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PALO ALTO ISSUES
Beware of going without real estate agent0...
Original post made by homeowner Midtown on Sep. 1, 2007Last comment by Linda, on Feb 17, 2015 at 2:36 pm | 14 comments | 10242 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
East Palo Alto masseur arrested second time for sex crimesAn East Palo Alto man who was arrested in September for sexual battery was taken into custody again after 21 women came forward...
Original post made on Jan. 6, 2015Last comment by Rene Cartagena, on Jan 6, 2015 at 5:50 pm | 3 comments | 10242 Views
AROUND TOWN
Shop Talk: Family-owned luggage store, Jeffrey boutique close due to coronavirus crisisIn the latest Shop Talk column on local retail, news about a longtime luggage store's decision to shutter, Palo Alto Korean...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2020Last comment by Resident who hasn’t gone to Univ since it became an office park, on Jun 19, 2020 at 9:20 am | 1 comment | 10242 Views
AROUND TOWN
Four charged with perjury in 'Operation Sunny Day' casesFour people who testified in cases relating to the San Mateo County District Attorney Office's "Operation Sunny Day" case,...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2014There are no comments yet. 10241 Views
MOVIES
Patrick Swayze reportedly treated at Stanford for cancer0...
Original post made on Mar. 5, 2008Last comment by alyssa Ibarra, on Jun 19, 2009 at 5:29 pm | 5 comments | 10239 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Bonds for libraries, 'COPs' for police building0...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2008Last comment by spend spend, on Feb 21, 2008 at 12:06 pm | 105 comments | 10238 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Commission approves first public art in private developmentInnovation. Technology. Sustainability. These were the buzzwords at Palo Alto's Public Arts Commission meeting on Thursday,...
Original post made on Feb. 20, 2015Last comment by eileen stolee, on Feb 23, 2015 at 11:25 pm | 7 comments | 10238 Views
BOOKS
Join Palo Alto Reads -- "Funny in Farsi"0...
Original post made by Palo Alto City Librarians on Sep. 26, 2006Last comment by Marianne, on Nov 20, 2006 at 3:51 pm | 18 comments | 10238 Views
AROUND TOWN
Kumar tops field of challengers for Eshoo's seatDemocrat Rishi Kumar is poised for a November rematch with Rep. Anna Eshoo, with Tuesday's election results showing him ahead...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2022Last comment by William Hitchens, on Jun 16, 2022 at 6:20 pm | 11 comments | 10237 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Opinion: A teen's perspective on anti-Asian attacksWe are not foreign to America or its racism, and it's time people start recognizing that racism against Asians in this country...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2021Last comment by Aron Bronski, on Mar 31, 2021 at 3:10 pm | 71 comments | 10235 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
To support affordable housing, Palo Alto hikes developer 'impact fees'Commercial builders in Palo Alto will have to pay significantly more to support the city's affordable housing projects after...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2021Last comment by GaleJohnson, on Oct 25, 2021 at 6:10 pm | 16 comments | 10234 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Karen Holman invokes past to address future challengesPalo Alto should harness its rich legacy as a steward and entrepreneur to strengthen local neighborhoods, support local youth,...
Original post made on Feb. 18, 2015Last comment by resident 1, on Feb 22, 2015 at 10:05 pm | 19 comments | 10232 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Residents cry foul over parking for proposed office buildingResidents concerned about downtown's parking shortage are calling for Palo Alto officials to hit the brakes on approving...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2013Last comment by Toxic Mix, on Sep 11, 2013 at 3:52 pm | 23 comments | 10231 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
McKinsey cites EPA school operator as modelAspire Public Schools, a nonprofit group that operates two charter schools in East Palo Alto, Monday was singled out by the...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2010Last comment by confused, on Dec 1, 2010 at 6:12 pm | 4 comments | 10231 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 | 10229 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 | 10229 Views
RESTAURANTS
Nonprofits serve up Dine Out fundraisersGiving people the chance to contribute to charity while eating out is a growing fundraising trend for nonprofit organizations...
Original post made on Mar. 5, 2013Last comment by Hungry, on Mar 6, 2013 at 12:37 pm | 8 comments | 10229 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
With revised design, Castilleja tries to appease critics of its growth planSeeking a truce with critics of its proposed expansion, Castilleja School this week submitted a revised plan to the city...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2020Last comment by Family Friendly, on Apr 14, 2020 at 11:51 am | 42 comments | 10227 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Page Mill Road development moves forwardThe latest major development proposed for the bustling, congested and rapidly transforming area around Page Mill Road and...
Original post made on Jun. 12, 2014Last comment by Jerry Underdal, on Jun 17, 2014 at 2:15 pm | 46 comments | 10225 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Six school board candidates vie for three spots0...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2007Last comment by extreme measures, on Aug 23, 2007 at 8:29 am | 105 comments | 10225 Views
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