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Neighbors go unnotified under new housing lawA 2021 California law that allows multiple residences to be built on a single-family lot to increase the state's housing...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Dec 28, 2023 at 1:35 am | 4 comments | 914 Views
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Stanford sit-in persists despite holidays, lack of response from university leadersAs Stanford’s winter quarter has come to a close, students involved with the sit-in have plans to maintain the sit-in’s...
Original post made on Dec. 24, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Dec 27, 2023 at 7:12 pm | 7 comments | 4673 Views
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Restaurants blast plan to remove downtown parkletsAs Palo Alto prepares to redesign University Avenue, downtown restaurants are rallying to protect a treasured asset that...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Dec 22, 2023 at 12:25 pm | 26 comments | 6093 Views
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Around Town: a local BMX biking champion, a former Palo Alto mayor, and the cost of updating Cal. Ave.In this week's Around Town column, the latest on a local BMX biker, an update on a former Palo Alto mayor and the cost of...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Dec 19, 2023 at 4:22 pm | 3 comments | 3138 Views
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Power outage hits about 4,500 customers in Palo AltoThousands of utility customers in south Palo Alto lost power on Monday morning, an outage that utility officials believe...
Original post made on Dec. 18, 2023Last comment by Ocam's Razor, on Dec 19, 2023 at 9:45 am | 10 comments | 6738 Views
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Stanford residents, fellows secure historic agreement after 13 months of negotiationsAfter a long negotiation process, resident physicians and fellows at Stanford Health have reached a tentative agreement on...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Dec 15, 2023 at 9:42 am | 2 comments | 3938 Views
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Palo Alto sees revenue boost as hotels start to fill upPalo Alto's newest financial forecast shows a brightening outlook for the city's hotel industry, where revenues now climbing...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Dec 15, 2023 at 9:23 am | 2 comments | 3237 Views
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'Dream Big!' Support grows for relaxing height limits for downtown housing projectsPalo Alto's plan to transform downtown parking lots into housing hubs may soon kick off on Lytton Avenue and Kipling Street,...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2023Last comment by Annette, on Dec 15, 2023 at 6:17 am | 10 comments | 4568 Views
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Negotiators talk barricaded man out of Palo Alto homePalo Alto police responding to a domestic violence call at a Palo Alto residence spent nearly five hours negotiating with...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2023Last comment by cvvhrn, on Dec 13, 2023 at 4:19 pm | 5 comments | 8730 Views
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'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
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'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 | 7402 Views
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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
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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 | 7132 Views
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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 | 6950 Views
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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
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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 | 3703 Views
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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
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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
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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
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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
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