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AROUND TOWN
Big-rig truck crashes on Bayshore Freeway
A big-rig truck crashed into the guardrail on the right hand side of the Bayshore Freeway just north of Embarcadero Road around 4:30 a.m. today, according to the California Hi... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 17, 2007 at 9:21 am
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 25, 2007 at 10:05 am.

SPORTS
PA National sees Little League season end
Summer vacation can officially begin for the Palo Alto National 11-12 baseball team, which was eliminated from the District 52 Little League 11-12 all-star tournament Monday n... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 17, 2007 at 8:24 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 19, 2009 at 3:08 am.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Anyone know why helicoptors are hovering near 101?
We were awoken by the loud sound of helicopters this morning -- one hovering over 101/Oregon Expressway and one circling in that same area. It's been going on for about 45 mi... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Green Gables Resident, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Jul 17, 2007 at 6:19 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 17, 2007 at 7:03 am.

BOOKS
Harry Potter Book 7: All-most here!
Our family is anxiously awaiting the 7th installment of Harry Potter. We have pre-paid for our copies at Kelper's (of course) and look forward to the party. Any other fans... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Family of Fans, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood, on Jul 16, 2007 at 9:41 pm
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 21, 2007 at 10:21 am.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Why don't bikes stop at stop signs?
I was asked this question on my way to work this morning by a driver who failed to stop at a stop sign as he was turning onto Bryant St. I answered him clearly. It may be ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Leo, a resident of the University South neighborhood, on Jul 16, 2007 at 7:24 pm
There have been 36 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 2, 2007 at 5:59 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Council race off to a start with five candidates
Four candidates for the Palo Alto City Council picked up the official filing papers Monday and new candidate Debbie Mytels joined the race. Read the full story here http://w... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 16, 2007 at 5:53 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 18, 2007 at 7:54 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Do not open Foothills Park
I am not sure where to begin I have so many thoughts and comments about this subject. But simply, I strongly oppose opening Foothills Park to neighboring communities. 1) Fi... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Anne T., a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Jul 16, 2007 at 3:05 pm
There have been 48 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 29, 2009 at 11:41 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Fashioning a way into downtown Palo Alto
To the pulsating beat of taiko drums, Esther Shih stepped out on the runway a few Saturdays ago, modeling a finely tailored black-and-white silk coat over black pants and a ca... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 16, 2007 at 2:53 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 16, 2007 at 2:53 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Owner of stolen T-bird reunited with classic car
Ron Leung was reunited with his pristine 1956 Ford Thunderbird last Thursday in Southern California. The car been stolen from him in Palo Alto in 1976. Read the full story he... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 16, 2007 at 11:26 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 16, 2007 at 3:40 pm.

SPORTS
Saturday's soccer game at Stanford Stadium
Mexico's Club America fans light firecrackers, toss homemade confetti, beat brums, wave banners and hold up balloons to cheer for their team prior to the match against the Che... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 16, 2007 at 10:33 am
There have been 23 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 18, 2007 at 4:01 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
New York Pizza Broken Into...
New York Pizza www.newyorkpizza.biz 325 Hamilton Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 328-6800 Was broken into just before midnight last night. qq READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by qq, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Jul 16, 2007 at 12:09 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 18, 2007 at 11:49 am.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Foothills Park should be closed during the fire season if the fire station is not staffed 24/7
This issue is coming before the city council tomorrow, Monday at 7 PM and supporters of Foothills Park should show up to support fire protection for the park and surrounding O... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Rick, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jul 15, 2007 at 9:00 pm
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 18, 2007 at 2:22 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Weekly wins seven statewide newspaper awards
The Palo Alto Weekly picked up five first-place and two second-place awards from the California Newspaper Publishers' Association Saturday while its sister paper, the Almanac,... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 15, 2007 at 4:02 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 16, 2007 at 4:01 pm.

SPORTS
PA National 11-12 All-Stars Roll Over San Carlos
Making quick work of the San Carlos All-Stars, PA National wrapped up the consolation championship game in the District 52 11-12 All Star Tournament by scoring 10 runs and shu... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Theresa, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Jul 15, 2007 at 3:20 pm

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Growing his own
Bob Niederman's house is easy to find. In a Palo Alto neighborhood where front yards contain mostly grass and maybe a few small flowers, Niederman's has a plethora of melons, ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 15, 2007 at 2:57 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 16, 2007 at 2:15 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Attempted kidnapping near Menlo-Atherton High School
A 16-year-old girl walking home from Menlo-Atherton High School was the target of an attempted kidnapping on July 10, Menlo Park police said. A man driving a white pick-up tru... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 15, 2007 at 11:12 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 16, 2007 at 3:33 pm.

SPORTS
Palo Alto National eliminates Palo Alto American
Palo Alto National survived another elimination game and placed itself in the District 52 Little League 11-12-year old all-star consolation bracket championship game after dis... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 15, 2007 at 8:43 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 15, 2007 at 8:43 am.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Fatal East Palo Alto fire under investigation
A fire Thursday afternoon at a homeless encampment near the end of Bay Road in East Palo Alto killed one person and burned a second, and police are investigating what happened... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 14, 2007 at 10:01 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 14, 2007 at 10:01 pm.

RESTAURANTS
food delivery
I'd like to arrange a moderately priced weekly meal sent to our daughter and son-in-law after the birth of their baby this fall. They're primarily vegetarians though they do e... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Mom, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jul 14, 2007 at 7:54 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 15, 2007 at 11:36 am.

SPORTS
PA National Stays Alive in 11-12 All-Star Play
In a cross-town battle, Palo Alto National defeated Palo Alto American 9-2 in the District 52 All Star Tournament this morning. This puts Palo Alto National in the eliminatio... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Theresa, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Jul 14, 2007 at 2:02 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 15, 2007 at 8:50 am.

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Attention Palo Alto cycling enthusiasts
You are on notice: Los Altos Hills is not your gym. People live there. Yes, the streets are public. That doesn't mean they're your playground, it means they're open to peop... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Terrified driver, a resident of Los Altos Hills, on Jul 14, 2007 at 12:53 pm
There have been 25 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 28, 2009 at 11:56 pm.

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Condi Rice to Prime Minister Maliki of Iraq, "You'll all be swinging from lampposts if"
Rice recounted her discussions with Maliki in which she bluntly told him the importance of making progress on national unity and reconciliation. Rice said she had told the pri... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Dr. Ferragamo, a resident of Stanford, on Jul 14, 2007 at 11:19 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 14, 2007 at 9:09 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Arson definitely caused Walgreens building fire
Investigators have concluded that arson was definitely the cause of the fire that destroyed the roof and second floor of the Walgreens building in downtown Palo Alto the night... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 14, 2007 at 1:53 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 15, 2008 at 6:09 am.

MOVIES
Movie Memories leaves Palo Alto
After 25 years in Palo Alto, Movie Memories is leaving town. The Palo Alto poster shop in the Town & Country shopping center will close its doors and move to San Carlos at the... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 13, 2007 at 6:45 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 13, 2007 at 6:45 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Peace Center director criticizes commissioner
Paul George, longtime director of the Peninsula Peace and Justice Center in Palo Alto, has written a letter to the city's Human Relations Commission sharply critical of the co... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 13, 2007 at 4:30 pm
There have been 32 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 13, 2009 at 1:20 pm.



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