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PALO ALTO ISSUES
More candidates explore run for Palo Alto City CouncilThe pool of candidates seeking to fill seats on the Palo Alto City Council may soon expand, with three residents recently...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2022Last comment by Fred Balin, 40 minutes ago | 1 comment | 3638 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Supreme Court overturns federal abortion rightsThe U.S. Supreme Court reversed the court's Roe v. Wade decision granting women the federal right to an abortion in the United...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2022Last comment by Online Name, 3 hours ago | 8 comments | 2675 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Environmental impact report released for SF to SJ section of high-speed railThe new final environmental impact report for the San Francisco to San Jose section of California's high-speed rail project...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2022Last comment by Leslie York, 9 hours ago | 3 comments | 2613 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
After Roe: What happens to abortion in California?Now that the Supreme Court has overturned the Roe decision, here are key takeaways of what to expect for abortion in the...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2022Last comment by Mark Goren, 10 hours ago | 7 comments | 2058 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
The Supreme Court 'bows out' on abortion, former federal judge saysThe Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade will likely call into question further limitations on women's reproductive rights...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2022Last comment by Mark Goren, 12 hours ago | 1 comment | 1736 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto council backs design revisions to proposed LifeMoves shelterDespite uncertainty over funding, Palo Alto is continuing to refine its plan to build a transitional-housing complex that...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by Laura Taylor, on Jun 25, 2022 at 6:45 pm | 2 comments | 2993 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Up close and personal: 2022 Peninsula Photo Contest winners bring focus to obscure momentsWhether viewing the world from underwater or using a flash to illuminate everyday objects in a new way, the winning images...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2022There are no comments yet. 1729 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Opinion: Palo Alto's water use is not what it should bePalo Alto has a strong sustainability focus. So, it was a surprise to learn that Palo Alto is ranked 22 out of 26 local water...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2022Last comment by Donald, on Jun 24, 2022 at 3:01 pm | 21 comments | 5103 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto passes emergency law to restrict firearms shopsResponding to a recent surge in gun sales around Santa Clara County, Palo Alto on Tuesday adopted an emergency law that would...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2022Last comment by Justin Taylor, on Jun 24, 2022 at 12:58 pm | 3 comments | 4749 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Sweeping deal aims to transform former Fry's Electronics sitePalo Alto and The Sobrato Organization have reached a deal that would pave the way for new townhomes, a park, affordable...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by JonnyK, on Jun 24, 2022 at 10:42 am | 6 comments | 5370 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Update: Stanford cancels classes through Friday due to power outageA power failure caused by damage to transmission equipment from the Edgewood Fire in San Mateo County has caused Stanford...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2022Last comment by wmconlon, on Jun 24, 2022 at 2:21 am | 1 comment | 4707 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Redefining downtowns: Cities bank on 1970s planning tool to bring in new housingMany cities on the Peninsula and around the Bay Area that are relying on precise plans to transform their downtowns. Those...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2022Last comment by Ryan, on Jun 23, 2022 at 10:13 pm | 19 comments | 5740 Views
HISTORIC PHOTOS
Hate symbol or Buddhist emblem? Hidden Villa cancels summer camps for 1,000 kids after staffers resign over swastika tilesHidden Villa canceled all of its summer camp sessions due to the "abrupt departure" of camp staff members upset over the...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2022Last comment by Online Name, on Jun 23, 2022 at 7:31 pm | 57 comments | 18768 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palo Alto Unified to offer all students twice-daily free meals through state programStarting this fall, students in the Palo Alto Unified School District will benefit from a statewide program that guarantees...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2022Last comment by Julianne Hughes, on Jun 23, 2022 at 1:33 pm | 7 comments | 6958 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Santa Clara County officials request state audit of VTAAssembly member Marc Berman, who's fighting to change the leadership of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority,...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2022Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Jun 23, 2022 at 1:03 pm | 1 comment | 1210 Views
AROUND TOWN
It's showtime: Stanford Theatre to reopen on July 9Peninsula film lovers will soon be able to once again catch a classic movie and hear the Wurlitzer play when the downtown...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2022Last comment by Neighbor, on Jun 23, 2022 at 12:57 pm | 1 comment | 5207 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto passes 'restoration' budget as revenues recoverWith revenues bouncing back after a pandemic slump, the Palo Alto City Council approved on Monday a budget that restores...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2022Last comment by Annette, on Jun 23, 2022 at 12:27 pm | 5 comments | 2744 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Bill to remove police radio encryption faces pushbackSen. Josh Becker's bill that would restore media access to police radio communications got past the Assembly Public Safety...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2022Last comment by Local Resident, on Jun 23, 2022 at 11:04 am | 1 comment | 2020 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Evacuation orders lifted but thousands remain without power, as firefighters work to contain Edgewood FireA brush fire that grew to over 20 acres in an area between Woodside, Redwood City and Edgewood Park Tuesday afternoon is...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by Claudette, on Jun 23, 2022 at 10:41 am | 6 comments | 13731 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palo Alto school board votes to resume Zoom commenting in the fallBy a split vote of 3-2, the Palo Alto school board decided on Tuesday to resume allowing remote comments via Zoom starting...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by Manuela, on Jun 22, 2022 at 6:30 pm | 3 comments | 2504 Views
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