ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Gas prices stay high in Bay Area, drop statewide The average price for gas remained above $3 in the Bay Area but has dropped below that mark statewide due to high supplies and weak consumer demand, according to an AAA survey... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 15, 2009 at 11:59 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 15, 2009 at 12:08 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Why so many grouchy people? Lately, around Silicon Valley, I have encountered outspoken, rude strangers and I have regretted biting my tongue. What is it? Too many sick and/or unemployed people? It's not... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Huh?, a member of the Jordan Middle School community, on Nov 13, 2009 at 3:19 pm There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent 6 minutes ago.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Jewish family agency wins citizenship grant A $90,000 government grant to help persons with cognitive problems become U.S. citizens has been received by the Jewish Family and Children Services agency, with offices in Pa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 12, 2009 at 12:58 pm There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 18, 2009 at 7:36 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO I hope Obama succeeds in these policies to purge Republicans and stifle EPA employee dissent 1) Purging Republicans from Federal employment rolls..
http://www.chcoc.gov/Transmittals/TransmittalDetails.aspx?TransmittalId=2588
Great reading above, from Chief Huma... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Perspective, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Nov 12, 2009 at 10:39 am There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 14, 2009 at 10:04 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO The Death Penalty is WRONG! Mr. John Mohammed did not deserve to be killed. What are we about? Is it an eye for an eye? This man deserved our mercy, not our vengeance. He was mentally disturbed. Canno... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Joan, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Nov 11, 2009 at 10:35 pm There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 14, 2009 at 7:03 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Doctors refuse to test for swine flu Both my children had severe flu, but their pediatrician refused to test whether it was a regular flu or swine flu, saying that they are no longer required to do so. But what a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Palo Alto parent, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Nov 11, 2009 at 9:42 pm There have been 22 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 14, 2009 at 7:24 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO M-A hoping to make football lights a permanent fixture The temporary lights brought in by Menlo-Atherton High for last week's M-A vs. Sacred Heart Prep football game proved so popular that there is an aggressive push taking place ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 11, 2009 at 6:44 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 11, 2009 at 6:44 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Veterans Day - What does it mean to the kids? Today is a federal holiday and the kids have no school. Ask them why and I feel sure most won't have a clue.
From what I see, the kids are bored, playing video games with f... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Parent, a member of the JLS Middle School community, on Nov 11, 2009 at 12:25 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2009 at 9:50 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Health Care bill Why has the Weekly cut off on-line discussion re: the House health care bill to everyone but "registered users" - and after only two comments? READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Mary Carlstead, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Nov 9, 2009 at 9:11 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 11, 2009 at 11:42 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Children with Asthma and No H1N1 Vaccine What about children with Asthma? My son has asthma and he falls into the "high risk" category, simply because he is a child but what about the fact that H1N1 has a more sever... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by C. Tracy, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Nov 8, 2009 at 10:53 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 11, 2009 at 4:50 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Wild Cheers for Congress Passing Medical Care destruction Bill!! Or not..I see no wild headlines, no cheering online here. Could it be that most people know this is a disaster and are afraid to say the Emperor has no clothes out loud?
Wh... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Perspective, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Nov 8, 2009 at 10:17 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 11, 2009 at 3:57 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO The Grant Road Open Space Fights Not Over; Please Join Our Cause! Hi you all,
Please join our cause to preserve and protect the over-century-old open space on Grant Road in Mountain View, one of our last remaining patches of natural wilde... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Daniel Mart, a resident of Mountain View, on Nov 7, 2009 at 10:11 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 8, 2009 at 1:04 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Carnegie taps ex-Foothill College president for initiative on math Bernadine Fong, retired Foothill College president, has been tapped to take on one of the biggest challenges facing U.S. education: the high failure rates of community college... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 6, 2009 at 3:42 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 8, 2009 at 8:49 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Climate change is a contact sport, expert says An "insider's discussion" of the decades-long battle to bring the dangers of global warming to public awareness will be held Friday afternoon (Nov. 13) featuring Stanford Univ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 6, 2009 at 8:41 am There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 7, 2009 at 2:09 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Support oil companies that provide leadership on climate change Support oil companies that provide leadership on climate change
Valero Energy has started a fear campaign to try to get people opposed to Cap & Trade legislation that will ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Rwolf, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Nov 4, 2009 at 8:16 pm There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2009 at 2:37 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO YUCA action today at 5 Newell Court, EPA! PITCH A TENT! Rally to roll back rents at Page Mill-owned units
Location: WestPark Apartments, 5 Newell Court, EPA
Date and Time: Wed, Nov 4 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
East Palo A... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Hmmm, a resident of East Palo Alto, on Nov 4, 2009 at 1:04 pm
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Thank You Palo Alto I don't live in Palo Alto, but I found this Forum after it was mentioned in my town's Square Forum (Pleasanton). I recently posted something here and received many helpful,... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Georgia, a resident of another community, on Nov 2, 2009 at 2:28 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 3, 2009 at 10:26 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Where to turn for help 24-hour crisis hotlines:
Read the full story here http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/news/show_story.php?id=14360 posted Friday, October 30, 2009, 10:23 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 1, 2009 at 7:42 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 1, 2009 at 7:42 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Students expelled for pot, but no major drug bust at Sacred Heart, school official says Rumors of a major drug bust at Sacred Heart Preparatory in Atherton appear unfounded, but two students have been expelled for "marijuana-related activities," a school official... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 30, 2009 at 6:18 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 31, 2009 at 4:14 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Flu vaccine shipping delay cancels a 'flu clinic' A shipping delay in this year's seasonal flu vaccine has forced cancellation of a "flu clinic" scheduled for Oct. 17 at the Los Altos Center of the Palo Alto Medical Foundatio... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:44 pm
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Counties report shortage of H1N1 vaccine Santa Clara County officials announced Wednesday that fewer residents will be able to receive the H1N1 vaccine due to a lower distribution of doses than expected. Meanwhile, 9... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:23 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 1, 2009 at 8:11 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO 'There Oughta Be A Law' contest extended Californians have more time to develop and submit ideas for new state legislation after State Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, extended the deadline for his ninth annual "There... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 27, 2009 at 4:35 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 29, 2009 at 11:18 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Presidnt Obama: Get OUT of Aghanistan!!! How many more mothers are going to be destroyed? America should never have gone to war in such a foreign place. Bush is evil. However, President Obama, whom I voted for with... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Joan, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Oct 27, 2009 at 4:14 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 1, 2009 at 8:34 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO ESPN broadcaster suspended for taco remark Can someone please explain why ESPN broadcaster was suspended for suggesting that Montoya is probably "out having a taco"?
What is in appropriate about such a suggestion?
I ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Bewildered, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Oct 27, 2009 at 1:00 pm