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SFO to add navigation system to reduce some plane noiseRecognizing that its hands are largely tied by federal regulations to change flight procedures to reduce plane noise, San...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2018Last comment by Train Noise, on Oct 12, 2018 at 3:19 pm | 37 comments | 8063 Views
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Editorial: Don't give up on railIt is hard to argue with Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision to abandon the original vision for a high-speed rail system enabling...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2019Last comment by Me 2, on Feb 27, 2019 at 1:04 pm | 37 comments | 10436 Views
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Bills to encourage housing density near transit advance in SenateTwo state bills that would allow more housing density in transit corridors cleared their first legislative hurdles this week,...
Original post made on Apr. 5, 2019Last comment by Annette, on May 13, 2019 at 2:53 pm | 37 comments | 8607 Views
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Santa Clara County to allow curbside retail pickups starting FridayBook shops, clothing stores and other businesses in Santa Clara County that allow storefront pickup can start reopening Friday,...
Original post made on May. 18, 2020Last comment by Resident, on May 20, 2020 at 1:40 pm | 37 comments | 11865 Views
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Santa Clara County supports court ruling on the county's indoor gathering banSanta Clara County officials are applauding a federal court's ruling that affirmed the county's ban on indoor gatherings,...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2021Last comment by Jim Nettles, on Mar 3, 2021 at 6:52 am | 37 comments | 5470 Views
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Cryptocurrency supporters boost Greg Tanaka's bid for CongressCity Council member Greg Tanaka, an advocate for digital currency, has received a $265,000 boost from a political action...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2022Last comment by mjh, on Jun 15, 2022 at 9:27 pm | 37 comments | 7602 Views
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New housing bills target parking rules, commercial sitesCalifornia cities would be required to abolish parking mandates in transit-rich areas and allow housing developments at sites...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2022Last comment by Eeyore, on Sep 13, 2022 at 8:41 am | 37 comments | 6606 Views
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A single mother's BMR experience0...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2008Last comment by palo alto mom, on Apr 21, 2012 at 12:21 pm | 37 comments | 15740 Views
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Cell Phone Driving Law0...
Original post made by Resident on Jul. 27, 2008Last comment by Jeff, on Jul 30, 2008 at 2:46 pm | 37 comments | 4587 Views
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No composting in Byxbee Park, commission says0...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2008Last comment by Rod, on Aug 29, 2008 at 9:24 pm | 37 comments | 4780 Views
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Grocery store commits to Edgewood Plaza0...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2008Last comment by For Dan, on Nov 5, 2008 at 6:12 pm | 37 comments | 5387 Views
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Palo Alto Chili Cook-Off aims to be less spiritedThis year's July 4 Palo Alto Chili Cook-off will be less rowdy and less spirited than in past years, under a new "code of...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2009Last comment by Jen, on Jul 3, 2009 at 2:16 pm | 37 comments | 6569 Views
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Guest Opinion: If ROTC returns will it compromise Stanford's core mission?There appears to be much concern these days about "identity": Who or what it is we are, what we need and what we, as individual...
Original post made on Mar. 19, 2010Last comment by Sharon, on Apr 9, 2010 at 7:25 pm | 37 comments | 18975 Views
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In the face of crisis why are local governments unwiling to changeFor Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton and communities all over California this is the month in which they must adopt a budget...
Original post made by peter carpenter on Jun. 21, 2010Last comment by R.Gordon, on Jun 29, 2010 at 7:14 pm | 37 comments | 4420 Views
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Insufferable Narcissists and local parkingWhile I know that no one owns the street parking in front of their house, there are common courtesies neighbors can, and...
Original post made by YSK on Oct. 12, 2011Last comment by Outside Observer, on Oct 16, 2011 at 6:03 pm | 37 comments | 6747 Views
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Mysterious meat sales concern Palo Alto residentsBarron Park neighborhood residents have been puzzling over mysterious meat salesmen in blue trucks who have been knocking...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2011Last comment by Bernadette Hsing, on May 15, 2015 at 1:08 pm | 37 comments | 13691 Views
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Cafe vendor chosen for Mitchell Park LibraryPalo Alto's quest to bring a cafe to the soon-to-be-completed Mitchell Park Library and Community Center has attracted an...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2012Last comment by neighbor, on Feb 6, 2012 at 10:58 am | 37 comments | 5289 Views
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Everyone 'sad' after surprise removal of school treeChildren and parents at Fairmeadow School are wondering why a beloved tree, which had been fenced for protection during a...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2012Last comment by anon, on Apr 17, 2012 at 10:28 pm | 37 comments | 7027 Views
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Man robs Palo Alto Walgreens for OxyContinPalo Alto police have released a photo of a man suspected of robbing the downtown Walgreens by showing a concealed gun on...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2012Last comment by rick, on Dec 6, 2012 at 12:14 am | 37 comments | 10278 Views
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Cautious route on Cal Ave chain store banThe goal sounds simple: Protect California Avenue's quirky character and mom-and-pop shops from an influx of offices and...
Original post made on May. 19, 2015Last comment by Gale Johnson, on May 22, 2015 at 1:54 pm | 37 comments | 9448 Views
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Farm Bill and the Organic Movement (part 5) Plus: Global Plant Forward Summit, April 18 – 20
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Nori Nori brings Japanese hand rolls and steakhouse dining to downtown Mountain View
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