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ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Driver in collision that killed parents of twins arraigned, held without bondThe two Redwood City drivers facing second-degree murder charges for their involvement in a major vehicle collision that...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2022Last comment by john_alderman, on Nov 26, 2022 at 6:19 pm | 9 comments | 8813 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
El Camino plan offers hope to Palo Alto's housing advocatesWith a mix of hope and anxiety, the Palo Alto City Council welcomed on Monday a proposal to bring 61 units of affordable...
Original post made on Aug. 29, 2017Last comment by hope this helps, on Sep 1, 2017 at 4:16 pm | 37 comments | 8812 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Editorial: Our city stateSix years ago, when then-Mayor Pat Burt delivered his first 'State of the City' address, he read from prepared remarks about...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2016Last comment by mauricio, on Feb 27, 2016 at 11:09 am | 7 comments | 8811 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Zumot breaks down on stand: 'I still love her'Bulos "Paul" Zumot, the Palo Alto man facing murder and arson charges, took the stand in his own defense Wednesday afternoon...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2011Last comment by rixcritix, on Feb 3, 2011 at 1:22 pm | 6 comments | 8811 Views
SPORTS
Sacred Heart Prep wins one but loses more==B Friday's prep football== Andrew Segre was the star performer on Friday night for Sacred Heart Prep (5-0), as the senior...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2013Last comment by Rick, on Oct 5, 2013 at 8:44 pm | 4 comments | 8811 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Holiday Fund recipients awarded $390K in grantsA record total of $390,000 in grants, collected from 496 donors, was awarded by the Palo Alto Weekly this year as part of...
Original post made on Apr. 30, 2013Last comment by Hmmm, on May 1, 2013 at 1:06 pm | 6 comments | 8811 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Francisquito Creek project sees breakthrough after permit stallAn effort by Palo Alto, East Palo Alto and Menlo Park to improve flood protection around the volatile San Francisquito Creek...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2014Last comment by Hmmm, on Nov 5, 2014 at 10:59 am | 24 comments | 8811 Views
BOOKS
Cookbooks of 2015Perusing the cookbook selection at Kepler's Books in Menlo Park, Anne Sturmthal Bergman selected several volumes that were...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2015Last comment by Practical, on Dec 9, 2015 at 11:23 am | 2 comments | 8811 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto set to approve new shuttle planPalo Alto's effort to expand and re-invigorate its small shuttle program could speed ahead later this month, when the City...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2017Last comment by Robert, on Aug 5, 2017 at 12:17 pm | 10 comments | 8810 Views
AROUND TOWN
Stanford team unveils solar car for race in AustraliaA group of Stanford students will send their newest creation, Luminos, a 375-pound solar car whose hood is nearly entirely...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2013Last comment by @m3, on Jul 13, 2013 at 1:23 am | 3 comments | 8810 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Aspire, Notre Dame de Namur sued by student over sexual abuseA student who was sexually abused by a teacher at Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy has filed a lawsuit against Aspire...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2018Last comment by Thoughts, prayers and damges of $100, on Jul 15, 2018 at 11:19 pm | 2 comments | 8809 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto Utilities employee dies after workplace accident SaturdayA City of Palo Alto Utilities Department employee died Saturday from injuries that he suffered while upgrading an electrical...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2019Last comment by wmconlon, on Nov 17, 2019 at 10:32 am | 5 comments | 8808 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Editorial: Getting out of carsAsk any employer in Palo Alto, large or small, tech or restaurant, what its biggest business challenge is and you'll get...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2016Last comment by commuter, on Mar 14, 2016 at 5:27 pm | 28 comments | 8807 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Santa Clara Valley Water District candidates focus on a sustainable water futureThe two people who are facing off in the Nov. 8 election for the district 7 seat on the Valley Water board of directors weigh...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2022Last comment by Sameoldthing, on Oct 26, 2022 at 1:32 pm | 17 comments | 8807 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Class is in session for Palo Alto's high schoolsThe hallways, classrooms and administrative offices of Palo Alto and Gunn high schools were abuzz on Monday for the first...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2018Last comment by Resident, on Aug 14, 2018 at 1:46 am | 1 comment | 8807 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
City seeks input on 'Grand Boulevard' projectThree community meetings are set for next week on re-envisioning the Palo Alto section of El Camino Real under the Grand...
Original post made on Jan. 12, 2018Last comment by musical, on Jan 19, 2018 at 11:58 am | 47 comments | 8806 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Oregon Expressway flooding likely to continueAs the first rain in 2018 swept into the Bay Area, the underpass at Oregon Expressway near Alma Street flooded once again,...
Original post made on Jan. 10, 2018Last comment by Simple minded resident, on Jan 14, 2018 at 10:40 am | 35 comments | 8806 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Mountain View man arrested for prostitution ringThe FBI carried out search and arrest warrants across the Bay Area Wednesday, including at a residence on Houghton Street...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2014Last comment by HUTCH 7.62, on Jul 3, 2014 at 9:42 pm | 9 comments | 8804 Views
RESTAURANTS
Restaurant reviewers should include silverware0...
Original post made by Carol on Sep. 14, 2006Last comment by Carol, on Jan 18, 2007 at 7:18 pm | 8 comments | 8804 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palo Alto school district eyes expansion of Mandarin immersion programThe Palo Alto school board will discuss Tuesday evening a proposal to expand Ohlone Elementary School's popular Mandarin...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2015Last comment by Paly Parent, on Feb 25, 2015 at 4:26 pm | 29 comments | 8803 Views
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