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Olympics: Bronze medals for locals in swimming, softballStanford alumna Katie Ledecky won her semifinal heat in the 200 free and will race in the finals on Wednesday. Mountain View...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2021There are no comments yet. 1766 Views
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Strength and service: Retiring fire chief reflects on his 40-year career in the communityHarold Schapelhouman almost didn't become a Menlo Park firefighter. At 20, the chief of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District,...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2021Last comment by pat, on Jul 24, 2021 at 7:56 pm | 2 comments | 5562 Views
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Dutch Goose answers with a Babe Ruth championship victoryDutch Goose needed to play two games Saturday and it was worth it. After Alhouse beat Dutch Goose 12-6 in the first game...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2021There are no comments yet. 3443 Views
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San Mateo County raises concerns over COVID-19 delta variantAs the delta strain jumps to the head of the line of COVID-19 variants, San Mateo County leaders are urging unvaccinated...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021Last comment by The Voice of Palo Alto, on Jul 18, 2021 at 1:29 am | 2 comments | 8645 Views
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[email protected] offers a venue for every listener[email protected] is going above and beyond to live up to its 2021 theme, "Gather," with the summer chamber music festival offering...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021There are no comments yet. 2910 Views
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Home renovations rebound despite delays, higher costsPlunging into planning a major remodel of his Menlo Park Eichler shortly before the COVID-19 shutdown, tech exec Andrew Fedak...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021There are no comments yet. 3237 Views
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Remaking history: A 1920s bungalow updated with second storyRemodeling a home on the National Register of Historic Places is a bit like building a house inside an eggshell: That's what...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2021There are no comments yet. 3219 Views
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Palo Alto Baylands project aims to prepare area for sea level riseSeeking to regulate water flow at creeks and bolster protection from sea level rise, Valley Water is setting the stage for...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2021Last comment by Art Liberman, on Jul 13, 2021 at 9:44 pm | 3 comments | 7192 Views
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Federal complaint by Jewish employees alleges antisemitism at Stanford racial-sensitivity programTwo Jewish employees at Stanford University have filed a complaint against the university for allegedly allowing persistent...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2021Last comment by Raul Mendoza, on Jul 8, 2021 at 7:43 am | 64 comments | 10596 Views
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As outdoor entertainment ramps up this summer, indoors venues slower to reopenTwo weeks after the state's official reopening, large event venues along the Midpeninsula are taking their time coming back...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2021Last comment by William Hitchens, on Jul 6, 2021 at 10:57 am | 2 comments | 7671 Views
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Steady pitching, clutch hitting lead to Alpine's tournament victoryAmit Garg delivered a pinch hit double with the bases loaded in the fourth inning, snapping a scoreless tie and helping the...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2021There are no comments yet. 3245 Views
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Kombucha with a bite: Paly grad's startup Jiant taps into craze with alcoholic brewsTrue to his Palo Alto roots, Aaron Telch says that Jiant, the beverage company he co-founded, has "a garage story, except...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2021There are no comments yet. 7757 Views
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Two friends from Stanford build a business around selling dusty adventure gearThe friendship of two Stanford University undergraduates and future business co-founders started off with a series of outdoor...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2021There are no comments yet. 10407 Views
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After a limited summer reopening, Foothill College vows to bring back most in-person classes for the fallCalifornia made a push this year to have its more than 100 community colleges fully reopen last month. But local schools...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2021Last comment by William Hitchens, on Jul 5, 2021 at 5:01 pm | 1 comment | 4850 Views
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Everyday life becomes history in new mural celebrating Los AltosA portal to many different eras in local history has appeared in downtown Los Altos -- one that looks almost as if anyone...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2021Last comment by Cyclist, on Jul 4, 2021 at 1:18 pm | 2 comments | 4074 Views
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Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Mountain View, touts interim housing as a key to solving homelessness crisisGov. Gavin Newsom on Friday praised Mountain View and the nonprofit LifeMoves for transforming an industrial site into an...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2021Last comment by Ted Bates, on Jul 4, 2021 at 11:51 am | 38 comments | 9686 Views
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Alpine all-stars gain an advantage in District 52 tournamentIn a battle of unbeatens between all-star teams from neighboring leagues, Alpine came out on top of Menlo-Atherton, 2-1,...
Original post made on Jul. 4, 2021There are no comments yet. 3755 Views
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Paly grad and NFL star Davante Adams visits East Palo Alto to promote fitnessDavante Adams, now a superstar NFL receiver with the Green Bay Packers, grew up in East Palo Alto and starred at Palo Alto...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2021Last comment by John B. Sails, on Jul 4, 2021 at 6:45 am | 2 comments | 5055 Views
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For July Fourth weekend, students adorn trees and hope to inspire unityFestooned in red, white and blue, two well-known street trees at the intersection of Lowell Avenue and Bryant Street in Palo...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2021There are no comments yet. 4650 Views
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Celebrating this Fourth of July with events throughout the PeninsulaMany of the traditional local events, like the chili cook-off, junior rodeo and fireworks displays, aren't being held this...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2021There are no comments yet. 4405 Views
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To show appreciation for the local business community, readers voted for their favorite places to eat, shop, work out or spend time with family and friends. The Palo Alto Weekly is proud to unveil this year's Best Of recipients and Hall of Fame honorees.
