PALO ALTO ISSUES Letters From the Peace and Justice Center to illegal dog fights...
Read this week's letters to the editor here http://www.paloaltoonline.com/weekly/story.php?story_id=5959 posted W... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 25, 2007 at 6:49 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 10, 2007 at 3:39 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Human Relations Commission meeting sparks ire, reignites conflicts Perhaps it began with the Taser Task Force, where members Daryl Savage, Donald Mendoza and Linda Lenoir -- who also serve on the Palo Alto Human Relations Commission -- faced ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 24, 2007 at 11:16 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 26, 2007 at 9:40 am.
PALO ALTO ISSUES What's with all the Liquid Amber and magnloia trees? I nominate whoever was responsible for planting Magnolias and Liquid Amber trees as "most useless arborist team, ever". Planting those trees had to be a joke played on Palo Al... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Harumph!, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood, on Jul 24, 2007 at 3:55 pm There have been 18 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 13, 2008 at 10:34 am.
PALO ALTO ISSUES City Council needs to be downsized and by district Currently the City Council is not proportional in representation of the city of Palo Alto. If you locate each council member to the City Zoning map, there are 6 council membe... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by openspace, a resident of the Palo Alto Hills neighborhood, on Jul 24, 2007 at 12:16 pm There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 3, 2007 at 4:11 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Partial comeback for Palo Alto's 88 bus Palo Altans will be able to ride the 88 bus line to Gunn High School, the Veterans Administration Hospital and the new Taube-Koret Campus for Jewish Life come January, but it ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 24, 2007 at 11:34 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 27, 2007 at 12:18 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Undergrounding program could short-circuit Wires stretching from pole to pole -- providing electricity, phone and television service -- can still be found in most Palo Alto neighborhoods, although the city began buryin... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 24, 2007 at 11:22 am There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 28, 2007 at 7:24 pm.
AROUND TOWN Collard greens ice cream is better than garlic ice cream Check out East Palo Alto's 9th Annual Collard Greens Cultural Festival.
Here's an invitation on YouTube from Festival Founder/Director Nobantu Ankoanda, Ed.D:
http://youtu... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Michael Levin, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood, on Jul 24, 2007 at 8:12 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 24, 2007 at 9:02 am.
AROUND TOWN Growing Homeless Problem I just returned from a trip to Italy and was surprised to see less homeless on the streets of Rome and Florence than University Avenue. We have a real, growing problem here i... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Resident, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Jul 24, 2007 at 6:40 am There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 29, 2009 at 1:42 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Walk Score - a tool that helps determine "walkability" of a specific address Here is "Walk Score", a wonderful online tool that helps calculate the "walkability" of an address. The primary variable is proximity to stores, restauants, parks, etc.
Thi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sanford Forte, a resident of the Evergreen Park neighborhood, on Jul 23, 2007 at 10:38 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 2, 2007 at 6:27 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Man assaulted while walking home from bar A 39-year-old Palo Alto man was walking home at 2:30 a.m. Saturday after drinking at a bar when he was robbed by four young men in hooded sweatshirts who beat him up and took ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 23, 2007 at 5:16 pm There have been 26 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 9, 2007 at 7:42 pm.
AROUND TOWN Dish area reopens to hikers, joggers The popular Dish area in the Stanford hills reopened to hikers and joggers on Saturday after being closed since a 171-acre grass fire on June 25. Photo by Norbert von der Groe... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 23, 2007 at 4:37 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 25, 2007 at 5:58 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Handlebar Ornaments Everyday I see scores of school ages kids riding around town with their bicycle helmets hanging from their handlebars. I guess it's "un-cool" to be safe or to wear a helmet o... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Dave, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Jul 23, 2007 at 12:34 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 2, 2007 at 8:19 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Caltrain slowed by bicyclist on tracks Caltrain is experiencing delays of up to 30 minutes this morning following an incident where a train may have clipped a bicycle being carried by a trespasser near the Castro S... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 23, 2007 at 11:02 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 10, 2008 at 4:05 pm.
AROUND TOWN Construction at Lytton near Bryant Does anyone knows what is the construction on Lytton near Bryant street? And, how long the sidewalk will be closed??? Thanks READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ana, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Jul 22, 2007 at 8:18 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 24, 2007 at 9:31 pm.
BOOKS Thank You Harry Potter! We have been reading and reading....And we have finished the saga.
Thank you Harry Potter! READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Family of Fans, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood, on Jul 22, 2007 at 6:58 pm There have been 32 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 28, 2007 at 1:48 pm.
AROUND TOWN Stepping back in time What entices people to gather the second Friday of the month in Palo Alto to do English Regency dances? There's the nimble elegance of the steps, of course. But let's not forg... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 22, 2007 at 6:38 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 7, 2008 at 2:35 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS French or not at Paly? Hello all,
i have heard that one of the high schools (Paly) will cancel the upper most French class (French 5AP) or has actually already cancelled it. I am not sure why one... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by homme de palo alto, a member of the Palo Alto High School community, on Jul 22, 2007 at 5:05 pm There have been 136 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 6, 2007 at 11:51 am.
AROUND TOWN Around Town/Palo Alto Issues I have no idea if there is supposed to be a difference between these two topics or what they may be. I know I am confused about them and I can see evidence of confusion to oth... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jul 22, 2007 at 4:47 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 24, 2007 at 12:39 am.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Palo Altans decry proposed bus-service cuts Valley Transportation Authority's explanation of its intent to cut back bus service in Palo Alto sparked contempt and shouting on Wednesday at a community meeting at the Lucie... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 22, 2007 at 3:48 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 22, 2007 at 9:37 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Condi Rice " I was supposed to be a music major and concert pianist, and here I sit." Yay! It all makes sense now: "I don't know what I'll do long-term. I'm a terrible long-term planner. I was supposed to be a music major and concert pianist, and here I sit. I ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Dr. Ferragamo, a resident of Stanford, on Jul 22, 2007 at 2:01 pm There have been 40 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 27, 2007 at 4:15 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Putting the community's interests above personal convenience I started out to write a column on how we integrate neighborhood, city and regional priorities in land use related to recent local debate over the 800 High St. housing develop... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 21, 2007 at 4:58 pm There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 24, 2007 at 11:06 am.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Traffic snarled due to downtown 'Promenade' Traffic was backed up along Alma Street and El Camino Real in Palo Alto Friday afternoon due to the closure of University Avenue as part of a six-hour READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 21, 2007 at 3:20 pm There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 23, 2007 at 5:21 pm.
AROUND TOWN Route 88 appears to be saved. http://www.paloaltodailynews.com/article/2007-7-21-pa-vta-routes
It is good to know that on this occasion we have been heard and our wishes have been taken into account. Th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Resident, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Jul 21, 2007 at 10:57 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 22, 2007 at 10:26 am.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Should Palo Alto Require Calorie Labeling? The city of Seattle is now requiring chain restaurants to post the kilo calorie content of their menu items. Seeing as most of these chains probably distribute the same menu i... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by qq, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Jul 21, 2007 at 2:50 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 21, 2007 at 1:59 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Traffic snarled due to downtown 'Promenade' Traffic is heavily backed up along Alma Street and El Camino Real in Palo Alto this afternoon due to the closure of University Avenue as part of a six-hour READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 20, 2007 at 3:35 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 30, 2007 at 9:18 pm.
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