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#public-safety
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Council votes to bring back fire engine

Palo Alto City Council voted unanimously to reinstate a fire engine at Mitchell Park amid concerns over response times.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
1 month 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.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Council votes to bring back fire engine

Palo Alto City Council voted unanimously to reinstate a fire engine at Mitchell Park amid concerns over response times.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
1 month 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.
#real-estate
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month 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
2 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
1 month 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
2 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.
#education
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Dharap defends his education philosophy amid talk of recall

Dharap prioritizes struggling students in education policy decisions, facing criticism for his methods.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
SF parents

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

SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Dharap defends his education philosophy amid talk of recall

Dharap prioritizes struggling students in education policy decisions, facing criticism for his methods.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
SF parents

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

fromPadailypost
2 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
#housing-development
#caltrain
#urban-development
frompadailypost.com
1 month 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
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

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

#hate-crime
Silicon Valley
fromPadailypost
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
#police-investigation
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month 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
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Woman who has had run-ins with security outside Larry Page's home is arrested for assault

"She was persistent in this venture as she began trying to bribe our security officers for access. Unfortunately, things started to escalate from there."
SF parents
#housing-policy
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
#school-board
SF parents
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

Parents look to recall school board member

Parents in Palo Alto are trying to recall school board member Shounak Dharap amid controversies over curriculum changes.
The recall movement is led by Avery Wang, who has a history of legal action against the school district.
fromPadailypost
2 months ago
SF parents

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

SF parents
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

Parents look to recall school board member

Parents in Palo Alto are trying to recall school board member Shounak Dharap amid controversies over curriculum changes.
The recall movement is led by Avery Wang, who has a history of legal action against the school district.
fromPadailypost
2 months ago
SF parents

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

fromPadailypost
2 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.
#lawsuit
Silicon Valley food
fromEater SF
2 months ago

Gastronomic Cocktails And Outrageous Octopus Paella Hit Palo Alto

Couple opens Macarena restaurant in Palo Alto, emphasizing traditional Spanish recipes amidst a lawsuit claiming recipe theft.
Silicon Valley food
fromEater SF
2 months ago

Gastronomic Cocktails And Outrageous Octopus Paella Hit Palo Alto

Couple opens Macarena restaurant in Palo Alto, emphasizing traditional Spanish recipes amidst a lawsuit claiming recipe theft.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Opinion: End the city's work from home policy

Bringing office workers back to downtown will boost local economy more effectively than costly infrastructure changes.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Palo Alto mulls new RV park to aid vehicle dwellers - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto is expanding its 'safe parking' program to address the increasing number of vehicle dwellers.
The city council acknowledges the inadequacy of current housing solutions.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

A vibrant destination? Palo Alto dreams big on Cubberley - San Jose Spotlight

This time, however, city leaders have some reasons to feel optimistic.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Mountain View's InOrbit Robot Space hosting showcase, tour

The InOrbit Robot Space will showcase robots collaborating with automation technologies to enhance productivity in various industries, providing insights into smart infrastructure on Feb. 22.
Miscellaneous
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

The next Santana Row? Council has big plans for California Avenue - San Jose Spotlight

The opportunity to completely reimagine one of the community's downtown shopping cores rarely comes... this is really a once in a generation opportunity for us.
Miscellaneous
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