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RESTAURANTS
Shop Talk: More fitness; Copyamerica shuttersIn this week's retail news in Palo Alto, Stanford Shopping Center is slated to get another workout option, a longtime printing...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2017Last comment by annette, on Sep 25, 2017 at 11:01 am | 1 comment | 6514 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
In south Palo Alto, a battle is brewingA proposal to build a 69-room hotel and eight townhomes has residents of the next-door Palo Alto Redwoods condominium complex...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2017Last comment by saichai, on Sep 25, 2017 at 1:06 am | 58 comments | 16330 Views
RESTAURANTS
PA council pushes ahead with broadbandIn a long-awaited decision, the Palo Alto City Council voted 5-1 Monday night to pursue negotiations with Idaho-based 180...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2017Last comment by Jaime, on Sep 25, 2017 at 12:23 am | 2 comments | 8972 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Free help for DACA renewals todaySeveral local and countywide groups will host a special workshop in Mountain View today to assist undocumented immigrants...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2017Last comment by Vets-Need-Help-Too, on Sep 24, 2017 at 4:49 pm | 1 comment | 2952 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: Déjà vu for school districtAnother disturbing portrait emerged this week of a school district still confused about its legal obligations in handling...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2017Last comment by Lame excuses, on Sep 24, 2017 at 4:15 pm | 22 comments | 9797 Views
SPORTS
Love conquers all as Stanford rips UCLA, 58-34If there were any lingering doubts as to Bryce Love's running ability, they were certainly extinguished Saturday night during...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2017Last comment by saturday night, on Sep 24, 2017 at 1:19 pm | 1 comment | 3664 Views
AROUND TOWN
Water main break repaired on University AvenueDowntown Palo Alto experienced a water main break on Saturday, leaving some customers without water for several hours, according...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2017Last comment by David, on Sep 24, 2017 at 9:35 am | 1 comment | 4495 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Off DeadlineWhere is 'Conan the Grammarian' in the battle with grammar barbarians? Read the full story here http://www.paloaltoonline.com/print/story/2016/12/02/off-deadline...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2016Last comment by Kennita Watson, on Sep 23, 2017 at 11:18 pm | 9 comments | 6888 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palo Alto DNA-privacy case could have wide implicationsAn appeals case filed by a Palo Alto couple could have far-reaching impacts regarding whether personal medical information...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2016Last comment by David, on Sep 23, 2017 at 8:00 pm | 13 comments | 12106 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto commits funds to fight solo-drivingPalo Alto's drive to shift the commute patterns of downtown employees received a big boost this week, when the City Council...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2017Last comment by Online Name, on Sep 23, 2017 at 7:28 pm | 21 comments | 7490 Views
SPORTS
Gunn takes a football loss, Paly gains its first victoryGunn High fell behind early and could not recover, falling to host Santa Clara, 62-18, in a SCVAL El Camino Division contest....
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2017Last comment by paly football, on Sep 23, 2017 at 7:02 pm | 3 comments | 3724 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto slammed for lack of transparency on Arrillaga proposalsPalo Alto officials circumvented the public process and ignored the city's own policies about leasing of public land when...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2014Last comment by Abitarian, on Sep 23, 2017 at 6:23 pm | 75 comments | 16922 Views
AROUND TOWN
Execs from SAP, Hewlett Packard Enterprise to receive Athena awardsJenny Dearborn, senior vice-president and chief learning officer for business-to-business software company SAP, has been...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2017Last comment by Novelera, on Sep 23, 2017 at 3:41 pm | 1 comment | 9967 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Why leash laws? There are plenty of good reasonsAs a lifelong South Bay resident and outdoor enthusiast, I treasure our community's public open spaces. One of my favorite...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2017Last comment by PAmom, on Sep 23, 2017 at 11:28 am | 72 comments | 12225 Views
AROUND TOWN
Stanford 12U qualifies for semifinals in Junior OlympicsThe Stanford A 12U girls club water polo team advanced into Sunday's semifinal match of the USA National Junior Olympics...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2017Last comment by , on Sep 23, 2017 at 9:32 am | 1 comment | 3252 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Renowned Stanford diving coach announces his retirementDr. Rick Schavone, one of the nation's premier diving instructors, announced his retirement Thursday after 36 seasons as...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2017There are no comments yet. 7035 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Condos and townhouses approved for Compadres siteA building once renowned for enchiladas and margaritas will soon be demolished to make way for townhouses and condominiums...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2017Last comment by Jack G., on Sep 23, 2017 at 8:55 am | 21 comments | 10035 Views
MOVIES
Menlo College tabs Carrion to lead its baseball programMenlo College Baseball announced the hiring of former Chico State assistant coach, John Carrion, to lead its program. Carrion...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2017There are no comments yet. 2755 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Kim has Stanford women near top of golf tournament==B Cardinal corner == Lauren Kim nearly posted a bogey-free opening round to lead the Stanford women's golf team Friday...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2017There are no comments yet. 3155 Views
BOOKS
Start-up incubator opens downtownRunning a fledgling start-up company out of a garage may sound romantic, but local entrepreneur Saeed Amidi has a different...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2017There are no comments yet. 8377 Views
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