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Holiday Fund: Women's shelter gives guests a place to stay during the year's coldest monthsThrough a $10,000 grant from the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund this past year, Heart and Home Collaborative is debuting a...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Dec 3, 2022 at 12:20 pm | 1 comment | 2059 Views
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Planned auto dealership gives bicyclists reason to cheerBicyclists rarely get excited about new car dealerships, but the one currently proposed for the former site of Ming's Restaurant...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2022Last comment by James Kawamoto, on Dec 3, 2022 at 9:05 am | 17 comments | 4239 Views
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Palo Alto family gives $100K to Holiday FundFor the 12th straight year, a Palo Alto family that wishes to remain anonymous has made a $100,000 donation to the Palo Alto...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2022There are no comments yet. 2434 Views
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With her 'trademark enthusiasm,' Kari Martell kept Avenidas in the community spotlightWhether advocating for awareness of issues around aging or writing television promos for a food bank, Kari Martell spent...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2022There are no comments yet. 1896 Views
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A European winter wonderland arrives in East Palo AltoThe Four Seasons Silicon Valley hotel has brought back a seasonal pop-up on its outdoor terrace, transforming the space with...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2022Last comment by Bystander, on Nov 30, 2022 at 10:39 pm | 1 comment | 9051 Views
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The season of giving: Local nonprofits you can help over the holidaysThere's no better way to embrace the holiday spirit than giving back. On the Midpeninsula, there are many opportunities to...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2022Last comment by Green Gables, on Nov 30, 2022 at 11:01 am | 2 comments | 3749 Views
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Around Town: Palo Alto-raised musician in the running for two GrammysIn the latest column, news about a Palo Alto native nominated for two Grammys, the East Palo Alto Library's participation...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2022Last comment by Aletheia, on Nov 29, 2022 at 10:34 am | 5 comments | 9757 Views
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Downtown development moves ahead despite criticismA proposal to construct a mixed-use building with 65 apartments on University Avenue eked out an early win, despite criticism...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2022Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Nov 23, 2022 at 11:43 am | 28 comments | 5550 Views
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Around Town: Hoosier contingent comes to Palo Alto for sibling city bondingRead news about Palo Alto community members hosting a group from Bloomington, Indiana, the city's sibling city, and a Stanford...
Original post made on Nov. 20, 2022There are no comments yet. 2827 Views
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Palo Alto prepares for colossal upgrade to wastewater planSeeking to reduce the amount of nitrogen that flows into the San Francisco Bay, Palo Alto and its partner cities are preparing...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2022Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Nov 18, 2022 at 8:49 pm | 4 comments | 3492 Views
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Palo Alto looks to loosen height limits for housing in VenturaHoping to promote more housing in Ventura, the City Council on Monday began exploring zone changes that would enable residential...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2022Last comment by Jerry, on Nov 17, 2022 at 7:21 pm | 11 comments | 4483 Views
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Art commission to mull fate of Midtown Poetry WallFans of Midtown Palo Alto's Poetry Wall who hope to save the mural from potential destruction will have a chance to voice...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2022Last comment by AnnetteG, on Nov 17, 2022 at 1:52 pm | 4 comments | 2045 Views
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Legislators, climate leaders to converge at summit in Palo Alto on SaturdayPoised to address major climate issues and initiatives, the Peninsula Climate Collaboration Summit is ready to showcase a...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2022Last comment by resident3, on Nov 14, 2022 at 3:23 pm | 4 comments | 3177 Views
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Veenker, Lauing and Lythcott-Haims poised to win City Council seatsAttorney Vicki Veenker and planning commissioner Ed Lauing were in the lead position in a race for Palo Alto's three open...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2022Last comment by Citizen, on Nov 13, 2022 at 10:34 pm | 18 comments | 10243 Views
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With fewer workers coming in, Palo Alto looks to rethink retailAfter taking an economic beating during the pandemic, Palo Alto's main shopping strips now appear to be on the rebound. They...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2022Last comment by Online Name, on Nov 13, 2022 at 4:31 pm | 27 comments | 7645 Views
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Palo Alto natives killed in Redwood City car collision, leaving behind twinsThe local community is mourning the loss of the parents of twin girls who were killed Friday night during a car collision....
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2022Last comment by Screeedek, on Nov 10, 2022 at 12:58 pm | 8 comments | 22508 Views
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As parklets take over, restaurants and retailers clash over spaceWhile Palo Alto's parklets are here to stay, the City Council adopted new rules that require restaurants to pay fees for...
Original post made on Oct. 26, 2022Last comment by Robert , on Nov 1, 2022 at 5:56 pm | 17 comments | 6433 Views
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Live music rebounds from pandemic shutdown to foster renewed sense of communityOn a Thursday evening, as the sun goes down and the heat lamps warm up outside Palo Alto's iTalico Italian restaurant, patrons...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2022Last comment by Music NOT For All!, on Oct 28, 2022 at 12:10 pm | 6 comments | 7403 Views
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Palo Altan turns ordinary pumpkins into monstrous art on Food Network showPalo Alto resident Leigh Henderson, a finalist on season three of "Outrageous Pumpkins," shares tips to carve out seriously...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2022There are no comments yet. 3455 Views
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East Palo Alto man suspected of sexually assaulting childAn East Palo Alto man suspected of sexually assaulting a child inside a locked car multiple times over three years was arrested...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2022Last comment by kimmy, on Oct 27, 2022 at 1:45 pm | 1 comment | 3168 Views
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Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
For the last 29 years, the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund has given away more than $9 million to local nonprofits serving children and families. 100% of the funds go directly to local programs. It’s a great way to ensure your charitable donations are working at home.
