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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Skills our kids are not learning
I have just bought my 12 year old his first pair of laced sneakers because he has outgrown kids sizes. He has rebelled at laces because he says they are too hard to tie. He ha... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Modern Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jul 18, 2007 at 9:27 am
There have been 32 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 29, 2007 at 2:04 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Daltons were good neighbors, resident says
Neither alcohol nor drug use was apparent at the Dalton house Monday night, where two brothers fought and one was fatally stabbed, Palo Alto police Sgt. Sandra Brown said toda... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 18, 2007 at 8:21 am
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 27, 2007 at 10:12 pm.

SPORTS
Season is just strange
It's possible there have been better Palo Alto American Legion baseball teams in the program's long history. And, perhaps, there have been more-talented players. Read the ful... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 18, 2007 at 12:45 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 18, 2007 at 12:45 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Double happiness
It's not a situation most couples are prepared to face: an overseas adoption attempt that garners not one but two children from countries at opposite ends of the world. Read ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 17, 2007 at 9:51 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 24, 2008 at 8:43 am.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Stanford's big plan
Twenty years from now, Stanford University Medical Center may be unrecognizable to its patients of today. If Stanford carries out its proposed multibillion-dollar overhaul to ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 17, 2007 at 7:15 pm
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 21, 2007 at 3:15 am.

DIANA DIAMOND'S BLOG
Numbers are important, even (or especially) in city budgets
Please do not glaze or even gloss over the numbers. Numbers are important, even in things like city budgets, because it's our money -- our tax dollars -- that are involved in ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Diana Diamond, Palo Alto Online blogger, on Jul 17, 2007 at 3:59 pm
There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 3, 2007 at 1:24 pm.

AROUND TOWN
A Year with Frog and Toad at PA Children's Theatre
I recently had the pleasure of attending the play "A Year with Frog and Toad" at the Palo Alto Children's Theatre. It was such wonderful experience at many levels. The ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Palo Parent, a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood, on Jul 17, 2007 at 2:57 pm

SCHOOLS & KIDS
MI Summer School - how's it going?
Anyone know how the MI summer school program is going and would like to pass on any info? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Interested Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jul 17, 2007 at 2:21 pm
There have been 113 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2007 at 8:20 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
PA schools vs. neighboring districts
In a previous topic, Joan from midtown mentioned that she was a San Mateo high school teacher with children in the PA school district. I'd be interested in hearing Joan's and... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Peninsula Dweller, a resident of another community, on Jul 17, 2007 at 1:24 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 19, 2007 at 9:48 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Your favorite park
I'm Norbert von der Groeben, the chief photographer with the Palo Alto Weekly and currently working on a photo essay on Palo Alto parks from the foothills to baylands and woul... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Norbert von der Groeben, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Jul 17, 2007 at 12:06 pm
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 18, 2007 at 9:47 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Jet Airplane Noise in Palo Alto
I live near the intersection of Embarcadero and Middlefield in Palo Alto - and have for 17 years. Over the past couple of years it seems to me and my husband that jet air... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Carly, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood, on Jul 17, 2007 at 11:33 am
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 20, 2010 at 1:57 pm.

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



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