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Guest Opinion: I feel sorry for Stanford UniversityStanford is a precious community asset dedicated to educating students and providing research in all fields that affect all...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2019Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Jun 12, 2019 at 12:18 pm | 67 comments | 10664 Views
AROUND TOWN
Review: 'The Giver'It's odd to watch a film about the rediscovery of love, faith, passion and color, and for the film to be so by-the-numbers...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2014Last comment by steph, on Sep 10, 2014 at 3:27 pm | 1 comment | 10664 Views
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WW II vet recalls writing condolence letters to Gold Star familiesOld war movies often show the stereotype: The knock on the door by a War Department representative bearing news of the death...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2016Last comment by jet pilot, on Nov 13, 2016 at 10:18 pm | 4 comments | 10664 Views
RESTAURANTS
To go, with loveThe owners of Kristi Marie's in Redwood City focus on organic, quality, homemade breakfast and lunch, served quickly but...
Original post made on May. 3, 2018Last comment by Joanna O, on May 5, 2018 at 5:02 pm | 2 comments | 10664 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Editorial: Growing the shuttleAs one piece of a multi-pronged approach to improving transit options and addressing parking and congestion, city officials...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2014Last comment by Resident, on Sep 24, 2014 at 1:21 pm | 24 comments | 10663 Views
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Palo Alto rejects application for President HotelA proposal to convert President Hotel Apartments to a luxury hotel hit a roadblock this week, when Palo Alto’s Planning...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2019Last comment by Give him money, on Mar 11, 2019 at 6:34 pm | 20 comments | 10663 Views
MOVIES
Packard Foundation opens new, eco-friendly HQNew, eco-friendly headquarters for the David and Lucile Packard Foundation reflect environmental values of the Packard family...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2012Last comment by , on Aug 21, 2012 at 8:18 am | 1 comment | 10663 Views
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Stanford protestors arrested0...
Original post made on May. 22, 2007Last comment by Walter_E_Wallis, on May 26, 2007 at 3:56 am | 32 comments | 10662 Views
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'Increase library efficiency before seeking $$'0...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2007Last comment by Against Bonds, on Sep 14, 2007 at 7:46 am | 30 comments | 10661 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Stanford dismisses lawyer following criticisms in New York Times storyStanford University has dismissed an attorney it retained to represent students in sexual-assault cases after she publicly...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2017Last comment by Been There, on Feb 16, 2017 at 3:32 pm | 18 comments | 10661 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 | 10660 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Trying to stop bullyingDuveneck Elementary School in Palo Alto has a freshly repainted playground for games the kids play during recess. It's a...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2008Last comment by paly reporter, on Jan 14, 2009 at 3:41 pm | 123 comments | 10659 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Gunn High neighbors say street has become dangerous for studentsGeorgia Avenue near Gunn High School has become dangerous for students because of the large numbers of bicyclists and cars...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2018Last comment by This was planned, on Jan 2, 2019 at 7:36 pm | 50 comments | 10656 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police conduct manhunt in downtown Palo AltoPolice in Palo Alto are searching the Downtown North neighborhood for a man who is suspected of fraud and also has a warrant...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2014Last comment by Resident, on Sep 30, 2014 at 3:04 pm | 12 comments | 10655 Views
SPORTS
Women's water polo, basketball, golf and swimming stock up on new talent==B Signing Day == John Tanner announced five recruits who signed national letters of intent Wednesday to play women's...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2012Last comment by Tom, on Nov 16, 2012 at 11:36 am | 1 comment | 10654 Views
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New grocer revealed for College Terrace CentreA lease approved by Palo Alto officials for a new family market at the College Terrace Centre on El Camino Real shows that...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2014Last comment by Craig Laughton, on Mar 19, 2014 at 1:26 pm | 40 comments | 10654 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Editorial: Unraveling the resultsIn the wake of national election results that have triggered widespread anxiety about the implications for the future of...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2016Last comment by Citizen, on Nov 20, 2016 at 1:33 am | 24 comments | 10653 Views
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Sergeant's retirement leaves Palo Alto with no Black police officersWhen Sgt. Adrienne Moore retired from the Palo Alto Police Department last month after 24 years of service, the city lost...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2021Last comment by Jack Peterson, on Nov 22, 2021 at 1:18 pm | 20 comments | 10652 Views
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When experience really pays offPassion, purpose and a paycheck. Read the full story here http://paloaltoonline.com/print/story/2014/02/07/when-experience-really-pays-off...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2014There are no comments yet. 10651 Views
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Palo Alto opts to keep police radios encryptedFacing resistance from the Palo Alto Police Department, the Palo Alto City Council reluctantly agreed on Monday to keep police...
Original post made on Apr. 5, 2022Last comment by Avery Stone, on Apr 26, 2022 at 10:36 am | 27 comments | 10649 Views
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