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INVEST & INNOVATE
Do we want a palo alto where only the rich can move here to liveI don't. I remember meeting Greg Schmid when I played a small role in his school board campaign. We were both economists and were making a decent living but...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Oct. 11, 2015Last comment by senor verde, on Oct 22, 2015 at 7:35 pm | 139 comments | 20786 Views
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What Supports High Home Values in Palo AltoAnother title would be "Why do people want to live in Palo Alto". I believe it is because we have great schools and lots of amenities, many of which are publicly...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jun. 14, 2012Last comment by sandy zoe, on May 8, 2013 at 10:16 pm | 129 comments | 23099 Views
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What Supports High Home Values in Palo AltoAnother title would be "Why do people want to live in Palo Alto". I believe it is because we have great schools and lots of amenities, many of which are publicly...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jun. 14, 2012Last comment by sandy zoe, on May 8, 2013 at 10:16 pm | 129 comments | 7380 Views
INSIDE EAST SIDE
Measure M-- I am not drinking Greenheart?s expensive potionLike you, dear reader, I saw it too. The Almanac has come out calling for a NO vote on Measure M. Those who oppose it could not be happier with it, and now...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Oct. 19, 2014Last comment by Mary de Campo, on Nov 3, 2014 at 6:45 pm | 114 comments | 6928 Views
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Do business executives make good governors or mayors?Well, it depends. A business executive can have valuable organizational and managerial experience. Executives come from an environment where there is an emphasis...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Oct. 11, 2010Last comment by Walter_E_Wallis, on Oct 24, 2010 at 5:03 am | 98 comments | 27523 Views
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Do business executives make good governors or mayors?Well, it depends. A business executive can have valuable organizational and managerial experience. Executives come from an environment where there is an emphasis...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Oct. 11, 2010Last comment by Walter_E_Wallis, on Oct 24, 2010 at 5:03 am | 98 comments | 6826 Views
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Two Positives from the Debt Ceiling DebacleThe debt ceiling debate and final agreement shows how screwed up our congressional politics is. There was no discussion of entitlement reform or tax reform, no inclusion...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Aug. 3, 2011Last comment by Alfred E Newman, on Sep 15, 2011 at 4:23 pm | 94 comments | 19207 Views
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Two Positives from the Debt Ceiling DebacleThe debt ceiling debate and final agreement shows how screwed up our congressional politics is. There was no discussion of entitlement reform or tax reform, no inclusion...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Aug. 3, 2011Last comment by Alfred E Newman, on Sep 15, 2011 at 4:23 pm | 94 comments | 3786 Views
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Planning for the Future in Palo Alto and the RegionI recently attended two meetings where the future of the region and Palo Alto were discussed. One was a class at Stanford where students presented their summary...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Feb. 27, 2014Last comment by stephen levy, on Mar 11, 2014 at 1:49 pm | 85 comments | 23937 Views
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I Will Vote No on Prop 10Some residents locally and throughout the region have experienced very large rent increases in recent years. These increases often create emotional and financial...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Oct. 5, 2018Last comment by Class Act, on Oct 12, 2018 at 8:51 am | 83 comments | 6418 Views
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Time to Send a MessageOf sadness, solidarity and support to our brothers and sisters in Squirrel Hill and Jewish communities everywhere And follow George Will and Tom Friedman in saying whatever...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Oct. 27, 2018Last comment by Heidi B , on Dec 23, 2018 at 9:15 pm | 75 comments | 5834 Views
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Who Will Replace Baby Boomers as They RetireRetiring baby boomers will be replaced by immigrants and their children who will account for over 80% of America's labor force growth and change over the next 20...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jul. 26, 2013Last comment by John, on Aug 8, 2013 at 4:28 pm | 74 comments | 30263 Views
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Who Will Replace Baby Boomers as They RetireRetiring baby boomers will be replaced by immigrants and their children who will account for over 80% of America's labor force growth and change over the next 20...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jul. 26, 2013Last comment by John, on Aug 8, 2013 at 4:28 pm | 74 comments | 2498 Views
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Most Seniors do not Need Senior Housing But Could Benefit from other Choice to Remain in Palo AltoPalo Alto has a large number of residents aged 65 and above?17% of the city's population compared to 11% for the state and region. In addition most of the baby boom...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Apr. 22, 2014Last comment by stephen levy, on Apr 30, 2014 at 2:46 pm | 68 comments | 87472 Views
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What is ABAG?ABAG (the Association of Bay Area Governments) is the regional planning agency for the nine-county Bay Area. Voting members of ABAG are the elected officials appointed...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jan. 27, 2012Last comment by stephen levy, on Jun 16, 2012 at 3:12 pm | 66 comments | 20746 Views
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What is ABAG?ABAG (the Association of Bay Area Governments) is the regional planning agency for the nine-county Bay Area. Voting members of ABAG are the elected officials appointed...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jan. 27, 2012Last comment by stephen levy, on Jun 16, 2012 at 3:12 pm | 66 comments | 6039 Views
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Options for Addressing the Rapid Rise in Regional Rents: More Housing?, Rent Control? Other Solutions?Rent increases have far outpaced income gains during the economic recovery and are at record levels in terms of affordability. Many residents have had to move as...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Oct. 31, 2015Last comment by Crescent Park Dad, on Nov 13, 2015 at 3:46 pm | 66 comments | 15850 Views
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Older Homeowners and Local Property TaxesOne of the main arguments in 1978 for passing Proposition 13 was that rising property taxes threatened older homeowners who were retired and living on a reduced...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Apr. 9, 2011Last comment by Perspective, on May 14, 2011 at 4:47 am | 65 comments | 20582 Views
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Older Homeowners and Local Property TaxesOne of the main arguments in 1978 for passing Proposition 13 was that rising property taxes threatened older homeowners who were retired and living on a reduced...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Apr. 9, 2011Last comment by Perspective, on May 14, 2011 at 4:47 am | 65 comments | 5864 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Chez Franc calls it quits in Palo AltoPalo Alto's only high-end hot dog eatery, Chez Franc, closed its doors for good after dinner on...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 11, 2015Last comment by Steph, on May 30, 2016 at 4:58 am | 63 comments | 28703 Views
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