AROUND TOWN Creating a 'world in harmony' Five monks from the Drepung Loseling Phykhang Monastery in India spent Nov. 9-11 at Be Yoga in Palo Alto crafting a colorful sand mandala, which in Sanskrit means "world in ha... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 16, 2012 at 11:32 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 16, 2012 at 6:26 pm.
AROUND TOWN Feature story: In search of the car-less commute On any weekday morning, upwards of 17,000 commuters -- some in buses, others on bicycles, but the majority in cars -- stream onto north Shoreline Boulevard and North Rengstorf... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 16, 2012 at 9:22 am There have been 51 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 27, 2012 at 5:05 pm.
PAUL LOSCH'S COMMUNITY BLOG Let Us Praise Hostess Twinkies and Wonder Bread The company making these and other products, such as Ho-Ho’s and its version of a Cupcake, were part of my growing up.
“Wonder Bread: you wonder if its bread!” It was ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Paul Losch, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood, on Nov 16, 2012 at 8:50 am There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 16, 2012 at 8:13 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Letters Address Dauber issues
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AROUND TOWN Palo Alto residents fear another California Ave. tree debacle Two large California Avenue redwood trees slated for removal by the City of Palo Alto are being defended by neighborhood groups concerned about another California Avenue tree ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 16, 2012 at 7:23 am There have been 32 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 17, 2012 at 5:11 pm.
AROUND TOWN What's open on Thanksgiving? Hoping to receive some suggestions for a restaurant open this Thanksgiving...... It will be a sad day, & I don't feel like cooking this year.
Suggestions, anyone?
Ma... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by mmmmMom, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Nov 16, 2012 at 1:45 am There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 21, 2012 at 1:05 pm.
SPORTS Paly falls, but three others will play for CCS titles CCS girls' volleyball
Palo Alto won't be playing for a third straight Central Coast Section girls' volleyball title, but Sacred Heart Prep will be joined by Menlo-Ath... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 15, 2012 at 9:29 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 15, 2012 at 9:29 pm.
REBECCA WALLACE'S AD LIBS BLOG Ad Libs: The floating world A striking image waiting for me in my inbox upon my return from vacation. San Jose artist Kyoko Fischer won first place in the current juried print exhibition at the Pacific A... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Rebecca Wallace, arts & entertainment editor of the Palo Alto Weekly, on Nov 15, 2012 at 3:55 pm
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Native American remains found in Menlo Park Native American remains were unearthed by construction crews working in Menlo Park on Tuesday, police said.
Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 15, 2012 at 2:26 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 24, 2012 at 1:10 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO What is wrong with the "Fiscal Cliff"? The Bush tax cuts would expire. The military would get a haircut, as would various domestic programs, including entitlements.
We would take on another recession, but proba... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Jamie, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Nov 15, 2012 at 1:41 pm
PALO ALTO ISSUES Palo Alto may turn down the sound at Lytton Plaza Palo Alto's most prominent downtown gathering spot may become a bit more subdued under a new proposal to restrict amplified sound at Lytton Plaza.
Read the full story here ht... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 15, 2012 at 11:41 am There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 18, 2012 at 9:45 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Barron Park neighborhood outraged over donkey attack Barron Park's beloved donkeys have been attacked by a dog for the second time. The donkeys, Perry and Miner Forty Niner, were placidly residing in their pasture near Bol Park ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 15, 2012 at 10:17 am There have been 70 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 19, 2012 at 11:13 pm.
AROUND TOWN Audit: Palo Alto spends too much on office supplies Poor management over office-supply expenditures may have cost the City of Palo Alto close to $390,000 between November 2007 and May 2011, according to a critical audit the cit... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 15, 2012 at 9:48 am There have been 40 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 19, 2012 at 4:53 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Voluntary 'execution' by the state...a thought exercise There is a lot argument about involuntary execution by the state, for incarcerated murderers. One big issue is about the method of execuation, especially lethal injection.
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by John, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Nov 14, 2012 at 3:52 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 14, 2012 at 9:18 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Palo Alto's high school grads offer advice More than 90 percent of Palo Alto's high school graduates feel academically prepared for college but fewer than 70 percent of them feel "socially prepared," according to an al... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 14, 2012 at 2:24 pm There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 28, 2012 at 5:45 pm.
AROUND TOWN 37 cent gasoline at the Palo Alto Arco Why isn't the local media reporting on stories like this? News report from KTVU TV: Web LinkREAD MORE/COMMENT Posted by resident, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Nov 14, 2012 at 1:31 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 15, 2012 at 9:15 am.
AROUND TOWN No quick fixes for downtown's parking woes With downtown residents up in arms about a shortage of parking spots on their blocks, Palo Alto officials approved on Tuesday a series of initiatives aimed at both diagnosing ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 14, 2012 at 11:19 am There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 16, 2012 at 10:58 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Republicans make GOP Tent smaller One would think with the shellacking and beatdown they took last week, losing the vote in all groups of color and losing the women's vote, the GOP would be interested in incr... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Angus King, a resident of another community, on Nov 14, 2012 at 10:28 am
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Attorney General to appeal tossed murder case A Nov. 6 decision to throw out murder charges against accused killer Gregory Elarms Sr. will be appealed in state court by the California Attorney General, San Mateo District ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 14, 2012 at 8:07 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 14, 2012 at 1:53 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Flood-control project flows ahead Fifteen years after water from the San Francisquito Creek swept through the neighborhoods of Palo Alto, East Palo Alto and Menlo Park, the partner cities are preparing to brea... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 14, 2012 at 6:48 am There have been 43 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 17, 2012 at 8:12 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Man arrested after housecleaner interrupts burglary A Palo Alto resident, alerted by his housecleaner, came home to find a man allegedly trying to steal his vehicle Monday afternoon, Nov. 12. Police then arrested the man, Axel ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 13, 2012 at 10:33 pm There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 22, 2012 at 3:02 am.
PALO ALTO ISSUES On Deadline: Arrillaga project is just latest of mega-projects proposed for Palo Alto Developer John Arrillaga's multi-faceted proposal for four towers at the west end of University Avenue in downtown Palo Alto is actually the latest mega-project that for more ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 13, 2012 at 7:58 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 15, 2012 at 12:21 am.
AROUND TOWN How Can We Help the Donkeys? I just found out about the donkeys at Bol Park being injured by a pack of dogs.
I don't have donkey experience, per se, but have a lifetime of experience with horses (donke... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ducatigirl, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Nov 13, 2012 at 7:17 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 15, 2012 at 3:25 pm.
AROUND TOWN Memorial for Ellen Fletcher set for Sunday, Nov. 18 The memorial for Ellen Fletcher, Palo Alto's iconic bicycle advocate and longtime City Councilwoman, will be held Sunday afternoon, Nov. 18, at the Oshman Family Jewish Commun... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 13, 2012 at 6:33 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 19, 2012 at 9:09 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Maybe Prop 37 Passed ? An email has been going around from MoveOn talking about how it may be that Prop. 37 on labeling GMO foods may have passed. Just passing it along ....
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