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California's budget whiplash: From a record-setting surplus to a massive shortfall in 1 yearAfter last year's excitement over how to spend a record $97.5 billion budget surplus, the state is now grappling with a $31.5...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2023Last comment by Annette, on Jun 15, 2023 at 5:38 am | 5 comments | 2942 Views
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of twin girls whose parents were killed in street racing crashA wrongful death lawsuit is being brought on behalf of 7-year-old twin girls whose parents were killed in a crash caused...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2023Last comment by vmshadle, on Jun 14, 2023 at 5:23 pm | 5 comments | 5865 Views
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Pesticide-free movement gains momentum on Peninsula with Woodside's sweeping new banPut away the poisons and opt for earth-friendly ways of dealing with animal, insect and plant pests: That’s the clear message...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Jun 13, 2023 at 11:33 pm | 1 comment | 3935 Views
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local peace & justice organization, WILPF, to deliver petition Wed. May 24,2:30 to Anna Eshoo's downtone office, in solidarity with the Peace in Ukraine Coalition, urging Biden, Putin and Zelensky to participate in peace talks and ceasefire in Ukraine"The petition, published as a full-page ad in a newspaper widely read by Congress, The Hill, reads, “The longer the war...
Original post made by Cherrill Spencer on May. 23, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jun 4, 2023 at 4:00 pm | 6 comments | 781 Views
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Reparations panel recommends possible millions for eligible Black CaliforniansA task force approved economic models for lawmakers to calculate the costs of historical racism in California. CalMatters...
Original post made on May. 11, 2023Last comment by Leslie York, on May 28, 2023 at 9:40 am | 55 comments | 4141 Views
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A longtime Sacramento critic, Lydia Kou announces run for state AssemblyPalo Alto Mayor Lydia Kou, a staunch critic of California's approach to encourage more housing, announced on Monday that...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on May 25, 2023 at 7:46 pm | 53 comments | 10405 Views
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Around Town: New documentary puts Aaron Persky's removal from bench back in the spotlightRead news about a new documentary that reevaluates the recall of Aaron Persky as a Superior Court judge and an event that...
Original post made on Mar. 17, 2023Last comment by Bruce Haren, on May 25, 2023 at 12:19 pm | 4 comments | 10215 Views
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Gus Mattammal to challenge Berman in race for AssemblyGus Mattammal, a Republican entrepreneur who last year ran for the U.S. Congress, announced Tuesday that he will vie for...
Original post made on May. 24, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on May 24, 2023 at 1:22 pm | 3 comments | 3197 Views
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Josh Becker, Marc Berman see their key bills on housing and sustainability advanceDozens of bills penned by Bay Area legislators, including legislation targeting housing development, gun safety and renewable...
Original post made on May. 23, 2023Last comment by Joel, on May 24, 2023 at 12:32 pm | 4 comments | 4103 Views
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Locals urge Caltrans to reopen Highway 84 near Woodside ASAPAfter a total shutdown because of a landslide, nearby residents are imploring Caltrans to reopen a stretch of Highway 84...
Original post made on May. 24, 2023Last comment by Claudette, on May 24, 2023 at 10:32 am | 2 comments | 5886 Views
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Lee Lambert picked as Foothill-De Anza's next chancellorLee Lambert, the chancellor of Pima Community College in Arizona, is slated to replace Judy Miner as head of the Foothill-De...
Original post made on May. 24, 2023Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on May 24, 2023 at 10:22 am | 1 comment | 3154 Views
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Balancing act: Newsom's plan to cover California's ballooning budget deficitGov. Gavin Newsom says his plan to cover a budget shortfall that has grown by $9 billion protects investments in education,...
Original post made on May. 18, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on May 23, 2023 at 6:30 pm | 20 comments | 3357 Views
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3 dead, 5 hospitalized after chain reaction collision on Highway 101 in SunnyvaleThree people died and five others were hospitalized after a chain reaction collision on U.S. Highway 101 just south of Fair...
Original post made on May. 22, 2023Last comment by Ryan Tanner, on May 23, 2023 at 7:13 am | 5 comments | 7090 Views
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Settlement clears way for José Andrés restaurant to cook with gas in Palo AltoFaced with a threat of a lawsuit, Palo Alto administrators have reversed their earlier decision and will now allow the new...
Original post made on May. 16, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on May 22, 2023 at 5:50 pm | 16 comments | 20446 Views
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Around Town: Elizabeth Holmes gives first media interview in over 6 years to The New York TimesIn the latest column, read about a recent New York Times profile on Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and an award for East...
Original post made on May. 13, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on May 16, 2023 at 5:35 pm | 27 comments | 8431 Views
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Letters to the editor: De Anza College and the Asian American community are owed an apologyReaders share opinions on local issues for the week ending May 12. Read the full story here https://paloaltoonline.com/news/2023/05/12/letters-to-the-editor-de-anza-college-and-the...
Original post made on May. 12, 2023Last comment by Nikki W., on May 16, 2023 at 10:33 am | 1 comment | 3076 Views
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Cities raise concerns about bill that extends streamlined approval for housingSenate Bill 423 would indefinitely extend an existing law that creates a streamlined approval process for housing. Read...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by Native to the BAY, on May 16, 2023 at 1:50 am | 6 comments | 4786 Views
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Man dies in motorcycle collision on state Highway 35A man died in a motorcycle collision on southbound state Highway 35 just outside Palo Alto in unincorporated San Mateo County...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by Bruno Marchon, on May 15, 2023 at 10:09 am | 1 comment | 6441 Views
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Report finds regulators knew of Silicon Valley Bank problems but didn't push bank to act quickly enoughWhen regulators saw problems at Silicon Valley Bank, they didn't do enough to make sure the problems were fixed, a state...
Original post made on May. 12, 2023There are no comments yet. 3468 Views
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Union upset over Santa Clara County's plan to cut vacant jobsThe county plans to slash hundreds of vacant positions, a move union leaders said would exacerbate staffing issues. Officials...
Original post made on May. 11, 2023Last comment by Carol, on May 11, 2023 at 6:32 pm | 1 comment | 2949 Views
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