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PALO ALTO ISSUES
Residents sound off on Stanford's expansionTraffic, parking, housing and foothills protection were among the top concerns residents cited during a meeting Tuesday evening...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2018Last comment by Fearful of an octapus, on Jan 31, 2018 at 6:50 pm | 34 comments | 9666 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Opinion: We need new thinking about parkingI love our California Avenue merchants. There is no place in town I'd rather go for a pizza, a paintbrush or (if I thought...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2018Last comment by Jake, on Mar 12, 2018 at 5:46 pm | 34 comments | 15139 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Midpeninsula mayors, tech company transportation leaders convene to talk trafficIn view of a hulking manzanita tree branch hung from the wall at the Unitarian Universalist Church in south Palo Alto, mayors...
Original post made on Apr. 20, 2019Last comment by Keep it local, on Apr 25, 2019 at 1:17 pm | 34 comments | 6544 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
To battle traffic, Palo Alto hikes transportation fees for developersIn its latest bid to curb the traffic impacts of new developments, Palo Alto has more than doubled the fees it charges builders...
Original post made on Apr. 30, 2019Last comment by Anon, on May 4, 2019 at 1:34 pm | 34 comments | 8482 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
New transportation chief looks to raise resident engagementFor years, Palo Alto leaders have talked about the need to launch new transportation initiatives, only to see their plans...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2019Last comment by Someone should investigate, on Oct 27, 2019 at 7:18 pm | 34 comments | 9243 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Committee backs 'safe parking' program for vehicle dwellersFacing a growing population of vehicle dwellers, a committee of Palo Alto council members signaled support Tuesday for a...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2019Last comment by Posted by Considering a Move to Palo Alto, on Dec 4, 2019 at 1:40 pm | 34 comments | 8556 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
We need a better SafewayMidtown Safeway is looking tired and runs out of items regularly. It is too small, shelves are often empty, it has no bakery,...
Original post made by Midtown on Jan. 5, 2020Last comment by Anon, on Jan 16, 2020 at 5:25 pm | 34 comments | 3765 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
As Khoury's Market closes, building owner seeks to get out of paying $140,000 in finesTo get out of paying the city of Palo Alto hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, the owner of College Terrace Centre...
Original post made on Jan. 8, 2020Last comment by mjh, on Jan 16, 2020 at 2:48 pm | 34 comments | 9389 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Santa Clara County seeks a roadmap for recovery as COVID-19 cases level offThe Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to create a comprehensive recovery plan laying out exactly how...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2020Last comment by Resident, on Apr 30, 2020 at 6:46 pm | 34 comments | 17019 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
State reopens places of worship, retail — but hair salons still off limitsPlaces of worship and retailers can now reopen statewide, with limitations, the California Department of Public Health announced...
Original post made on May. 25, 2020Last comment by lina crane, on May 31, 2020 at 3:43 pm | 34 comments | 11814 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Head of Menlo Church steps down over 'poor judgment'The senior pastor of Menlo Church has resigned following an outcry over the church board's investigation that some current...
Original post made on Jul. 30, 2020Last comment by Nayeli, on Aug 4, 2020 at 8:57 am | 34 comments | 18980 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
As COVID-19 batters the local economy, Palo Alto plots a comebackCity leaders have found themselves staring at two distinct but related assignments: manage a raging health crisis and try...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2020Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Dec 24, 2020 at 7:25 pm | 34 comments | 17001 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Emotions run high as council launches review of Castilleja's growth planAn error in tabulating the size of Castilleja School's buildings could add months of delay to the school's contentious plan...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2021Last comment by Old PA Resident, on Mar 10, 2021 at 7:38 pm | 34 comments | 10400 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Grand jury takes aim at affordable housing in Mountain View, Palo AltoWhy is Palo Alto so far behind Mountain View in affordable housing production and what can both cities do to improve their...
Original post made on Dec. 17, 2021Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jan 5, 2022 at 11:21 am | 34 comments | 11002 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Planning commission not swayed by Castilleja's plan to add studentsCastilleja's hopes for speeding up approval of its redevelopment plan were quickly dashed on Wednesday, with members of the...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2022Last comment by Annette, on Jan 28, 2022 at 9:37 pm | 34 comments | 8400 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Billionaire donor for new city gym revealed — and his money comes with strings attachedIf Palo Alto were to accept millions of dollars to construct a new gym, it would also have to expedite the project's approval...
Original post made on Jan. 21, 2022Last comment by Green Gables, on Jan 25, 2022 at 5:01 pm | 34 comments | 17560 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto looks to scale back Castilleja's growth planThe Palo Alto City Council moved Monday to curtail Castilleja School's proposal to rebuild its Bryant Street campus and increase...
Original post made on May. 24, 2022Last comment by Online Name, on Jun 7, 2022 at 3:00 pm | 34 comments | 12639 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
How many PAUSD seniors can solve this Chinese University entrance problem?0...
Original post made by Mike on Apr. 25, 2007Last comment by Former Paly student, on May 6, 2007 at 11:46 pm | 34 comments | 6909 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Gunn and Paly shun Newsweek ranking0...
Original post made by Tyler Hanley on May. 21, 2007Last comment by Ithoughttheyshunned, on May 20, 2008 at 11:04 am | 34 comments | 7626 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
What happened to civility?0...
Original post made by Mandy Lowell & Carolyn Tucher on Feb. 13, 2007Last comment by Anna, on Feb 18, 2007 at 1:03 pm | 34 comments | 8671 Views
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