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AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto's push for more housing spreads to San AntonioFacing a shortage of housing proposals, Palo Alto is now considering a move that would have been virtually unthinkable just...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2019Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Sep 14, 2019 at 10:24 pm | 26 comments | 4834 Views
MOVIES
A brilliant career<B>1/2 (Aquarius) Read the full story here https://www.paloaltoonline.com/print/story/2019/09/13/a-brilliant-career posted...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2019Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Sep 14, 2019 at 10:18 pm | 3 comments | 416 Views
SPORTS
Sacred Heart Prep football stopped by Half Moon BayHalf Moon Bay junior Tristan Hofmann scored four touchdowns and was all over the field defensively as the Cougars beat Sacred...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2019Last comment by Football Fan , on Sep 14, 2019 at 9:22 pm | 1 comment | 948 Views
AROUND TOWN
Webcast: A hospital for the futureDr. George Tingwald, medical planning director for Stanford Health Care, gives an overview of what's inside the new Stanford...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2019Last comment by AP, on Sep 14, 2019 at 5:39 pm | 1 comment | 2426 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Menlo Park man accused of sexual assault of minors pleads not guilty, remains in custodyAt a brief hearing on Monday, Randolph Haldeman, the Menlo Park man facing 20 sexual assault charges for allegedly molesting...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2019Last comment by James, on Sep 14, 2019 at 10:42 am | 3 comments | 2077 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Letters to the editor<B>Program is a life changer Read the full story here https://www.paloaltoonline.com/print/story/2019/09/13/letters-to-the-editor...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2019Last comment by Online Name, on Sep 14, 2019 at 10:16 am | 3 comments | 319 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Should the school board's two-meeting policy be the exception rather than the rule?The Palo Alto Unified Board of Education's two-meeting rule is treasured by many community members for ensuring transparency....
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2019Last comment by Samuel L., on Sep 13, 2019 at 9:59 pm | 15 comments | 2140 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
With $3.5 million donation to Ravenswood Middle School, foundation signals optimism about new leadership, direction in districtThe Palo Alto-based Peery Foundation is donating up to $3.5 million to pay for additional staff, academic support and enrichment...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2019Last comment by Humble observer, on Sep 13, 2019 at 9:43 pm | 6 comments | 3143 Views
AROUND TOWN
Making time for 'Hickorydickory'Ultimately, the thought-provoking, preposterous and sometimes-frustrating "Hickorydickory" proves time well spent. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2019Last comment by miffed in PA, on Sep 13, 2019 at 6:03 pm | 2 comments | 1146 Views
AROUND TOWN
Bad mosquitoes recentlyIt seems we have another bout of bad mosquitoes! If you are noticing an increase please report to Santa Clara County vector...
Original post made by Bad mosquitoes recently on Aug. 11, 2019Last comment by Bad Mosquitoes, on Sep 13, 2019 at 2:10 pm | 13 comments | 576 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Living on four wheels: The people inside the RVs on Palo Alto's El Camino RealThe more than 40 recreational vehicles parked along El Camino Real, just outside Stanford University, have been deemed eyesores...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2019Last comment by hostels, on Sep 12, 2019 at 9:14 pm | 104 comments | 10583 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto foothills face risk of 'castastrophic wildfire.' Here's how the city hopes to reduce the threat.The Palo Alto foothills may be a choice haven for local hikers and birdwatchers, but for the city's utility officials the...
Original post made on Sep. 5, 2019Last comment by Resident too, on Sep 12, 2019 at 4:54 pm | 49 comments | 4692 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Is a 'safe parking' program the answer to Palo Alto's vehicle dweller problems?With Palo Alto's homeless population on the rise, city officials are looking at two publicly owned sites near the Baylands...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2019Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Sep 12, 2019 at 4:42 pm | 47 comments | 5105 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Spare the Air alert issued for Thursday due to hot temperatures, light windsHigh temperatures and light winds forecast in the Bay Area for Thursday have prompted the Bay Area Air Quality Management...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2019Last comment by parent, on Sep 12, 2019 at 2:38 pm | 1 comment | 863 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Destructive Innovations and PAUSD's Achievement GapDear neighbors, For those who ponder why finding a math tutor has been a perennial topic on our Nextdoor, and who are...
Original post made by See-sth-say-sth on Sep. 1, 2019Last comment by Get Smart, on Sep 12, 2019 at 1:51 pm | 27 comments | 2312 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board tables proposal to change two-meeting ruleIt appeared that there was majority support on the school board to change its two-meeting approval requirement to the exception...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2019Last comment by Green Acres parent, on Sep 12, 2019 at 11:24 am | 11 comments | 2493 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto looks to empower citizens group on rail redesignSeeking to bring clarity to Palo Alto's convoluted debate over the future of its rail corridor, the City Council agreed on...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2019Last comment by relentlesscactus, on Sep 12, 2019 at 6:28 am | 24 comments | 3842 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Community groups join forces to bring diversity celebration to Palo AltoHistory tours and a cultural potluck are among the events lined up for Palo Alto's second annual Welcome Week kicking off...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2019Last comment by Resident, on Sep 11, 2019 at 6:53 pm | 3 comments | 1751 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto History Museum snags $100,000 grant from Santa Clara CountyThe effort to rehabilitate the Palo Alto History Museum received a financial boost this week from Santa Clara County, which...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2019Last comment by history fan, on Sep 11, 2019 at 6:28 pm | 9 comments | 2823 Views
AROUND TOWN
Around Town: Museum on cusp of setting roots; East Palo Alto official suddenly departsIn the latest Around Town column, find out what's next for the Palo Alto History Museum, which raised more than $3.2 million,...
Original post made on Sep. 8, 2019Last comment by Laura Bajuk, on Sep 11, 2019 at 1:48 pm | 5 comments | 3475 Views
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