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Passionate volunteers among Tall Tree honoreesThe Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce has announced this year's Tall Tree awardees -- four individuals and organizations that...
Original post made on Apr. 5, 2019Last comment by Inspired, on May 16, 2019 at 11:56 pm | 3 comments | 10546 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto seeks consultant for traffic-reduction programsPalo Alto is preparing to solicit proposals this month for a consultant who would help the city form a Transportation Management...
Original post made on Apr. 9, 2014Last comment by Neighbor, on Jul 17, 2014 at 9:16 am | 45 comments | 10545 Views
AROUND TOWN
Stroke rehab program running out of timeWhen he experienced a stroke at age 57, Alan Knapp's life changed overnight. Read the full story here http://paloaltoonline.com/print/story/2016/09/02/stroke-rehab-program-running-...
Original post made on Sep. 2, 2016Last comment by Mary Ann Napoleone, on Sep 10, 2016 at 7:27 am | 7 comments | 10544 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Suspected burglar nabbed near Stanford DishPalo Alto and Stanford University police arrested a suspected burglar late Wednesday morning after finding him hiding in...
Original post made on May. 30, 2012Last comment by Nora Charles, on May 31, 2012 at 9:38 pm | 13 comments | 10543 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto places hotel-tax hike on November ballotPalo Alto voters will have a chance in November to raise the city's hotel-tax rate to help fund the city's wish list of infrastructure...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2018Last comment by Not Necessarily, on Aug 10, 2018 at 3:55 pm | 53 comments | 10542 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Extending a ladder for workers on the bottom rungA midcareer "failure" for a Palo Alto woman sparked a new trajectory that's helping local housekeepers, gardeners, waiters...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2013Last comment by Bru, on Oct 23, 2013 at 8:32 pm | 8 comments | 10542 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Serial identity thief pleads guilty, gets 10 yearsA 28-year-old man who went on an identity-theft crime spree in Santa Clara County, including in Palo Alto, pleaded guilty...
Original post made on Mar. 29, 2012Last comment by Nayeli, on Mar 30, 2012 at 8:53 pm | 11 comments | 10542 Views
AROUND TOWN
Dancing the night awayThe music of the Argentine tango filled the air Thursday night at the Campus for Jewish Life in south Palo Alto. Photos by...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2010Last comment by Chantal, on Jul 8, 2010 at 5:34 pm | 3 comments | 10542 Views
AROUND TOWN
Meatless MondaysWith the ethereal sounds of a young all-female a capella choir caroling in the background, families, couples, singles and...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2015Last comment by Patricia Joy Becker, on Nov 28, 2015 at 8:08 am | 1 comment | 10542 Views
AROUND TOWN
Man working in his yard faces armed would-be robberPolice are investigating an attempted armed robbery that targeted a man who was working outside of his home on Wednesday...
Original post made on Jan. 21, 2021Last comment by Resident, on Jan 24, 2021 at 8:56 am | 11 comments | 10541 Views
RESTAURANTS
County to consider new food-safety proposalSanta Clara County could soon require more transparency when it comes to restaurants' food safety under a new proposal to...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2014Last comment by Roger, on May 1, 2014 at 9:44 am | 8 comments | 10540 Views
SPORTS
Paly grad Wade helps Washington to No. 1 ranking==B Women's college volleyball== With Palo Alto High grad Melanie Wade contributing to the efforts, the University of...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2013Last comment by thomas, on Oct 2, 2013 at 7:39 pm | 1 comment | 10539 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 | 10539 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Supply shortages delay opening of Palo Alto's new bike bridgeFacing construction delays and supply shortages, Palo Alto now plans to open its new bike bridge over U.S. Highway 101 in...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2021Last comment by AllenPod , on Sep 9, 2021 at 9:43 am | 7 comments | 10538 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Health professionals urge board to consider later school start timesThirty-five local and regional health professionals sent a letter to the Palo Alto school board and superintendent Wednesday,...
Original post made on Mar. 19, 2015Last comment by and for learning, on Mar 20, 2015 at 8:27 am | 63 comments | 10535 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto's accomplishments, civic trends in 2013By many measures it's been a productive and prosperous year in Palo Alto -- even with its recent growing pains. Read the...
Original post made on Dec. 29, 2013Last comment by MightyTravels, on Jan 10, 2014 at 5:08 pm | 32 comments | 10535 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Ford opens new research center in Palo AltoSeeking to hit the gas pedal on new technologies such as self-driving cars and immerse itself in Silicon Valley's big-data...
Original post made on Jan. 22, 2015Last comment by PA North, on Jan 25, 2015 at 9:13 am | 7 comments | 10533 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Shady Lane moves to Menlo ParkAfter 40 years on University Avenue in Palo Alto, the eclectic Shady Lane gift shop and boutique is moving to a new home...
Original post made on Feb. 18, 2015Last comment by Barbara, on Mar 5, 2015 at 10:20 am | 29 comments | 10532 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Four-track design back on the table for high-speed railA new analysis by the California High-Speed Rail Authority calling for a four-track rail system between the Bay Area and...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2012Last comment by kay, on Jul 27, 2012 at 11:08 am | 41 comments | 10531 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
A surreal year: Photos capture historic events that shaped 2020The past 12 months have been unlike any other. Take a look back at 2020 through scenes captured by Palo Alto Weekly visual...
Original post made on Dec. 25, 2020Last comment by rhody, on Dec 25, 2020 at 11:24 am | 1 comment | 10530 Views
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