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PALO ALTO ISSUES
'Great urban design' or 'Affront to democracy'? High-rise project ignites debate over city growthDepending on whom you ask, the proposed high-rise development near the California Avenue Caltrain station is either an exemplar...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2023Last comment by AnnetteG, on Dec 13, 2023 at 11:41 am | 33 comments | 9585 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
'Back in business': Country Sun to remain openCountry Sun, the California Avenue grocery store known for its organic fare and vitamin selection, may not be shutting down...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2023Last comment by Silver Linings, on Dec 13, 2023 at 11:39 am | 14 comments | 7403 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Opinion: Banning the public from Palo Alto City HallIn one more blow to city transparency and an open government, Palo Alto City Hall is now closed to the public -- the ground...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2023Last comment by Evergreen Park Observer, on Dec 13, 2023 at 1:31 am | 9 comments | 3067 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police calls: 19 arrests, 12 burglariesThe following list captures reports of crimes made to Palo Alto police for the week of Nov. 30 to Dec. 6. Details can be...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Dec 12, 2023 at 7:06 pm | 2 comments | 2973 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Julie Lythcott-Haims weighs run for Congress seatAuthor and Palo Alto City Council member Julie Lythcott-Haims is considering jumping into the race to succeed Rep. Anna Eshoo...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Dec 12, 2023 at 9:13 am | 24 comments | 7133 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Santa Clara County prepares to implement conservatorship changesSanta Clara County is expediting the implementation of new conservatorship rules for people suffering from severe mental...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2023Last comment by PST, on Dec 11, 2023 at 10:29 am | 1 comment | 2073 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Alma Street plagued with vehicle crashes resulting in injuries, vehicle damage and road closuresThree separate car crashes have taken place across Alma Street in less than a month, resulting in multiple injuries, damaged...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2023Last comment by PalyJim, on Dec 10, 2023 at 3:19 pm | 22 comments | 6951 Views
AROUND TOWN
California budget rollercoaster: Analyst predicts $68 billion deficitWith tax revenues in a free fall comparable to the Great Recession and the dot-com bust, California faces a projected $68...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Dec 10, 2023 at 12:07 pm | 4 comments | 2785 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Mail carrier injured during strong-arm robberyPolice in Palo Alto are investigating after a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier was injured and robbed on Wednesday by two...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Dec 10, 2023 at 10:38 am | 11 comments | 3915 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Around Town: Christmas Tree Lane to open, alarms will sound and city commissions are getting biggerIn this week's Around Town column, the dates for Christmas Tree Lane, a test of alarms and why city commissions are getting...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Dec 10, 2023 at 6:58 am | 2 comments | 5039 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Survey shows growing frustrations with Palo Alto utilitiesPalo Alto's latest citizen survey points to a welcome shift over the past year in residents' opinions about their local government,...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2023Last comment by Silver Linings, on Dec 9, 2023 at 9:34 am | 4 comments | 3704 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Housing or parking? Palo Alto considers new proposals for downtown parking lotsShould Palo Alto's downtown parking lots be redeveloped to make way for affordable housing, new garages, or both? That's...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2023Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on Dec 9, 2023 at 9:20 am | 10 comments | 3724 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Rare Palo Alto beaver getting treatment in Wildlife CenterA beaver that is recolonizing the Matadero Creek in Palo Alto was taken to the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley on Wednesday...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2023Last comment by Cedric de La Beaujardiere, on Dec 9, 2023 at 1:45 am | 15 comments | 7249 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Caltrain plans for 4-track segments complicate Palo Alto's effort to redesign rail crossingsCalifornia's high-speed rail system may be more than a decade away from construction, but the beleaguered project is casting...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2023Last comment by Paly Grad, on Dec 8, 2023 at 7:27 pm | 23 comments | 13709 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Santa Clara County commits $31M to support affordable housing projects in Palo Alto and Mountain ViewTaking steps to address the region’s housing crisis, Santa Clara County has committed $47.4 million to help pay for six...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2023Last comment by Ocam's Razor, on Dec 8, 2023 at 2:02 pm | 1 comment | 3222 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Dog trainer is charged in disappearance of Palo Alto German shepherd, who is presumed deadA dog trainer who allegedly attempted to substitute a Palo Alto resident's German shepherd with another dog after failing...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2023Last comment by helloit'sme, on Dec 8, 2023 at 1:24 pm | 3 comments | 9788 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Banning the public from City HallPalo Alto City Hall is now closed to the public — the ground floor is open, but residents, the press and the general...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Dec 6, 2023 at 1:59 pm | 5 comments | 786 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto eager to expand 'safe parking' programs for vehicle dwellersCalling it a small but crucial tool for addressing homelessness, Palo Alto agreed on Monday to expand and make permanent...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2023Last comment by Jerry, on Dec 6, 2023 at 9:43 am | 3 comments | 7566 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Buena Vista man pleads guilty to trailer park murderA man who stabbed a Buena Vista Mobile Home Park resident to death in 2019 has pleaded no contest to multiple violent felonies,...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2023Last comment by Ocam's Razor, on Dec 6, 2023 at 7:18 am | 1 comment | 2734 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto council members back salary hikes for themselvesThe Palo Alto City Council completed one of its fastest salary negotiations in recent history on Monday night, when it swiftly...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2023Last comment by Evergreen Park Observer, on Dec 6, 2023 at 7:02 am | 3 comments | 4023 Views
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