on FBI investigationDuring the second day of the federal trial of Ross M. Colby, who is charged with hacking Palo Alto Online and other Embarcadero...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2018There are no comments yet. 10471 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
How much will California's EDD scandal cost Newsom in the recall election?Will voters in the California recall blame Gavin Newsom for backlogged unemployment claims and billions in fraud? Republican...
Original post made on Sep. 7, 2021Last comment by Jason Tarrick, on Sep 8, 2021 at 9:12 am | 5 comments | 10471 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 | 10470 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 | 10469 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Letter from Pets in Need staff alleges major errors led to puppy deathsThe deaths of seven puppies while they were being transported by the nonprofit Pets in Need on Aug. 2 were caused by multiple...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2021Last comment by ScottieZimmerman, on Nov 17, 2021 at 12:27 pm | 19 comments | 10469 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto asks court to dismiss Buena Vista suitCalling it a "baseless suit," the City of Palo Alto is asking a federal court to reject a court challenge that was leveled...
Original post made on Jan. 5, 2016Last comment by bystander , on Jan 17, 2016 at 10:23 am | 61 comments | 10468 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Barron ParkA quiet contrast to Silicon Valley's technology hub, Barron Park is almost anachronistic amidst the bustle of the city, with...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2016There are no comments yet. 10465 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Man pleads no contest to 2012 murder in East Palo AltoA 26-year-old man indicted as part of Operation Sunny Day pleaded no contest Monday to a 2012 murder in East Palo Alto, according...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2017There are no comments yet. 10465 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Bicyclist dies in collision with car on University Avenue in East Palo AltoA 61-year-old bicyclist was struck and killed by a driver early Friday morning on University Avenue in East Palo Alto, police...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2020Last comment by Fr0hickey, on Aug 19, 2020 at 4:30 pm | 1 comment | 10464 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Castilleja School claims Palo Alto's move to reduce proposed garage is illegalIn an abrupt change of tone, Castilleja argued in a letter this week that the city's move to reduce the size of the its proposed...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2022Last comment by Hulkamania, on Jan 20, 2022 at 7:19 am | 45 comments | 10462 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Graphite furnace fire at CPI causes evacuationAbout 150 people were evacuated from a Palo Alto company that manufactures microwave and radio transmission devices on Monday...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2016Last comment by fatherof3, on Aug 2, 2016 at 12:17 pm | 1 comment | 10462 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Dispute delays opening of two Paly buildingsA dispute with a contractor has delayed this fall's opening of two major new buildings at Palo Alto High School -- a two-story...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2013Last comment by Crescent Park Dad, on Aug 8, 2013 at 7:52 am | 45 comments | 10459 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Despite backlash, President Hotel owner presses ahead with hotel conversionThe new owner of the President Hotel made a renewed pitch on Tuesday for converting the iconic apartment building into a...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2019Last comment by PAer, on Nov 1, 2019 at 10:48 am | 27 comments | 10458 Views
SPORTS
Where to watch world the World Cup games?0...
Original post made by Kirstin on Jun. 8, 2006Last comment by MJD, on Jun 19, 2006 at 7:04 am | 3 comments | 10458 Views
AROUND TOWN
Residents challenge city over parking at Edgewood PlazaNeighbors of the Edgewood Plaza Shopping Center are raising concerns that parked cars will clog their neighborhood now that...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2014Last comment by Mr.Recycle, on Apr 5, 2014 at 10:03 pm | 47 comments | 10458 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto eager to move ahead with minimum wage lawAn effort to raise Palo Alto's minimum wage received a big lift Monday night when the City Council enthusiastically agreed...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2015Last comment by Not Dead Yet, on Mar 5, 2015 at 9:17 pm | 31 comments | 10457 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Driverless cars OK'd for local streetsGoogle's autonomous car offshoot, Waymo, announced Tuesday it had received permission from California regulators to begin...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2018Last comment by Student driver, on Nov 6, 2018 at 2:56 pm | 73 comments | 10457 Views
AROUND TOWN
New local organization capitalizes on recycled waterWhen the time comes for lawn watering, why use water fresh from the tap when the option of recycled water is available? For...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2015Last comment by Resident, on May 29, 2017 at 10:48 am | 10 comments | 10456 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Mayor: Stanford, Palo Alto must make 'best efforts' on med center expansion0...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2007Last comment by Not so fast, on Nov 14, 2007 at 7:02 am | 59 comments | 10455 Views
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