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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Castilleja ExpansionFor several months, I've seen yard signs advocating against the expansion plans of Castilleja School. Based upon what I've...
Original post made by Albert on Nov. 15, 2017Last comment by No upside for Palo Alto, on Nov 20, 2017 at 2:57 pm | 10 comments | 2339 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto adopts new Comprehensive PlanPalo Alto concluded one of the most complex and contentious planning efforts in its history late Monday night, when the City...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2017Last comment by Resident, on Nov 18, 2017 at 3:43 pm | 96 comments | 13334 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Four firms to present for superintendent searchThe school board is aiming to select a firm to lead its search for a new superintendent on Nov. 28, when four companies will...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2017Last comment by Parent of 2, on Nov 18, 2017 at 3:33 pm | 9 comments | 5596 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Protesters stage walkout on controversial lecturerMore than 140 protesters who attended a lecture by anti-Muslim and "anti-jihadist" author and blogger Robert Spencer staged...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2017Last comment by Nayeli, on Nov 17, 2017 at 7:09 pm | 27 comments | 9272 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Junior Museum and Zoo brings hands-on science to the classroomA Palo Alto institution best known for its popular museum at Rinconada Park and its famous cast of characters, its instructors...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2017Last comment by resident, on Nov 17, 2017 at 1:49 pm | 2 comments | 7415 Views
SPORTS
Stanford's Love rushes into Big Game as national leaderLove has rushed for 1,622 yards in nine games, on 181 carries. San Diego State's Rashaad Penny is second with 1,602 in 10...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2017There are no comments yet. 3449 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Thousands without power in south Palo AltoAbout 4,500 electricity customers are without power due to an outage concentrated in south Palo Alto that started late this...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2017Last comment by Visitor, on Nov 17, 2017 at 11:02 am | 5 comments | 6119 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Editorial: Give for the kidsThe Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund, now in its 25th year, provides a grassroots opportunity for a community member to make...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2017There are no comments yet. 5569 Views
AROUND TOWN
County receives sanctuary letter warning from DOJSanta Clara County is among 29 jurisdictions nationwide to receive sanctuary warning letters from the U.S. Department of...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2017Last comment by Resident, on Nov 17, 2017 at 12:12 am | 3 comments | 5537 Views
AROUND TOWN
End of Life for the Egg on Lytton Plaza - Digital DNAThe iconic work is to have a final vote for removal by the Palo Alto City Art Commission on Thursday night at City Hall. What...
Original post made by Public Artist on Nov. 16, 2017Last comment by Resident, on Nov 16, 2017 at 4:55 pm | 2 comments | 1552 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Digital DNA faces possible demiseDigital DNA, the egg-shaped sculpture made partly of computer circuit boards currently installed in Lytton Plaza, has been...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2017Last comment by Sandy, on Nov 16, 2017 at 4:52 pm | 37 comments | 7173 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Wrong-way drivers creating hazards, neighbors sayDrivers on Park Boulevard in Palo Alto are using an oncoming traffic lane to cut around a road barrier, endangering other...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2017Last comment by Curmudgeon, on Nov 16, 2017 at 4:03 pm | 39 comments | 9249 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Senator Hill Will Not Respect Your Privacy in FeedbackI just called Senatir Jerry Hill's office to leave feedback about an issue relevant to protecting North Bay fire victims...
Original post made by Citizen on Nov. 16, 2017There are no comments yet. 1233 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Pooling due to poor leaf removal and ADA compliant bumpy, yellow ramps at intersections.I have been walking this lunch time around the Palo Verde area and there is a great deal of water pooling and very slippy...
Original post made by Walker on Nov. 16, 2017There are no comments yet. 1185 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Board: Stanford growth could require new schoolStanford University's proposal to build hundreds of new housing units for graduate students, faculty and staff over the next...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2017Last comment by Wayne Martin, on Nov 16, 2017 at 1:19 pm | 13 comments | 9383 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Three council members urge relaxed parking rules to spur housingThree Palo Alto council members are proposing significant revisions to the city's parking regulations, including eliminating...
Original post made on Oct. 29, 2017Last comment by question, on Nov 16, 2017 at 10:54 am | 132 comments | 17225 Views
AROUND TOWN
County touts open enrollment for Covered CaliforniaSanta Clara County has announced that the 2018 open enrollment period for residents to register for Covered California health...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2017Last comment by Be informed., on Nov 16, 2017 at 8:15 am | 2 comments | 4891 Views
RESTAURANTS
Health inspectors shut down popular restaurantSanta Clara County health officials temporarily shut down Calafia Café & Market A Go-Go on Thursday after inspectors discovered...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2017Last comment by Resident, on Nov 16, 2017 at 7:53 am | 46 comments | 34139 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Enforcement to remove RVs largely ineffectiveThe scores of RVs and other vehicles in which people are living along El Camino Real haven't dwindled much since late June,...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2017Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Nov 16, 2017 at 2:15 am | 104 comments | 16711 Views
AROUND TOWN
Save the Egg - Digital DNA to be Removed from Lytton PlazaThe City Art Commission is planning a final vote for removal of the sculpture in Lytton Plaza. If you are interested in...
Original post made by Fan of Digital DNA on Nov. 15, 2017There are no comments yet. 1240 Views
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