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PALO ALTO ISSUES
Letters to the editor<B>Bravo to Castilleja report Read the full story here https://www.paloaltoonline.com/print/story/2020/09/18/letters-to-the-editor...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020Last comment by Fred Balin, on Sep 21, 2020 at 10:23 am | 4 comments | 370 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
To fill long-vacant city auditor role, Palo Alto set to hire international firmAfter months of recruiting, Palo Alto is preparing to pull the trigger on hiring a new city auditor, with the City Council...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2020Last comment by Jennifer Landesmann, on Sep 20, 2020 at 12:05 am | 24 comments | 3598 Views
AROUND TOWN
Fire evacuation warnings sparked confusion for some Palo Alto Hills residentsPalo Alto Hills residents have drawn concern about messages from the city about a possible evacuation warning for their community,...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 19, 2020 at 8:59 pm | 9 comments | 4319 Views
AROUND TOWN
Around Town: Cities, groups invite locals to make their mark on a 'Wishing Tree'In the latest Around Town column, news about a Paly student's project that aims to bridge generations, a community "Wishing...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2020There are no comments yet. 3219 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bridging the gap: Hubs equip Ravenswood students with the support they need for distance learningAbout 76 Ravenswood City School District students returned to campuses this week in new learning hubs created by the district...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020Last comment by Ardan Michael Blum, on Sep 18, 2020 at 6:01 pm | 2 comments | 3621 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Local astronomers weigh in on new research that hints at possible life on VenusA landmark study published this week found a chemical suspended in the clouds of Venus that could be early proof of life...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020Last comment by Ardan Michael Blum, on Sep 18, 2020 at 4:39 pm | 2 comments | 2277 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Air hugs and weekly testing: Inside one private school's first day back at schoolWednesday was the first day of the new academic year at Synapse School in Menlo Park, one of 21 San Mateo County schools...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020There are no comments yet. 7162 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
A long way to go: Retiring Youth Community Services head assesses progress on empowering young peopleAs Leif Erickson retires from Youth Community Services after 21 years of service, he reflects on the changes and challenges...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020There are no comments yet. 2945 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Black Lives Matter muralists reflect on art, social justiceThe power of public art to bring communities together, foster conversations and amplify racial equity initiatives was the...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2020Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Sep 17, 2020 at 10:58 pm | 6 comments | 5439 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto approves 'safe parking' for vehicle dwellersA parking lot near the Palo Alto Baylands will be transformed into a shelter for vehicle dwellers, equipped with a shower,...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2020Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Sep 17, 2020 at 7:16 pm | 11 comments | 6099 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
This year, your voting center might be staffed by your grandchildrenWith the election coming up in less than 50 days, Santa Clara County faces the challenge of getting at least 2,000, healthy...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2020Last comment by wanna be poll worker, on Sep 17, 2020 at 10:41 am | 1 comment | 3042 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
How to help the homeless and housing-insecure amidst a pandemic? Local leaders compare tacticsAs the end of the statewide eviction moratorium draws closer, local leaders convened Saturday to share advice on how to help...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2020Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Sep 16, 2020 at 6:39 pm | 5 comments | 3763 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Incumbent builds strong financial lead in crowded Palo Alto City Council raceWith two months to go until Election Day, City Councilman Greg Tanaka has amassed a formidable financial advantage over the...
Original post made on Sep. 3, 2020Last comment by Staying Young Through Kids, on Sep 16, 2020 at 5:57 pm | 35 comments | 6502 Views
AROUND TOWN
House fire displaces family, forces evacuations in Palo AltoA midday blaze that burned a two-story home on Tuesday forced a family of four to flee the building and caused police to...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2020Last comment by Rebecca Eisenberg, on Sep 16, 2020 at 3:43 pm | 2 comments | 12932 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto schools, closed since March, will reopen next week for high-need studentsAfter being closed for six months, some Palo Alto Unified schools will reopen next week to serve small groups of struggling...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2020Last comment by HS parent, on Sep 16, 2020 at 2:16 pm | 45 comments | 14944 Views
AROUND TOWN
State moves Santa Clara County to red tier, allowing more businesses to reopenSanta Clara County has moved to the less restrictive red tier in California's color-coded classification system that determines...
Original post made on Sep. 8, 2020Last comment by chris, on Sep 15, 2020 at 7:50 pm | 10 comments | 9417 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Appeals court reverses injunction blocking removal of protected immigrant groupsA federal appeals court in San Francisco on Monday reversed a 2018 preliminary injunction that blocked the Department of...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2020Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Sep 15, 2020 at 7:32 pm | 3 comments | 1953 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
State will not investigate Tanaka's campaign contributionsThe Fair Political Practices Commission has decided to not investigate a complaint that was filed against Councilman Greg...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2020Last comment by Douglas Moran, on Sep 15, 2020 at 7:09 pm | 15 comments | 3179 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
For small groups of Palo Alto students, class is in — in personThe library was dark, the cafeteria was closed and the hallways were eerily quiet, but it was still back to school this week...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2020Last comment by Facts and Figures, on Sep 15, 2020 at 3:00 pm | 12 comments | 6727 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Business community calls on Santa Clara County to ease public health restrictionsA coalition of business leaders across the county is calling on public health officials to loosen COVID-19 restrictions that...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2020Last comment by form a new county, on Sep 15, 2020 at 12:47 pm | 11 comments | 6049 Views
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