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ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Health officials are advising the public to get vaccinations as respiratory illnesses spreadAs the holiday season gets into full swing, public health officials are advising the public to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2023There are no comments yet. 1794 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Caltrans remains on course for El Camino bike lanes in Palo AltoAs Palo Alto looks ahead to its next phase of bike improvements, city officials are also bracing for a bike project that...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2023Last comment by N, 49 minutes ago | 14 comments | 1810 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Julie Lythcott-Haims weighs run for Congress seatAuthor and Palo Alto City Council member Julie Lythcott-Haims is considering jumping into the race to succeed Rep. Anna Eshoo...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2023Last comment by Bystander, 1 hour ago | 5 comments | 2153 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Housing or parking? Palo Alto considers new proposals for downtown parking lotsShould Palo Alto's downtown parking lots be redeveloped to make way for affordable housing, new garages, or both? That's...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2023Last comment by Bystander, 1 hour ago | 1 comment | 1035 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Rare Palo Alto beaver getting treatment in Wildlife CenterA beaver that is recolonizing the Matadero Creek in Palo Alto was taken to the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley on Wednesday...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2023Last comment by anon1234, 3 hours ago | 1 comment | 1374 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Simitian announces bid to succeed Eshoo in CongressSanta Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian formally announced on Wednesday his candidacy to replace U.S. Congresswoman Anna...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2023Last comment by ALB, 12 hours ago | 21 comments | 3921 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Finding a doctor for the end of lifeGeriatricians, who serve adults over 70 years old, possess a deeper understanding of the nuances of how aging affects the...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2023Last comment by vmshadle, 12 hours ago | 2 comments | 1516 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
99-year-old World War II veteran, Palo Alto resident to be honored at Veterans Day eventBefore he was ringing up your painting supplies at the now-closed Peninsula Hardware, Charles Scott started his working life...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2023Last comment by MX, 13 hours ago | 4 comments | 4011 Views
RESTAURANTS
Peninsula dining destinations offering fireside seatsIf you’re hoping to find cozy dining and/or sipping destinations with a warm glow, you may want to give these a try. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2023Last comment by Steve H, 20 hours ago | 1 comment | 2538 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
'Great urban design' or 'Affront to democracy'? High-rise project ignites debate over city growthDepending on whom you ask, the proposed high-rise development near the California Avenue Caltrain station is either an exemplar...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2023Last comment by Ocam's Razor, 21 hours ago | 25 comments | 4527 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
High-rise development proposed for Mollie Stone's site in Palo AltoA developer who owns a property next to the California Avenue Caltrain station is advancing one of the most ambitious projects...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2023Last comment by OldPA Resident, 22 hours ago | 66 comments | 29010 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto's new rental registry sparks debate over enforcementAs the Palo Alto City Council voted Monday to advance the city's rental registry, members left one critical question outstanding:...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, 23 hours ago | 12 comments | 4573 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Holiday Fund: Teaching the teachersActerra is a Palo Alto-based nonprofit that has invested in providing local public school teachers with tools to teach their...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2023Last comment by Ocam's Razor, on Dec 1, 2023 at 11:15 am | 1 comment | 883 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Banning the public from City HallPalo Alto City Hall is now closed to the public — the ground floor is open, but residents, the press and the general...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2023Last comment by Comment, on Dec 1, 2023 at 7:25 am | 1 comment | 262 Views
AROUND TOWN
Inside Margo Cilker’s new album, ‘Valley of Heart’s Delight’To listen to Los Altos-raised musician Margo Cilker’s latest album is to travel down a trail with a seasoned rambler; to...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2023Last comment by Michael Perez, on Nov 30, 2023 at 10:40 pm | 2 comments | 1858 Views
AROUND TOWN
Around Town: improving Cal Ave and keeping San Francisquito Creek from floodingIn this week's Around Town column, read the latest about Palo Alto's California Avenue and bridges over San Francisquito...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Nov 30, 2023 at 12:46 pm | 10 comments | 4872 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Newsom announces more funding in effort to clear encampments near highwaysThe state is making nearly $300 million in additional grant money available for local governments to clear homeless encampments,...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Nov 30, 2023 at 12:34 pm | 1 comment | 1172 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Don Horsley, former San Mateo County supervisor and longtime sheriff, dies at 80Former San Mateo County Supervisor and sheriff Don Horsley has died at age 80 on Nov. 24. Local officials remembered him...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2023Last comment by vmshadle, on Nov 30, 2023 at 12:30 pm | 1 comment | 2342 Views
AROUND TOWN
After three years of advocacy, Palo Alto Renters' Association to dissolvePalo Alto Renters' Association, a nonprofit that formed in 2020 to support local tenants, will soon be no more. It is being...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2023Last comment by JB, on Nov 29, 2023 at 9:07 pm | 2 comments | 3088 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Armed robbers take off with catalytic converter near Pardee ParkPalo Alto police are looking for two men who sawed off a catalytic converter from a parked car during an armed robbery that...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Nov 29, 2023 at 6:51 pm | 3 comments | 2686 Views
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Banning the public from PA City Hall
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Pacifica’s first brewery closes its doors
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Premiere! “I Do I Don’t: How to build a better marriage” – Here, a page/weekday
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Holiday Fun in San Francisco- Take the Walking Tour for An Evening of Sparkle!
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Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
For the last 30 years, the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund has given away almost $10 million to local nonprofits serving children and families. 100% of the funds go directly to local programs. It’s a great way to ensure your charitable donations are working at home.
