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An 'overreach'? Palo Alto's curfew sparks concerns over civil libertiesCity Manager Ed Shikada's sudden decision on Tuesday to impose a curfew in Palo Alto until June 11 is facing a backlash from...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2020Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, 1 hour ago | 63 comments | 14009 Views
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Weekend demonstrations extend into Monday as Peninsula residents protest death of George FloydHundreds of protesters marched through Menlo Park and into Palo Alto on Monday to protest police brutality in the wake of...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2020Last comment by Student, 5 hours ago | 81 comments | 52300 Views
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Target temporarily closes dozens of stores nationwide, including East Palo Alto locationTarget has temporarily closed dozens of stores throughout the country, including multiple Peninsula locations, following...
Original post made on May. 30, 2020Last comment by Resident, on Jun 1, 2020 at 1:19 am | 10 comments | 12483 Views
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After visits from police department, Menlo Park gallery closes doorsThe owner of Art Ventures Gallery in downtown Menlo Park, after opening the gallery Tuesday and Wednesday, has decided to...
Original post made on May. 7, 2020Last comment by Mark Weiss, on May 28, 2020 at 9:37 pm | 18 comments | 4297 Views
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After sharp decline, crime climbs back to pre-pandemic levelsReports of crimes, which dropped during the first weeks of the coronavirus shutdown, are trending back upward in three Midpeninsula...
Original post made on May. 15, 2020Last comment by resident, on May 17, 2020 at 8:10 pm | 9 comments | 7538 Views
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Former Palo Alto VA cardiology chief indicted for sexual batteryThe former cardiology chief of the Palo Alto VA who is accused of sexually abusing a doctor in 2017 made his first appearance...
Original post made on May. 15, 2020Last comment by Midtown Local, on May 16, 2020 at 9:02 pm | 5 comments | 3777 Views
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Police arrest man for throwing rock at women, exposing himselfPalo Alto police arrested a man who allegedly threw rocks at two women and then exposed himself to them near the Mayfield...
Original post made on May. 12, 2020Last comment by Anonymous, on May 13, 2020 at 1:38 pm | 9 comments | 3039 Views
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To curb speeding, Palo Alto may ban cars on some streets during pandemicIn a bid to slow down speeding cars and improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists during the coronavirus pandemic, Palo...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2020Last comment by Enforcement?, on May 13, 2020 at 10:17 am | 143 comments | 18641 Views
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Coronavirus weekend update: Local leaders expect summer spike in casesWith other states beginning to relax their public health restrictions, Santa Clara County leaders on Friday predicted a local...
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2020Last comment by Anon, on Apr 28, 2020 at 11:14 am | 47 comments | 22633 Views
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Woman swerves to avoid collision, dies in rollover crash on U.S. Highway 101 in Palo AltoA woman who suddenly veered her car away from a collision on U.S. Highway 101 in Palo Alto on Monday afternoon died at the...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2020Last comment by Anon, on Apr 22, 2020 at 12:54 pm | 14 comments | 17208 Views
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Alleged burglar crashes truck into Gunn High's baseball fieldA 23-year-old man who allegedly stole a truck from a Redwood City company crashed the vehicle at Gunn High School's baseball...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2020Last comment by County Jail Food = CRAP, on Apr 14, 2020 at 1:22 pm | 3 comments | 4455 Views
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Counties change tune on face protection, but not on N95 or surgical masksBay Area public health leaders are now asking residents to cover their faces with a cloth before leaving their homes, heeding...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2020Last comment by Think different, not like a sheep, on Apr 14, 2020 at 9:59 am | 40 comments | 59818 Views
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To ease pressure at hospital ERs, cities start testing for COVID-19Bay Area cities are taking up the mantle to test their first responders, health care workers and even members of the public...
Original post made on Apr. 4, 2020Last comment by Liz Gardner, on Apr 6, 2020 at 3:00 pm | 6 comments | 16480 Views
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Judge sends Atherton mom to prison for college admissions scandalAn Atherton woman who paid more than $500,000 to help her children get into college through a nationwide admissions scandal...
Original post made on Mar. 31, 2020Last comment by mauricio, on Apr 4, 2020 at 5:58 pm | 19 comments | 11606 Views
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Want to donate protective equipment to hospitals? A group of Stanford University medical students can help.A group of Stanford University medical students quickly mobilized this past week to set up a drive for masks and other personal...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2020Last comment by Resident, on Apr 2, 2020 at 11:23 am | 7 comments | 6945 Views
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Following tragic bike accident, a local family and their friends take action. 'Slow down for kids. Be more mindful.'The family and friends of an 11-year-old Greene Middle School student who died in a collision in Palo Alto on Friday are...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2020Last comment by Jake Millan, on Apr 1, 2020 at 9:49 am | 62 comments | 18202 Views
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Moments after armed robbery, witness springs into action by leading police to getaway carThree people wanted for an armed robbery at a gas station on Sunday night were located by police with the help of a witness,...
Original post made on Mar. 30, 2020Last comment by Downfall, on Mar 31, 2020 at 9:51 pm | 6 comments | 7416 Views
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Man to stand trial for 1973 cold-case murder at StanfordAccused serial killer John Arthur Getreu claims he didn't have contact with Leslie Marie Perlov, but his statements appeared...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2020Last comment by Wife, on Mar 27, 2020 at 7:43 am | 4 comments | 6318 Views
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Coronavirus-testing tents pop up on Stanford campus and in Menlo ParkStanford Health Care is gearing up for larger-scale testing of patients with COVID-19 symptoms, erecting tents on the Stanford...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2020Last comment by Andy, on Mar 26, 2020 at 11:47 pm | 8 comments | 12798 Views
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Stanford, Kaiser hold drive-thru coronavirus testing, but you can't just head over thereAt least two large, local medical centers are now providing drive-through testing for COVID-19. Stanford Health Care’s...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2020Last comment by Trump fired the national pandemic team, on Mar 21, 2020 at 10:24 am | 16 comments | 48853 Views
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