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PALO ALTO ISSUES

Beware of going without real estate agent

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Original post made by homeowner Midtown on Sep. 1, 2007
Last 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 crimes

An 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, 2015
Last 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 crisis

In 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, 2020
Last 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' cases

Four 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, 2014
There are no comments yet. 10241 Views

MOVIES

Patrick Swayze reportedly treated at Stanford for cancer

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Original post made on Mar. 5, 2008
Last 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 building

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Original post made on Feb. 12, 2008
Last 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 development

Innovation. Technology. Sustainability. These were the buzzwords at Palo Alto's Public Arts Commission meeting on Thursday,...

Original post made on Feb. 20, 2015
Last comment by eileen stolee, on Feb 23, 2015 at 11:25 pm | 7 comments | 10238 Views

BOOKS

Join Palo Alto Reads -- "Funny in Farsi"

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Original post made by Palo Alto City Librarians on Sep. 26, 2006
Last 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 seat

Democrat 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, 2022
Last 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 attacks

We 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, 2021
Last 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, 2021
Last 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 challenges

Palo Alto should harness its rich legacy as a steward and entrepreneur to strengthen local neighborhoods, support local youth,...

Original post made on Feb. 18, 2015
Last 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 building

Residents concerned about downtown's parking shortage are calling for Palo Alto officials to hit the brakes on approving...

Original post made on Sep. 9, 2013
Last comment by Toxic Mix, on Sep 11, 2013 at 3:52 pm | 23 comments | 10231 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

McKinsey cites EPA school operator as model

Aspire 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, 2010
Last 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 youth

Palo Alto Human Relations commissioners are urging the city to control vaping among teens, just as the California Department...

Original post made on Sep. 27, 2019
Last 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 Austin

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., confirmed Thursday afternoon what many have long suspected: The electric vehicle and energy...

Original post made on Oct. 7, 2021
Last comment by John B. Sails, on Oct 13, 2021 at 9:34 am | 32 comments | 10229 Views

RESTAURANTS

Nonprofits serve up Dine Out fundraisers

Giving people the chance to contribute to charity while eating out is a growing fundraising trend for nonprofit organizations...

Original post made on Mar. 5, 2013
Last 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 plan

Seeking 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, 2020
Last comment by Family Friendly, on Apr 14, 2020 at 11:51 am | 42 comments | 10227 Views

PALO ALTO ISSUES

Page Mill Road development moves forward

The latest major development proposed for the bustling, congested and rapidly transforming area around Page Mill Road and...

Original post made on Jun. 12, 2014
Last 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 spots

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Original post made on Aug. 2, 2007
Last comment by extreme measures, on Aug 23, 2007 at 8:29 am | 105 comments | 10225 Views
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