Blessed are the furry and feathered When young Miguel Cardenas held up his two pet turtles, Crash and Squirt, to be drizzled with holy water Sunday, he was emulating a tradition dating back to St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. (Friday, 10:25 AM)
TODAY'S TOP POSTSVIEW ALL POSTS Three Stanford students die in Highway 1 crash Three Stanford University Graduate School of Business students died Friday night when their car plunged off a cliff on Highway 1 near Big Sur.
Read the full story here http:/... Last comment from Respectfully, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, 22 minutes ago (Comments: 9) AARP: Every Week Thousands of Americans File Bankruptcy Due to Medical Costs AARP, along with other organizations, has launched a campaign called Divided We Fail,
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You can see video of personal stories of ... Last comment from OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, 10 hours ago (Comments: 12) Simitian launches 'oughta be a law' contest State Sen. Joe Simitian has launched his 6th "There Oughta Be a Law" contest, where people are invited to suggest ideas for new state legislation.
Read the full story her... Last comment from suzie, a resident of another community, 25 minutes ago (Comments: 3) Already-high rents in Palo Alto on the rise Fewer homeowners are putting their houses on the market in Palo Alto. So, what are they doing with them? Renting them -- but already-high rents are on the rise despite the inc... Last comment from Don\'t mind taxes for Schools & Library, a resident of the Ventura neighborhood, 17 hours ago (Comments: 10) Police step up patrols after latest robbery Palo Alto police have increased foot and car patrols this week after the latest street robbery Sunday night, when a woman walking home alone was knocked down and robbed on Lom... Last comment from What can we do?, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Oct 9, 2008 at 8:53 pm (Comments: 17)
JAY THORWALDSON'S BLOG editor of the Palo Alto Weekly Tunneling the trains is not a new vision The “mini Big Four” Palo Alto city leaders proposing to tunnel the Caltrain tracks deep underground to make room for parks, bike lanes and condos were a bit surprised to hear ... Posted on Sep 30, 2008 at 5:14 pm (Comments: 19)
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Stanford vehicle veered off highway, CHP says The Friday night crash that killed three Stanford University Graduate School of Business students happened when the driver of the 2005 green Jeep Cherokee "allowed it go over the west side of the highway," according to the California Highway Patrol. (Monday, 9:29 AM)
Grocery store commits to Edgewood Plaza Fresh & Easy Grocer has committed to build a store as part of the Edgewood Plaza neighborhood shopping center in Palo Alto when it is rebuilt, according to Sand Hill Property Company, owner of the center. (Monday, 9:30 AM)
Bright, highly visible fire hits Angel Island A brush fire atop Angel Island in Marin County that can be seen from all around the San Francisco Bay has spread to 250 acres this morning and more than 200 firefighters are battling the flames. (Monday, 8:01 AM)
Sandra Lonnquist resigns as PA Chamber CEO Sandra Lonnquist, who has headed the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce for the past six years, will resign effective Oct. 31, she announced today.
"It's time," she told the Weekly. (Monday, 9:59 AM)
Police release sketch of man wanted for robbery Police released a sketch today (Friday) of a man wanted in connection with a strong-arm robbery Sunday night in Palo Alto. A woman walking home alone on Loma Verde Avenue near Alma Street was knocked down and robbed about 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Police Agent Dan Ryan said. (Monday, 8:47 AM)
Two 'dangerous' men in EPA police chase ID'd Police identified two men Frday who allegedly held up a liquor store at gunpoint Tuesday and led law enforcement on a chase from San Jose to East Palo Alto. The "very dangerous" men are suspected of being involved in up to 25 robberies throughout the Bay Area. (Saturday, 11:27 AM)
SPORTS: Dramatic 24-23 Pac-10 football win for Stanford It was homecoming, so it was a game that the Stanford football team wanted to win. More important, it was a game the Cardinal needed to win. "This?" Gerhart said, raising the digit that had blood leaking. "I'll get it checked out when I get out of here." Gerhart rushed for 116 yards on 24 carries in Stanford's 24-23 Pac-10 football victory over visiting Arizona on Saturday. Visit PASportsOnline.com for the complete story, as well as scores, schedules, video and more. (Sunday, 11:17 AM)
Lakeview Terrace A crack cast and chilling performance by psycho stalwart Samuel L. Jackson anchor this smart and suspenseful thriller.
Jackson is L.A. cop Abel Turner, an edgy single dad of two whose grip on sanity and the responsibilities of neighborhood watch is a tad tight. New neighbors Chris and Lisa Mattson (Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington) find out the hard way. Abel doesn't take kindly to their biracial coupling and... (Read the full review here.) View movie trailer
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CommunityEvents Join the Palo Alto Grand Prix in the final leg of the3rd Annual ROAD RACE SERIES 2008 Run or walk to have fun, stay fit and support nonprofit organizations in the Palo Alto community! October 19 - Running of the Bulls October 25 - Marsh Madness November 16 - Stanford Habitat for Humanity's Home Run 2008 Visit www.pagrandprix.org for event details.
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