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SCHOOLS & KIDS
'Uncharted territory': How 10 local school districts are tackling the transition to distance learningSchools are shut down for at least three weeks, likely the rest of the school year. What will distance learning look like...
Original post made on Mar. 18, 2020Last comment by Alice, on May 27, 2020 at 4:47 pm | 48 comments | 59813 Views
AROUND TOWN
The era of Fry's Electronics comes to an end in Palo AltoAfter close to 30 years of operation, Fry's Electronics officially shut down its Palo Alto store on Friday afternoon, leaving...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2019Last comment by Oh well..., on Jan 8, 2020 at 10:59 am | 43 comments | 59608 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Paly student accused of sexual assaultsA male Palo Alto High School student is facing at least three sexual assault allegations, including that he forced a female...
Original post made on May. 12, 2017Last comment by common sense, on May 22, 2017 at 7:36 pm | 357 comments | 59509 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Thieves take $35K in merchandise from Apple store on Black FridayTwo people who entered the Apple store at Stanford Shopping Center on Nov. 25 during busy Black Friday sales events at the...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2022Last comment by Ryan, on Dec 11, 2022 at 10:35 pm | 68 comments | 59117 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Ex-Paly principal disciplined for harassmentFormer Palo Alto High School principal Phil Winston, who resigned last June 13 citing health and "work-life balance" reasons,...
Original post made on Apr. 11, 2014Last comment by Ashamedof PaloAlto, on Apr 16, 2014 at 10:58 am | 107 comments | 58802 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
In parting shot, planning commissioner slams councilFor the past two years, Kate Downing has been one of Palo Alto's most passionate advocates for building more affordable housing....
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2016Last comment by resident, on Jun 5, 2017 at 7:05 am | 342 comments | 58525 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Power surge raises questions about SmartMetersWhen 80 PG&E SmartMeters caught on fire and burned out after a power surge in East Palo Alto on Aug. 25, the incident raised...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2011Last comment by What Color Are Their Helicopters?, on Feb 2, 2016 at 11:30 pm | 25 comments | 57812 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto: Flood likely as Pope-Chaucer bridge nears capacityThe Pope-Chaucer bridge, which spans the San Francisquito Creek between Palo Alto and Menlo Park was on the verge of flooding...
Original post made on Dec. 31, 2022Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Jan 3, 2023 at 1:24 pm | 34 comments | 57171 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Stanford, Kaiser hold drive-thru coronavirus testing, but you can't just head over thereAt least two large, local medical centers are now providing drive-through testing for COVID-19. Stanford Health Care’s...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2020Last comment by Trump fired the national pandemic team, on Mar 21, 2020 at 10:24 am | 16 comments | 57145 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Woodside teen dies by suicide on Interstate 280The California Highway Patrol is reporting the death at about 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, of a 17-year-old Woodside girl...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2014There are no comments yet. 56470 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
"Shelter in place" alert issued due to firePalo Alto police are urging residents to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed if they smell or see smoke this afternoon...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2013Last comment by parent, on Dec 18, 2013 at 8:19 pm | 54 comments | 55702 Views
AROUND TOWN
Shop TalkMonique's Chocolates to close, bees invade the Chocolate Garage and three new clothing boutiques at Town & Country Village...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2014Last comment by musical, on Jun 15, 2014 at 6:29 pm | 13 comments | 55054 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mother struck, seriously injured by carA woman who was walking her young child to school was struck by a car in Barron Park Tuesday morning, Dec. 10, Palo Alto...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2013Last comment by Cindy, on Dec 18, 2013 at 2:51 pm | 103 comments | 54867 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
What does new home construction cost these days?Folks, I live in a 1950 Eichler and am planning a remodel that will touch most of the house except for the existing foundation and...
Original post made by Resident of Midtown on Feb. 6, 2010Last comment by Sk8marie, on Dec 17, 2015 at 2:08 pm | 57 comments | 54602 Views
RESTAURANTS
Happy Donuts to close on FridayIt's the only place in Palo Alto were one can hang out or satisfy a 3 a.m. craving, and the Happy Donuts at 3916 El Camino...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2014Last comment by Jle, on Dec 14, 2016 at 1:15 pm | 54 comments | 54461 Views
RESTAURANTS
The 2020 vintage: How Peninsula wineries are struggling — and innovating — during the pandemicLocal wineries are still grappling with the losses brought on by the pandemic while thinking creatively about how to draw...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2020Last comment by Lee Forrest, on Dec 11, 2020 at 9:26 am | 2 comments | 54023 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Elementary math textbook adoption: Reactions to Wed. night meetingThe debate on what math textbook program Palo Alto schools should adopt continues with differing viewpoints on last night's...
Original post made by Concerned Parent on Feb. 25, 2009Last comment by Anonymous 78, on Apr 5, 2009 at 3:31 pm | 207 comments | 54015 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Council to rule on divisive senior-housing planAfter two emotional public meetings, Palo Alto officials are preparing to make a major ruling tonight on a development that...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2013Last comment by Richard C. Placone, on Jun 10, 2013 at 1:03 pm | 23 comments | 53499 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Guest Opinion: 5G cell towers are coming to your neighborhoodPalo Alto neighborhoods may about to experience a significant increase in the number of cell towers along their streets,...
Original post made on May. 15, 2020Last comment by Anon, on Jun 19, 2020 at 10:24 am | 105 comments | 53444 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Popular clothing brands for middle school girlsWhat are the clothing brands that are most popular with middle school girls right now? I know that wearing the right clothes...
Original post made by Parent on Jun. 7, 2011Last comment by Parent, on Aug 18, 2012 at 1:18 pm | 42 comments | 53398 Views
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