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Do you have 'zombie trees' in your backyard?With fall here, it's time to check your yard for zombie trees. These are trees that appear to be healthy, but are actually...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2023Last comment by Ray, on Oct 31, 2023 at 1:23 pm | 1 comment | 3745 Views
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After four decades downtown, time's up for Menlo Clock WorksWalking into Menlo Clock Works, the walls are lined with clocks ranging from tall grandfather clocks to neon wall clocks....
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Oct 31, 2023 at 12:03 pm | 2 comments | 5889 Views
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Around Town: Creek defense, Kanye ties the knot, and new parklandIn this week's Around Town column, read about plans for San Francisquito Creek, a celebrity wedding and a new Palo Alto park....
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Oct 30, 2023 at 9:25 am | 1 comment | 5722 Views
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'None of us are OK.' Vigil brings different faiths together to Mitchell ParkWhat began as a chat between a few Palo Alto neighbors evolved on Saturday into vigil that brought about 200 people of different...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2023Last comment by Bob, on Oct 25, 2023 at 11:32 am | 5 comments | 7415 Views
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Around Town: a revival, life amid war and enduring sports traditionsIn this week's Around Town column, a revival, living amid war and enduring sports traditions. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Oct 25, 2023 at 10:14 am | 2 comments | 11381 Views
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Stanford hospitals struggle to keep employees from driving to workWhen Stanford University received permission in 2011 to construct of new hospitals and medical buildings, it pledged to steer...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2023Last comment by JR, on Oct 23, 2023 at 9:16 pm | 15 comments | 7472 Views
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Review: West Bay Opera's straightforward 'Madama Butterfly' reveals its enduring powerWest Bay Opera's production of "Madama Butterfly" reveals Puccini's opera as a profound indictment of imperialism. Performances...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2023Last comment by MBoots, on Oct 21, 2023 at 5:49 pm | 1 comment | 3043 Views
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A 'company town'? Stanford housing plan raises concerns in Palo AltoAs Santa Clara County prepares to approve new policies for Stanford University's growth, Palo Alto and the university are...
Original post made on Oct. 10, 2023Last comment by Deborah, on Oct 17, 2023 at 5:40 pm | 16 comments | 13427 Views
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Police calls: 19 arrests, 1 sexual misdemeanorThe following list captures recent reports of crimes made to Palo Alto police for the week of Oct 5-12. Details can be found...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2023Last comment by Stephen Rock , on Oct 16, 2023 at 10:17 am | 1 comment | 2286 Views
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Review: 'Mrs. Christie' dives into unsolved disappearance of famed novelistWhy did writer Agatha Christie disappear for 11 days? It's still a mystery, but TheatreWorks' season opener, "Mrs. Christie,"...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2023Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on Oct 15, 2023 at 10:04 am | 1 comment | 5024 Views
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Eager to redevelop Cubberley, Palo Alto explores long-term lease with school districtHoping to revive the city's languishing effort to rebuild Cubberley Community Center, Palo Alto City Manager Ed Shikada is...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Oct 13, 2023 at 4:57 pm | 2 comments | 4272 Views
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Meet April, the newest addition to the Barron Park Donkey ProjectThe famed Barron Park donkeys recently got a new member, April, who has joined the company of residents Perry and Buddy....
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2023Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on Oct 13, 2023 at 11:04 am | 1 comment | 6491 Views
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Police: Woman foils robbery attempt in MidtownPalo Alto police are looking for a man who tried to snatch the purse of an elderly lady in the Midtown neighborhood on Monday...
Original post made on Oct. 10, 2023Last comment by Forever Name, on Oct 11, 2023 at 10:34 am | 3 comments | 4075 Views
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New local flag football team has former 49ers as coachesThis inaugural season of high school flag football has brought a new opportunity for local girls to play competitively. For...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2023Last comment by Rebecca Eisenberg, on Oct 6, 2023 at 5:19 pm | 1 comment | 4846 Views
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Panel discussion talks wrongful incarceration at Mountain View event, with tribute to exoneree Rick WalkerRick Walker spent 12 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Exonerated in 2003, Walker left prison as a free man...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2023Last comment by Ocam's Razor, on Oct 6, 2023 at 2:22 pm | 3 comments | 2956 Views
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Property owner seeks city's help to fill vacancy in Homer Avenue buildingCiting anemic demand for downtown office space in the aftermath of the pandemic, a Palo Alto developer is asking the city...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2023Last comment by curious, on Oct 4, 2023 at 9:32 am | 13 comments | 8037 Views
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Public comment abuse leads to changes in Redwood City's meeting protocolsIn what Mayor Jeff Gee calls a “proactive step” to avoid “vile, racist, anti-semitic” disruptions ahead of council...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2023Last comment by Claudette, on Oct 3, 2023 at 11:01 am | 1 comment | 3069 Views
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Local leaders share statements on the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein's 'trailblazing' leadershipU.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving woman senator in the country's history and the first woman to be San Francisco's...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2023Last comment by NTB2, on Oct 2, 2023 at 12:44 am | 5 comments | 3921 Views
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Arts briefs: Sierra Hull at The Guild, Great Glass Pumpkin Patch in Palo Alto and moreCatch bluegrass and folk with mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull, pick the perfect hand-blown gourd at the Great Glass Pumpkin...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2023There are no comments yet. 2861 Views
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Modern Asian supermarket should be in the cannery siteWhat a tribute to the historic Chinese community in P.A. if the old cannery site could be turned into a modern, upscale Asian...
Original post made by rosemarye on Sep. 27, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Sep 27, 2023 at 9:26 pm | 2 comments | 501 Views
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