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ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Cities make the case for a 'bicycle superhighway'Few roads better epitomize the frustrations and hopes of Peninsula's bicycle advocates than El Camino Real, a hazardous route...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2021Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jul 21, 2021 at 9:00 pm | 27 comments | 9883 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parent sues Palo Alto Unified for barring student from attending class without a maskThe father of a rising senior at Palo Alto High School is suing the Palo Alto Unified School District after his son was prohibited...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2021Last comment by PA Streets, on Jul 21, 2021 at 12:18 pm | 44 comments | 15744 Views
AROUND TOWN
Federal funds to help Palo Alto build museum, respond to mental health emergenciesPalo Alto's plans to build a history museum and launch a program for mental health emergencies has received a boost from...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2021Last comment by Novelera, on Jul 20, 2021 at 7:43 pm | 9 comments | 6060 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
How to stay safe and prepare for looming threats of unhealthy air qualityWith hotter, drier temperatures and an anticipated increase in wildfires, the Bay Area is bound to have some unhealthy air...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2021Last comment by plantfruittrees, on Jul 20, 2021 at 5:50 pm | 1 comment | 3872 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Newsom signs $12B funding package to support housing for homeless residentsGov. Gavin Newsom signed a $12 billion funding package for housing and homelessness on Monday, the largest such investment...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2021Last comment by What Will They Do Next, on Jul 20, 2021 at 3:30 pm | 4 comments | 3131 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Universal basic income? California moves to be first state to fund pilot effortsOnce the bill is signed, cities and counties can apply for funding from a $35 million pool to support current or new initiatives. Read...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021Last comment by Hinrich, on Jul 20, 2021 at 12:54 pm | 41 comments | 5793 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
PAMF, Sutter Health face suit over allegedly racist workplaceAn eye surgeon who was once the highest-ranking Black physician in a leadership role at Palo Alto Medical Foundation has...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2021Last comment by Anneke, on Jul 20, 2021 at 9:20 am | 13 comments | 19799 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palo Alto Unified to reorganize equity and student affairs departmentTo overcome the losses distance learning has caused in education, Palo Alto Unified is restructuring its equity and student...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2021Last comment by ProfvilleResident, on Jul 19, 2021 at 9:59 pm | 4 comments | 5617 Views
AROUND TOWN
New cancer-fighting tech at El Camino is leaving patients with fewer side effectsBlasting cancer patients with a beam of radiation is an imperfect science, but groundbreaking technology is changing the...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2021Last comment by V, on Jul 19, 2021 at 3:59 pm | 2 comments | 5434 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
How resilient is our water supply?The deepening drought and recent calls for Californians to voluntarily reduce their water use by 15% have residents starting...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021Last comment by Liam J., on Jul 19, 2021 at 3:40 pm | 8 comments | 5206 Views
SPORTS
Five Stanford club teams unbeaten on day 1 of national water polo tournamentThe Stanford boys water polo teams enjoyed a successful first day at the USAWP National Junior Olympics on Saturday. Stanford...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2021Last comment by local fam, on Jul 19, 2021 at 12:00 pm | 1 comment | 2358 Views
BOOKS
Dutch Goose answers with a Babe Ruth championship victoryDutch Goose needed to play two games Saturday and it was worth it. After Alhouse beat Dutch Goose 12-6 in the first game...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2021There are no comments yet. 3443 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
State to officially align with CDC masking guidance as part of June 15 reopeningOne of California's top public health officials confirmed Wednesday that the state will align with federal face masking guidance...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2021Last comment by The Voice of Palo Alto, on Jul 19, 2021 at 12:26 am | 4 comments | 4242 Views
RESTAURANTS
The Counter plans to close Palo Alto site after 15 yearsAfter serving up custom-made gourmet burgers in Palo Alto since 2006, The Counter is closing its doors at 369 California...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2021Last comment by larryncelia, on Jul 18, 2021 at 11:57 am | 25 comments | 24271 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Around Town: Free soccer class offers community space to kick itIn the latest Around Town column, news about a third grader sharing his love for soccer with the community and Secretary...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2021There are no comments yet. 4949 Views
BOOKS
San Mateo County raises concerns over COVID-19 delta variantAs the delta strain jumps to the head of the line of COVID-19 variants, San Mateo County leaders are urging unvaccinated...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021Last comment by The Voice of Palo Alto, on Jul 18, 2021 at 1:29 am | 2 comments | 8645 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto sets the stage for 'smart meter' switchAfter eight years of wavering, debating and planning, Palo Alto is preparing to begin its switch to "smart meters," a $20...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2021Last comment by Moctod, on Jul 17, 2021 at 12:12 pm | 15 comments | 9446 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto looks to accessory dwelling units to address affordability crisisEncouraged by the recent proliferation of accessory dwelling units in neighborhoods, the city is now exploring incentives...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2021Last comment by C, on Jul 16, 2021 at 11:52 pm | 9 comments | 8855 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Palo Alto author publishes plant-forward recipe biblePalo Alto resident Anne-Marie Bonneau's first book, "The Zero-Waste Chef," includes 75 vegan and vegetarian recipes and tips...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021There are no comments yet. 2392 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
When hazards collide: How local food systems are adjusting to a changing worldBicyclists are delivering produce boxes to families in east San Jose through an innovative program developed during the pandemic. Read...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021There are no comments yet. 5400 Views
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Meet the Winners
To show appreciation for the local business community, readers voted for their favorite places to eat, shop, work out or spend time with family and friends. The Palo Alto Weekly is proud to unveil this year's Best Of recipients and Hall of Fame honorees.
