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New concert series, parklet rules boost Cal Ave. as outdoor destination
The sounds of electric guitars, giggling children and cheering politicians wafted past Joanie’s Café last Thursday evening as Palo Alto leaders celebrated yet another new chapter for California Avenue, the commercial strip that seemingly never stops changing.
What happened
According to Palo Alto Online’s source item, New concert series, parklet rules boost Cal Ave. as outdoor destination, The sounds of electric guitars, giggling children and cheering politicians wafted past Joanie’s Café last Thursday evening as Palo Alto leaders celebrated yet another new chapter for California Avenue, the commercial strip that seemingly never stops changing.
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- New concert series, parklet rules boost Cal Ave. as outdoor destinationPalo Alto Online - 2026-06-02T06:20:39+00:00
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