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Landmark deal paves way for transformation of Fry's sitePalo Alto approved on Tuesday a landmark deal with Sobrato Organization that paves the way for redevelopment of Ventura's...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, 52 minutes ago | 28 comments | 11903 Views
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Around Town: Christine Blasey Ford's new book, Andrew Luck takes to the field, a new treat for dogsIn his week's Around Town column, Christine Blasey Ford writes a memoir, Andrew Luck gets back into the game, and Palo Alto...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2023There are no comments yet. 909 Views
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Assemblymember Diane Papan to present $2M to City of East Palo AltoAssemblymember Diane Papan will present $2M to the City of East Palo Alto on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. for the City’s...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Sep 21, 2023 at 7:46 am | 4 comments | 1657 Views
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West Nile Virus detected in mosquitos in portions of Mountain View and Palo AltoMosquitos infected with West Nile Virus have been found in parts of Mountain View and Palo Alto. The Santa Clara County Vector...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Sep 20, 2023 at 7:15 am | 2 comments | 2220 Views
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City hopes to lure growth -- and grants -- to San Antonio RoadIn designating San Antonio Road as a "priority development area," the Palo Alto City Council is hoping to attract grants...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Sep 19, 2023 at 8:46 pm | 5 comments | 3827 Views
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Around Town: Cameron Park improvement planned, Ada's Cafe gets fundingIn this week's Around Town column, Cameron Park is poised for improvements and the City Council approves more funding for...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2023Last comment by Mary Ruth Leen, on Sep 18, 2023 at 2:17 pm | 2 comments | 2643 Views
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Nanci Kauffman resigns as head of Castilleja SchoolOn Thursday, Nanci Kauffman resigned as head of Castilleja School, concluding a 13-year term that was in many ways defined...
Original post made on Sep. 7, 2023Last comment by Jennifer, on Sep 18, 2023 at 1:32 pm | 17 comments | 22742 Views
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Opinion: Surprising facts and factoids about trees in our fair cityI recently had a conversation with Palo Alto's urban forester, Peter Gollinger, about the need to plant trees to replace...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2023Last comment by Phyllis Sherlock , on Sep 16, 2023 at 4:08 pm | 3 comments | 2604 Views
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The things I remember about Palo Alto while growing up:0...
Original post made by Andrew L. Freedman on Oct. 19, 2006Last comment by MARK, on Sep 16, 2023 at 2:01 am | 1207 comments | 482239 Views
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New Digs: Homeowners maximize living space in Old Palo Alto with basement excavationWhile the large home on a corner lot in Old Palo Alto seemed to suit Jenny Shilling’s growing family in 2007, it wasn’t...
Original post made on Aug. 29, 2023Last comment by Rex Shallert, on Sep 14, 2023 at 2:51 pm | 7 comments | 4035 Views
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Mike's Diner Bar avoids eviction, plans to remain in MidtownMike's Diner Bar, a Midtown institution that just last week was on the brink of eviction, received an eleventh-hour reprieve...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2023Last comment by Annette, on Sep 14, 2023 at 2:38 pm | 19 comments | 16960 Views
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Search ends in Wyoming for Palo Alto dentistRetired 76-year-old Palo Alto dentist Steve Keller, who went missing 10 days ago in the Wyoming wilderness, has not been...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2023Last comment by Silver Linings, on Sep 14, 2023 at 10:40 am | 1 comment | 14337 Views
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Palo Alto dentist missing in remote Wyoming wildernessA beloved Palo Alto dentist has gone missing in the Wyoming wilderness after he became separated from his hiking group over...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2023Last comment by WhatAboutme, on Sep 12, 2023 at 10:37 am | 6 comments | 13038 Views
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Temporary lane closures planned on Alma Street for Caltrain electrification workThe public can expect to see delays this week along a section of Alma Street in Palo Alto due to work supporting Caltrain's...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2023Last comment by TorreyaMan, on Sep 11, 2023 at 10:20 am | 1 comment | 3890 Views
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Crescent Park home burglarized for the third timePalo Alto police are seeking a pair of masked intruders who reportedly broke into a Crescent Park home on Thursday night...
Original post made on Sep. 8, 2023There are no comments yet. 3918 Views
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Librarian files discrimination lawsuit against Mountain View after it dropped remote work accommodationsMarie Richardson, 54, has worked as a teen services librarian for the Mountain View Library since 2003. She is suing the...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Sep 8, 2023 at 12:31 pm | 7 comments | 3881 Views
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Stanford EMT administers Narcan to collapsing manAn off-duty member of StEMS was flagged down by someone attempting to call 911 when the medical emergency occurred. The patient...
Original post made on Sep. 7, 2023Last comment by NanaDi, on Sep 7, 2023 at 11:26 am | 1 comment | 1928 Views
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Around Town: dinosaurs, Boulware Park and ice creamIn this week's Around Town column, read about the newest residents at the Junior Museum and Zoo, a planned expansion of a...
Original post made on Sep. 7, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Sep 7, 2023 at 3:28 am | 1 comment | 2128 Views
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Midtown at midlifeProponents of Midtown Shopping Center, a midcentury retail area that serves the surrounding neighborhood, are calling for...
Original post made on Sep. 1, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Sep 5, 2023 at 4:01 pm | 17 comments | 10764 Views
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East Palo Alto man leads police in car chase that ends in a crash in Mountain ViewA 29-year-old East Palo Alto man was arrested following an attempted residential burglary and a police pursuit that ended...
Original post made on Sep. 1, 2023Last comment by Jack, on Sep 5, 2023 at 10:32 am | 3 comments | 3949 Views
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