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Fighting back

After being sued for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act by a well-known serial plaintiff, local businesses...

Original post made on Jul. 7, 2023
Last comment by Miranda Morales, on Jul 12, 2023 at 4:04 pm | 19 comments | 7121 Views

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How to travel with an experienced eye

While many people fondly recall their first trip overseas, things change as we age. Local travelers and tour experts say...

Original post made on Jul. 11, 2023
Last comment by Silver Linings, on Jul 11, 2023 at 8:50 am | 1 comment | 9157 Views

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Students rally, Stanford Law faculty react to Supreme Court's affirmative action decision

University students rallied on Wednesday, July 5, against the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action. Meanwhile,...

Original post made on Jul. 6, 2023
Last comment by Marcus Jackson, on Jul 10, 2023 at 10:24 am | 15 comments | 5193 Views

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After earlier rejection, Palo Alto seeks second opinion on train viaduct for southern crossings

After being discarded two years ago, the idea of building a train viaduct in south Palo Alto began to resurface this week,...

Original post made on Jun. 21, 2023
Last comment by Bystander, on Jul 6, 2023 at 4:18 pm | 34 comments | 6065 Views

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California voters may again vote on whether to bring back affirmative action in limited form

California voters may soon vote on whether they support using state money to fund programs that improve the health, education...

Original post made on Jun. 27, 2023
Last comment by Anonymous, on Jul 2, 2023 at 10:48 pm | 6 comments | 3850 Views

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Environmental Protection Agency invests more than $50M to protect San Francisco Bay

San Mateo and Santa Clara counties will receive millions of dollars in grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

Original post made on Jun. 30, 2023
Last comment by Comment, on Jun 30, 2023 at 6:54 am | 1 comment | 5079 Views

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See photos showing progress of Highway 84 reconstruction project in Woodside

Caltrans released photos showing the progress of work to fix a portion of roadway along Highway 84 in Woodside that shut...

Original post made on Jun. 26, 2023
Last comment by Old PA Resident, on Jun 26, 2023 at 5:29 pm | 1 comment | 4733 Views

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President Biden coming to Atherton Monday for a fundraiser

President Joe Biden will drop by Atherton on Monday, June 19, for a campaign fundraiser for the November 2024 Presidential...

Original post made on Jun. 17, 2023
Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jun 20, 2023 at 2:52 pm | 26 comments | 19642 Views

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Google's massive North Bayshore project, the biggest development ever for Mountain View, gets council's green light

The Mountain View City Council unanimously approved 7,000 new homes, 3 million square feet of office space and more than...

Original post made on Jun. 15, 2023
Last comment by Bystander, on Jun 19, 2023 at 5:06 pm | 7 comments | 5947 Views

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Lythcott-Haims gets boost in her challenge of state law on paid speeches

Council member and author Julie Lythcott-Haims received a hopeful sign from California's political watchdogs on June 15 when...

Original post made on Jun. 15, 2023
Last comment by PaloAltoVoter, on Jun 19, 2023 at 5:13 am | 17 comments | 4591 Views

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California's budget whiplash: From a record-setting surplus to a massive shortfall in 1 year

After last year's excitement over how to spend a record $97.5 billion budget surplus, the state is now grappling with a $31.5...

Original post made on Jun. 13, 2023
Last comment by Annette, on Jun 15, 2023 at 5:38 am | 5 comments | 2752 Views

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Wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of twin girls whose parents were killed in street racing crash

A wrongful death lawsuit is being brought on behalf of 7-year-old twin girls whose parents were killed in a crash caused...

Original post made on Jun. 10, 2023
Last comment by vmshadle, on Jun 14, 2023 at 5:23 pm | 5 comments | 5626 Views

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Pesticide-free movement gains momentum on Peninsula with Woodside's sweeping new ban

Put away the poisons and opt for earth-friendly ways of dealing with animal, insect and plant pests: That’s the clear message...

Original post made on Jun. 13, 2023
Last comment by Mondoman, on Jun 13, 2023 at 11:33 pm | 1 comment | 3635 Views

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local peace & justice organization, WILPF, to deliver petition Wed. May 24,2:30 to Anna Eshoo's downtone office, in solidarity with the Peace in Ukraine Coalition, urging Biden, Putin and Zelensky to participate in peace talks and ceasefire in Ukraine

"The petition, published as a full-page ad in a newspaper widely read by Congress, The Hill, reads, “The longer the war...

Original post made by Cherrill Spencer on May. 23, 2023
Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jun 4, 2023 at 4:00 pm | 6 comments | 658 Views

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Reparations panel recommends possible millions for eligible Black Californians

A task force approved economic models for lawmakers to calculate the costs of historical racism in California. CalMatters...

Original post made on May. 11, 2023
Last comment by Leslie York, on May 28, 2023 at 9:40 am | 55 comments | 3915 Views

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A longtime Sacramento critic, Lydia Kou announces run for state Assembly

Palo Alto Mayor Lydia Kou, a staunch critic of California's approach to encourage more housing, announced on Monday that...

Original post made on May. 15, 2023
Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on May 25, 2023 at 7:46 pm | 53 comments | 9716 Views

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Around Town: New documentary puts Aaron Persky's removal from bench back in the spotlight

Read news about a new documentary that reevaluates the recall of Aaron Persky as a Superior Court judge and an event that...

Original post made on Mar. 17, 2023
Last comment by Bruce Haren, on May 25, 2023 at 12:19 pm | 4 comments | 9402 Views

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Gus Mattammal to challenge Berman in race for Assembly

Gus Mattammal, a Republican entrepreneur who last year ran for the U.S. Congress, announced Tuesday that he will vie for...

Original post made on May. 24, 2023
Last comment by Anonymous, on May 24, 2023 at 1:22 pm | 3 comments | 2820 Views

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Josh Becker, Marc Berman see their key bills on housing and sustainability advance

Dozens of bills penned by Bay Area legislators, including legislation targeting housing development, gun safety and renewable...

Original post made on May. 23, 2023
Last comment by Joel, on May 24, 2023 at 12:32 pm | 4 comments | 3773 Views

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Locals urge Caltrans to reopen Highway 84 near Woodside ASAP

After a total shutdown because of a landslide, nearby residents are imploring Caltrans to reopen a stretch of Highway 84...

Original post made on May. 24, 2023
Last comment by Claudette, on May 24, 2023 at 10:32 am | 2 comments | 5630 Views
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