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AROUND TOWN
Details emerge about death of Iongi
Hanging out with friends on the evening of Friday, Dec. 22, 16-year-old Maikeli Iongi pulled out a gun, one of his pals later told investigators. Read the full story here htt... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 17, 2007 at 1:14 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 25, 2008 at 3:37 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is Mandarin losing its status as flavor of the month language?
Trade with China is one of the arguments as to why Mandarin should be taught (or immersed) in our schools. I remember Russian and Japanese being given similar weight in past y... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Aug 16, 2007 at 6:23 pm
There have been 134 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 1, 2007 at 12:53 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Where is the conscience of our city?
State Senator Joe Simitian, while serving on the Palo Alto City Council in the 1990s, once referred to the Human Relations Commission as "the conscience of our city." Read... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 16, 2007 at 5:04 pm
There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 17, 2007 at 6:20 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Stanford plan may mean big bump in traffic
With a voluminous application submitted Monday to the city of Palo Alto, Stanford Medical Center officials revealed additional details about one of the biggest development pro... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 16, 2007 at 4:05 pm
There have been 84 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 22, 2007 at 5:03 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Streetwise
Question and interviews by Adena DeMonte Photographs by Marjan Sadoughi. Read the full story here http://www.paloaltoonline.com/weekly/story.php?story_id=532 posted Wednesd... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 16, 2007 at 1:53 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 16, 2007 at 3:51 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Dozen candidates make PA council deadline
With no incumbents, the race for four seats on the Palo Alto City Council will pit connected political newcomers against those with less name recognition in a field of 11 or 1... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 16, 2007 at 10:21 am
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 17, 2007 at 11:44 am.

AROUND TOWN
Cost of War Bring our Troops Home: Today, Noon City Hall
You May Already Have Lost 10 Billion Dollars Thursday, August 16, 2007 War at Home Report Releases PALO ALTO Action Data: Cost of War Report Release (91) Event Name... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Alice Smnith, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood, on Aug 16, 2007 at 10:11 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 17, 2007 at 11:50 am.

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Watertown, Massachusetts severs ties with Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith
The move came under immense pressure from the town's large Armenian community, which is angry over the ADL's unwillingness to acknowledge the killings of Armenians during Worl... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Guess Who, a resident of Stanford, on Aug 16, 2007 at 9:11 am

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Setting a CA tax penalty precedent - help please!
I had an appeal before the State Board of Equalization, because my husband and I were assessed a very large demand penalty for filing late, even though we had overpaid our tax... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by California Citizen, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Aug 16, 2007 at 2:46 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 5, 2012 at 1:37 pm.

SPORTS
Beckham's first goal
David Beckham scored his first goal for LA Galaxy this evening. Unfortunately, it is on Spanish TV only as far as I can see. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Sports Fan, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Aug 15, 2007 at 8:26 pm

AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto tech company's stock price soars
Palo Alto tech company VMware blasted out of obscurity Tuesday as its stock price soared following an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. Read the full st... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 15, 2007 at 5:17 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 15, 2007 at 11:04 pm.

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
The Future is Obvious
I am starting this thread, because I, occasionally, see statements to the effect that something is obvious in the future. For example, "Almost ANYONE with a grain of common... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Gary, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Aug 15, 2007 at 12:23 pm
There have been 23 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 18, 2007 at 12:13 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Derelict Gas Station
It has been mentioned here before, but the derelict gas station on Middlefield is an eyesore, a reminder of what we had that was very useful, a possible hangout for illegal ac... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Midtown Resident, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Aug 15, 2007 at 11:19 am
There have been 30 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 1, 2007 at 1:51 pm.

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
BANK OF MOM AND DAD?
Have you purchased property with an adult child, in order to get that child into the local market? What are the plusses, minuses? Was end goal to evolve to fully independently... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Carol Blitzer, a resident of the University South neighborhood, on Aug 15, 2007 at 11:04 am

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Have buyers' remorse?
Wish you had done something differently before committing to buying a house in Palo Alto, Mountain View or Menlo Park (or nearby)? What's causing the angst (other than feeling... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Carol Blitzer, a resident of the University South neighborhood, on Aug 15, 2007 at 11:02 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 17, 2007 at 11:54 am.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Letters
Greening PA Read the full story here http://www.paloaltoonline.com/weekly/story.php?story_id=6145 posted Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 15, 2007 at 7:44 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 16, 2007 at 3:50 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Altos throughout the United States
From a Gun & Rod Club to a small river community, Palo Altos are full of surprises. Read the full story here http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=5619 posted ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 14, 2007 at 9:18 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 14, 2007 at 9:23 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
'Slow growth' or 'smart growth' survey launched
A community survey that seeks to explore attitudes about growth, jobs and housing is being launched this week by a Palo Alto-based nonprofit organization that promotes "smart ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 14, 2007 at 6:01 pm
There have been 55 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 26, 2007 at 2:11 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Acquisition adds twist to broadband saga
In a curious twist in the city of Palo Alto's quest to install a high-speed broadband cable network, one of the city's current partners has acquired the unsuccessful bidder fo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 14, 2007 at 3:29 pm
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 28, 2007 at 4:44 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
The other Palo Alto
It is springtime in Palo Alto. The snow has melted, giving way to new shrubs and plants. And at the bottom of "Pally Mountain," children gather, eager to climb the slope. Afte... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 14, 2007 at 1:06 pm
There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 27, 2007 at 11:57 am.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Why do Palo Altans Elect People with Stanford Connections to City Council?
So much council business concerns Stanford issues, resulting in the three or four on the council who have Stanford connections to disqualify themselves. How irritated I becom... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Midtown Guy, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Aug 13, 2007 at 9:19 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 14, 2007 at 3:27 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto Council candidate field swells to 13
The field of potential Palo Alto City Council candidates has swelled to 13, only days before the 5:30 p.m. Wednesday filing deadline. Read the full story here http://www.palo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 13, 2007 at 8:15 pm
There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 13, 2007 at 1:44 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Georgie Gleim receives Athena Award
Georgie Gleim, the second-generation owner of Gleim's Jewelers in downtown Palo Alto with a decades-long record of community leadership, has been named the 2007 winner of the ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 13, 2007 at 11:44 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 13, 2007 at 11:44 am.

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Photo gallery: Remembering Bill Walsh
Bill Walsh was an integral part of the Stanford Athletic community who guided the San Francisco 49ers to three Super Bowl championships and six NFC West division titles in his... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 13, 2007 at 11:40 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 13, 2007 at 11:40 am.

AROUND TOWN
Round and round she goes
The Foothill Music Theatre production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1940s classic "Carousel" is a high-powered affair that may fall a little short of its Broadway ambitions. Bu... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 12, 2007 at 8:31 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 12, 2007 at 8:31 pm.



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