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Two Palo Alto teachers and a disabled student injured during violent struggleA serious incident in which two teachers and a student with disabilities were badly injured in early May has prompted Palo...
Original post made on May. 24, 2023Last comment by ndn, 5 hours ago | 66 comments | 22501 Views
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See which homes sold for $22.2M, $16M and $11.5M along the Peninsula for the week of May 22Want to know what's happening in the local real estate market? Take a look at our interactive charts showing home sales activity...
Original post made on May. 29, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, 5 hours ago | 2 comments | 1130 Views
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Police calls: A felony threat with intent to terrorize, grand theftThe following list captures recent reports of crimes made to Palo Alto police for the week of May 6 - 12. In total, 14 people...
Original post made on May. 28, 2023Last comment by Zach Taylor, 13 hours ago | 5 comments | 2232 Views
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Police: Reported gunshot noises were likely fireworksAbout 10 loud bangs that Palo Alto residents heard and reported to police on early Friday morning were likely fireworks,...
Original post made on May. 28, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on May 28, 2023 at 12:20 pm | 3 comments | 1520 Views
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Palo Alto inks deal with Caltrain for assistance with rail redesignAs Palo Alto moves ahead with plans to redesign three local rail crossings, city leaders have agreed to pay Caltrain for...
Original post made on May. 24, 2023Last comment by Leslie York, on May 26, 2023 at 7:00 pm | 9 comments | 5630 Views
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Despite history of failure, Palo Alto eager to renew Cubberley negotiationsFor decades, Cubberley Community Center has served as both a valuable hub for artists, athletes and nonprofits and a place...
Original post made on May. 16, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on May 25, 2023 at 7:34 pm | 17 comments | 5398 Views
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Vice President Kamala Harris visits Silicon Valley as Biden-Harris administration invests billions in semiconductor R&DWhat do rice cookers, smartphones and ATMs have in common, other than making our lives easier? They’re each made possible...
Original post made on May. 23, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on May 24, 2023 at 3:06 pm | 3 comments | 2070 Views
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Opinion: An open letter to students on mental healthMy whole life I've struggled with depression, anxiety and, at my lowest, suicidal ideation. Ultimately I found someone who...
Original post made on May. 20, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on May 23, 2023 at 4:45 pm | 8 comments | 7953 Views
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Around Town: Expanded Light Tree Apartments in East Palo Alto crosses the finish lineIn the latest column, read news about the grand reopening of the expanded Light Tree Apartments in East Palo Alto and a recap...
Original post made on May. 21, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on May 22, 2023 at 1:10 am | 2 comments | 3460 Views
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History on her front porch: Palo Alto woman honors Chinese railroad laborers with exhibitMonica Yeung Arima became aware of gaps in her son's elementary school history curriculum when a reading selection talked...
Original post made on May. 18, 2023Last comment by Jerry Underdal, on May 21, 2023 at 12:44 pm | 9 comments | 7448 Views
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City Council member Julie Lythcott-Haims prepares for legal showdown over speaking feesAfter being advised by the FPPC's legal staff to cut back on speaking engagements, best-selling author Julie Lythcott-Haims...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on May 18, 2023 at 1:25 pm | 60 comments | 7193 Views
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Bike to Wherever Days to celebrate cycling with food and funBike to Wherever Days will be happening this Thursday through Saturday, May 18-20. The event aims to encourage residents...
Original post made on May. 16, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on May 17, 2023 at 5:06 pm | 4 comments | 2378 Views
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Star Little League player not only has skills — he has heartNate Signorello-Katz may only be 12 years old, but his Palo Alto Little League coach says he's got amazing drive and leadership...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by Shawn , on May 16, 2023 at 11:44 am | 4 comments | 3354 Views
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Jeff Liu named East Palo Alto police chiefJeff Liu, East Palo Alto's interim police chief, has been appointed to the job on a permanent basis, the city announced on...
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2023Last comment by Tired of the BS, on May 16, 2023 at 8:10 am | 3 comments | 4339 Views
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Latest highway hazards for drivers? Tall, view-blocking weedsTowering weeds and grasses are blocking the line of sight of motorists trying to use freeway on-ramps and off-ramps throughout...
Original post made on May. 11, 2023Last comment by Nayeli, on May 13, 2023 at 9:41 am | 6 comments | 3415 Views
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How the pandemic transformed Cuisinett from a fast-casual eatery into a 'little French world' bistro and marketWe’re talking to the restaurateurs behind some of eateries participating in our third annual Peninsula Restaurant Week...
Original post made on May. 11, 2023Last comment by NanaDi, on May 11, 2023 at 12:06 pm | 1 comment | 2340 Views
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A queer take on the Trojan War makes its own epic journey to the stageFrom a scrapped spring 2020 premiere, to its development online that fostered a devoted fan base, a musical about the warrior...
Original post made on May. 11, 2023Last comment by Jesse Hanley, on May 11, 2023 at 9:45 am | 2 comments | 1881 Views
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Palo Alto author captures the journey of a would-be presidential assassin from suburban mom to the fringes of '70s counterculture"Nobody saw her coming," says author Geri Spieler, who corresponded for 30 years with would-be presidential assassin Sara...
Original post made on May. 4, 2023Last comment by Geri, on May 10, 2023 at 1:14 pm | 5 comments | 4484 Views
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Community comes out in full force for 99th annual Palo Alto May Fete ParadeAbout 1,700 people marched or rolled along Palo Alto's downtown streets in Saturday's May Fete Parade, an annual city tradition...
Original post made on May. 8, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on May 8, 2023 at 6:57 pm | 3 comments | 4615 Views
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Is the child care crisis getting worse?Experts say high-quality care is so vital for small children. It's also why the ongoing child care crisis is so worrisome...
Original post made on May. 8, 2023Last comment by Sheila E, on May 8, 2023 at 5:52 pm | 3 comments | 2281 Views
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