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Meet the merchants of Midtown Shopping CenterIn Palo Alto's Midtown Shopping Center, you can find merchants who've served generation after generation of customers. And...
Original post made on Sep. 5, 2023Last comment by squarehead, on Sep 5, 2023 at 9:11 pm | 2 comments | 4470 Views
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Historic homes $Millions risk to CityToday, in the 2020s, a historic preservation designation without homeowner approval might expose our City to hundreds of...
Original post made by Mike Forster on Sep. 1, 2023Last comment by Penelope Walsh, on Sep 4, 2023 at 12:58 pm | 5 comments | 692 Views
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Push to protect historic buildings leaves some Palo Alto homeowners skepticalSeeking to stave off demolition of quaint, old and culturally important buildings, Palo Alto officials are preparing to notify...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2023Last comment by Norman Beamer, on Sep 1, 2023 at 8:55 pm | 23 comments | 8576 Views
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Architect looks to raise the roof on downtown office buildingDowntown Palo Alto's newest office project is situated across the street from City Hall and between two distinct architectural...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2023Last comment by anon1234, on Sep 1, 2023 at 11:48 am | 6 comments | 3389 Views
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To help tenants, council advances new eviction protectionsSeeking to provide a measure of security to renters in city's famously expensive housing market, Palo Alto leaders agreed...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2023Last comment by No Longer A Landlord , on Sep 1, 2023 at 8:51 am | 20 comments | 7634 Views
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Palo Alto and Bloomington seek to transcend political divides -- one Town Hall at a timeAfter forging a "sibling city" partnership and enjoying a honeymoon period full of tours and festivities, Palo Alto and Bloomington,...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2023Last comment by Ocam's Razor, on Aug 31, 2023 at 9:50 pm | 9 comments | 4248 Views
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To preserve legacy of Chinese entrepreneur, resident seeks historical status for former Fry's buildingAs Palo Alto prepares to decide on the redevelopment of the former Fry's site, a resident has petitioned to designate the...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2023Last comment by Wilhelm Reich, on Aug 31, 2023 at 11:20 am | 40 comments | 14342 Views
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With visitors on the rise, Palo Alto eyes safety improvements at Foothills Nature PreserveWith Foothills Nature Preserve seeing a surge of visitors, Palo Alto is preparing to install new pathways, parking areas...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2023Last comment by Sonia M, on Aug 29, 2023 at 2:36 pm | 5 comments | 5807 Views
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Gunn student walks away with a historic victory in RomeAbhivir Iyer's grueling path to victory in the International History Olympiad wound through the war zones of Africa, the...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2023Last comment by PA resident, on Aug 27, 2023 at 8:39 pm | 8 comments | 8452 Views
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Letters to the editor: Palo Alto retail, Cubberley closed meetingHere are the letters to the editor sent recently to the Palo Alto Weekly about Palo Alto retail and a recent City Council...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Aug 26, 2023 at 9:32 am | 1 comment | 4033 Views
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Climate activists push city to shut down gas utility, citing mounting natural disastersAlarmed by the recent floods, heat waves and wildfires that have devastated some communities and caused orange air in others,...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2023Last comment by Julius, on Aug 25, 2023 at 8:03 pm | 44 comments | 10837 Views
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Palo Alto's utility rates are increasing: Here's what to expectPalo Alto residents may begin to see higher utility bills this month and next as rate changes approved by the City Council...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Aug 25, 2023 at 6:25 pm | 7 comments | 7591 Views
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Palo Alto seeks protection against another spike in winter gas billsStill haunted by the memories of last winter's sharp spike in gas prices, Palo Alto is looking to buy some insurance to make...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2023Last comment by Ocam's Razor, on Aug 25, 2023 at 5:03 pm | 13 comments | 5720 Views
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Aided by new cameras, Palo Alto police arrest carjack suspectsTipped off by a newly installed license-plate-recognition system, Palo Alto police arrested Tuesday a group of men at Stanford...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2023Last comment by TR, on Aug 24, 2023 at 3:54 pm | 11 comments | 7125 Views
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Bill proposing Bay Area bridge toll increase for public transit pausedA bill proposing a $1.50 toll increase for Bay Area bridges for five years to fund public transportation has been shelved,...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on Aug 23, 2023 at 7:40 pm | 3 comments | 3545 Views
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Police: Man found dead on Waverley StreetPalo Alto police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found on a Waverley Street block on Wednesday morning,...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2023Last comment by Miriam Palm, on Aug 21, 2023 at 2:55 pm | 5 comments | 14422 Views
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Palo Alto looks to buy land next to wastewater plantEager to rebuild and expand the wastewater treatment plant on Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto leaders are preparing to buy two...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Aug 20, 2023 at 8:50 pm | 5 comments | 5818 Views
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Public Agenda: City Council, Board of Education, Parks and Rec, Rail Committee, Historic ResourcesHere's a preview of government meetings the week of Aug. 21. Read the full story here https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2023/08/17/public-agenda-city-council-board-of-education-...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Aug 19, 2023 at 4:43 pm | 4 comments | 2186 Views
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Where to spot Palo Alto architect Birge Clarkâs iconic 'Early California' styleAnyone who has driven through Palo Alto likely has seen the Spanish-influenced architecture of Birge Clark. His work had...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2023Last comment by mjh, on Aug 18, 2023 at 9:44 pm | 9 comments | 10053 Views
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State again rejects Palo Alto's housing planPalo Alto will have to revise its newly adopted housing plan after the state Department of Housing and Community Development...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Aug 18, 2023 at 10:47 am | 44 comments | 15232 Views
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