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It's a family affair: Moonlight Run & Walk brings parents, kids togetherFrom training together before the Moonlight Run & Walk on Oct. 11 to cheering for each other at the finish line, four local...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2019There are no comments yet. 2493 Views
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Two Stanford women named Athena honoreesTwo women with ties to Stanford University will be honored for their influential leadership at the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2019There are no comments yet. 4166 Views
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Biden to lunch in downtown Palo Alto to raise campaign fundsDemocratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden will be in Palo Alto on Thursday for a private fundraising...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2019Last comment by What Will They Do Next, on Oct 3, 2019 at 9:45 pm | 12 comments | 9300 Views
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Daisy's Day program provides emergency help to low-income pet ownersDaisy's Day, a veterinary-care program offered by the Palo Alto Humane Society to low-income pet owners, has helped hundreds...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2019Last comment by Novelera, on Oct 3, 2019 at 11:31 am | 1 comment | 3060 Views
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Shop Talk: Guild Theatre closes; Women's boutique expands to Palo AltoIn the latest Shop Talk column, Menlo Park's longtime movie theater screens its last film, Town & Country Village has a new...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2019Last comment by musical, on Oct 2, 2019 at 8:48 pm | 4 comments | 2383 Views
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Plan to replace Pope-Chaucer bridge flows aheadA regional effort to protect homes from the San Francisquito Creek surged ahead Thursday, when the agency charged with bolstering...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2019Last comment by Hulkamania, on Sep 30, 2019 at 11:27 am | 4 comments | 2760 Views
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Through doughnut limbo and blind wine tasting, Professorville block party builds communityNeighbors old and young, newcomers and decades-long fixtures bonded on Sunday for the Professorville East block party over...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2019There are no comments yet. 2520 Views
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Strumming to its own beat: Gryphon Stringed Instruments goes goldFor half a century, Palo Alto's Gryphon Stringed Instruments has been a hub for acoustic music lovers. Read the full story...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2019Last comment by Eric the Blue, on Sep 28, 2019 at 3:30 pm | 8 comments | 3360 Views
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Shop Talk: Guild Theatre closes; Women's boutique expands to Palo AltoIn the latest Shop Talk column, Menlo Park's longtime movie theater draws its curtains for good, Town & Country Village has...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2019There are no comments yet. 2761 Views
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Bring fall home with a bounty of seasonal eventsIn the coming weeks, the Midpeninsula offers a variety of ways to celebrate the arrival of autumn and welcome the season...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2019Last comment by Bike Palo Alto Event on Sunday, on Sep 27, 2019 at 11:10 am | 1 comment | 545 Views
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Bike Palo Alto raises the bar for 10th anniversary of cycling-centric eventBike Palo Alto, the city's popular community bicycling event, is stepping up the fun for its 10th anniversary this Sunday...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2019Last comment by Just plain old fun!, on Sep 27, 2019 at 9:30 am | 10 comments | 3545 Views
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Catching up with Molly TuttleAward-winning musician Molly Tuttle, who grew up in Palo Alto, will be back in her old home town next week. Read the full...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2019Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Sep 26, 2019 at 12:38 am | 1 comment | 3352 Views
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'Bright Star' is bluegrass meets BroadwayPalo Alto Players' musical "Bright Star" has some winning elements but lazy writing keeps it from fully shining. Read the...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2019Last comment by Jessica, on Sep 22, 2019 at 8:38 pm | 6 comments | 2337 Views
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Local students walk out as part of worldwide Climate StrikeAt their morning break on Friday, students of Castilleja School and Palo Alto High School joined thousands of other youth...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2019Last comment by DoD Goddess, on Sep 22, 2019 at 8:04 pm | 5 comments | 3172 Views
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Around Town<B><B> CUBBERLEY DIPLOMACY ...</B> While grand improvements at the aged but treasured <B>Cubberley Community Center</B> are,...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2019There are no comments yet. 2504 Views
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Around Town: Persky's short-lived job; no end in sight for 'Blue Trees' projectIn the latest Around Town column, former Santa Clara County Superior Court judge Aaron Persky finds a new job, only to get...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2019Last comment by Jimmy, on Sep 19, 2019 at 5:06 pm | 49 comments | 7230 Views
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'A long time coming': After 10 years in the works, the new Stanford Hospital hosts community open house this weekendA $2 billion expansion a decade in the making, Stanford Hospital is getting ready to debut its new facility at two community...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Sep 19, 2019 at 10:45 am | 14 comments | 14641 Views
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'Admissions' skewers white liberal hypocrisyThough it's set in New Hampshire, the world of Joshua Harmon's "Admissions," currently presented by Los Altos Stage Company,...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2019Last comment by white privilege, on Sep 18, 2019 at 11:35 am | 1 comment | 1830 Views
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With 'Baby Trump' soaring above, locals protest president's policies in first visit since getting electedPresident Trump's fundraising luncheon on Tuesday ended up being in the Palo Alto foothills near Portola Valley, but protesters...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2019Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Sep 18, 2019 at 10:02 am | 13 comments | 6215 Views
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The Peninsula restaurants that opened, closed this summerSummer saw a flurry of closures and arrivals on the Peninsula. Read on to catch up on what opened and closed this summer. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2019Last comment by Laura Bajuk, on Sep 16, 2019 at 4:33 pm | 16 comments | 4583 Views
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Su Hong 2.0? Former waiter reopens Chinese standby under new name in Palo Alto
By Elena Kadvany | 9 comments | 5,549 views
What gives you hope?
By Sherry Listgarten | 6 comments | 2,281 views
Living as Roommates? Not Having Much Sex?
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 2,245 views
Expert witnesses are more than experts. Plus my 7 fundamental impeachment questions
By Douglas Moran | 29 comments | 2,207 views
Holiday Traditions
By Cheryl Bac | 2 comments | 669 views
The holidays are here!
From live music to a visit with Santa, here's a look at some local holiday activities to help you get into the spirit of the season.
