With little public debate, Palo Alto has largely abandoned its once popular program that buries power lines underground in residential neighborhoods. Some residents want to see the effort continue.
Anneke Dempsey was concerned about the giant oak in her backyard for years. Its massive limbs could potentially cause the tree to fall onto her or her neighbor s home. On March 14, her fear was realized.
Anneke Dempsey was concerned about the giant oak in her backyard for years. Its massive limbs could potentially cause the tree to fall onto her or her neighbor s home. On March 14, her fear was realized.
After a lengthy investigation into whether a Palo Alto equestrian center had been illegally taking water for years out of a city fire hydrant, Palo Alto Utilities has concluded that it occurred only once.
A car crash led to a power outage for more than 3,000 Palo Alto Utilities customers early Sunday morning, according to the city s Utilities Department.