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Power goes out for about 1,300 Palo Alto Utilities customersA power outage disrupted service for about 1,300 Palo Alto Utilities customers this afternoon. The number of affected residents...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2022Last comment by eileen , on Dec 28, 2022 at 8:34 pm | 9 comments | 5788 Views
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A water leak damaged her business. Now a local tailor hopes people will return.Savannah Tailoring has had a rough few months, but its proprietor awaits a more prosperous new year. Read the full story...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2022Last comment by Online Name, on Dec 27, 2022 at 11:52 am | 3 comments | 7257 Views
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Palo Alto shoots for carbon neutrality by 2030Seeking to make the city a model in the global battle against climate change, the Palo Alto City Council adopted on Monday...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2022Last comment by Larry, on Dec 27, 2022 at 5:50 am | 45 comments | 9448 Views
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Summit at Stanford looks at challenges, opportunities of aging workforceThe Stanford Center for Longevity last week hosted the "Century Summit," a conference on the issues and opportunities facing...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Dec 23, 2022 at 1:38 pm | 13 comments | 3521 Views
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'Tis the season for online shopping scams, warns FBIAs shoppers cash in on holiday deals and prepare for the season of gift-giving, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's San...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Dec 22, 2022 at 12:38 pm | 3 comments | 2989 Views
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All Bay Area counties urge protection against winter respiratory virusesHealth officials in all 11 counties in the greater Bay Area urged the region's residents Thursday to protect themselves from...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2022Last comment by Forever Name, on Dec 16, 2022 at 1:47 pm | 1 comment | 3139 Views
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Chabad Palo Alto ready to celebrate first night of Hanukkah with public menorah lightingChabad Palo Alto, a Jewish outreach organization, is continuing its 40-year tradition of celebrating the first night of Hanukkah...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2022There are no comments yet. 3101 Views
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Bay Area cold snap to linger though the weekThe Bay Area is in the midst of a persistent cold snap that brought a smattering of snow to some of the region's higher peaks...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Dec 13, 2022 at 4:41 pm | 1 comment | 2278 Views
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New blood, Big Oil: California Legislature starts special sessionA new state Legislature with a record number of women and plenty of new faces is sworn into office. Gov. Gavin Newsom immediately...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2022Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Dec 10, 2022 at 4:51 pm | 2 comments | 2453 Views
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Around Town: Christmas Tree Lane ready to light up the holidaysIn the latest column, read news about the return of Christmas Tree Lane, upcoming road closures for Caltrain electrification...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2022There are no comments yet. 5509 Views
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Lucky number three: Pamela Walsh Gallery holds party to mark anniversaryFor all but four months of its existence, Pamela Walsh Gallery has operated during the pandemic. Now the gallery will celebrate...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2022Last comment by Stephanie Romm Friduss, on Dec 8, 2022 at 7:43 pm | 1 comment | 1744 Views
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Planned auto dealership gives bicyclists reason to cheerBicyclists rarely get excited about new car dealerships, but the one currently proposed for the former site of Ming's Restaurant...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2022Last comment by Annette, on Dec 7, 2022 at 12:10 pm | 21 comments | 7595 Views
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Holiday Fund: Women's shelter gives guests a place to stay during the year's coldest monthsThrough a $10,000 grant from the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund this past year, Heart and Home Collaborative is debuting a...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Dec 3, 2022 at 12:20 pm | 1 comment | 4174 Views
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Palo Alto family gives $100K to Holiday FundFor the 12th straight year, a Palo Alto family that wishes to remain anonymous has made a $100,000 donation to the Palo Alto...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2022There are no comments yet. 4198 Views
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With her 'trademark enthusiasm,' Kari Martell kept Avenidas in the community spotlightWhether advocating for awareness of issues around aging or writing television promos for a food bank, Kari Martell spent...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2022There are no comments yet. 3953 Views
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A European winter wonderland arrives in East Palo AltoThe Four Seasons Silicon Valley hotel has brought back a seasonal pop-up on its outdoor terrace, transforming the space with...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2022Last comment by Bystander, on Nov 30, 2022 at 10:39 pm | 1 comment | 10850 Views
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The season of giving: Local nonprofits you can help over the holidaysThere's no better way to embrace the holiday spirit than giving back. On the Midpeninsula, there are many opportunities to...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2022Last comment by Green Gables, on Nov 30, 2022 at 11:01 am | 2 comments | 6092 Views
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Around Town: Palo Alto-raised musician in the running for two GrammysIn the latest column, news about a Palo Alto native nominated for two Grammys, the East Palo Alto Library's participation...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2022Last comment by Aletheia, on Nov 29, 2022 at 10:34 am | 5 comments | 11583 Views
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Downtown development moves ahead despite criticismA proposal to construct a mixed-use building with 65 apartments on University Avenue eked out an early win, despite criticism...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2022Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Nov 23, 2022 at 11:43 am | 28 comments | 6957 Views
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Around Town: Hoosier contingent comes to Palo Alto for sibling city bondingRead news about Palo Alto community members hosting a group from Bloomington, Indiana, the city's sibling city, and a Stanford...
Original post made on Nov. 20, 2022There are no comments yet. 3726 Views
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