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Nov 26, 2023 7:19 pm
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Palo Alto City Hall is now closed to the public -- the ground floor is open, but residents, the press and the general public cannot go to any other... More
Nov 10, 2023 2:35 pm
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Well, it’s done. The debate is over. California Avenue, Palo Alto’s “second downtown” will now become a permanent pedestrian mall. No cars allowed. Permanent... More
Oct 30, 2023 5:03 pm
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I am tired of complaining that it takes too long to get things started – and completed – by Palo Alto’s city staff. And, it turns... More
Oct 18, 2023 8:25 am
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Yes, we’ve been “zoom bombed” right here in Palo Alto. The city council has become the latest target of people who call in via Zoom with lewd, racist, ugly... More
Oct 5, 2023 4:41 pm
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Whoosh! Palo Alto’s years-long plan to underground utilities in neighborhoods has somewhat suddenly and silently disappeared, to the surprise of many Palo... More
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