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Palo Alto eager to expand footprint of wastewater plantConcerned about cramped conditions at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant, Palo Alto authorized staff on Monday, Aug....
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Aug 23, 2023 at 12:49 pm | 3 comments | 3206 Views
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Stanford Health Care resident physicians say wages, conditions untenableResident physicians at Stanford Health Care have a very serious grouse: They say their working conditions are so strained...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2023Last comment by Harold Johnson, on Aug 22, 2023 at 3:47 am | 5 comments | 5216 Views
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Home sales: Property that sold for $3.9M in 2020 just fetched $9.5M in JulyOf the 34 home sales recorded this week, Los Altos saw the most transactions, with 11 homes sold, and Menlo Park saw the...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2023Last comment by Lightning Man, on Aug 21, 2023 at 9:30 pm | 4 comments | 3326 Views
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Mike's Diner Bar, a Midtown 'neighborhood jewel,' faces evictionAfter nearly three decades of serving customers in Midtown Palo Alto, Mike's Diner Bar has received a notice to vacate after...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2023Last comment by Kyle Logan, on Aug 20, 2023 at 10:43 am | 121 comments | 26204 Views
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Caltrain to pilot the nation's first electric-battery powered trainCaltrain will test an electric train that can charge its battery when running on tracks with overhead power and then use...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2023Last comment by Reality Check, on Aug 18, 2023 at 1:59 pm | 1 comment | 7730 Views
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Stanford Blood Center in urgent need of blood donationsThe Stanford Blood Center is facing an urgent need for blood donations right now and is calling on the community for help. Read...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2023Last comment by Mark Dinan, on Aug 15, 2023 at 5:12 pm | 3 comments | 5557 Views
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Barebottle brings locally inspired beers and natural wines to a new Menlo Park taproomLauded San Francisco brewery Barebottle Brewing Company has arrived in Menlo Park, adding to the Peninsula’s vibrant craft...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Aug 12, 2023 at 12:48 pm | 1 comment | 5982 Views
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Neighborhood opposition casts shadow over Palo Alto Commons expansionPalo Alto Commons is preparing to take a decidedly unusual approach as it seeks to expand its assisted-living facility for...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2023Last comment by NTB2, on Aug 10, 2023 at 2:08 am | 7 comments | 5132 Views
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11 trails to keep you cool this summerTo help beat the heat, we’ve compiled a list of Peninsula trails to keep cool, from shady spots with redwood canopies to...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2023Last comment by Robert Neff, on Aug 9, 2023 at 3:48 pm | 1 comment | 6634 Views
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Cooler temperatures expected this week — and maybe even some drizzleCooler temperatures are expected to persist in the Bay Area for the next few days accompanied by a slight chance of drizzle...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2023There are no comments yet. 1375 Views
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Person nearly drowns at the Eichler Swim and Tennis Club in Palo AltoA man apparently nearly drowned at the Eichler Swim & Tennis Club late Friday afternoon, Aug. 4, Palo Alto Fire Department...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2023Last comment by Jennifer, on Aug 7, 2023 at 10:18 pm | 7 comments | 15695 Views
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New handyman service helps seniors age in placeIf a normally handy person can age out of working on their home, what about other people? Read the full story here https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2023/08/01/new-handyman-serv...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2023Last comment by Green Gables, on Aug 7, 2023 at 1:10 pm | 5 comments | 7937 Views
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How a condo project is helping to finance Palo Alto's largest affordable-housing developmentTwo Palo Alto housing projects eyed for adjacent sites in Ventura bear little resemblance to one another. One includes 16...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Aug 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm | 7 comments | 7372 Views
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From heartbreaking loss to progressive leadership: East Palo Alto-native Melvin Gaines’ path to city managerMelvin Gaines, who grew up in East Palo Alto and Palo Alto, has come home. After a career in public service that's taken...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2023Last comment by Michael, on Aug 4, 2023 at 12:24 pm | 5 comments | 7036 Views
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Arts briefs: SF Mime Troupe plays Palo Alto, Dena DeRose closes jazz fest, folk rock at The Guild with Michigan Rattlers and moreThis week, San Francisco Mime Troupe performs free show in Palo Alto, Dena DeRose closes Stanford Jazz Fest, Michigan Rattlers...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2023There are no comments yet. 1829 Views
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Transferring from California community colleges? It's a tough road, survey findsMaking the transition from community college enrollment to the state's public universities is an ongoing challenge, with...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2023Last comment by Red Run, on Aug 3, 2023 at 12:20 pm | 7 comments | 5796 Views
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Are major changes coming to your electric bill? 5 things you should knowCalifornia's three largest electric utilities, including PG&E, have proposed a plan to charge customers not just for how...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Aug 3, 2023 at 10:24 am | 13 comments | 4293 Views
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Police calls: 2 cases of battery and 1 corporal injuryThe following list captures recent reports of crimes made to Palo Alto police during the week of July 15-21. Read the full...
Original post made on Jul. 29, 2023Last comment by Annette, on Aug 2, 2023 at 6:42 am | 4 comments | 3434 Views
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Home Sales: Modern home reminiscent of ancient Egypt's columned structures fetches $6.8MAncient Egypt in Atherton? This week's highest-priced residential sale is a flat-roofed home with columned walls built around...
Original post made on Jul. 30, 2023Last comment by cheese guy, on Jul 30, 2023 at 12:43 pm | 1 comment | 3449 Views
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Planning commission backs deal for redevelopment of Fry's sitePalo Alto's planning commissioners on Wednesday threw their support behind a contentious plan to partially demolish and redevelop...
Original post made on Jul. 27, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jul 28, 2023 at 10:20 am | 5 comments | 5910 Views
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