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SCHOOLS & KIDS
In alignment with teachers, district does not recommend livestreaming for middle, high schoolsPalo Alto Unified is not recommending the middle and high schools reopen with livestreaming in January, which would allow...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2020Last comment by Teacher, on Nov 3, 2020 at 4:38 pm | 51 comments | 8733 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Special education families want their kids in school as soon as possible. The unions don't.Parents of students with disabilities are approaching the start of a new online school year with deep apprehension, pleading...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2020Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Nov 3, 2020 at 9:06 am | 22 comments | 10435 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Need a translator to vote? Amid pandemic, California is trying to helpCalifornia's push to expand language access in elections has run headlong into pandemic fears and record numbers of Californians...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2020Last comment by CovidKid, on Nov 3, 2020 at 7:47 am | 5 comments | 3984 Views
AROUND TOWN
Facing a lawsuit, Palo Alto looks to permanently expand Foothills Park accessSpurred by a lawsuit from a coalition that includes the ACLU and the NAACP, Palo Alto is preparing to permanently abolish...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2020Last comment by PaloAltoCitizen, on Nov 3, 2020 at 7:31 am | 109 comments | 11363 Views
AROUND TOWN
Philippe Rey of Adolescent Counseling Services honored with Kiwanis Angel awardPhilippe Rey, executive director of Adolescent Counseling Services, has won the ninth annual Kiwanis Angel Award for his...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2020Last comment by Sally Bemus, on Nov 2, 2020 at 3:03 pm | 2 comments | 4120 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Editorial: Our election recommendationsLearn about the Palo Alto Weekly's recommendations on local, regional and statewide candidates and measures, in addition...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2020Last comment by Tom DuBois, on Nov 2, 2020 at 2:17 pm | 29 comments | 13026 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Car erupts in flames after rollover crash in Palo Alto HillsA driver who missed a turn in the Palo Alto Hills caused their vehicle to roll over and burst into flames on Wednesday night,...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2020Last comment by Anonymous, on Nov 1, 2020 at 10:24 pm | 7 comments | 8267 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: Baten Caswell for Santa Clara County Board of EducationMelissa Baten Caswell's long history of working for a strong public education system will serve north county well on the...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2020Last comment by BadParenting, on Nov 1, 2020 at 9:38 pm | 20 comments | 6609 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Separated by the pandemic, families face a difficult question: When will I see you again?As the COVID-19 crisis continues to quash expectations of when life might return to normal, some residents said they worry...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2020Last comment by Lee Forrest, on Nov 1, 2020 at 2:56 pm | 6 comments | 5102 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Challenger outraises six opponents in East Palo Alto City Council race by lending money to his own campaignWith Election Day fast approaching, Webster Lincoln, one of four newcomers vying for a seat on the East Palo Alto City Council,...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2020Last comment by Richard Pryor, on Nov 1, 2020 at 1:57 am | 4 comments | 5091 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Meet the two candidates for Santa Clara County Board of EducationRead profiles of Santa Clara County Board of Education incumbent Grace Mah and challenger Melissa Baten Caswell, who are...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2020Last comment by Parent, on Oct 31, 2020 at 6:47 pm | 8 comments | 17637 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Will charter school politics – and money – influence the local Santa Clara County school board race?With Election Day less than three weeks away, outside money is pouring into the Santa Clara County Board of Education Area...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2020Last comment by Parent, on Oct 31, 2020 at 6:43 pm | 31 comments | 7651 Views
AROUND TOWN
As Target eyes former Fry's building, Palo Alto rethinks its housing planWith prospects for housing at the former site of Fry's Electronics fading, city leaders and residents are weighing a more...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2020Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Oct 31, 2020 at 4:19 pm | 54 comments | 14544 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Webster Lincoln: East Palo Alto's homegrown data scientistWebster Lincoln, 33, has positioned himself as a homegrown data scientist who, if elected, will bring critical thinking and...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2020Last comment by Optimist Pessimist Realist , on Oct 31, 2020 at 4:18 pm | 8 comments | 64793 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Seven East Palo Alto City Council candidates seek to set city on a promising pathRead profiles of the seven East Palo Alto City Council candidates, who not only want to tackle some of their community's...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2020Last comment by Optimist Pessimist Realist , on Oct 31, 2020 at 3:20 pm | 1 comment | 3445 Views
AROUND TOWN
Around Town: Volunteers make a difference by building book cubbiesIn the latest Around Town column, news about local volunteers building book cubbies for low-income students, a group of musicians...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2020There are no comments yet. 3215 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Editorial: Burt, Lauing, Stone, Kou for City CouncilThe Palo Alto Weekly editorial board's recommendations for council reflect a desire to choose candidates who have the governance...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2020Last comment by Concerned Resident, on Oct 31, 2020 at 8:09 am | 58 comments | 11250 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Fauci talks reopening plans with county officials amid a national surge in COVID-19 casesDr. Anthony Fauci briefed local business leaders Friday on the state of COVID-19 and progress on a vaccine, while praising...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2020Last comment by MidtownSouth, on Oct 30, 2020 at 8:14 pm | 1 comment | 6107 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pacific Art League goes 'Beyond 2020' with new exhibitionThe Pacific Art League (PAL) has decided to brave the storm and hold its annual anniversary exhibition while finding innovative...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2020Last comment by , on Oct 30, 2020 at 3:58 pm | 1 comment | 2541 Views
AROUND TOWN
Shop Talk: Levi's new NextGen store, Gorjana jewelry join Stanford Shopping CenterIn the latest Shop Talk retail column, read about a jewelry brand and Levi's first North American NextGen store at Stanford...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2020There are no comments yet. 2842 Views
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