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Want to turn your backyard into an urban farm?Silicon Valley's heyday as the "Valley of the Heart's Delight" may be gone with the disappearance of most of its farmland,...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2023Last comment by Donald, on Nov 14, 2023 at 4:04 pm | 2 comments | 7293 Views
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After blowback from residents, Palo Alto slows down push for 'historical' designationsPalo Alto's contentious effort to update its historic registry kicked off Thursday, when the Historical Resources Board considered...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2023Last comment by Miriam Palm, on Nov 11, 2023 at 4:18 pm | 6 comments | 5048 Views
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Developer scales down plan for condo project near Town & Country VillageAfter getting a mixed reception from the Palo Alto City Council last year, a developer is scaling back his plans for a condominium...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Nov 10, 2023 at 12:42 pm | 4 comments | 5438 Views
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Planning commissioners support trimming back tree-protection lawPalo Alto resident Ben Lenail received a jarring reminder of the danger that trees can pose to humans when a large oak fell...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Nov 10, 2023 at 11:55 am | 3 comments | 4042 Views
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Should Palo Alto's California Avenue be reopened to cars?The closure of California Avenue to traffic has sparked debate among business owners and residents, and now city staff is...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2023Last comment by Airbnber, on Nov 8, 2023 at 11:03 pm | 52 comments | 7427 Views
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Palo Alto police weigh addition to military arsenal: foam bulletsPalo Alto's arsenal of military equipment already includes shotguns, rifles and flashbang grenades and Sage launchers that...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2023Last comment by Neal, on Nov 7, 2023 at 4:22 pm | 5 comments | 3591 Views
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Letters to the editor: Views on California AvenueLetters sent to the Palo Alto Weekly editor last week concern the future of California Avenue. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2023Last comment by Marc Levoy, on Nov 7, 2023 at 1:51 pm | 2 comments | 2637 Views
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Council seeks compromise in Ellsworth Lane zoning disputeIt's by no means the largest housing development in Palo Alto, but for the applicant, the area residents and the City Hall...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2023Last comment by KayaK, on Nov 6, 2023 at 3:29 pm | 5 comments | 3724 Views
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New plans for old Nut House building leave out one feature: parkingEmboldened by a new state law, the developer looking to renovate the former Antonio's Nut House building on Palo Alto's California...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Nov 3, 2023 at 9:35 pm | 15 comments | 9378 Views
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State's public health department receives grant to help transition away from leaded aviation gasThe grant comes after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a determination in October that said leaded aviation...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2023Last comment by KR, on Nov 3, 2023 at 8:30 am | 1 comment | 2778 Views
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Palo Alto's drive toward citywide fiber could launch near Greer ParkIf you live near the intersection of Oregon Expressway and Greer Road, there's a good chance your household will be in the...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Oct 31, 2023 at 12:07 pm | 3 comments | 4227 Views
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A compromise for California AvenueWe are business owners on and around California Avenue in Palo Alto. We are retailers, restaurateurs and other service providers....
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2023Last comment by mjh, on Oct 30, 2023 at 6:27 pm | 7 comments | 2515 Views
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After pandemic backslide, Stanford hospitals ordered to ramp up commute programsStanford's hospitals will avoid financial penalties despite failing to meet their legally binding transportation goals. They...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Oct 30, 2023 at 12:53 pm | 8 comments | 3915 Views
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Opinion: How Cubberley reshaped school — and usIn the late '60s, social and political storms turned Cubberley High School into a crucible of activism. This weekend, as...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2023Last comment by tess & eric, on Oct 29, 2023 at 6:24 pm | 3 comments | 4263 Views
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Expert: Wet winter has produced unexpected side effect — batsWhile the sighting seems rare, experts say the winged creatures are actually more common in this area and less dangerous...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2023Last comment by Silver Linings, on Oct 28, 2023 at 9:57 am | 1 comment | 3651 Views
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Responding to 'Zoom bomb' disruptions, Palo Alto school board set to suspend virtual commentingThe Palo Alto Unified School District will temporarily ban members of the public from addressing the school board via Zoom...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2023Last comment by Retired PAUSD Teacher, on Oct 27, 2023 at 6:47 am | 18 comments | 4540 Views
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Palo Alto backs new JPA to advocate for Santa Clara County citiesSetting aside concerns from city staff, the Palo Alto City Council officially endorsed on Monday an effort to create a new...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2023Last comment by Rebecca Eisenberg, on Oct 25, 2023 at 9:37 pm | 4 comments | 3930 Views
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Opinion: Promised dog parks? 6 years and countingNorth Palo Alto residents and their dogs have been waiting for new dog parks to be built in their area of the city for six...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2023Last comment by vmshadle, on Oct 25, 2023 at 3:01 pm | 9 comments | 3683 Views
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Palo Alto council members denounce hate after 'Zoom bomb' disruptionMinutes after honoring victims in Israel and Gaza with an expression of solidarity and a moment of silence, the Palo Alto...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2023Last comment by Fred Balin, on Oct 24, 2023 at 12:56 pm | 15 comments | 10971 Views
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As Cities Association eyes restructuring, Palo Alto seeks more oversightCiting its growing stature and a recent legal conflict, the Cities Association of Santa Clara County is hoping to form a...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2023Last comment by Joe Citizen, on Oct 23, 2023 at 11:52 am | 4 comments | 2903 Views
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