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In Gunn High graduation ceremony, inclusion reignsAt a high school known for its high scholarship, students in the 2023 Henry M. Gunn's graduating class focused instead on...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2023There are no comments yet. 1860 Views
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As revenues grow, City Council pushes for budget revisionsEmboldened by a brightening economic outlook, the Palo Alto City Council signaled on Monday its desire to further expand...
Original post made on May. 23, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, 14 hours ago | 13 comments | 3919 Views
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Policymakers: Public transit will go over 'fiscal cliff' without more state dollarsAs the upcoming state budget deadline looms over California, state policymakers warned Gov. Gavin Newsom that his ambitious...
Original post made on May. 31, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jun 1, 2023 at 7:11 pm | 6 comments | 1235 Views
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Palo Alto hopes to give apartment dwellers a way to power up electric vehiclesSeeking to make progress on its ambitious climate-change goals, Palo Alto is preparing to launch new programs to construct...
Original post made on May. 31, 2023Last comment by BobH, on Jun 1, 2023 at 10:43 am | 11 comments | 3742 Views
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Auditor urges police to stop using personal cell phones to share case informationPalo Alto’s police auditor is urging the city to enforce its rules against sharing draft police reports and other work-related...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2023Last comment by Comment, on Jun 1, 2023 at 8:00 am | 1 comment | 1885 Views
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Stanford provost announces plans to step down this fallStanford Provost Persis Drell plans to step down later this year once a successor is in place, the university announced on...
Original post made on May. 3, 2023Last comment by Annette, on Jun 1, 2023 at 1:03 am | 3 comments | 6161 Views
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New bike tunnels eyed as part of Palo Alto's ambitious rail redesignIn its long journey to completely redesign its rail crossings, Palo Alto is now queuing up plans to build underpasses for...
Original post made on May. 24, 2023Last comment by Old Steve, on May 31, 2023 at 10:51 pm | 39 comments | 9951 Views
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Legal battle looms over plan to convert former CinéArts theater to officesThe owner of the Palo Alto Square business park is heading for a legal showdown with the city over its plan to convert the...
Original post made on May. 26, 2023Last comment by Julie armitano, on May 30, 2023 at 10:45 am | 11 comments | 3561 Views
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Dangerous crossing worse than ever, Palo Alto residents sayScreeching brakes and crumpling metal are still a continual occurrence at one dangerous Palo Alto intersection, despite nearby...
Original post made on May. 26, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on May 28, 2023 at 4:18 am | 10 comments | 12826 Views
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Developer advances plan for condo project on San Antonio RoadAfter receiving encouraging feedback last year, a developer is pushing ahead with 76-condominium project on a portion of...
Original post made on May. 27, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on May 28, 2023 at 1:35 am | 2 comments | 5844 Views
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Controversial housing bill splits Palo Alto City CouncilFor years, Palo Alto officials have steadfastly opposed state bills that force cities to approve more housing. The council's...
Original post made on May. 16, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on May 27, 2023 at 10:24 am | 21 comments | 3926 Views
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Stanford Jazz Festival heads into 51st year with new music and favorite eventsStanford Jazz Festival recently announced the lineup for the 51st annual festival, June 23 to Aug. 5. Tickets are on sale...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by ALB, on May 25, 2023 at 10:57 pm | 1 comment | 2870 Views
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Lythcott-Haims finds allies in her challenge over speaking feesAs Palo Alto City Council member Julie Lythcott-Haims prepares to challenge a Fair Political Practice Commission determination...
Original post made on May. 19, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on May 24, 2023 at 6:05 pm | 19 comments | 3901 Views
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Burglars use sledgehammers to break into Midtown CVSTwo sledgehammer-wielding burglars smashed the front glass doors of the Midtown CVS Pharmacy in Palo Alto on Thursday morning,...
Original post made on May. 19, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on May 24, 2023 at 1:46 pm | 16 comments | 8071 Views
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Stanford University panel examines what it means to be Asian in AmericaAn expert panel convened on May 16 to examine the challenges facing Asian Americans, gaps in medical research, the disparities...
Original post made on May. 19, 2023Last comment by Jennifer, on May 21, 2023 at 5:58 pm | 7 comments | 3199 Views
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Live music comes to California Avenue, every third Thursday of the monthWhile already known for its restaurants, retail and public art, California Avenue in Palo Alto is ready to reboot as a live...
Original post made on May. 12, 2023Last comment by Mike Connor, on May 19, 2023 at 5:02 pm | 5 comments | 4312 Views
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Traffic-fighting nonprofit looks to rebuild, expand after pandemic shiftIt's been a bumpy ride for the the Palo Alto TMA, the nonprofit charged with encouraging commuters to switch from cars to...
Original post made on May. 18, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on May 19, 2023 at 3:22 pm | 7 comments | 2736 Views
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With mixed emotions, Palo Alto adopts its new Housing ElementPalo Alto approved its ambitions plan for adding more than 6,000 dwellings, an effort that leans heavily on industrial sites,...
Original post made on May. 9, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on May 18, 2023 at 12:50 pm | 50 comments | 10068 Views
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Stanford Shopping Center owner threatens lawsuit over gas banThe owner of Stanford Shopping Center is threatening to sue Palo Alto after the city had indicated that it will not allow...
Original post made on May. 10, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on May 18, 2023 at 12:30 pm | 46 comments | 18099 Views
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What's happening here? The construction of Palo Alto's Public Safety BuildingConstruction of the new Palo Alto Safety Building is scheduled to be completed this fall after two years. Read the full...
Original post made on May. 17, 2023Last comment by Environmentalist, on May 17, 2023 at 9:38 pm | 4 comments | 3807 Views
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