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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Gunn community deserves support, not blameMy name is Chloe Sorensen, and I'm the sophomore class president at Gunn High School. Throughout my first year and a half...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2015Last comment by Paly Parent, on Mar 20, 2015 at 8:16 am | 24 comments | 10769 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Man found shot in East Palo Alto parking garage diesEast Palo Alto police have launched a homicide investigation into the death of a 25-year-old man who was found with a gunshot...
Original post made on May. 6, 2021Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on May 8, 2021 at 10:59 am | 8 comments | 10769 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
City adopts plan to revamp waste operationsAs Palo Alto prepares to dramatically overhaul how it handles its waste, city officials and residents remain at odds over...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2012Last comment by Craig Laughton, on Jul 12, 2012 at 2:20 pm | 38 comments | 10768 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Reforms may demand change to Gunn 'bell schedule'Gunn High School's daily "bell schedule" may have to change in 2014-2015 to make time in the school week for full delivery...
Original post made on Mar. 20, 2013Last comment by Gunn parent of 3, on Mar 24, 2013 at 8:21 pm | 46 comments | 10768 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Hillsborough couple Bruce and Davina Isackson sentenced in college admissions scamA couple who pleaded guilty to charges for securing their daughters' admission to college by paying to cheat on entrance...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2022Last comment by Annette, on Jul 12, 2022 at 10:42 am | 7 comments | 10767 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Suspect arrested for Palo Alto kidnap, rape, attempted murderPolice have arrested a suspect in connection with the kidnap, rape and attempted murder of a Palo Alto woman on early Saturday...
Original post made on May. 27, 2010Last comment by Mike, on Feb 12, 2013 at 10:31 pm | 30 comments | 10765 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palo Alto teachers seek pay raiseAs Palo Alto schools cheer the best financial picture they've seen in years, teachers are asking for a pay raise. Read the...
Original post made on Feb. 28, 2013Last comment by Teacher, on Mar 7, 2013 at 7:26 pm | 93 comments | 10763 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tesla to move headquarters from Palo Alto to AustinElon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., confirmed Thursday afternoon what many have long suspected: The electric vehicle and energy...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2021Last comment by John B. Sails, on Oct 13, 2021 at 9:34 am | 32 comments | 10763 Views
AROUND TOWN
New Palo Alto hotel keen on hip, young guestsHotel Keen, at 425 High St., is Palo Alto's first new hotel in a decade and part of a local spike in hotel development that...
Original post made on May. 14, 2010Last comment by Alma/Loma Verde Resident/Parent, on May 17, 2010 at 3:12 pm | 6 comments | 10762 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. 10761 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Commission calls on Palo Alto to stop 'terrible phenomenon' of vaping among youthPalo Alto Human Relations commissioners are urging the city to control vaping among teens, just as the California Department...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2019Last comment by Anonymous, on Oct 5, 2019 at 7:53 am | 45 comments | 10759 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Palo Alto woman arrested for stealing diamonds, replacing with fakesPolice arrested a Palo Alto woman on Monday after she was lured back to a San Mateo jewelry store where she allegedly stole...
Original post made on Apr. 3, 2014Last comment by Hmm, on Apr 21, 2014 at 12:48 pm | 7 comments | 10759 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Ramping up at Mitchell Park LibraryThe City of Palo Alto took local media on a guided tour Thursday of the new 56,332-square-foot Mitchell Park Library and...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2014Last comment by The Shadow Knows....., on Oct 26, 2014 at 10:00 am | 7 comments | 10757 Views
AROUND TOWN
New emergency-operations center unveiledPalo Alto's Emergency Operations Center has gone from a dusty, closet-like space only staffed during emergencies to a fully...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2013Last comment by Can't have it both ways, on Dec 22, 2013 at 4:35 pm | 10 comments | 10757 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Palo Alto police search for man who allegedly committed lewd act in SafewayPalo Alto police are searching for a man who allegedly committed a lewd act while standing behind a woman in the self-checkout...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2022Last comment by Jennifer, on Feb 1, 2022 at 3:20 pm | 2 comments | 10756 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Local Boy Scouts want change in sexual-orientation policyThe national Boy Scouts of America policy prohibiting homosexual people from becoming members or leaders is out of touch,...
Original post made on Mar. 29, 2013Last comment by A boy scout is brave, on Mar 29, 2013 at 12:31 pm | 4 comments | 10756 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Kou and Stone to lead Palo Alto as mayor, vice mayorLydia Kou, a real estate agent who in her six years on the City Council established herself as a leading critic of Sacramento...
Original post made on Jan. 10, 2023Last comment by Eric Filseth, on Feb 21, 2023 at 12:26 pm | 20 comments | 10755 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Referendum threatens transgender student lawA law that articulates the rights and treatment of transgender students at schools across the state goes into effect Jan....
Original post made on Dec. 31, 2013Last comment by Pscoll16, on Jan 28, 2014 at 10:14 pm | 39 comments | 10755 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 | 10754 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Editorial: Project creep at City HallA project that was intended to be a renovation of the cramped conference room next to the City Council Chambers has somehow...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2014Last comment by anonymous, on Jul 14, 2014 at 1:00 pm | 33 comments | 10752 Views
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