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Local senior center helps older adults celebrate on their own terms

For seniors, the upcoming holiday season can be fraught with the tension of conflicting emotions. Palo Alto's Avenidas recognizes...

Original post made on Nov. 8, 2023
Last comment by Sheryl , on Nov 8, 2023 at 3:29 pm | 1 comment | 3098 Views

OTHER ISSUES

I-280 reopens after fatal crash in Los Altos Hills Saturday morning

All southbound lanes on Interstate Highway 280 north of El Monte Road in Los Altos Hills have been reopened following a nearly...

Original post made on Nov. 5, 2023
Last comment by Catherine C., on Nov 8, 2023 at 12:26 am | 2 comments | 4667 Views

AROUND TOWN

Google says Bay Area projects will move forward, despite ending agreement with Lendlease

Google and Lendlease, an Australian-based real estate developer, recently ended a partnership to develop four massive development...

Original post made on Nov. 6, 2023
Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Nov 7, 2023 at 5:16 pm | 8 comments | 6984 Views

AROUND TOWN

Home Sales: Contemporary home in downtown Menlo Park sells for $9.1M

Of the 42 homes sold, 30% had price tags under $2 million. Palo Alto recorded the most sales with 12 transactions. Atherton...

Original post made on Nov. 7, 2023
Last comment by Jay, on Nov 7, 2023 at 2:40 pm | 1 comment | 4656 Views

AROUND TOWN

Stanford hosts 'longevity' summit for aging adults, focused on building community ties

The two-day event, co-sponsored by the Stanford Center on Longevity (SCL), the Longevity Project, and the Aspen Institute's...

Original post made on Nov. 7, 2023
Last comment by Bruce Karney, on Nov 7, 2023 at 2:09 pm | 1 comment | 3319 Views

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Mountain View adjusts local zoning in major clean-up to comply with state laws, clarify regulations

The Environmental Planning Commission deliberated Wednesday on a slew of zoning amendments that covered a wide breadth of...

Original post made on Nov. 3, 2023
Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Nov 5, 2023 at 5:21 pm | 3 comments | 4208 Views

OTHER ISSUES

City approves five-story condominium project in a bid to support entry-level home ownership

Despite concerns about financial feasibility, the City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a five-story condominium project...

Original post made on Oct. 25, 2023
Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Nov 5, 2023 at 12:36 pm | 27 comments | 8416 Views

AROUND TOWN

Silicon Valley's hottest housing markets lose residents

Median home sale prices have skyrocketed in Silicon Valley's hottest housing markets, and residents are moving out. Read...

Original post made on Nov. 3, 2023
Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Nov 5, 2023 at 11:51 am | 7 comments | 5493 Views

AROUND TOWN

3 teens arrested with 5 guns, cocaine and $4,000 in cash

Five firearms including an AR-15 rifle with a 60-round magazine, drugs packaged for sale, and $4,000 in cash were seized...

Original post made on Nov. 4, 2023
Last comment by Brian, on Nov 4, 2023 at 4:07 pm | 1 comment | 3093 Views

OTHER ISSUES

California and 32 other states file lawsuit against Meta alleging harm to children

State Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with counterparts from 32 other states, filed a federal lawsuit against Meta on Tuesday...

Original post made on Nov. 3, 2023
Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Nov 3, 2023 at 11:18 pm | 1 comment | 2163 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Proposal to rotate Mountain View Whisman school board leaders fails to garner majority support

The Mountain View Whisman school board rejected a proposal this week to lock in the way it elects its officers, opting instead...

Original post made on Nov. 3, 2023
Last comment by SRB, on Nov 3, 2023 at 6:42 pm | 2 comments | 3670 Views

AROUND TOWN

Stanford students continue sit-in, demand university condemn Israel's siege on Gaza

As 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, 2023
Last comment by Clarence Rown, on Nov 3, 2023 at 7:32 am | 4 comments | 3477 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Los Altos School District looks to renew, expand parcel tax on special ballot next week

The Los Altos School District is asking voters to approve renewing and growing an existing parcel tax levy in a Nov. 7 special...

Original post made on Nov. 2, 2023
Last comment by LongResident, on Nov 2, 2023 at 3:58 pm | 2 comments | 3686 Views

AROUND TOWN

First-time homebuyers in California may be eligible for $10K grants to cover closing costs

First-time homebuyers may be eligible for financial assistance through the Housing Affordability Fund, which recently reached...

Original post made on Nov. 2, 2023
Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Nov 2, 2023 at 11:49 am | 1 comment | 4829 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

A shelter divided

As the Palo Alto City Council prepares to ink a new and more costly long-term contract with the nonprofit Pets In Need to...

Original post made on Nov. 2, 2023
There are no comments yet. 2304 Views

OTHER ISSUES

Palo Alto launches construction on transitional housing in the Baylands

Palo Alto's elected leaders joined state dignitaries and housing advocates to celebrate the construction of a housing project...

Original post made on Nov. 1, 2023
Last comment by ivg, on Nov 1, 2023 at 5:34 pm | 3 comments | 3757 Views

ELECTIONS

After more than 40 years, Chez TJ owner wants to call it quits but can’t because of financial worries

After 41 years of running a restaurant that has launched the careers of world-renowned chefs, Chez TJ owner George Aviet...

Original post made on Oct. 30, 2023
Last comment by LongResident, on Nov 1, 2023 at 12:44 pm | 25 comments | 26090 Views

ELECTIONS

Newsom signs 56 housing bills to boost affordability, help tenants

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, Oct. 11, signed multiple housing bills aimed at tackling the state's lack of...

Original post made on Oct. 12, 2023
Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Nov 1, 2023 at 11:11 am | 27 comments | 10392 Views

AROUND TOWN

Santa Clara County reports a record $4.7B in property value losses

Santa 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, 2023
Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Nov 1, 2023 at 9:40 am | 8 comments | 7481 Views

AROUND TOWN

News report reveals Mountain View police officer was suspended over discriminatory social media posts in 2021

A news report digging into police misconduct records found that a Mountain View officer was disciplined for social media...

Original post made on Oct. 31, 2023
Last comment by Jay, on Oct 31, 2023 at 2:33 pm | 1 comment | 4859 Views
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