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PALO ALTO ISSUES
Long-awaited, and potentially ground-breaking, drop-in clinic for youth opensA clinic with an ambitious approach to mental health care for youth has opened in Palo Alto, a one-stop shop where anyone...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2021Last comment by cmarg, on Jul 10, 2021 at 1:58 pm | 6 comments | 11106 Views
SPORTS
Former Menlo School standout Maddy Price realizes a childhood dreamMaddy Price had just arrived in Scotland when she learned she would be competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, as a member...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2021There are no comments yet. 3571 Views
AROUND TOWN
Around Town: State earmarks $5M to support Center for Economic MobilityIn the latest Around Town column, news about millions of dollars dedicated to building the Center for Economic Mobility in...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2021There are no comments yet. 5082 Views
AROUND TOWN
It's a date: Newsom recall election set for Sept. 14After months of uncertainty, the second recall election in California history will be Sept. 14, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2021Last comment by Baron Wong, on Jul 10, 2021 at 8:26 am | 56 comments | 4164 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Developer proposes condominium project in VenturaAs Palo Alto continues to reconsider the future of the Ventura neighborhood, a developer has come forward with a plan to...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2021Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jul 9, 2021 at 11:14 am | 7 comments | 7629 Views
AROUND TOWN
With 'The Black Index,' Palo Alto Art Center explores representationThe current exhibition at the Palo Alto Art Center, "The Black Index," seeks to "question our reliance on photography as...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2021Last comment by , on Jul 9, 2021 at 5:13 am | 1 comment | 3912 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Man charged with murder in beating death of woman in East Palo AltoA 42-year-old man made his initial appearance in court Tuesday to face a murder charge for allegedly beating a woman with...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2021Last comment by MM, on Jul 8, 2021 at 9:15 pm | 2 comments | 6368 Views
BOOKS
Federal complaint by Jewish employees alleges antisemitism at Stanford racial-sensitivity programTwo Jewish employees at Stanford University have filed a complaint against the university for allegedly allowing persistent...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2021Last comment by Raul Mendoza, on Jul 8, 2021 at 7:43 am | 64 comments | 10596 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
East Palo Alto's RV Safe Parking program provides services for residents in transitionSince 2019, WeHOPE has operated an RV Safe Parking Program at 1798 Bay Road. The parking lot provides a safe place for up...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2021Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jul 7, 2021 at 12:14 pm | 26 comments | 7664 Views
AROUND TOWN
City, Tesla strike deal to install 'Superchargers' at downtown parking garageEager to accelerate the public transition to electric vehicles, the City Council signed a deal last week with Tesla, allowing...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2021Last comment by Old PA Resident, on Jul 6, 2021 at 10:30 pm | 6 comments | 7571 Views
AROUND TOWN
Can Someone Clarify New Rules at Rincanada Pool?They seem very confusing with mixed messaging to me. For example, you are told in red, No more COVID rules starting July...
Original post made by John B. Sails on Jul. 4, 2021Last comment by Bystander, on Jul 6, 2021 at 4:25 pm | 1 comment | 333 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Survey finds persistent minority resist COVID-19 vaccinationsA new survey could help Santa Clara County health officials understand what might prevent the remaining roughly 25% of adults...
Original post made on May. 5, 2021Last comment by The Voice of Palo Alto, on Jul 6, 2021 at 12:35 pm | 28 comments | 6784 Views
SPORTS
Tuneups show American women's soccer, water polo teams primed for OlympicsBoth the U.S. women's soccer and women's water polo teams remained unbeaten on the year with Olympic tuneup victories Monday....
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2021There are no comments yet. 3934 Views
BOOKS
As outdoor entertainment ramps up this summer, indoors venues slower to reopenTwo weeks after the state's official reopening, large event venues along the Midpeninsula are taking their time coming back...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2021Last comment by William Hitchens, on Jul 6, 2021 at 10:57 am | 2 comments | 7669 Views
BOOKS
Steady pitching, clutch hitting lead to Alpine's tournament victoryAmit Garg delivered a pinch hit double with the bases loaded in the fourth inning, snapping a scoreless tie and helping the...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2021There are no comments yet. 3245 Views
BOOKS
Kombucha with a bite: Paly grad's startup Jiant taps into craze with alcoholic brewsTrue to his Palo Alto roots, Aaron Telch says that Jiant, the beverage company he co-founded, has "a garage story, except...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2021There are no comments yet. 7757 Views
BOOKS
Two friends from Stanford build a business around selling dusty adventure gearThe friendship of two Stanford University undergraduates and future business co-founders started off with a series of outdoor...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2021There are no comments yet. 10405 Views
BOOKS
After a limited summer reopening, Foothill College vows to bring back most in-person classes for the fallCalifornia made a push this year to have its more than 100 community colleges fully reopen last month. But local schools...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2021Last comment by William Hitchens, on Jul 5, 2021 at 5:01 pm | 1 comment | 4850 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
County, open space district seek to protect ridge from miningSanta Clara County and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District on Thursday proposed to join forces to protect a portion...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2021Last comment by Teri Baron, on Jul 4, 2021 at 7:45 pm | 8 comments | 8499 Views
BOOKS
Everyday life becomes history in new mural celebrating Los AltosA portal to many different eras in local history has appeared in downtown Los Altos -- one that looks almost as if anyone...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2021Last comment by Cyclist, on Jul 4, 2021 at 1:18 pm | 2 comments | 4074 Views
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Meet the Winners
To show appreciation for the local business community, readers voted for their favorite places to eat, shop, work out or spend time with family and friends. The Palo Alto Weekly is proud to unveil this year's Best Of recipients and Hall of Fame honorees.
