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'I will vote to impeach this traitor': Rep. Anna Eshoo supports removing Trump from officeGranted only 30 seconds to speak on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Anna Eshoo did not mince words regarding...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2021Last comment by trump: " fight like hell, & if you don’t fight like hell", 14 hours ago | 19 comments | 2358 Views
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Santa Clara County opens up COVID-19 vaccines to all residents age 75 and olderAll Santa Clara County residents age 75 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine effective immediately, vastly...
Original post made on Jan. 13, 2021Last comment by Barron Parker Too, on Jan 14, 2021 at 12:50 pm | 4 comments | 6910 Views
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Downtown Streets Team issues apology, retraction after board chair's 'inaccurate' commentsThe Downtown Streets Team has issued an apology and retracted the false comments made by its board chair, who claimed that...
Original post made on Jan. 12, 2021Last comment by Michele Dauber, on Jan 14, 2021 at 8:20 am | 14 comments | 6333 Views
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As Palo Alto police switch to encrypted radio, newsroom scanners go silentIn a sudden move that will severely limit the ability of journalists and citizen watchdogs to cover breaking news, the Palo...
Original post made on Jan. 6, 2021Last comment by pearl, on Jan 13, 2021 at 1:55 pm | 17 comments | 7669 Views
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The things I remember about Palo Alto while growing up:0...
Original post made by Andrew L. Freedman on Oct. 19, 2006Last comment by Dave, on Jan 11, 2021 at 11:28 pm | 1200 comments | 374107 Views
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Pro-Trump business owner documented at Capitol rally faces backlashSome people are threatening a boycott of a Menlo Park business after it came to light that its owner attended a pro-Trump...
Original post made on Jan. 10, 2021Last comment by mauricio, on Jan 11, 2021 at 7:04 am | 40 comments | 12474 Views
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As rioters storm the U.S. Capitol, Rep. Anna Eshoo says she's safeU.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo was among hundreds of legislators who fled the House floor on Wednesday as thousands of rioters supporting...
Original post made on Jan. 6, 2021Last comment by Alvin, on Jan 11, 2021 at 12:56 am | 56 comments | 6013 Views
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Around Town: Meet Jalen, the first baby born in 2021 at StanfordStanford Children's Health welcomed seven babies on Jan. 1 -- the first being Jalen Ramos, who entered the world at 1:53...
Original post made on Jan. 9, 2021There are no comments yet. 3695 Views
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Qualia Gallery gives Palo Alto a new platform for artThe number of art galleries in downtown Palo Alto continues to grow, in spite of the pandemic, with the recent opening of...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2021Last comment by Gary Ruppel, on Jan 7, 2021 at 5:48 pm | 1 comment | 2615 Views
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Jail-based unemployment fraud schemes prompt Santa Clara County crackdownThe loss of millions of dollars in unemployment benefits that allegedly went to jail inmates across the state has prompted...
Original post made on Jan. 6, 2021Last comment by Squidsie, on Jan 7, 2021 at 10:35 am | 4 comments | 3417 Views
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Stanford Stadium's 'spectator' trees to get new homesSeveral hundred trees that were staged at Stanford University's football stadium in lieu of live spectators will be planted...
Original post made on Jan. 4, 2021Last comment by Pat Markevitch, on Jan 5, 2021 at 10:15 pm | 2 comments | 3877 Views
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Upset with Google's leadership, tech employees launch a workforce union to fight backA coalition of employees working for Google parent company Alphabet and its subsidiaries announced Monday that they have...
Original post made on Jan. 4, 2021Last comment by Embarrassing Themselves, on Jan 5, 2021 at 8:10 pm | 8 comments | 5075 Views
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Trees of gratitude: Community art project brings together colorful face masks, heartfelt messagesLike prayer flags, more than 50 colorful face masks alongside messages of gratitude and hope have brought new life to two...
Original post made on Dec. 31, 2020Last comment by PA resident, on Jan 4, 2021 at 4:39 pm | 7 comments | 5379 Views
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Palo Alto looks to raise 'impact fees' for parks, libraries and community centersArmed with a new study, Palo Alto is considering making sharp hikes to the fees that it charges developers to support local...
Original post made on Dec. 29, 2020Last comment by Crescent Park Mom, on Jan 4, 2021 at 3:03 pm | 23 comments | 8575 Views
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Around Town: Families living in RVs find holiday cheer through nonprofit's helpIn the latest Around Town, news about a nonprofit's effort to make spirits bright this holiday season for families living...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2020Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jan 3, 2021 at 11:43 am | 16 comments | 5568 Views
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Researchers turn to human waste to study COVID-19 in Santa Clara CountySeeking to better understand the spread of COVID-19, researchers from San Jose, Santa Clara County and Stanford University...
Original post made on Dec. 29, 2020Last comment by Lee Forrest, on Jan 1, 2021 at 11:15 am | 12 comments | 4675 Views
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PG&E likely to file eminent domain against Palo Alto Unified for easement at CubberleyAfter stalled talks over the last several months, the Palo Alto school district is facing the likelihood of Pacific Gas &...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2020Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jan 1, 2021 at 10:49 am | 25 comments | 8833 Views
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Mountain View tech startup Nuro lands state's first autonomous vehicle permitWith a first-of-its kind permit from the DMV, tech company Nuro can now operate its driverless vehicles for commercial purposes...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2020Last comment by Lee Forrest, on Dec 31, 2020 at 5:48 am | 2 comments | 6002 Views
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Anonymous donor gives $250K to Holiday FundThe Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund has received a $250,000 gift from an anonymous donor, setting a new record for the annual...
Original post made on Dec. 29, 2020Last comment by Maggie, on Dec 30, 2020 at 11:06 pm | 2 comments | 4331 Views
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Santa Clara County launches virtual teen mental health program during the coronavirus pandemicStarting this month, teens and young adults across Santa Clara County now have a place online to vent, hang out with peers...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2020Last comment by maryloudevine, on Dec 29, 2020 at 12:21 pm | 2 comments | 4074 Views
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