Historic tree stands in the way of Palo Alto high-speed rail
The El Palo Alto historic tree may threaten the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s plans to construct the high-speed rail line. Widening the tracks puts the tree in jeopardy.
Parks & Recreation
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Reports of coyote attacks in Santa Clara County double in 2010 (VIDEO)
With reports of coyote attacks in Santa Clara County more than doubling in 2010, wildlife officials urge people to keep a safe distance and supervise pets and children when they’re outside.
Santa Clara school board member campaigns against football stadium
Christine Koltermann, a Santa Clara Unified School District board member, is campaigning against the 49ers new stadium, seeing it as a costly, environmental hazard that will lower property values.
San Mateo, Santa Clara voters support vehicle fees – Statewide, nix Prop. 21 for parks
Proposition 21 would have added an $18 surcharge to the annual vehicle license fee, while eliminating current day-use fees of $5 to $15 at all 278 state parks for registered California drivers.
3,000-pound “wonderarium” could float on Oakland’s Lake Merritt
Oakland artists Yvette Molina and Sarah Filley plan to build a giant terrarium that will float in the center of Oakland’s Lake Merritt in 2012.
Cyclists campaign for more bikes on Caltrain (VIDEO)
Bay Area cyclists contend that Caltrain does not have sufficient space for bicycles, even though Caltrain increased on-board bicycle capacity by more than 30 percent last year.
Palo Alto debates costs, benefits of rehabbing El Camino Park
Palo Alto’s El Camino Park is rich in history and characters, but Parks and Recreation officials say it needs a major upgrade to become a more inviting place for families.
Palo Alto plans to improve bike routes
Palo Alto kicked off its Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, hoping to increase bike ridership and improve routes to qualify for the League of American Bicyclists’ platinum-level community status.
Menlo Park smoking ban: a one-woman crusade
Menlo Park’s City Council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public places. The law takes effect in November, giving the city one of the toughest smoking laws in the state.