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RESTAURANTS
As pizza should be
Pizza is everywhere. Good pizza is not. But since finding the good stuff sometimes requires precious time out of our busy lives, we may settle for greasy, flat slabs of flavor... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 6, 2007 at 12:12 pm
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 26, 2007 at 5:43 pm.

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
The French are starting to get it
Sarkozy is bringing his country around. He got rid of his petulant, unelected and anti-American wife, and he wants to be a tough part of the answer in the Mid-East. The mercu... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Gary, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Nov 6, 2007 at 12:01 pm

SPORTS
Earth-shaking effort leads Paly girls to volleyball title
Things were looking grim for the Palo Alto girls' volleyball team on Tuesday night as it trailed host Homestead during their showdown for the SCVAL De Anza Division title. Cle... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 6, 2007 at 11:23 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 6, 2007 at 11:23 am.

AROUND TOWN
What happened to the 88 bus this morning?
I drove down Louis Rd. and Charleston Rd. this morning at about 7:35 and saw a half dozen or more students at every bus stop, waiting to be picked up. They were looking anxiou... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by a driver, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Nov 6, 2007 at 9:14 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 18, 2007 at 12:37 am.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
A pollen-free zone?
I have sent this letter to city´s Director of Planning: Dear Steve Emslie, I have two heritage Live Oaks on my property. There is a virtual grove of them on my neighbor's pr... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Richard Placone, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Nov 6, 2007 at 8:54 am
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 30, 2007 at 7:26 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
California Avenue and Castro Street Design and Use
Dear Town Square Readers, I am conducting research for a doctoral dissertation on the topic of urban street design and the use of streets through the Institute for Sustaina... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Joe Kott, a resident of another community, on Nov 6, 2007 at 8:04 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 9, 2007 at 2:28 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Elections Help
Perhaps I can't find it but it would have really helped to have info online of where to vote, times the polls are open, who is running, what's on the ballet. I saw the Electio... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Kate, a resident of the University South neighborhood, on Nov 5, 2007 at 10:14 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 6, 2007 at 8:26 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Election Results?
Where is the best place to get timely and accurate election results? Will any of the candidates be posting results, polling place by polling place? Or does the Weekly do tha... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Election Watch 2007, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Nov 5, 2007 at 7:27 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2007 at 10:02 pm.

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Palo Alto Weekly Censors Negative Comments about Bush, War & Rumsfeld
Is the Palo Alto Weekly falling suspect to the same lack of truthful reporting the country saw in the aftermath of 9/11 and in the attacks on Iraq? My list of adjectives ne... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Palo Alto Resident, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Nov 5, 2007 at 7:02 pm
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 7, 2007 at 9:39 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bikes without lights
I have just returned after driving my kids around. It is now getting dark while kids are still coming home from school sports, after school activities, etc. and I have seen ma... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Nov 5, 2007 at 6:13 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 7, 2007 at 12:42 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Puzzlement about 'Labor's' big interest in PA
The powerful South Bay Labor Council has been rallying votes for two chosen candidates for the Palo Alto City Council with an intensity that is puzzling some officials, politi... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 5, 2007 at 3:39 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2007 at 5:32 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Paly teacher regrets strong words on principal
After speaking with parents over the weekend, history teacher Mike McGovern issued a statement Monday expressing regret for earlier strong words in his clash with Palo Alto Hi... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 5, 2007 at 2:57 pm
There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 2, 2008 at 11:39 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is It Time To Consider Physically Separated Bicycle Lanes in Palo Alto?
Here's an informative video. http://www.streetfilms.org/archives/physically-separated-bike-lanes/ This seems a a good idea - on that would not cost a whole lot, and might ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Winslow Arbenaugh, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Nov 5, 2007 at 12:30 pm
There have been 36 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 15, 2007 at 9:07 am.

AROUND TOWN
Too many political advertising fliers left on porch!
We are being deluged, repeatedly, with slicks (advertising brochures, even doorhangers now) for our local city and school board candidates. Look, this is an educated community... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by k, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Nov 5, 2007 at 11:56 am
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 7, 2007 at 9:57 am.

AROUND TOWN
Stanford's 'Junior' robocar comes in second
Stanford University's robocar, "Junior," was first across the finish line Saturday but wound up in second place on technical points behind "Boss" from rival Carnegie Mellon Un... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 5, 2007 at 9:41 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 6, 2007 at 9:15 am.

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Bush Gives Musharraf Tips on Eliminating Democracy :-)
Some humor for your morning. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Mr. Bush said that while he commended General Musharraf’s impulse to eliminate democratic inst... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Anonymous, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Nov 5, 2007 at 9:29 am
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 7, 2007 at 5:08 am.

SPORTS
National track meets a good start for local girls
The new faces appear every four years, it seems, when the Summer Olympics roll around. America's top track and field athletes are joined by these newcomers, many of whom we've... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 4, 2007 at 5:10 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 20, 2009 at 11:00 am.

BOOKS
Palo Alto man wins Sudoku championship
Thomas Snyder of Palo Alto took just 7 minutes, 9 seconds to solve an advanced Sudoku puzzle and win the U.S. Sudoku Championship in Philadelphia last Saturday. Read the full... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 4, 2007 at 3:39 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 4, 2007 at 3:39 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Protests rock Paly over 're-enactment' plays
Students at Palo Alto High School are rallying to the defense of historical re-enactment plays in a controversy over whether the future of the 17-year-old program is threatene... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 4, 2007 at 2:59 pm
There have been 178 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 22, 2007 at 12:03 pm.

SPORTS
Stanford volleyball finds spark to beat Oregon
The fifth-ranked Stanford women's volleyball team needed a quick reminder during the intermission that changes were needed. The Cardinal paid attention, returning to the court... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 4, 2007 at 12:42 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 4, 2007 at 3:28 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Deaths
Archie Powell Read the full story here http://www.paloaltoonline.com/weekly/story.php?story_id=2259 posted Wednesday, August 9, 2006, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 3, 2007 at 6:35 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2009 at 10:48 pm.

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Clocks fall back on Sunday morning
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday so people should set their clocks back one hour before they go to bed Saturday night or when they get up Sunday morning. Read the... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 3, 2007 at 3:20 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 4, 2007 at 10:55 am.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Victim AND rapist need our prayers
Both the victim and the rapist are young kids. The school age victim should be applauded for her courage and receive our prayers as she begins to heal from this Traumatic ev... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Ann, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Nov 3, 2007 at 2:45 pm
There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 9, 2007 at 4:00 pm.

SPORTS
VIDEO: Paly football rolls over LA, into CCS playoffs
The Palo Alto football team clinched an automatic berth in the Central Coast Section playoffs by beating visiting Los Altos on Friday night, 49-16. Read the full story her... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 3, 2007 at 2:39 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 4, 2007 at 6:00 am.

SPORTS
Gunn's Evans has head start to fast finishes in cross country
The Gunn girls and Palo Alto boys have a head start on their season goals, now that they've run off with their respective titles at the SCVAL El Camino Division championships.... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 3, 2007 at 10:40 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 3, 2007 at 10:40 am.



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