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With new plan, Palo Alto prepares to go big on housing around San Antonio
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1459+ words) Creating what is essentially a brand new neighborhood from scratch is no easy feat, a fact that the Palo Alto City Council wrestled with on Monday evening during a discussion of the San Antonio Road Area Plan, a roadmap for…...
Battle for influence splinters Sierra Club chapter
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (1681+ words) Longtime members of the Loma Prieta Chapter of the Sierra Club are raising alarms about what they call a hostile takeover of their organization by a pro-housing coalition. The internal divide in the chapter " and the organization as a whole…...
This 30-year-old burrito joint is opening its fifth location " in downtown Palo Alto
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (301+ words) A 30-year-old family-run taqueria is expanding to downtown Palo Alto. "It will be almost the same as the other four locations: a taqueria with a line where the people can order a quick bite and just go, or they can…...
No Kings" protests planned across Bay Area Saturday
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (302+ words) Protests will take place across the Bay Area on Saturday as part of what is expected to be over 1, 800 nationwide demonstrations in response to the policies of President Donald Trump's second administration, according to event organizers. Over 80 protests are scheduled…...
Palo Alto moves to join suit against White House
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (477+ words) In a world flooded with noise, facts still matter. Where you get them matters even more. We believe knowledge is power at the Mountain View Voice, but independent journalism doesn't happen by accident. It thrives on your engagement, curiosity, and…...
Palo Alto hires Mountain View's transportation manager
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (421+ words) Gennady Sheyner is the editor of Palo Alto Weekly and Palo Alto Online. As a former staff writer, he has won awards for his coverage of elections, land use, business, technology and breaking news. Gennady grew up in San Francisco…...
El Camino bike lanes are finally here: What you need to know
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (1786+ words) Zoe Morgan joined the Mountain View Voice in 2021, with a focus on covering local schools, youth and families. A Mountain View native, she previously worked as an education reporter at the Palo Alto Weekly and Los Altos Town Crier. Zoe…...
Suit aims to kill plan for affordable housing in downtown Palo Alto parking lot
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (814+ words) Gennady Sheyner is the editor of Palo Alto Weekly and Palo Alto Online. As a former staff writer, he has won awards for his coverage of elections, land use, business, technology and breaking news. Gennady grew up in San Francisco…...