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Greenmeadow resident celebrates 108th birthdayElise Martin celebrated her 108th birthday this week. Looking back at a life that has spanned more than a century, the Palo...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Feb 9, 2023 at 1:03 am | 5 comments | 4013 Views
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Santa Clara County supervisors approve nearly $1M to expand gun violence response teamThe Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved nearly $1 million Tuesday to expand the county's task force...
Original post made on Feb. 8, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Feb 8, 2023 at 5:43 pm | 1 comment | 1666 Views
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Remembering Tom JordanTom Jordan, an environmental attorney, advocate for grassroots organizations that would assume political power, and a mentor...
Original post made by Fred Balin on Feb. 7, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Feb 8, 2023 at 11:49 am | 3 comments | 1113 Views
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Around Town: Paly students stand out in Congressional App Challenge, nationwide science competitionRead news about the local student who won Rep. Anna Eshoo's Congressional App Challenge, two Paly students who are finalists...
Original post made on Feb. 4, 2023Last comment by NeilsonBuchanan, on Feb 6, 2023 at 8:39 pm | 1 comment | 8556 Views
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Canopy Executive Director Catherine Martineau to retire after 18 yearsCatherine Martineau was on her third career when she joined Canopy, Palo Alto's urban forest advocacy organization, in 2004....
Original post made on Feb. 6, 2023Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on Feb 6, 2023 at 2:25 pm | 2 comments | 4057 Views
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Palo Alto environmentalist Walter Hays diesWalter Hays, a prominent Palo Alto resident, environmental champion and individual who set a standard for volunteerism, died...
Original post made on Feb. 1, 2023Last comment by Bob Wenzlau, on Feb 4, 2023 at 8:53 am | 2 comments | 6929 Views
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Center's celebration of Chinese culture fosters diversity, sense of belongingOn any given day, Avenidas Chinese Community Center is abuzz with older adults learning how to speak Mandarin, trying their...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2023There are no comments yet. 2927 Views
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Missing elderly man found safe in SunnyvaleHenry Luce, 81, was reported missing in Palo Alto around 3 p.m. on Saturday. Read the full story here https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2023/01/28/elderly-man-missing-in-palo-alt...
Original post made on Jan. 29, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jan 31, 2023 at 6:04 pm | 3 comments | 65128 Views
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Farmworkers displaced by mass shooting won't return to 'deplorable' housing conditionsSince a mass shooting on Jan. 23 that killed seven people on two mushroom farms in Half Moon Bay, roughly 40 residents who...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jan 31, 2023 at 5:34 pm | 1 comment | 4478 Views
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Bay Area cold snap expected for next few daysFrigid temperatures have returned to the Bay Area, prompting the National Weather Service to issue frost advisories and freeze...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jan 31, 2023 at 5:23 pm | 1 comment | 2630 Views
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Bay Area bridge toll increases finally approved at end of long litigationA pot of $545 million destined for new projects in the Bay Area may soon be released from escrow after litigation over a...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jan 30, 2023 at 6:00 pm | 1 comment | 3425 Views
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'In Every Generation' explores millennia of meaning through a family's Passover dinnerIt's not just any dinner that brings together the family at the center of Ali Viterbi's play "In Every Generation" but several...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2023Last comment by Rose, on Jan 30, 2023 at 1:24 pm | 1 comment | 2386 Views
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Around Town: Palo Alto shows support for victims of recent mass shootings, 'racially motivated' attackRead news about the city showing its support to victims of recent high-profile crimes and people with Stanford ties making...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2023There are no comments yet. 4209 Views
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After the storms, flooding victims face falloutPalo Alto residents have begun the long process of cleaning up muddy homes following a series of storms that started on New...
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2023Last comment by Ryan, on Jan 29, 2023 at 9:42 pm | 7 comments | 6351 Views
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Where to watch the San Francisco 49ers NFC Championship game around the PeninsulaUnless you're heading to Philadelphia to watch the Niners face the Eagles in person, the best seat is on your couch … or...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jan 29, 2023 at 4:18 pm | 3 comments | 3261 Views
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Think you're juggling a lot? Go behind the scenes of the Game of Throws circus arts festival in Palo AltoFrom newcomers to professionals, Gunn High's juggling festival over the weekend drew people of all ages and skill levels. Read...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2023Last comment by 4good, on Jan 26, 2023 at 8:35 am | 2 comments | 6149 Views
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After wage-theft allegations, Palo Alto looks to strengthen requirements for janitorial servicesLast March, Palo Alto's elected officials heard an appeal from workers who spend plenty of time in City Hall but who rarely...
Original post made on Jan. 19, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Jan 23, 2023 at 12:27 pm | 3 comments | 6569 Views
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Car crashes into Mitchell Park Library on WednesdayA vehicle crashed into the Mitchell Park Library in Palo Alto on Wednesday, causing minor injuries to the driver and passenger...
Original post made on Jan. 19, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Jan 21, 2023 at 3:17 pm | 4 comments | 9175 Views
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Lunar New Year celebration to be held this weekendWiz Chinese, a group of Palo Altans of Chinese heritage, will host its Lunar New Year celebration at Mitchell Park Community...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2023There are no comments yet. 6019 Views
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Fallen Mitchell Park tree, a victim of recent storms, was 'a valued relative'Numerous Palo Alto residents are mourning the loss of a venerable stone pine that served as the shade, photographic backdrop,...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2023Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on Jan 19, 2023 at 11:55 am | 4 comments | 8925 Views
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