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PALO ALTO ISSUES
San Francisco Airport leans on new navigation system to address noise complaintsFaced with a chorus of complaints from Palo Alto about airplane noise, San Francisco Airport officials on Monday floated...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023Last comment by TR, on Jul 20, 2023 at 8:44 pm | 6 comments | 4591 Views
AROUND TOWN
Around Town: Pearson-Arastradero reopens to dogs, Paly students run women’s AI study groupIn this week’s Around Town column, the Pearson-Arastradero Preserve reopens to on-leash dogs and Palo Alto High School...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jul 20, 2023 at 6:07 pm | 1 comment | 4337 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto’s former Pace Gallery space hosts exhibit of abstract realist works by painter Mitchell JohnsonMenlo Park artist Mitchell Johnson worked on the paintings in his latest exhibit, “It Takes Time,” over four years. When...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2023Last comment by Claudette, on Jul 20, 2023 at 5:44 pm | 1 comment | 6160 Views
AROUND TOWN
Triple treat: Monthly 3rd Thursday music event marks third editionThe 3rd Thursday outdoor music festival hosts eight bands for its third edition, taking place July 20 on Palo Alto's California...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2023Last comment by Priscilla James, on Jul 20, 2023 at 4:25 pm | 2 comments | 3199 Views
AROUND TOWN
What happened during Marc Tessier-Lavigne's tenure as Stanford University president?Hired in 2016, Marc Tessier-Lavigne presided over major challenges at Stanford University, not the least of which was the...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2023Last comment by Nancy the real Nancy, on Jul 20, 2023 at 4:08 pm | 3 comments | 5293 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Real Estate Matters: June saw record-high surge in number of new homes on the marketJune is typically known as one of the slower months for the real estate market -- not so this year in Palo Alto. New listings...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023Last comment by Open Book, on Jul 19, 2023 at 12:16 pm | 4 comments | 3776 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Apartment buildings as tall as 88 feet in Ventura? State law could allow itPalo Alto's plans to allow taller developments in the Ventura neighborhood as part of a new area plan could be turbocharged...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2023Last comment by Open Book, on Jul 19, 2023 at 12:11 pm | 37 comments | 7153 Views
SPORTS
Oh, so close: Girls' softball team loses state final by one point in overtimeThe Palo Alto Heat 10U girls' softball team had a heartbreaking finish at the California State Games tournament in San Diego...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2023Last comment by Claudette, on Jul 19, 2023 at 10:26 am | 2 comments | 2275 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Empty desks: Getting chronically absent students back to class is no easy featSince the pandemic hit in 2020, fewer students are attending classes across California, but in the Ravenswood City School...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023Last comment by Retired PAUSD Teacher, on Jul 19, 2023 at 9:23 am | 9 comments | 4957 Views
AROUND TOWN
Community invited to help inspire Palo Alto fire station muralA public "meet the artist" event taking place on Wednesday evening, July 19, is intended to provide inspiration for a planned...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2023There are no comments yet. 2492 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tech showcase to feature the latest in autonomous vehiclesMountain View is well-known for its tech giants like Google, but the city has many more innovations to share from a variety...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Jul 19, 2023 at 12:00 am | 4 comments | 5556 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Stanford doctors to hold demonstration amid protracted negotiationsStanford Health Care resident and fellow physicians who want pay commensurate with the Bay Area's cost of living and other...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023There are no comments yet. 2935 Views
AROUND TOWN
With insurance problems plaguing local homeowners, local officials host a virtual town hall WednesdayHomeowners are having difficulties finding an insurance company that will cover them, given ever-present wildfire risk in...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Jul 18, 2023 at 9:41 pm | 1 comment | 2245 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Thief throws cash register on floor at Home Depot, grabs $300An automated license-plate reader was instrumental in spotting the vehicle of a man suspected of robbing a Home Depot in...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jul 18, 2023 at 12:05 pm | 2 comments | 4922 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Public Agenda: New California Avenue murals, Code:ART interactive festivalHere's a preview of Palo Alto government meetings taking place the week of July 17. Read the full story here https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2023/07/17/public-agenda-new-califo...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023Last comment by Steve O, on Jul 18, 2023 at 10:59 am | 1 comment | 2211 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Gavin Newsom’s mental health plan could strip more than $700 million from services, report saysA major proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom to overhaul the state’s behavioral and mental health system is likely to take nearly...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by cheese guy, on Jul 18, 2023 at 6:46 am | 2 comments | 1938 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Local leaders react to President Biden's announcement of environmental fundingWhen President Joe Biden stopped by Palo Alto on Monday for an invitation-only event during which he announced billions of...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jul 17, 2023 at 10:58 am | 18 comments | 7161 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival celebrates 30 yearsThe 30th annual Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival takes place July 15-16, featuring functional and decorative glasswork and...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2023Last comment by Annette, on Jul 17, 2023 at 10:15 am | 4 comments | 3438 Views
HISTORIC PHOTOS
In graduation ceremony, Castilleja's Class of 2023 remembered for their optimism and graceSpeakers at the Castilleja School graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 3, highlighted the humor and optimism of the Class...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023There are no comments yet. 8120 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes gets two years knocked off prison sentenceElizabeth Holmes, the founder and former CEO of the Palo Alto blood-testing startup Theranos, may have her prison sentence...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2023Last comment by Sarah Weinstein, on Jul 16, 2023 at 3:50 pm | 23 comments | 7010 Views
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