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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Who knew? PAUSD coverup of sex offender0...
Original post made by Concerned parent on Nov. 7, 2006Last comment by Warning, on May 29, 2014 at 3:08 pm | 16 comments | 10323 Views
AROUND TOWN
Women's shelter to open again in College TerraceAfter a two-year hiatus, the Heart and Home Collaborative will again open its temporary shelter for homeless women at University...
Original post made on Dec. 18, 2016Last comment by Jeremy, on Dec 19, 2016 at 11:32 am | 5 comments | 10322 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Editorial: When local government leaders refuse to answer questions, they become their own worst enemiesPalo Alto City Manager Ed Shikada won't talk with us. At his direction, neither will police Chief Bob Jonsen, fire Chief...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2019Last comment by Bureaucratic BS, on Sep 22, 2019 at 1:17 pm | 19 comments | 10321 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 | 10321 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
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 | 10320 Views
AROUND TOWN
Destination: trick or treatThe life-size skeletons in front of Andrea Edelman's College Terrace home lean into their ghoulish task, thick chains pulling...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2015Last comment by parent, on Oct 27, 2015 at 10:36 am | 8 comments | 10319 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto to welcome a new sister city: Bloomington, IndianaPalo Alto has plenty in common with its next sister city -- a college town known for red jerseys, blue politics and a strong...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2021Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Nov 16, 2021 at 9:03 am | 8 comments | 10318 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
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 | 10318 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Experts: Rising sea level needs to be top prioritySea levels are already rising along the San Francisco Bay and local creeks, and officials can't waste time in finding a fix,...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2015Last comment by JoAnn, on Jun 23, 2015 at 5:58 pm | 22 comments | 10318 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Multiple casualties, suspect dead in shooting at San Jose VTA facilityA shooting at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority maintenance yard in San Jose on Wednesday morning resulted in...
Original post made on May. 26, 2021Last comment by An Attorney At Large, on May 28, 2021 at 3:30 pm | 22 comments | 10318 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
City pledges funds to save Buena VistaThey haven't had much to cheer about over the past two years, but on Monday night about 300 residents of the Buena Vista...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2015Last comment by Curmudgeon, on Jul 3, 2015 at 5:25 pm | 34 comments | 10317 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Study: Earthquake damage could top $2.4 billionIf a giant earthquake were to shake up Palo Alto, it would likely devastate more than 200 buildings, cause about $2.4 billion...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2017Last comment by musical, on Apr 15, 2017 at 4:48 pm | 10 comments | 10316 Views
AROUND TOWN
In Old Palo Alto, something to talk aboutLast Halloween, Old Palo Alto resident Catherine Debs launched a beautification project in her neighborhood aimed at bringing...
Original post made on Mar. 24, 2012Last comment by Luna, on Jun 4, 2017 at 1:46 pm | 16 comments | 10316 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Planning commission slams proposed office capIf Palo Alto adopts an annual cap on new office development, it will have to do so despite intense opposition from the city's...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2015Last comment by Resident, on Aug 19, 2015 at 8:40 am | 56 comments | 10314 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto looks to launch 'safe parking' program for people living in carsA parking lot near the Palo Alto Baylands would be transformed into a temporary haven for people living in cars under a proposal...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2020Last comment by Mama, on Sep 14, 2020 at 2:39 pm | 20 comments | 10314 Views
RESTAURANTS
Shop Talk: Furniture stores opening downtownTwo new furniture stores are opening in downtown Palo Alto within two blocks of each other. The first, West Elm, is taking...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2012Last comment by Mary Sue, on Aug 13, 2012 at 5:58 pm | 16 comments | 10313 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 | 10312 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 | 10312 Views
AROUND TOWN
New three-story building planned for Page MillA row of dilapidated houses near one of Palo Alto's busiest intersections will likely make way for a three-story development...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2013Last comment by Not an issue , on Mar 25, 2013 at 9:06 pm | 23 comments | 10311 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Insistent marijuana petition pushersThe no doubt paid marijuana petition pushers are getting very pushy, especially the one outside of Walgreen's at Midtown...
Original post made by Tom on Jul. 14, 2011Last comment by stick-to-topic, on Jul 23, 2011 at 12:07 am | 41 comments | 10310 Views
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