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fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Rule change to steer golfers away from Palo Alto wetlands - San Jose Spotlight

The city has installed fences, added signage, and instituted a 'local rule' aiming to protect sensitive wetland habitat in the Palo Alto Baylands from golfer damage.
Environment
#elizabeth-gamble-garden
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Blooms & Bowls: Neighborhood Block Party (Palo Alto)

Join your neighbors for a delightful gathering at Gamble Garden and Lawn Bowls in Old Palo Alto, marking National Night Out with diverse activities.
California
#traffic-accident
#real-estate
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Buyer Shells Out $712K Over Asking Price on a House the Seller Says Could Get Them Into Harvard

The resale value of a home can increase significantly when tied to prestigious educational institutions.
Real estate listings can leverage educational success to attract buyers, demonstrating the intersection of school prestige and home value.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Can a House Get You Into Harvard?

Ivy League associations in home listings can attract buyers in competitive real estate markets.
The Palo Alto home listing leveraged Ivy League success to enhance its appeal.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Buyer Shells Out $712K Over Asking Price on a House the Seller Says Could Get Them Into Harvard

The resale value of a home can increase significantly when tied to prestigious educational institutions.
Real estate listings can leverage educational success to attract buyers, demonstrating the intersection of school prestige and home value.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Can a House Get You Into Harvard?

Ivy League associations in home listings can attract buyers in competitive real estate markets.
The Palo Alto home listing leveraged Ivy League success to enhance its appeal.
#city-council
fromPadailypost
1 month ago
Online Community Development

Consultants costing city $27 million a year; councilwoman says they're overused 'a bit'

fromPadailypost
1 month ago
Online Community Development

Consultants costing city $27 million a year; councilwoman says they're overused 'a bit'

fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Council moves forward on Newell Bridge replacement

The 114-year-old bridge has been a known chokepoint on San Francisquito Creek since 1998 when flooding damaged 1,700 properties.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Palo Alto adopts $1B budget, revamps ambulance service - San Jose Spotlight

To address ongoing financial challenges, Palo Alto's budget emphasizes a revamped emergency response system, adding civilian positions and paramedics while delaying budget cuts.
NYC politics
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Le Levy, former Palo Alto mayor and humorous musician, dead at age 90

Levy's dedication to the community was evident through his involvement in local government and his humorous songs that made civic affairs more engaging.
NYC music
#public-safety
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Hacked crosswalks in Bay Area play deepfake-style messages from billionaires

Pedestrian signals in the South Bay were hacked to play satirical messages impersonating Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago
East Bay real estate

City-sponsored poll says residents are willing to pay higher taxes to rebuild Cubberley

Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Hacked crosswalks in Bay Area play deepfake-style messages from billionaires

Pedestrian signals in the South Bay were hacked to play satirical messages impersonating Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago
East Bay real estate

City-sponsored poll says residents are willing to pay higher taxes to rebuild Cubberley

Silicon Valley
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Opinion: Maybe the city needs more consultants

Palo Alto's reliance on consultants is humorously critiqued, suggesting the need for management of their increasing numbers.
#assault
#crime
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Palo Alto's Summer Fest: 40th Annual Chili Cook-Off | 2025

Join us at the 4th of July Summer Festival and Chili Cook-Off in Palo Alto for free tasting, live music, and family fun activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Portland food
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Jewelry stolen from man in his 80s in south Palo Alto

The victim, an elderly man, was approached by a woman in a white SUV who offered him costume jewelry while stealing his own valuables.
Silicon Valley
#housing-development
fromPadailypost
2 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Opinion: City's downtown housing projects shouldn't reduce parking - housing and parking can coexist

SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Some of Silicon Valley's most prominent schools have ditched Honors classes in the name of equity - but it's a terrible idea

Palo Alto schools are eliminating Honors courses to promote equity, igniting debate over achievement and meritocracy among parents and students.
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

City's fiber service will cost more than AT&T or Xfinity

Palo Alto's Fiber internet aims to attract residents with better customer service and competitive pricing despite higher rates than established providers AT&T and Xfinity.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Peninsula city, high school lauded for going green

"Palo Alto ranked No. 1 in a new study highlighting the greenest small cities across the U.S., praised for its six farmers markets and extensive EV charging infrastructure."
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Salaries at city hall keep rising; 46 made more than 300K last year

The city of Palo Alto's increase in high-paid employees highlights significant growth, with 46 individuals making over $300,000 last year—a stark rise from previous years.
Portland food
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Mabel G. Teresi

Mabel G. Teresi, a beloved resident of Palo Alto for 65 years, was known for her love of family, her delicious homemade cooking, and her multiple careers.
SF parents
fromThe Infatuation
1 year ago
Silicon Valley food

The 21 Best Restaurants In Palo Alto - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Palo Alto boasts diverse restaurants from Indian to Greek, blending cultural experiences with Silicon Valley prices.
#caltrain
Silicon Valley
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Crosswalk speakers hacked with Musk, Zuckerberg impersonations

Humorous impersonations of Zuckerberg and Musk played in crosswalks in Palo Alto area, delighting pedestrians before being disabled.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Hacked Crosswalks Play Biting Satirical Messages Imitating Musk And Zuckerberg

"You know, it's normal to feel uncomfortable or even violated as we forcibly insert AI into every facet of your conscious experience."
Silicon Valley
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

Free Open Studios at the Cubberley Artist Studio (Palo Alto)

The Cubberley Artist Studio program hosts Open Studios for the public to experience and collect art, occurring twice a year at Cubberley Community Center.
Mission District
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

Utilities commission wants to soften the blow of a big rate hike

"In general, I don't support subsidizing gas," Commissioner Rachel Croft said at a meeting on Wednesday. "I only support the (reserve) used for this purpose just to decrease hardship - literally because the jump is so high in one year."
Environment
#urban-development
frompadailypost.com
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Council wants more time before deciding whether to back bill that reins in large Builder's Remedy projects

frompadailypost.com
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Council wants more time before deciding whether to back bill that reins in large Builder's Remedy projects

fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Palo Alto to consider new 'dark sky' ordinance to reduce light pollution. But how far will it go?

Oh my gosh all sorts of stars, I know folks love to go up the mountains and it's amazing the difference you can see.
Portland food
#housing-policy
fromPadailypost
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Palo Alto considers a vacancy tax targeting 2,000 'ghost homes'

City Council is considering a tax on vacant homes to fund affordable housing initiatives.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Palo Alto may lead efforts to restrict 'builder's remedy' - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto is leading efforts to amend legislation for housing developer applications that bypass zoning regulations.
New legislative efforts aim to limit builder's remedy applications in Palo Alto's housing plans.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Palo Alto may lead efforts to restrict 'builder's remedy' - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto is leading efforts to amend legislation for housing developer applications that bypass zoning regulations.
New legislative efforts aim to limit builder's remedy applications in Palo Alto's housing plans.
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

Survey finds support for restrooms in park

The lack of a public restroom at Eleanor Pardee Park is primitive, unhygienic, inconvenient, annoying, and an ongoing embarrassment.
Mission District
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Palo Alto police investigating after man found dead at park

Authorities reported that the passerby discovered the body in a tidal area near the park's parking lot; preliminary investigations indicate no foul play.
East Bay (California)
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

Body found at Baylands

A body was discovered in the Byxbee Park area, prompting police investigation with no evident signs of foul play as identity remains undisclosed.
East Bay (California)
Cars
fromInsideEVs
3 months ago

This Is The First Rivian R1S Police Car

Palo Alto is introducing the world's first Rivian R1S police cruiser, but it requires outfitting before operation.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Palo Alto flood basin to be sprayed for aggressive mosquitoes

The Santa Clara County Vector Control District plans to spray the Palo Alto flood basin to control an aggressive mosquito species, preventing them from spreading.
Mission District
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

School board member Chiu will only meet with unions if meeting is recorded and there's a third-party witness

Chiu's insistence on recording meetings and having an attorney present has fueled tensions, with educators expressing concern over her approach to dialogue and collaboration.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
3 months ago
Pets

Goodbye Kitty - cat lounge to leave Stanford Shopping Center

Mini Cat Town, a popular cat lounge, is closing at Stanford Shopping Center, seeking a new location amid city regulations.
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