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Don't call it a blimp: Massive airship debuts at Moffett Field in Mountain ViewReviving an early 20th-century ambition, an experimental airship debuted at Moffett Field this month, albeit for only a few...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Nov 27, 2023 at 12:32 pm | 1 comment | 6610 Views
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Silicon Valley congresswoman Anna Eshoo announces retirementFor the first time in two decades, a Silicon Valley congressmember is retiring, a decision that will shake up the South Bay's...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2023Last comment by Ramona Fernando, on Nov 27, 2023 at 11:52 am | 13 comments | 7496 Views
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How California's fire insurance woes are impacting Peninsula homeownersObtaining new homeowners insurance policies -- and even securing renewals on existing policies -- has become increasingly...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2023Last comment by Gary G., on Nov 25, 2023 at 8:56 am | 3 comments | 4616 Views
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El Camino repaving project set to begin next year, with bike lanes added in Mountain ViewAfter years of worsening potholes and bumpy rides, plans are in place to repave El Camino Real from Mountain View through...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2023Last comment by Anon , on Nov 17, 2023 at 7:03 pm | 2 comments | 3977 Views
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APEC Summit: Biden holds bilateral talks with China's president in Woodside, attends event at ExploratoriumPresident Joe Biden spent more than four hours in a meeting with China's President Xi Jinping in the Bay Area on Wednesday...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2023There are no comments yet. 3149 Views
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President Biden to meet with China's president at Filoli on Wednesday, reports sayThe Filoli estate in Woodside is set to host President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2023Last comment by NTB2, on Nov 15, 2023 at 10:45 pm | 2 comments | 6147 Views
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Original Hobee's Restaurant in Mountain View is closing its doors on Nov. 26After nearly 50 years, the original Hobee’s in Mountain View is closing its doors to business, marking the end to a family...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2023Last comment by Novelera, on Nov 15, 2023 at 4:31 pm | 1 comment | 4048 Views
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First Lady Jill Biden to visit Atherton WednesdayFirst Lady Jill Biden will be in Atherton on Wednesday, Nov. 15, for a presidential reelection campaign event while her husband,...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Nov 15, 2023 at 7:35 am | 1 comment | 4772 Views
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Amid internal tensions, religious leaders unite for Palo Alto peace vigilThe demonstration that took place in front of Palo Alto City Hall on Saturday night was as striking for what wasn't there...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2023Last comment by Diana, on Nov 14, 2023 at 5:13 pm | 4 comments | 4906 Views
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Opinion: The income-based electricity bill provision is a mistake that will raise your rates. Let’s not shy away from real solutions.Last year, California passed Assembly Bill 205. Tucked into the bill was a provision requiring the California Public Utilities...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Nov 13, 2023 at 12:42 pm | 35 comments | 7763 Views
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Multifaith organization to host vigil for peace in the Middle EastA vigil is set to take place at 6:30 p.m. in King Plaza, where community members will mourn those who have died in the conflict...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Nov 11, 2023 at 9:15 am | 1 comment | 2491 Views
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Stanford students continue sit-in, demand university condemn Israel's siege on GazaAs students at Stanford University reach the two-week mark of a sit-in on campus calling for the university to condemn Israel’s...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2023Last comment by Greene and Paly Parent, on Nov 10, 2023 at 7:51 pm | 43 comments | 10356 Views
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Library to host fentanyl education and Narcan training eventThe County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department is scheduled to host a fentanyl education and Narcan training...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2023Last comment by Ocam's Razor, on Nov 8, 2023 at 2:37 pm | 1 comment | 2200 Views
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End of daylight saving time this weekend correlated with car crashes, heart attacksWhile large swaths of North America still abide by the twice-per-year time change, a recent effort to eliminate the bi-annual...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2023Last comment by Bob Jaekel, on Nov 7, 2023 at 7:44 am | 1 comment | 3957 Views
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Seven Peninsula spots for happy hour bites and beveragesThere is no shortage of happy hour offerings on the Peninsula, but finding them without stumbling upon a sidewalk sign can...
Original post made on Oct. 29, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Nov 5, 2023 at 7:53 pm | 2 comments | 6218 Views
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Computer science teacher shortage puts California near bottom of a national instruction rankingCalifornia's low-income students, rural students and students of color were significantly less likely to have access to computer...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2023Last comment by Retired PAUSD Teacher, on Oct 31, 2023 at 7:13 am | 2 comments | 3217 Views
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After student pushback, Palo Alto school board condemns antisemitism, IslamophobiaIn a move that many students and parents wished had been made sooner, the Palo Alto school board approved on Friday morning...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2023Last comment by MyFeelz, on Oct 27, 2023 at 7:17 pm | 6 comments | 5740 Views
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Santa Clara County reports a record $4.7B in property value lossesSanta Clara County may be about to experience one of its worst declines in property value in 15 years. Data from the assessor's...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2023Last comment by Ocam's Razor, on Oct 27, 2023 at 5:15 pm | 1 comment | 4073 Views
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California and 32 other states file lawsuit against Meta alleging harm to childrenState Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with counterparts from 32 other states, filed a federal lawsuit against Meta on Tuesday...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2023Last comment by Retired PAUSD Teacher, on Oct 26, 2023 at 7:24 am | 3 comments | 2374 Views
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Federal court's decision overturning California's assault weapons ban elicits 'disgust' from officialsA U.S. District Court decision on Thursday, Oct. 19, overturning California’s assault weapons ban is igniting outrage among...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2023Last comment by K in MP, on Oct 25, 2023 at 4:27 pm | 2 comments | 14928 Views
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