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
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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.
AROUND TOWN A new perspective It's a family joke that photographer Patricia McClung does her best work "just before she gets arrested."
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AROUND TOWN Downtown assault leaves man, 21, unconscious A late-night fight in downtown Palo Alto Saturday left a 21-year-old Menlo Park man unconscious and two 21-year-old suspects in Santa Clara County jail, arrested on charges of... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 11, 2007 at 5:21 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 11, 2007 at 10:38 pm.
AROUND TOWN Palo Alto man arrested for burglary, fighting An Opportunity Center resident was arrested Friday afternoon after he punched through a glass window at Town and Country Village Shopping Center, stole an item and returned bl... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 11, 2007 at 5:11 pm There have been 22 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 15, 2007 at 8:49 pm.
RESTAURANTS El Grullense, anyone? A quick search yields 25 restaurants named El Grullense within driving distance. Who is El Grullense, a man or a multinational corporate chain, and what does he want with us? ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 11, 2007 at 11:15 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 5, 2010 at 9:07 am.
AROUND TOWN Line dancing or other dancing programs for seniors My mom is in town, and I want her to be here for a very long time... so, I need to keep her busy and interested in the city. She loves to dance, so, I need info about dance le... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Anna, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Aug 11, 2007 at 1:16 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 11, 2007 at 12:04 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Mortgage crisis hits even affluent Palo Altans Even affluent, good-credit-risk Palo Altans are feeling spinoff effects of the national and international collapse of the subprime mortgage market. Local experts told the Week... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 10, 2007 at 10:31 pm There have been 41 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 17, 2007 at 9:03 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Six candidates to vie for school board With the field closed after the 5 p.m. Friday deadline in the race for a seat on the Palo Alto Board of Education, six candidates have registered for the Nov. 6 election, acco... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 10, 2007 at 6:59 pm There have been 120 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 16, 2007 at 12:54 am.
DIANA DIAMOND'S BLOG More honesty please, at city hall Sometimes a small incident – like the redesign of the city’s website – can serve as the symbolic “straw” in our community. Many residents are complaining loudly that the newly... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by diana diamond, Palo Alto Online blogger, on Aug 10, 2007 at 6:28 pm There have been 30 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 12, 2007 at 12:25 am.
AROUND TOWN Foot fetish Growing up in Sao Paolo, Brazil, Eza Americo de Souza never imagined herself as a shoe-designing entrepreneur. But at barely 29, she's already created a line with 55 original ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 10, 2007 at 5:14 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 10, 2007 at 5:14 pm.
AROUND TOWN Muralist Greg Brown named Artist of the Year It's no illusion: Palo Alto muralist Greg Brown has been chosen Artist of the Year for the 11th state Senate district.
Read the full story here http://www.paloaltoonline.com/... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 10, 2007 at 1:33 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 15, 2007 at 5:08 pm.
AROUND TOWN Alma Plaza plans shaping up The latest site-design plan for Alma Plaza is conforming more to city wishes, according to Planning and Transportation Commission members who viewed the proposal Wednesday, bu... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 10, 2007 at 11:25 am There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 13, 2007 at 3:22 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS City's new Web site slammed by community Aiming for elegance, the city of Palo Alto's new Web site has been nearly universally decried. But city staff remain convinced that with refinement, the city's Web site, launc... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 10, 2007 at 8:47 am There have been 26 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 8, 2007 at 1:15 pm.