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They may be slow, but they're not easy to findA new program launched by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District aims to help Western pond turtles, California's only...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2019Last comment by Midtown Resident, on Jul 16, 2019 at 1:58 pm | 1 comment | 3421 Views
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Experts sound the alarm on 2020 election-meddlingWill deception on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter be a major threat in the upcoming 2020 election? According...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2019Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jul 15, 2019 at 10:44 am | 10 comments | 2533 Views
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What would it take to offer overnight parking to homeless students at Foothill College? $830K and political will.Foothill College President Thuy Nguyen says questions remain about the financial and operational challenges created by Assembly...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2019Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jul 15, 2019 at 8:31 am | 36 comments | 8470 Views
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California wants to allow credit cards at the DMV, but it'll cost you a feeGot a driver's license to renew or a vehicle to register? Well, if you were planning to pay for it with a credit card, you...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2019Last comment by rsmithjr, on Jul 13, 2019 at 1:52 pm | 3 comments | 4301 Views
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Grand jury report blasts VTA for inefficiencies, poor oversightVTA, the taxpayer-funded agency in charge of offering transit solutions to Santa Clara County's traffic jams, is currently...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2019Last comment by Curmudgeon, on Jul 11, 2019 at 4:12 pm | 9 comments | 4241 Views
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East Palo Altans form tenants union to fight housing crisisMore than 60 East Palo Alto residents voted on Saturday to form a tenants union to combat rising housing costs that they...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2019Last comment by Seriously?, on Jul 11, 2019 at 2:23 pm | 44 comments | 4809 Views
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Would you like a nuclear-free future? Explore how to get there at a free public meeting July 17, 7-9 pmFree Public meeting Wed. July 17, 7-9pm, Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 94303. Sponsored...
Original post made by Judy A on Jul. 11, 2019There are no comments yet. 162 Views
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Peninsula beekeepers divided on the best way to fight a plagueSome treat their hives for mites while others say bees can fight off the invaders on their own. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2019Last comment by Donny Moscow, on Jul 9, 2019 at 9:41 am | 2 comments | 1819 Views
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Planning Commission backs Stanford's campus expansionStanford University's bid to massively expand its campus received the Santa Clara County Planning Commission's endorsement...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2019Last comment by Stephen, on Jul 4, 2019 at 12:56 am | 27 comments | 5425 Views
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Supreme Court blocks 2020 census citizen question, for nowThe U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked for now a plan by the administration of President Donald Trump to include...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2019Last comment by Novelera, on Jun 28, 2019 at 11:52 am | 1 comment | 1372 Views
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Editorial: As county review proceeds, Stanford should focus on public's desire to see future development impacts contained on the campusThe first test of whether Santa Clara County policymakers are willing to back up the recommendations of its planning staff...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2019Last comment by Jimbo, on Jun 28, 2019 at 10:00 am | 17 comments | 4330 Views
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Google pledges $1 billion for rapid new housing growth in Bay AreaAs the housing crisis reaches new levels of despair, Google is launching a $1 billion campaign to reverse the trend. The...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2019Last comment by Long Time Resident, on Jun 27, 2019 at 9:27 pm | 21 comments | 3437 Views
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Community Notebook: East Palo Alto to hold community meetings on office, mixed-use projects this ThursdayEast Palo Alto residents will have the opportunity to hear about two development projects along major thoroughfares in the...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Jun 27, 2019 at 11:48 am | 6 comments | 2629 Views
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East Palo Alto to add affordable homes, new transit connections with $20M grantAn East Palo Alto coalition will receive $20 million to add additional affordable housing units at Light Tree Apartments...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2019Last comment by Resident, on Jun 24, 2019 at 10:23 am | 1 comment | 5442 Views
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VTA union rejects offer, may go on strikeA transit workers union voted overwhelmingly Wednesday night against a labor contract offer by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2019Last comment by common sense, on Jun 23, 2019 at 9:32 pm | 10 comments | 2120 Views
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Lawmaker behind SB 50 makes case for zoning reforms to address state housing crisisScott Wiener, whose housing bill has energized housing advocates and galvanized local officials, came to Palo Alto on Friday...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2019Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jun 23, 2019 at 10:46 am | 105 comments | 6635 Views
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Menlo Park woman using oxygen dies in accidental fireA woman who was smoking in her Menlo Park home while also using oxygen in a medical cylinder to breathe died Friday night...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2019Last comment by So sorry, on Jun 17, 2019 at 4:23 pm | 2 comments | 3940 Views
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Letters to the editor<B>Stanford could worsen housing crisis Read the full story here https://www.paloaltoonline.com/print/story/2019/06/14/letters-to-the-editor...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2019Last comment by Minority Resident, on Jun 16, 2019 at 1:26 pm | 4 comments | 768 Views
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A journey of 9,500 miles. Why recyclables are heading overseas to Asia.As Palo Alto works to achieve zero waste, there are new environmental obstacles arising from changes in global recycling...
Original post made on Apr. 12, 2019Last comment by Recycle For Constructive Purposes, on Jun 16, 2019 at 12:57 pm | 23 comments | 8674 Views
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County supervisors reject informing ICE when inmates are releasedThe Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Tuesday to reject changing course and notifying Immigration and Customs...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2019Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jun 13, 2019 at 11:23 am | 39 comments | 3168 Views
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