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Bowman School set to unveil new $20 million Learning VillageTwo brand-new preschool classrooms, a science and media lab, an outdoor amphitheater and a multi-purpose building with a...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2019Last comment by sunnypa, on Sep 6, 2019 at 2:47 pm | 1 comment | 3091 Views
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Hope fades for housing at Fry's siteWith its ambitious effort to revitalize the Ventura neighborhood in danger of faltering, Palo Alto officials agreed on Monday...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2019Last comment by Zoned multi family, on Sep 5, 2019 at 1:06 pm | 70 comments | 12113 Views
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Palo Alto treads cautiously on expanding Foothills Park accessA fresh effort to expand access to Foothills Park is reopening an old debate, with some residents saying that it's time let...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2019Last comment by Resident, on Sep 5, 2019 at 12:47 pm | 109 comments | 9861 Views
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Planning commissioners slam approval process for residential parking programsPalo Alto's recently implemented residential parking programs faced withering criticism Wednesday from the city's Planning...
Original post made on Aug. 29, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Sep 5, 2019 at 12:29 pm | 25 comments | 3932 Views
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Fry's Electronics to shutter Palo Alto store in JanuaryFry's Electronics, which has been a fixture at the 340 Portage Ave. for more than a quarter century, will close its store...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2019Last comment by Hinrich, on Sep 4, 2019 at 7:16 pm | 33 comments | 26355 Views
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What to know as California's peak fire months loomHaving just endured more than a decade of rampaging fires -- 14 of the 20 most destructive fires in state history have occurred...
Original post made on Sep. 2, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Sep 3, 2019 at 1:14 pm | 14 comments | 3410 Views
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School board puts dollars into new safety positions, support for struggling studentsThe Palo Alto school board unanimously approved funding on Tuesday night for new positions in two high-priority areas: school...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2019Last comment by Pa, on Aug 31, 2019 at 11:14 am | 2 comments | 2346 Views
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Japanese-inspired boutique to close after 44 years in downtown Palo AltoPhyllis Newhouse, whose family has a long history as business owners in Palo Alto's downtown dating back to 1935, will close...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2019Last comment by Barbara Van Kirk, on Aug 31, 2019 at 1:42 am | 12 comments | 8341 Views
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Old Palo Alto poised for new parking restrictionsAn effort by residents in the Old Palo Alto neighborhood to institute new parking restrictions on their blocks is expected...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2019Last comment by Me 2, on Aug 30, 2019 at 1:42 pm | 22 comments | 3244 Views
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Power outage affects about 3,300 customers Monday nightA large power outage in Palo Alto has left about 3,300 customers without electricity on Monday night, according to Palo Alto...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2019Last comment by Resident, on Aug 28, 2019 at 4:12 pm | 21 comments | 9671 Views
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District leadership asks board to fund school safety positionsWith school safety as a top priority at Palo Alto Unified this year, staff are asking the board to allocate upwards of $200,000...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2019Last comment by Yuri, on Aug 28, 2019 at 1:18 pm | 1 comment | 2277 Views
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Palo Alto looks to restore, spruce up new Foothills Park siteFoothills Park is widely considered one of Palo Alto's most pristine treasures, but the latest addition to the exclusive...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Aug 28, 2019 at 10:12 am | 8 comments | 3665 Views
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Fire damages apartment in Evergreen Park neighborhoodA fire at an apartment building in Palo Alto's Evergreen Park neighborhood was quickly extinguished on Monday morning, according...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2019Last comment by impressed, on Aug 26, 2019 at 1:11 pm | 1 comment | 3038 Views
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Council urged to take tough stance on Edgewood Plaza developer over grocery storeIt's been a year and a half since Edgewood Plaza's new grocery store opened for business in Palo Alto, but the city and the...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Aug 26, 2019 at 10:20 am | 35 comments | 5132 Views
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Guest Opinion: On Castilleja, be careful of what you wish forIf I were a neighbor of Castilleja School, I would be more concerned with the disruption during construction and the added...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2019Last comment by Bill, on Aug 24, 2019 at 3:59 pm | 31 comments | 4491 Views
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Palo Alto looks to business tax to fund shuttles, rail improvementsAs Palo Alto prepares to join the recent wave of cities that have adopted a business tax, transportation is emerging as the...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2019Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Aug 23, 2019 at 10:43 am | 18 comments | 4292 Views
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Residents urge more restrictions on cell antennas in Palo AltoPalo Alto's rapidly shifting rules for installation of wireless communication equipment changed again on Monday when the...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Aug 22, 2019 at 10:39 pm | 35 comments | 3775 Views
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Superintendent: School district to use data to solve ongoing issuesDon Austin, Palo Alto school district superintendent, said today his staff will give timely and accurate reports on 12 districtwide...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2019Last comment by Resident, on Aug 22, 2019 at 4:23 pm | 7 comments | 2752 Views
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Brenda Villa in the running for U.S. Olympic Hall of FameCastilleja water polo coach Brenda Villa, a Stanford grad and Olympic gold medalist, is among the finalists for the U.S....
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2019Last comment by Proud Colleague, on Aug 21, 2019 at 6:20 pm | 1 comment | 2174 Views
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Longtime Palo Alto free lunch, dinner program for the needy endsHomeless people who have been eating free lunches and dinners through the Breaking Bread program in Palo Alto now have to...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2019Last comment by Heartless Soul, on Aug 21, 2019 at 12:35 pm | 12 comments | 7073 Views
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