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City Council incumbents retain cash edge as Election Day loomsCity Council member Greg Tanaka continues to enjoy a sizable lead in cash raised over his nine opponents in the council race,...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2020Last comment by Support your priorities, 5 hours ago | 7 comments | 2723 Views
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Bay Area's new growth plan eyes massive housing influx in Silicon ValleyPalo Alto, which has consistently failed to meet its own housing targets, would be required to plan for more than 10,000...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2020Last comment by Online Name, 7 hours ago | 52 comments | 5396 Views
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Particulates matter: 10 questions for a Stanford researcher on the health hazards of wildfire smokeStanford University's Dr. Mary Prunicki answers our questions about day-to-day health amid fire season. Read the full story...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2020Last comment by ALB, 10 hours ago | 1 comment | 2562 Views
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As forecasted high winds pick up, PG&E to cut power to thousands in San Mateo and Santa Clara countiesWith dry conditions and wind gusts at high points throughout the Bay Area expected to hit up to 70 miles per hour, PG&E has...
Original post made on Oct. 26, 2020Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Oct 26, 2020 at 8:03 pm | 2 comments | 4857 Views
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With new parking garage, Palo Alto looks to drive workers out of residential neighborhoodsWhen a parking garage near California Avenue opens next month, it will stand out as both one of the largest structures in...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2020Last comment by Online Name, on Oct 26, 2020 at 2:11 pm | 13 comments | 7456 Views
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Supporters of Santa Clara Valley Water District clean water measure raise nearly $340KA clean water and flood protection measure that would extend an existing Valley Water program indefinitely has nearly $340,000...
Original post made on Oct. 26, 2020Last comment by Golden Spigot, on Oct 26, 2020 at 10:58 am | 1 comment | 2513 Views
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An Alternative View: Why a gag order for Palo Alto city commissioners?In a proposed new handbook for Palo Alto's boards and commissions, one recommendation states that these council appointees...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2020Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Oct 25, 2020 at 11:43 am | 8 comments | 1462 Views
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Pre-Covid Memories in Palo Alto | What do you miss?Thoughts about the days before the pandemic hit. - I miss the intermissions at the Stanford Theatre. That combined sound...
Original post made by Ardan Michael Blum on Oct. 21, 2020Last comment by Ardan Michael Blum, on Oct 23, 2020 at 2:23 pm | 8 comments | 419 Views
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Excessive slang? Palo Alto seeks dismissal of lawsuit from violent Happy Donuts arrestFacing another lawsuit alleging police brutality over an arrest in the Barron Park neighborhood, Palo Alto's attorneys are...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2020Last comment by Nayeli, on Oct 23, 2020 at 1:42 pm | 11 comments | 3351 Views
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Santa Clara County restaurants, congregations can resume indoor service as COVID-19 cases dropRestaurants and congregations in Santa Clara County will be able to reopen for indoor service on Wednesday under a revised...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2020Last comment by jr1, on Oct 21, 2020 at 6:30 am | 38 comments | 9418 Views
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Rebecca Eisenberg: Swinging for the fencesPalo Alto City Council candidate Rebecca Eisenberg, a corporate attorney, believes current council members have repeatedly...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2020Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Oct 19, 2020 at 11:52 am | 18 comments | 3447 Views
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Palo Alto moves to expand access to 'residents-only' nature preservePalo Alto's prolonged and polarizing debate over whether non-residents should be allowed to visit Foothills Park moved toward...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2020Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Oct 17, 2020 at 11:15 am | 64 comments | 19741 Views
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Cari Templeton: Ready to listenPalo Alto City Council candidate Cari Templeton wants to turn down the temperature in the city's heated debates about housing...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2020Last comment by Online Name, on Oct 17, 2020 at 10:58 am | 7 comments | 2743 Views
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Councilman Greg Tanaka faces complaint over campaign contributionsAn anonymous complaint against Councilman Greg Tanaka alleges he received a flurry of campaign contributions from local developers...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2020Last comment by PaloAltoVoter, on Oct 17, 2020 at 9:47 am | 56 comments | 6036 Views
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Gaines tapped to serve as Palo Alto's deputy city managerChantal Cotton Gaines, a fixture in Palo Alto's recent efforts to launch the Office of Transportation and advance a new vision...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2020Last comment by Ardan Michael Blum, on Oct 16, 2020 at 8:34 am | 7 comments | 4492 Views
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Incumbent builds strong financial lead in crowded Palo Alto City Council raceWith two months to go until Election Day, City Councilman Greg Tanaka has amassed a formidable financial advantage over the...
Original post made on Sep. 3, 2020Last comment by Gunn Papa, on Oct 15, 2020 at 8:31 pm | 38 comments | 7027 Views
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Palo Alto banks on backyard dwellings to meet housing targetsEager to see more accessory dwelling units throughout Palo Alto, city leaders agreed on Monday to revise the city's zoning...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2020Last comment by Lee Forrest, on Oct 15, 2020 at 8:12 pm | 31 comments | 6327 Views
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Santa Clara County revises order to reopen indoor activities, with caveatsSanta Clara County officials on Monday revised its risk reduction order that could allow indoor dining and indoor gatherings,...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020Last comment by The Voice of Palo Alto, on Oct 14, 2020 at 2:49 pm | 19 comments | 13297 Views
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Guest Opinion: Dare to clean up part of Prop. 13? Vote 'yes' on Prop. 15It's time to close a Prop. 13 tax loophole that has allowed commercial property owners to pay less and less in support of...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020Last comment by Jon, on Oct 13, 2020 at 5:41 pm | 26 comments | 8059 Views
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Editorial: Burt, Lauing, Stone, Kou for City CouncilThe Palo Alto Weekly editorial board's recommendations for council reflect a desire to choose candidates who have the governance...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2020Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Oct 13, 2020 at 10:01 am | 57 comments | 9732 Views
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