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Mi Pueblo may stave off bankruptcyMi Pueblo Foods, the San Jose-based grocery chain with a store in East Palo Alto, will ask a federal court to approve a credit...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2014Last comment by Jose, on Feb 26, 2014 at 10:46 pm | 20 comments | 16190 Views
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Current council members pull papers for East Palo Alto council raceThe East Palo Alto City Council race has stayed relatively quiet so far, with only current council members Ruben Abrica and...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2014Last comment by neighbor, on Aug 7, 2014 at 5:29 pm | 20 comments | 5896 Views
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Requiring DUI offenders to use 'ignition interlocks'First-time DUI offenders would be required to install "ignition interlock devices" in their cars that will test their breath...
Original post made on Dec. 29, 2014Last comment by Palo Alto Lifer, on Dec 31, 2014 at 12:40 pm | 20 comments | 18379 Views
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Bad driving in the Silicon ValleyWhen we relocated to the Bay Area several years ago, we noticed the strange driving habits of many local drivers. I noticed...
Original post made by Nayeli on Apr. 21, 2015Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Apr 23, 2015 at 2:12 pm | 20 comments | 3381 Views
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Some Fugitives Are Finding Luxury in U.S.From today's online NYT, the headline reads: "Charged With Graft in China, Some Fugitives Are Finding Luxury in U.S." http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/16/world/asia/china-hunts-fugit...
Original post made by Is this a PA problem? on May. 15, 2015Last comment by And next.., on May 20, 2015 at 12:15 pm | 20 comments | 2659 Views
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African Methodist Episcopal members mourn in aftermath of Charleston killingsThe killing of nine African American churchgoers by a white gunman in Charleston, South Carolina, on Wednesday has sent shock...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2015Last comment by revdreileen, on Jun 22, 2015 at 6:19 pm | 20 comments | 8827 Views
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Palo Alto seeks larger benefits from 2016 tax measureFaced with busy streets, congested expressways and a rail corridor that is seen at once as essential and perilous, Palo Alto...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2015Last comment by Robert, on Aug 12, 2015 at 7:17 pm | 20 comments | 9040 Views
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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 | 5322 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 | 17741 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 | 12999 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 | 23596 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 | 15194 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 | 11033 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 | 9960 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 | 30245 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 | 11652 Views
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Santa Clara County district attorney to leave Twitter due to hate speech, calls on other DAs to follow suitSanta Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced Monday that he will deactivate his office's Twitter account due...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2022Last comment by staying home, on Dec 16, 2022 at 12:52 pm | 20 comments | 5315 Views
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Balancing act: Newsom's plan to cover California's ballooning budget deficitGov. Gavin Newsom says his plan to cover a budget shortfall that has grown by $9 billion protects investments in education,...
Original post made on May. 18, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on May 23, 2023 at 6:30 pm | 20 comments | 3165 Views
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Opinion: Bad news — most plastics aren't recyclableMost plastic is not getting recycled, and that little triangular "chasing arrows" symbol on the bottoms of plastic containers...
Original post made on Aug. 29, 2023Last comment by Dave York, on Sep 9, 2023 at 3:54 pm | 20 comments | 5241 Views
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Becker bill seeks to end 'cruel' price markups at prison storesSeeking to curb what he calls cruel and egregious markups at California prisons, state Sen. Josh Becker is spearheading a...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2023Last comment by NTB2, on Sep 22, 2023 at 11:57 pm | 20 comments | 4014 Views
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