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Teens should be able to learn from mistakes, new Gunn principal saysAs a chemistry teacher in suburban Chicago, Denise Herrmann teamed up with a biology teacher to create a project-based curriculum...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2014Last comment by feedback, on Aug 12, 2014 at 6:53 pm | 48 comments | 12088 Views
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Baylands flood-control project kicks offEighty years after the enactment of the federal Flood Control Act, a decades-in-the-making flood-protection effort on San...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2016Last comment by Jim, on Aug 9, 2016 at 1:52 pm | 23 comments | 12088 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
ShotSpotter system records tragic plane crashFirst there is the sound of a plane's engines. Then a crackling noise, as though the plane has hit a power line. Then, crashing...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2010Last comment by T Tierney, on Feb 24, 2010 at 2:59 pm | 37 comments | 12087 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Want to get to know your local candidates? Here's a list of election debates, forumsWe've compiled a list of local election debates and forums taking place virtually for Midpeninsula voters ahead of the Nov....
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2020Last comment by Sheri, on Sep 14, 2020 at 12:32 pm | 4 comments | 12086 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Despite looming questions over Caltrain and high-speed rail, Palo Alto moves ahead with grade separation effortAs Palo Alto approaches a critical juncture in its multiyear journey to redesign its rail crossings, city leaders are confronting...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020Last comment by Aldin Lee, on Oct 1, 2020 at 9:05 pm | 18 comments | 12086 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tall Tree awardees unveiledFive dedicated individuals and organizations that have focused on social causes, mental-health issues, sustainability, workplace...
Original post made on Apr. 6, 2018Last comment by William Hall, on Apr 9, 2018 at 8:52 pm | 4 comments | 12085 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Super Bowl Sunday hoopla? Not in Palo AltoThe banners won't fly and Super Bowl 50 special events won't be taking place in one of Silicon Valley's premier destinations...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2016Last comment by Hmmm, on Feb 8, 2016 at 12:34 pm | 32 comments | 12084 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School Board searching for ideasSince this topic was locked, I just wanted to start it again. Why is it that we have to go down to the board meetings...
Original post made by Parent on Jun. 20, 2013Last comment by Not exactly, on Jun 25, 2013 at 5:04 pm | 22 comments | 12084 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Editorial: Don't let the bed bugs biteCrows, leafblowers, incessant construction, parking and traffic problems and new airplane flight paths. They've all riled...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2015Last comment by iSez, on Oct 3, 2015 at 3:28 pm | 52 comments | 12083 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Finding their voices: Six seniors on their high school passions, dreamsWe interviewed six graduating seniors from Palo Alto and East Palo Alto, whose varied accomplishments are well worth celebrating,...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2020Last comment by BillyBirch, on Aug 24, 2020 at 10:25 am | 6 comments | 12083 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
New proposal to treat city's waste takes aim at sewagePalo Alto may still be years away from building a state-of-the-art facility to process local food waste and yard trimmings,...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2014Last comment by Craig Laughton, on Feb 19, 2014 at 9:59 am | 18 comments | 12082 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Officials unveil first phase of San Francisquito Creek flood protectionUnder dark clouds and an eventual downpour, public officials on Friday unveiled the completed first phase of San Francisquito...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2018Last comment by A Duveneck resident, on Feb 4, 2019 at 4:05 pm | 21 comments | 12082 Views
AROUND TOWN
JJF may have to leave College Terrace0...
Original post made by moonwalker on Oct. 19, 2006Last comment by Jill, on Oct 20, 2006 at 3:24 pm | 7 comments | 12081 Views
AROUND TOWN
Feature story: Delivering hope at Lucile PackardIn the 20 years since Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford opened, thousands of children have received a chance...
Original post made on May. 27, 2011Last comment by Stacey Martz, on Jun 2, 2012 at 8:39 am | 10 comments | 12078 Views
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Shop Talk: Bloomies goes high-tech, Common Ground closesA brand new Bloomingdale's opens at the Stanford Shopping Center, Mac's Smoke Shop and Gryphon Stringed Instruments celebrate...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2014Last comment by Kim, on Feb 4, 2015 at 5:50 pm | 12 comments | 12077 Views
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Andronico's offers to move into EdgewoodEdgewood Plaza Shopping Center could soon have a new grocer in the form of Andronico's Community Markets, according to center...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2015Last comment by Hmmm, on Feb 12, 2016 at 3:24 pm | 76 comments | 12077 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Castilleja School changes expansion plansOfficials of Castilleja School unveiled revisions to a proposed expansion on Thursday, hoping that changes to an underground...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2017Last comment by Palo Alto, on Jun 9, 2017 at 10:05 pm | 69 comments | 12076 Views
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Palo Alto plans new bike bridge over 101To Palo Alto's drivers, U.S. Highway 101 is a crucial -- if often patience-testing -- artery connecting the city to San Francisco...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2011Last comment by open again, on Aug 18, 2011 at 6:47 pm | 44 comments | 12074 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Power outage affects about 3,300 customers Monday nightA large power outage in Palo Alto has left about 3,300 customers without electricity on Monday night, according to Palo Alto...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2019Last comment by Resident, on Aug 28, 2019 at 4:12 pm | 21 comments | 12073 Views
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Cat returned as if by MagicWhen Nicola Keating moved from Cupertino to Los Altos six years ago, she kept all of her important belongings, but lost her...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2012Last comment by Brian Null, on Nov 16, 2012 at 8:41 pm | 20 comments | 12072 Views
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