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ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Second suspected case of monkeypox identified in Santa Clara CountyAnother probable case of monkeypox has been found in a county resident, the county Public Health Department said Thursday....
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2022Last comment by Julia Withers, on Jul 5, 2022 at 10:19 am | 2 comments | 3603 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
The Palo Alto City Council demanded details on revised police policies. Here's what the agency had to say.Responding to a recent audit, the Palo Alto Police Department has revised numerous policies pertaining to internal investigations,...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2022Last comment by Darin Long, on Jul 4, 2022 at 10:22 am | 4 comments | 3882 Views
AROUND TOWN
Around Town: Palo Alto 13s All Stars take home District 52 championshipIn the latest column, news about a little league team winning the District 52 title, a grant for a massive habitat restoration...
Original post made on Jul. 4, 2022There are no comments yet. 3209 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Sleeping man, found with stolen loaded gun in car, arrestedPolice arrested a man earlier this week for allegedly possessing a stolen semi-automatic handgun that was loaded and equipped...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2022Last comment by Rhonda Peters, on Jul 2, 2022 at 1:11 pm | 9 comments | 3594 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 Paul Jessup, on Jul 2, 2022 at 9:53 am | 12 comments | 7679 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
'It was crazy.' Emerald Hills residents watched flames from Edgewood Fire erupt just a few hundred feet awayLocals packed up kids, dogs and even horses when the Edgewood Fire prompted evacuation orders on Tuesday. Read the full...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2022There are no comments yet. 4304 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 RA, on Jul 1, 2022 at 9:17 am | 60 comments | 27883 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, on Jun 29, 2022 at 7:06 pm | 7 comments | 3218 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 ndn, on Jun 29, 2022 at 5:58 pm | 10 comments | 4955 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
In their scrubs and white coats, Stanford doctors rally against Roe v. Wade decisionHundreds gathered outside of the Li Ka Shing Center at the Stanford School of Medicine on a hot Monday afternoon to rally...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2022Last comment by John, on Jun 29, 2022 at 2:14 pm | 1 comment | 3560 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Bay restoration project gets $1M grant for flood controlA project to protect and restore more than 500 acres of critical shore area habitats in East Palo Alto and Menlo Park received...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2022Last comment by revdreileen, on Jun 29, 2022 at 12:38 pm | 1 comment | 2195 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 Dee, on Jun 29, 2022 at 12:22 pm | 25 comments | 6808 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
California tax relief: What's in the dealAfter weeks of talks, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announce a tax relief plan that includes refunds of as much...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2022Last comment by birdie, on Jun 29, 2022 at 11:31 am | 4 comments | 1966 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Officials from Santa Clara, San Mateo counties vow support for out-of-state patients seeking abortionsElected officials vowed to protect abortion rights and reproductive health care after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v....
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2022Last comment by Virginia Smedberg, on Jun 28, 2022 at 2:58 am | 1 comment | 2964 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 Anneke, on Jun 27, 2022 at 4:19 pm | 5 comments | 5024 Views
AROUND TOWN
Around Town: Paly speech and debate team walks away from national tournament with first championshipIn the latest column, news about the Palo Alto High Speech and Debate competitor who won a national championship, a first...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2022There are no comments yet. 3744 Views
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, on Jun 26, 2022 at 10:01 pm | 1 comment | 4567 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, on Jun 26, 2022 at 1:33 pm | 3 comments | 3028 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 | 3636 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. 4656 Views
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