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PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto takes aim at water heaters to curb carbon emissionsSeeking to accelerate its climate change efforts, Palo Alto unveiled on Tuesday an ambitious new program that would replace...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2022Last comment by Mondoman, 1 hour ago | 6 comments | 1233 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
In wide-ranging candidates' forum, 4 vying for school board seats tackle tough issuesWeighing in on topics ranging from homework policies to student achievement, the four candidates for the Palo Alto Unified...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2022Last comment by Native to the BAY, 1 hour ago | 8 comments | 2456 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Where the Palo Alto school board candidates stand on diversity and inclusionIn their own words, the four candidates seeking two open seats on the Palo Alto Board of Education share their views on how...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2022Last comment by GreatPumpkin, 2 hours ago | 32 comments | 3917 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Caltrain plan to rebuild San Francisquito Bridge may upend Palo Alto's rail prioritiesA proposal by Caltrain to replace the aged bridge over San Francisquito Creek may force Palo Alto to speed up its plans for...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2022Last comment by JR, 2 hours ago | 2 comments | 1157 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
The sheriff's race: What the candidates would do about the jails and staffingThe Palo Alto Weekly asked contenders for Santa Clara County Sheriff, Kevin Jensen and Robert "Bob" Jonsen, to weigh in on...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2022Last comment by Online Name, 4 hours ago | 3 comments | 1320 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Flying out of SFO? Better bring your own foodNearly a thousand fast food workers went on strike at the San Francisco International Airport on Monday, causing many food...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2022Last comment by Erika Prescott, 6 hours ago | 6 comments | 1763 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Dramatic spike in abandoned huskies leaves many up for adoption at animal shelterThe Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is experiencing a large spike in the number of husky and husky-mix dogs at their shelter,...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2022Last comment by Erika Prescott, 6 hours ago | 8 comments | 3862 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
'Pod house' found in violation of several city building codesA Palo Alto home that's been touted as a model for affordable shared housing because it's been renovated with 14 small sleeping...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2022Last comment by ndn, 7 hours ago | 34 comments | 15741 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Where the Palo Alto school board candidates stand on innovationIn their own words, the four candidates seeking two open seats on the Palo Alto Board of Education share what innovations...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2022Last comment by Consider Your Options. , 9 hours ago | 2 comments | 1657 Views
AROUND TOWN
Where the Palo Alto school board candidates stand on the superintendentIn their own words, the four candidates seeking two open seats on the Palo Alto Board of Education share what letter grade...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2022Last comment by Native to the BAY, 10 hours ago | 9 comments | 2719 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Where the Palo Alto City Council candidates stand on rail crossingsThis year's seven City Council candidates explain which designs they support for Palo Alto's rail crossings and how to get...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2022Last comment by William Hitchens, 10 hours ago | 19 comments | 4719 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Climate activists take to Palo Alto streets to demand action from local politiciansWith youth at the forefront, a group of 60 climate activists rallied in front of Palo Alto City Hall on Sept. 23 to demand...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2022Last comment by Meg Williams, 12 hours ago | 7 comments | 3715 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Where the Palo Alto school board candidates stand on COVID learning lossIn their own words, the four candidates seeking two open seats on the Board of Education share what impacts they believe...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2022Last comment by Greene and Paly Parent, on Sep 27, 2022 at 8:22 pm | 13 comments | 3125 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
The sheriff's race: What they'd do if electedHow the scandal-plagued Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office will operate in a post-Laurie Smith era will be determined by...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2022Last comment by Neal, on Sep 27, 2022 at 8:16 pm | 2 comments | 2343 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
With fiber expansion, Palo Alto prepares for fierce competitionPalo Alto is still at least five years away from a citywide fiber network, but 738 residents had already contributed $50...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2022Last comment by resident3, on Sep 27, 2022 at 3:00 pm | 39 comments | 6157 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Junior Museum and Zoo removes birds from view amid avian flu outbreakConcerned about a bird flu outbreak, the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo has removed its birds from public viewing and canceled...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2022Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on Sep 27, 2022 at 2:05 pm | 5 comments | 2417 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Why it's so hard for kids in crisis to access the mental health care they need in Santa Clara CountyPeninsula teen Brian has battled depression and suicidal behavior since he was 10 years old. When he was in crisis, his family...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Sep 27, 2022 at 11:44 am | 5 comments | 4837 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Where the Palo Alto City Council candidates stand on crime, policingThis year's seven council candidates explain their greatest concerns when it comes to crime and to how the city's police...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2022Last comment by Hmmm, on Sep 27, 2022 at 7:31 am | 23 comments | 4481 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto school board candidates share their experiences in educationIn their own words, the four candidates seeking two open seats on the Palo Alto Board of Education share their experience...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2022Last comment by D. in Barron Park, on Sep 27, 2022 at 6:19 am | 10 comments | 3320 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Where the Palo Alto City Council candidates stand on housingThe candidates propose how Palo Alto should plan for meeting a state mandate of 6,000 more housing units while keeping single-family...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2022Last comment by PaloAltoVoter, on Sep 26, 2022 at 3:07 pm | 1 comment | 2256 Views
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