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ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
10 places to watch the 2023 World Cup around the PeninsulaThe FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is set to be the biggest women’s soccer tournament yet, and the U.S. Women's National...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2023Last comment by Francine Baker, on Jul 23, 2023 at 1:50 pm | 2 comments | 3066 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Bike lanes along El Camino? Caltrans proposal catches city off balanceA new proposal by Caltrans to install bike lanes along El Camino Real has caught Palo Alto officials and bike advocates off...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jul 23, 2023 at 1:40 pm | 56 comments | 11695 Views
AROUND TOWN
Want to increase your property value? Plant a treeFront-yard trees can greatly impact a home's value depending on their condition, placement and species. Find out which trees...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2023Last comment by Expatriate From Ladera, on Jul 23, 2023 at 12:03 pm | 9 comments | 6693 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Residents call for Fry's cannery building to be retained, amid city's review of redevelopment plansWith the future of Ventura's most famous property hanging in the balance, a group of residents urged city officials Wednesday...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2023Last comment by Michael/Michaela Wright, on Jul 22, 2023 at 8:50 am | 26 comments | 4986 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Foothill-De Anza trustee Gilbert Wong files lawsuit against district over censureA South Bay college district board member is suing the district and his colleagues after they censured him for allegedly...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2023Last comment by Peter Venkman, on Jul 21, 2023 at 10:10 pm | 1 comment | 4522 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Louis Vuitton security guard foils would-be thieves at Stanford Shopping CenterAn attempted theft of a Louis Vuitton store at the Stanford Shopping Center by a mob of would-be robbers was stopped by an...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2023Last comment by Peter Venkman, on Jul 21, 2023 at 9:43 pm | 17 comments | 24936 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Stanford president resigns after review found flaws in his research papersStanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne announced on Wednesday, July 19, that he will be stepping down after a...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Jul 21, 2023 at 10:23 am | 13 comments | 12243 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
San Francisco Airport leans on new navigation system to address noise complaintsFaced with a chorus of complaints from Palo Alto about airplane noise, San Francisco Airport officials on Monday floated...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023Last comment by TR, on Jul 20, 2023 at 8:44 pm | 6 comments | 4597 Views
AROUND TOWN
Around Town: Pearson-Arastradero reopens to dogs, Paly students run women’s AI study groupIn this week’s Around Town column, the Pearson-Arastradero Preserve reopens to on-leash dogs and Palo Alto High School...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jul 20, 2023 at 6:07 pm | 1 comment | 4342 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto’s former Pace Gallery space hosts exhibit of abstract realist works by painter Mitchell JohnsonMenlo Park artist Mitchell Johnson worked on the paintings in his latest exhibit, “It Takes Time,” over four years. When...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2023Last comment by Claudette, on Jul 20, 2023 at 5:44 pm | 1 comment | 6179 Views
AROUND TOWN
Triple treat: Monthly 3rd Thursday music event marks third editionThe 3rd Thursday outdoor music festival hosts eight bands for its third edition, taking place July 20 on Palo Alto's California...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2023Last comment by Priscilla James, on Jul 20, 2023 at 4:25 pm | 2 comments | 3207 Views
AROUND TOWN
What happened during Marc Tessier-Lavigne's tenure as Stanford University president?Hired in 2016, Marc Tessier-Lavigne presided over major challenges at Stanford University, not the least of which was the...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2023Last comment by Nancy the real Nancy, on Jul 20, 2023 at 4:08 pm | 3 comments | 5301 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Real Estate Matters: June saw record-high surge in number of new homes on the marketJune is typically known as one of the slower months for the real estate market -- not so this year in Palo Alto. New listings...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023Last comment by Open Book, on Jul 19, 2023 at 12:16 pm | 4 comments | 3792 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Apartment buildings as tall as 88 feet in Ventura? State law could allow itPalo Alto's plans to allow taller developments in the Ventura neighborhood as part of a new area plan could be turbocharged...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2023Last comment by Open Book, on Jul 19, 2023 at 12:11 pm | 37 comments | 7165 Views
SPORTS
Oh, so close: Girls' softball team loses state final by one point in overtimeThe Palo Alto Heat 10U girls' softball team had a heartbreaking finish at the California State Games tournament in San Diego...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2023Last comment by Claudette, on Jul 19, 2023 at 10:26 am | 2 comments | 2282 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Empty desks: Getting chronically absent students back to class is no easy featSince the pandemic hit in 2020, fewer students are attending classes across California, but in the Ravenswood City School...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023Last comment by Retired PAUSD Teacher, on Jul 19, 2023 at 9:23 am | 9 comments | 4994 Views
AROUND TOWN
Community invited to help inspire Palo Alto fire station muralA public "meet the artist" event taking place on Wednesday evening, July 19, is intended to provide inspiration for a planned...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2023There are no comments yet. 2493 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tech showcase to feature the latest in autonomous vehiclesMountain View is well-known for its tech giants like Google, but the city has many more innovations to share from a variety...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Jul 19, 2023 at 12:00 am | 4 comments | 5565 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Stanford doctors to hold demonstration amid protracted negotiationsStanford Health Care resident and fellow physicians who want pay commensurate with the Bay Area's cost of living and other...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023There are no comments yet. 2941 Views
AROUND TOWN
With insurance problems plaguing local homeowners, local officials host a virtual town hall WednesdayHomeowners are having difficulties finding an insurance company that will cover them, given ever-present wildfire risk in...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Jul 18, 2023 at 9:41 pm | 1 comment | 2251 Views
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