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Palo Alto fails in attempt to appeal housing mandatePalo Alto's attempt to lower its housing mandate fell flat Friday afternoon, when the Association of Bay Area Governments...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2021Last comment by Gale Johnson, 5 hours ago | 18 comments | 10952 Views
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Stratford School gets restraining order against neighbor accused of shooting air rifle at studentStratford School Palo Alto has secured a temporary restraining order against a man accused of shooting a student with a BB...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2021Last comment by Mackenzie Johnson, on Oct 25, 2021 at 9:17 am | 1 comment | 6489 Views
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Around Town: Midpen Media Center marks reopening at open houseIn the latest Around Town column, news about the Midpen Media Center welcoming locals back to its studios, City Council members...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2021There are no comments yet. 3018 Views
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'Get the Zuck out': Protesters call for Mark Zuckerberg's removal as Facebook CEOA caravan of about 20 protesters parked by Mark Zuckerberg's Palo Alto residence on Sunday afternoon to honk up a storm and...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2021Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Oct 23, 2021 at 12:19 pm | 33 comments | 15977 Views
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Stroll the streets of Paris on the Peninsula with Bon MarchéA French-inspired outdoor market is coming to Menlo Park. Bon Marché will feature more than a dozen vendors for fresh produce,...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2021There are no comments yet. 2083 Views
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City prepares to switch to 'smart meters'Seeking to advance its conservation goals and improve reliability of its municipal utilities, Palo Alto is preparing to approve...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2021Last comment by Moctod, on Oct 22, 2021 at 1:08 pm | 8 comments | 8642 Views
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A biblical plague or a winged love story? The truth about California's annual termite swarmsFall rains bring annual termite swarms in Redwood City. Read the full story here https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2021/10/21/a-biblical-plague-or-a-winged-love-story-the-truth-a...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2021Last comment by TorreyaMan, on Oct 22, 2021 at 10:55 am | 1 comment | 9412 Views
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A shy hero's quest for love may end up saving the world in 'Lizard Boy'Music is the superpower that a trio of cast members shares in "Lizard Boy," an indie folk-rock musical playing in person...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2021There are no comments yet. 3063 Views
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City turns focus on hate crimes at community meeting this WednesdayPalo Alto is holding an open discussion this Wednesday to help inform the public about hate crimes and how the city and Santa...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2021Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Oct 19, 2021 at 8:36 pm | 2 comments | 3704 Views
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Developer sues Palo Alto over failure to build downtown garageAfter exploring and rejecting the idea of constructing a new downtown garage, Palo Alto is now embroiled in litigation with...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2021Last comment by ccb in midtown, on Oct 19, 2021 at 10:17 am | 8 comments | 7927 Views
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By popular demand, Palo Alto prepares to expand Boulware ParkWhen Ventura residents talk about their vision for the neighborhood's future, parks usually top the wish list. Now, with...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2021Last comment by Citizen, on Oct 16, 2021 at 9:26 am | 3 comments | 7361 Views
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Earthwise Productions hosts a free show with singer-songwriter Mary GauthierSinger-songwriter Mary Gauthier performs a free outdoor concert Oct. 17 in Palo Alto, where she'll perform songs from her...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2021Last comment by , on Oct 14, 2021 at 7:35 pm | 1 comment | 1540 Views
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Tesla to move headquarters from Palo Alto to AustinElon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., confirmed Thursday afternoon what many have long suspected: The electric vehicle and energy...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2021Last comment by John B. Sails, on Oct 13, 2021 at 9:34 am | 32 comments | 6910 Views
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Stanford requires COVID-19 vaccines for all employeesStanford is requiring all employees, whether working remotely or from the office, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19...
Original post made on Oct. 11, 2021Last comment by Janice Selznick, on Oct 11, 2021 at 2:35 pm | 1 comment | 4092 Views
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Stanford professor shares Nobel prize in economicsStanford University professor Guido W. Imbens was one of two Bay Area professors who were named Nobel laureates in economics...
Original post made on Oct. 11, 2021There are no comments yet. 5504 Views
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Around Town: Ex-Stanford coach vouches for his innocence in book on college admissions scandalIn the latest Around Town column: news about a former Stanford coach's debut book on the college admissions scandal, a restaurateur's...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2021Last comment by Kathy, on Oct 11, 2021 at 12:09 pm | 1 comment | 5909 Views
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Sheriff's Office is understaffed, but Santa Clara County says the data is oldA new report suggests the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office needs more deputies, but county officials say the findings...
Original post made on Oct. 10, 2021There are no comments yet. 12981 Views
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Fire alert, red flag warning issued for Santa Cruz MountainsForecasters issued a red flag warning for Sunday night into Tuesday evening, when gusty north winds and dry conditions are...
Original post made on Oct. 10, 2021There are no comments yet. 3130 Views
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Council begins overhaul of design rules for housing projectsResponding to recently enacted housing laws, the Palo Alto City Council kicked off on Monday the complex and somewhat contentious...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2021Last comment by Eric Filseth, on Oct 8, 2021 at 7:23 pm | 6 comments | 7345 Views
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An interactive ancient ruin is the centerpiece of Palo Alto's Code:ART new media festival"Paleoalto," an installation populated by colorful life forms that visitors can interact with, will appear in downtown...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2021There are no comments yet. 3325 Views
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