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PALO ALTO ISSUES
Julie Lythcott-Haims weighs run for Congress seatAuthor and Palo Alto City Council member Julie Lythcott-Haims is considering jumping into the race to succeed Rep. Anna Eshoo...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2023Last comment by ALB, 2 hours ago | 21 comments | 4661 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto eager to expand 'safe parking' programs for vehicle dwellersCalling it a small but crucial tool for addressing homelessness, Palo Alto agreed on Monday to expand and make permanent...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2023Last comment by Neal, 3 hours ago | 2 comments | 1828 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Rare Palo Alto beaver getting treatment in Wildlife CenterA beaver that is recolonizing the Matadero Creek in Palo Alto was taken to the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley on Wednesday...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2023Last comment by Liquidamber, 5 hours ago | 5 comments | 3550 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Banning the public from City HallPalo Alto City Hall is now closed to the public — the ground floor is open, but residents, the press and the general...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2023Last comment by Online Name, 5 hours ago | 3 comments | 383 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto council members back salary hikes for themselvesThe Palo Alto City Council completed one of its fastest salary negotiations in recent history on Monday night, when it swiftly...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2023Last comment by Evergreen Park Observer, 7 hours ago | 3 comments | 1925 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto set to raise salaries of city manager and city attorneyAfter approving salary increases for most City Hall workers over the past year, the Palo Alto City Council is now preparing...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2023Last comment by Consider Your Options. , 8 hours ago | 7 comments | 1738 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
High-rise development proposed for Mollie Stone's site in Palo AltoA developer who owns a property next to the California Avenue Caltrain station is advancing one of the most ambitious projects...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2023Last comment by Book Em, 10 hours ago | 67 comments | 30219 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Simitian announces bid to succeed Eshoo in CongressSanta Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian formally announced on Wednesday his candidacy to replace U.S. Congresswoman Anna...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2023Last comment by Fred Balin, 11 hours ago | 24 comments | 4975 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police: Woman arrested after burglarizing occupied home in University SouthPalo Alto police have arrested a woman who they said burglarized an occupied home in the University South neighborhood on...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2023Last comment by Augie Dunbar, 11 hours ago | 8 comments | 3369 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Caltrain plans for 4-track segments complicate Palo Alto's effort to redesign rail crossingsCalifornia's high-speed rail system may be more than a decade away from construction, but the beleaguered project is casting...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2023Last comment by Annette, 12 hours ago | 20 comments | 12428 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Finding a doctor for the end of lifeGeriatricians, who serve adults over 70 years old, possess a deeper understanding of the nuances of how aging affects the...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2023Last comment by Annette, on Dec 4, 2023 at 7:04 pm | 3 comments | 2139 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Housing or parking? Palo Alto considers new proposals for downtown parking lotsShould Palo Alto's downtown parking lots be redeveloped to make way for affordable housing, new garages, or both? That's...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Dec 4, 2023 at 7:01 pm | 6 comments | 2261 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
From Gunn to Google: Meet Stanley Zhong, the 18-year-old college reject who landed every techie’s dream jobFor Palo Alto resident Stanley Zhong, life has been a bit of a whirlwind for the last few days. After receiving rejections...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Dec 4, 2023 at 4:50 pm | 15 comments | 11427 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
'Great urban design' or 'Affront to democracy'? High-rise project ignites debate over city growthDepending on whom you ask, the proposed high-rise development near the California Avenue Caltrain station is either an exemplar...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Dec 4, 2023 at 3:02 pm | 29 comments | 6600 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Citing urgency of climate change, Palo Alto resident enters race for Eshoo's seat in CongressJoby Bernstein is not a seasoned politician, but the Palo Alto resident believes his energy, enthusiasm and passion for investing...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2023Last comment by Ocam's Razor, on Dec 4, 2023 at 1:15 pm | 2 comments | 3652 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Health officials are advising the public to get vaccinations as respiratory illnesses spreadAs the holiday season gets into full swing, public health officials are advising the public to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2023Last comment by Miriam Palm, on Dec 3, 2023 at 12:51 pm | 1 comment | 2881 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Caltrans remains on course for El Camino bike lanes in Palo AltoAs Palo Alto looks ahead to its next phase of bike improvements, city officials are also bracing for a bike project that...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Dec 2, 2023 at 11:42 am | 15 comments | 2706 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
99-year-old World War II veteran, Palo Alto resident to be honored at Veterans Day eventBefore he was ringing up your painting supplies at the now-closed Peninsula Hardware, Charles Scott started his working life...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2023Last comment by MX, on Dec 1, 2023 at 9:22 pm | 4 comments | 4084 Views
RESTAURANTS
Peninsula dining destinations offering fireside seatsIf you’re hoping to find cozy dining and/or sipping destinations with a warm glow, you may want to give these a try. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2023Last comment by Steve H, on Dec 1, 2023 at 2:20 pm | 1 comment | 3582 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto's new rental registry sparks debate over enforcementAs the Palo Alto City Council voted Monday to advance the city's rental registry, members left one critical question outstanding:...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Dec 1, 2023 at 12:02 pm | 12 comments | 5118 Views
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