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CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Two men allegedly beat preschooler on videoTwo suspected members of the Taliban East Palo Alto gang allegedly beat a preschooler and threatened to shoot him because...
Original post made on Apr. 3, 2013Last comment by whattha , on May 24, 2013 at 2:01 pm | 15 comments | 11221 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
El Palo Alto tree sprayed with graffitiPalo Alto's iconic El Palo Alto tree has been sprayed with graffiti by one or more vandals, who also left alcohol containers...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2010Last comment by Zelda, on Aug 16, 2010 at 9:31 am | 63 comments | 11220 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Minority students speak to challenges they faceA group of Palo Alto middle and high school students of color spoke Tuesday night about the good, the bad and the ugly inherent...
Original post made on Dec. 17, 2014Last comment by iSez, on Dec 21, 2014 at 11:18 pm | 11 comments | 11218 Views
AROUND TOWN
Chunk of concrete falls from historic buildingA concrete cornice from an ornate historic Palo Alto building fell to the pavement on busy University Avenue over the weekend,...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2016Last comment by Stretch, on Aug 11, 2016 at 2:13 pm | 22 comments | 11217 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Keeping an eye on drought, Palo Alto approves water management planAs Palo Alto approved on Monday a plan for water management, some residents and City Council members suggested that the proposed...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2021Last comment by Online Name, on Jun 11, 2021 at 11:32 am | 18 comments | 11216 Views
SPORTS
Paly shuts down M-A for CCS football title0...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2007Last comment by barry, on Jan 12, 2012 at 3:47 pm | 12 comments | 11214 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
A rare anti-socialist film getting raves in Europe"The Ditch" appears to have some hope of getting serious recognition in Venice. It is about a socialist reeducation camp...
Original post made by Gary on Sep. 6, 2010Last comment by Gary's back, on Sep 13, 2010 at 10:30 am | 48 comments | 11212 Views
AROUND TOWN
Nine tips on how to turn a living room ZenIn today's hurried times, a home's living space is often the only, and quickest, escape from the stress of daily life, according...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2015Last comment by Space, on Oct 9, 2015 at 2:54 pm | 2 comments | 11209 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Growing his own0...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2007Last comment by John, on Jul 16, 2007 at 2:15 pm | 8 comments | 11208 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Looking 'beyond everywhere': Palo Alto couple remains missing after fourth day of searchesAs time ticks on in the effort to locate Palo Alto residents Carol Kiparsky and Ian Irwin, who have been missing for nearly...
Original post made on Feb. 20, 2020Last comment by SCR, on Feb 22, 2020 at 11:37 am | 18 comments | 11207 Views
SPORTS
Residents advised to leave barricades upDrivers can be cited for removing traffic cones and barricades through a closed/flooded area, according to Linda Clerkson,...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2012Last comment by Don't kill me PA driver, on Dec 3, 2012 at 3:04 pm | 6 comments | 11206 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Rate hikes aim to shake up Palo Alto's parking sceneThe start of a new fiscal year rarely causes a stir in Palo Alto, where a healthy economy has helped the City Council invest...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2017Last comment by Jim, on Jun 27, 2017 at 4:09 pm | 42 comments | 11205 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto expands its control over BaylandsPalo Alto's effort to expand and restore the sprawling marshlands on the city's eastern fringes will hit a milestone next...
Original post made on May. 31, 2017Last comment by Oldster, on Jun 6, 2017 at 10:42 am | 25 comments | 11204 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Stanford oncologist faces child pornography chargesA Menlo Park physician who is affiliated with Stanford Cancer Center has been charged with possession of child pornography,...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2021Last comment by Li Zhao, on Aug 22, 2021 at 12:23 pm | 2 comments | 11204 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto holds grand opening of Mitchell Park LibraryDroves of Palo Alto residents turned out Dec. 6 for the grand opening of the Mitchell Park Library and Community Center and...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2014Last comment by Well., on Dec 15, 2014 at 9:33 pm | 34 comments | 11204 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Responding to sexual harassment: What the law saysFederal, state and school district guidelines offer a framework for the investigation into sexual harassment. The Weekly...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2015Last comment by Paly Parent, on Oct 10, 2015 at 12:03 pm | 14 comments | 11203 Views
AROUND TOWN
County looks to set aside more funds to preserve Buena VistaSanta Clara County supervisors are preparing to raise the pool of money available for a possible purchase of Buena Vista...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2015Last comment by Kazu, on Jun 25, 2015 at 11:23 pm | 68 comments | 11202 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto divided over proposed office capPalo Alto's polarizing debate over office growth hit a stalemate Monday night when a deeply divided City Council agonized...
Original post made on Mar. 3, 2015Last comment by resident 1, on Mar 8, 2015 at 2:34 pm | 103 comments | 11201 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Kniss wins third term as Palo Alto mayorLiz Kniss returned to the center of Palo Alto's political limelight Monday night, when the City Council unanimously elected...
Original post made on Jan. 8, 2018Last comment by Sea Seelam Reddy, on Jan 12, 2018 at 12:06 pm | 66 comments | 11198 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Club sports add challenges to school athleticsThe emergence of "club sports" in the past 20 years has created a pool of experienced coaches in high school athletics --...
Original post made on May. 14, 2010Last comment by Tyler Hanley, on May 14, 2010 at 9:01 am | 1 comment | 11196 Views
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