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PALO ALTO ISSUES
What's happening here? The construction of Palo Alto's Public Safety BuildingConstruction of the new Palo Alto Safety Building is scheduled to be completed this fall after two years. Read the full...
Original post made on May. 17, 2023Last comment by Environmentalist, on May 17, 2023 at 9:38 pm | 4 comments | 3807 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Ripped pride flag found at First Lutheran Church under investigation as hate crimeThe flag and its mounting bracket set up outside the church had been taken down and left on the ground sometime between May...
Original post made on May. 17, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on May 17, 2023 at 5:09 pm | 1 comment | 2694 Views
AROUND TOWN
Bike to Wherever Days to celebrate cycling with food and funBike to Wherever Days will be happening this Thursday through Saturday, May 18-20. The event aims to encourage residents...
Original post made on May. 16, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on May 17, 2023 at 5:06 pm | 4 comments | 2446 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Opinion: When Ylva Hagner vanished without a traceTheir paths crossed for only the briefest time, but 25 years after Ylva Hagner went missing, one classmate in her masters'...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by Mary Cafiero, on May 17, 2023 at 5:30 am | 2 comments | 8067 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
New report details educational disparities at Palo Alto UnifiedDisparities in student achievement have long plagued school districts throughout the country, and Palo Alto Unified is no...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on May 16, 2023 at 9:54 pm | 15 comments | 6454 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
'Builder's remedy' project could bring 350 apartments to Fabian Way siteWith Palo Alto struggling to get state approval for its plan to add housing, a developer is preparing to build a complex...
Original post made on May. 11, 2023Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on May 16, 2023 at 6:11 pm | 15 comments | 4775 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Around Town: Elizabeth Holmes gives first media interview in over 6 years to The New York TimesIn the latest column, read about a recent New York Times profile on Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and an award for East...
Original post made on May. 13, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on May 16, 2023 at 5:35 pm | 27 comments | 5807 Views
AROUND TOWN
Star Little League player not only has skills — he has heartNate Signorello-Katz may only be 12 years old, but his Palo Alto Little League coach says he's got amazing drive and leadership...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by Shawn , on May 16, 2023 at 11:44 am | 4 comments | 3423 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Letters to the editor: De Anza College and the Asian American community are owed an apologyReaders share opinions on local issues for the week ending May 12. Read the full story here https://paloaltoonline.com/news/2023/05/12/letters-to-the-editor-de-anza-college-and-the...
Original post made on May. 12, 2023Last comment by Nikki W., on May 16, 2023 at 10:33 am | 1 comment | 1942 Views
AROUND TOWN
Jeff Liu named East Palo Alto police chiefJeff Liu, East Palo Alto's interim police chief, has been appointed to the job on a permanent basis, the city announced on...
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2023Last comment by Tired of the BS, on May 16, 2023 at 8:10 am | 3 comments | 4387 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Cities raise concerns about bill that extends streamlined approval for housingSenate Bill 423 would indefinitely extend an existing law that creates a streamlined approval process for housing. Read...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on May 16, 2023 at 1:50 am | 6 comments | 3128 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Cancellation of multivariable math at Paly and GunnAt Tuesday's school board meeting, Don Austin addressed the forum to respond to the numerous comments from students and parents...
Original post made by Common Sense on Mar. 29, 2023Last comment by Retired PAUSD Teacher, on May 15, 2023 at 3:31 pm | 150 comments | 14232 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Opinion: Safer streets, rail crossings, bike paths are key to a better communityIt's a tough reality to admit, but right now, a lot of Palo Alto's roads, railroad crossings and the bicycle routes our kids...
Original post made on May. 12, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on May 15, 2023 at 10:29 am | 7 comments | 2977 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
More churches step up to provide 'safe parking' for the unhousedWhen Palo Alto rolled out in 2020 a new program that allowed local congregations to host vehicle dwellers on their lots,...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on May 15, 2023 at 10:18 am | 36 comments | 5774 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Man dies in motorcycle collision on state Highway 35A man died in a motorcycle collision on southbound state Highway 35 just outside Palo Alto in unincorporated San Mateo County...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by Bruno Marchon, on May 15, 2023 at 10:09 am | 1 comment | 4749 Views
AROUND TOWN
Latest highway hazards for drivers? Tall, view-blocking weedsTowering weeds and grasses are blocking the line of sight of motorists trying to use freeway on-ramps and off-ramps throughout...
Original post made on May. 11, 2023Last comment by Nayeli, on May 13, 2023 at 9:41 am | 6 comments | 3470 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Audit urges Palo Alto City Hall to tighten up policies for its remote workersWhen Palo Alto adopted policies to allow city employees to work from home, its main goal was public-health safety rather...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on May 13, 2023 at 1:45 am | 1 comment | 3456 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto eyes more traffic enforcement, expanded library hours as budget outlook brightensAfter seeing city revenues and services oscillate wildly during the pandemic, Palo Alto is hoping for stability as it prepares...
Original post made on May. 12, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on May 12, 2023 at 11:05 am | 1 comment | 3411 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Report finds regulators knew of Silicon Valley Bank problems but didn't push bank to act quickly enoughWhen regulators saw problems at Silicon Valley Bank, they didn't do enough to make sure the problems were fixed, a state...
Original post made on May. 12, 2023There are no comments yet. 2448 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Union upset over Santa Clara County's plan to cut vacant jobsThe county plans to slash hundreds of vacant positions, a move union leaders said would exacerbate staffing issues. Officials...
Original post made on May. 11, 2023Last comment by Carol, on May 11, 2023 at 6:32 pm | 1 comment | 1764 Views
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