Posts by Shelly Roberson
Palo Alto Makes the City “Bike-Friendly”
Palo Alto Plans New Bike Routes Throughout City Three decades after Palo Alto turned Bryant Street into the nation’s first “bicycle boulevard,” the city council is hearing a proposal to create similar bike-friendly routes on Greer Road, Wilkie Way, Park Boulevard and Stanford Avenue.
Read MorePalo Alto High School Gym Bids Farewell
Many Memories Were Made at the Palo Alto High School Gym After 85 years of being a focal point for Viking pride and hosting thousands of events such as games, dances, and rallies, Palo Alto High School community members, esteemed alumni, and current students and staff will spend the afternoon of Sunday, March 16, bidding…
Read MoreNew Alma Village Grocery Store Sign Getting Complaints
Some People Think it’s Too Big A supermarket that is expected to open in Palo Alto’s Alma Village next month is already drawing complaints over a large sign that recently was installed on Alma Avenue. The large sign is crucial for the grocery store’s survival according to the owner, and the City Council has already…
Read MoreElectric Vehicles Get Preference in New Palo Alto Homes
In an effort to be more green oriented the Palo Alto City Council unanimously approved a requirement for all new homes built in the city to be pre-wired to charge electric vehicles.
Read MoreFree Wireless Wi-Fi in Mountain View
Google Inks Wi-Fi Deal in Downtown Mountain View Google Inc. said that it is ready to replace its Wi-Fi network in downtown Mountain View which will make the area a ‘free’ outdoor wireless hotspot. On Tuesday night the Mountain View City Council voted to approve a new five-year contract with Google Inc. which will be…
Read MorePalo Alto Wants to Shift Drivers to Trains and Buses
Officials approve exploring an expanded shuttle system, new agency to manage traffic-reduction After months of debate about new garages and permit programs, Palo Alto officials shifted gears on Monday in their search for parking solutions when they approved an ambitious initiative aimed at getting drivers out of cars altogether.
Read MoreCalifornia Avenue May Become Palo Alto’s New Business and Trendy Hub
Palo Alto’s city council is set to approve a $7.1 million overhaul of the city’s California Avenue commercial corridor as soon as next month — a much higher price tag than previously assigned to the economic development project.
Read MorePalo Alto Inventory Inching Upwards Week Ending February 23
Inventory of homes and residences in Palo Alto moved up slightly this week. Currently there are 23 homes and residences listed for sale in Palo Alto proper. Seven of these properties have been on the market for less than seven (7) days.
Read MorePalo Alto Schools Superintendent Kevin Skelly Resigns
Palo Alto Schools Superintendent Kevin Skelly informed teachers, parents, and school district personnel them that he will resign at the end of the school year from the Palo Alto Unified School District.
Read MorePalo Alto Chamber of Commerce Moving to Lytton Gateway
The non-profit Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce has signed a new 10-year lease at the 101 Lytton Avenue four-story “Lytton Gateway” office development. The Lytton Gateway is located at the corner of Lytton and Alma Street in downtown Palo Alto.
Read MorePalo Alto Councilmembers Think Too Much Business in Downtown: Proposes Registry
Four members of the Palo Alto City Council say a business registry is needed to solve traffic and parking problems that have risen to the forefront in recent years.
Read MoreJoin Palo Alto Recreation Foundation for World Music Day
Mark Your Calendars for “Palo Alto World Music Day” Sunday, June 15, 2014 from 3:00P to 7:30P The Palo Alto Recreation Foundation presents the 6th Annual World Music Day. Over 50 musical groups will be performing in the heart of downtown Palo Alto. University Avenue will be closed to traffic to allow for a family…
Read MoreNo Ban on New Wood-Shake Roofs in Portola Valley and Woodside For Now
At a joint meeting held on January 30, Portola Valley and Woodside council members decided to postpone ruling on a Woodside fire marshal’s proposal to ban new wood-shake roofs in both cities.
Read MoreUnbelievable Price for a Palo Alto Tear Down House!
1,154 Sq. Ft. Palo Alto Teardown on 2,775 Sq. Ft. Lot Listed for $1.0M Sells for $1.6M – WOW! In downtown Palo Alto, rundown two-bedroom properties not only list for $1M, they then sell for $600K over asking.
Read MorePalo Alto Considers Citywide Residential Parking Permit Program
Palo Alto City Council to Consider Parking Issues The Palo Alto City Council, by unanimous vote, has directed staff to draft an ordinance that establishes a framework for a citywide residential parking permit program that would allow some neighborhoods to restrict parking on their residential blocks.
Read MoreMenlo Park: Palo Alto’s Little Brother
Menlo Park (MP) is a quiet little city of 32,000 which packs a powerful punch. Menlo Park is located in the northeast quadrant of Silicon Valley and is nestled comfortably between Palo Alto, Atherton and Redwood City.
Read MoreReal Estate Agents Need Social Media or They Will Die?
Social Media – the FASTEST Growing Method of Communication Most realtors will do anything they can to get a listing or a hot pre-approved buyer ready to start making offers. In fact most realtors will do anything they can to get something into escrow as fast as possible.
Read MoreDo You Remember The Best Nine (9) Real Estate Movies Of All Time?
Movie Lovers – Test Your Memory of Real Estate Movies… Do you remember watching any of these Real Estate Movies? Some of these flicks are certainly worth watching again. Logon to your streaming video vendor and cue up a few of these great classics.
Read MorePalo Alto Passes Improved Public Art Program
Coming Soon For Palo Alto – More Public Art Palo Alto will be the recipient of more public art. The City Council voted 8-0 last week to increase the “percent for art” policy which will now include residential projects of five units or more as well continuing to include commercial developments that are at least…
Read MorePalo Alto – a History Lesson
Palo Alto Early History Discovery of Palo Alto, California Palo Alto’s earliest recorded history is from 1769, when Gaspar de Portolà discovered an Ohlone Indian settlement. A plaque is erected at Middlefield Road and Embarcadero Road to commemorate the remains an area of known Indian mounds.
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