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Menlo Park may take stand on Trump executive orderWhen Menlo Park's City Council meets Tuesday, it may take a stand on President Trump's Jan. 25 executive order, which states...
Original post made on Mar. 13, 2017Last comment by resident, on Jun 1, 2017 at 4:52 pm | 20 comments | 4632 Views
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Detroit Dethroned?The pursuit of self-driving cars has changed the game in the auto industry, with the focus shifting from the physical development...
Original post made by Palo Alto Online staff on Jul. 18, 2017Last comment by Marcus Lowe, on Aug 16, 2017 at 3:22 pm | 20 comments | 15545 Views
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VTA to add express lanes to U.S. Highway 101 through Palo Alto and Mountain ViewExisting carpool lanes will soon double as express lanes on U.S. Highway 101 in Palo Alto and Mountain View through a project...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2018Last comment by Meadows Resident, on Oct 10, 2018 at 10:32 pm | 20 comments | 11497 Views
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Planned power outages expected to hit Palo Alto Hills Wednesday at noonSections of the Palo Alto Hills are scheduled to see power go out on Wednesday as part of PG&E's pre-emptive outages, planned...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2019Last comment by Miriam Palm, on Oct 10, 2019 at 9:47 am | 20 comments | 21769 Views
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Stanford study shows link between achievement gap and racial disparities in school disciplineA new Stanford University study has documented for the first time at the national level a link between achievement gaps and...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2019Last comment by pinball, on Nov 2, 2019 at 11:34 pm | 20 comments | 13130 Views
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Study: When it comes to polarization across the globe, America leads the wayAmerica's widening political divide stands out above other nations, according to a new cross-country polarization study by...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2020Last comment by Anon, on Jan 28, 2020 at 11:11 am | 20 comments | 7980 Views
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Unlimited access to Palo Alto Online during coronavirus crisisIn order for all area residents to have important local information on the coronavirus health emergency, Palo Alto Online...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2020Last comment by C, on Mar 10, 2020 at 4:53 pm | 20 comments | 8860 Views
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Former Stanford President Donald Kennedy dies at 88 of COVID-19Former Stanford University President Donald Kennedy died at 88 years old of the coronavirus on Tuesday, university officials...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2020Last comment by resident, on Apr 24, 2020 at 11:33 am | 20 comments | 26319 Views
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Guest Opinion: Where did the other $713 million go?Proposition 15 will only distribute $139 million -- 11% of new revenue -- to schools and community colleges in the county....
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2020Last comment by Mike-Crescent Park, on Aug 26, 2020 at 5:37 pm | 20 comments | 9920 Views
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Sheriff caught in brothel0...
Original post made by Camejo on Apr. 24, 2007Last comment by Rodham, on Apr 26, 2007 at 9:45 pm | 20 comments | 9390 Views
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Unhealthy garlic tainted air0...
Original post made by Carol on Jul. 27, 2007Last comment by B, on Aug 19, 2011 at 4:01 am | 20 comments | 8342 Views
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Pedestrian Safety in Midtown0...
Original post made by Jamie Jarvis on Sep. 23, 2007Last comment by Slow Driver, on Sep 29, 2007 at 10:27 am | 20 comments | 4827 Views
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Man hit by car while crossing Embarcadero0...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2007Last comment by Mark, on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:29 pm | 20 comments | 6336 Views
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An ending and a beginning for local Muslims0...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2007Last comment by Rani, on Jan 24, 2008 at 11:00 am | 20 comments | 8748 Views
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Mtn View Library closing for one month renovations.0...
Original post made by Resident on Jan. 30, 2008Last comment by Anna, on Feb 1, 2008 at 12:53 am | 20 comments | 4431 Views
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Planners split on SummerHill's Elks project0...
Original post made on Mar. 13, 2008Last comment by Bill, on Mar 18, 2008 at 10:19 am | 20 comments | 5204 Views
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City pulls back funds earmarked for homelessCiting a $58,000 give-back to the City of Palo Alto's coffers to control a shortfall, the Palo Alto Human Relations Commission...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2009Last comment by NotABlueBlood, on Mar 16, 2009 at 9:40 pm | 20 comments | 4156 Views
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New plan for local compost site wins supportA potential breakthrough plan that would allow continued composting in the Palo Alto baylands while not encroaching on dedicated...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2009Last comment by Anonymous, on Jul 21, 2009 at 5:03 pm | 20 comments | 5222 Views
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Naked man arrested near Sand Hill RoadA man was arrested early Saturday after allegedly ringing residents' doorbells naked then leading deputies on a chase in...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2009Last comment by Frank, on Jul 20, 2009 at 11:08 pm | 20 comments | 3970 Views
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Page Mill could lose control of propertiesPage Mill Properties, the largest landlord in East Palo Alto, may soon lose control of its 1,700 apartments in the Woodland...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2009Last comment by Hmmm, on Sep 14, 2009 at 11:49 pm | 20 comments | 5036 Views
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