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CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Thief throws cash register on floor at Home Depot, grabs $300An automated license-plate reader was instrumental in spotting the vehicle of a man suspected of robbing a Home Depot in...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jul 18, 2023 at 12:05 pm | 2 comments | 4930 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Public Agenda: New California Avenue murals, Code:ART interactive festivalHere's a preview of Palo Alto government meetings taking place the week of July 17. Read the full story here https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2023/07/17/public-agenda-new-califo...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023Last comment by Steve O, on Jul 18, 2023 at 10:59 am | 1 comment | 2212 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Gavin Newsom’s mental health plan could strip more than $700 million from services, report saysA major proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom to overhaul the state’s behavioral and mental health system is likely to take nearly...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by cheese guy, on Jul 18, 2023 at 6:46 am | 2 comments | 1943 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Local leaders react to President Biden's announcement of environmental fundingWhen President Joe Biden stopped by Palo Alto on Monday for an invitation-only event during which he announced billions of...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jul 17, 2023 at 10:58 am | 18 comments | 7168 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival celebrates 30 yearsThe 30th annual Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival takes place July 15-16, featuring functional and decorative glasswork and...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2023Last comment by Annette, on Jul 17, 2023 at 10:15 am | 4 comments | 3444 Views
HISTORIC PHOTOS
In graduation ceremony, Castilleja's Class of 2023 remembered for their optimism and graceSpeakers at the Castilleja School graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 3, highlighted the humor and optimism of the Class...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023There are no comments yet. 8126 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes gets two years knocked off prison sentenceElizabeth Holmes, the founder and former CEO of the Palo Alto blood-testing startup Theranos, may have her prison sentence...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2023Last comment by Sarah Weinstein, on Jul 16, 2023 at 3:50 pm | 23 comments | 7016 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
The Fish Market sets closing dates for Palo Alto and San Mateo locationsAfter 47 years in operation, The Fish Market has announced the closures of its two locations on the Peninsula, in Palo Alto...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2023Last comment by Jim Ladereaux, on Jul 16, 2023 at 12:10 pm | 12 comments | 11940 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Layoffs leave H-1B visa holders in limbo – and unsure whether to keep or sell their homesSilicon Valley's tech layoffs have left H-1B visa holders unsure whether to sell their homes as time runs out to find employment...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2023Last comment by Jim Ladereaux, on Jul 16, 2023 at 12:03 pm | 17 comments | 5283 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Paly graduates reflect on their legacies: 'We are leaving behind more than one moment'At Palo Alto High School’s graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 1, student speakers urged their classmates to take their...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2023Last comment by Renee S. Brown, on Jul 16, 2023 at 9:29 am | 2 comments | 4757 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Despite shrinking real estate market, Santa Clara County sees property tax roll jump $41.2BProperty values in Santa Clara County saw a 6.6% increase last year largely due to a record level of home sales and new construction...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2023Last comment by Roy Berman, on Jul 15, 2023 at 2:57 pm | 3 comments | 5483 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
As redevelopment plans for Cubberley stall, architect pitches a new visionSeeking to revive Palo Alto's plans to redevelop Cubberley Community Center, architect David Hirsch is pitching a new idea:...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jul 15, 2023 at 11:59 am | 13 comments | 4257 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Four juvenile runaways arrested following stolen-car chase, crashPalo Alto police arrested four youths who fled police in a stolen car on Thursday, July 13. The juveniles ran away from a...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Jul 14, 2023 at 7:57 pm | 1 comment | 3827 Views
SPORTS
Palo Alto Heat girls softball team heads to the state championshipsThe Palo Alto Heat 10-U softball team can hit searing line drives and home runs and tag out competing teams with one-two,...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2023Last comment by Karen H, on Jul 14, 2023 at 10:39 am | 4 comments | 4810 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Local libraries, city pool offer places to 'chill out' in the heatAs the temperature steadily rises this week through next Monday, July 17, the city of Palo Alto's cooling shelters will be...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2023Last comment by Farouk Sadir, on Jul 14, 2023 at 9:52 am | 7 comments | 2752 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Arts briefs: International dance festival, Bravemaker Film Festival, Music@Menlo, Scary Goldings, Lydia Lunch and Obon festivalThis weekend, catch an international dance festival, see inspiring films, hear chamber music, catch shows by Scary Goldings...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2023Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Jul 13, 2023 at 5:28 pm | 1 comment | 3384 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Housing nonprofits drop suit against city of Palo AltoThe two nonprofit groups that had sued Palo Alto in February over its failure to approve a housing plan by the state's deadline...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2023Last comment by Anne, on Jul 13, 2023 at 12:55 pm | 8 comments | 4111 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Person dies at Caltrain East Meadow crossingCaltrain has reported that a southbound train fatally struck a person at the East Meadow Drive crossing on Thursday, July...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2023Last comment by Jerry Underdal, on Jul 12, 2023 at 4:31 pm | 26 comments | 7918 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Fighting backAfter being sued for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act by a well-known serial plaintiff, local businesses...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2023Last comment by Miranda Morales, on Jul 12, 2023 at 4:04 pm | 19 comments | 7108 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
La Comida, Avenidas reach deal to keep senior lunch program downtownAfter scrambling for months to find a new dining location for its senior lunch program, the nonprofit La Comida is preparing...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2023Last comment by rita vrhel, on Jul 11, 2023 at 8:48 pm | 16 comments | 4687 Views
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