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UPDATE: Streets flood, but creeks don't
Hours after rising creek waters prompted Palo Alto officials to activate the city's emergency operations center, water levels have begun to subside. Read the full story here... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jan 4, 2008 at 12:02 pm
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 6, 2008 at 11:57 am.

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Senior Discounts- not in Palo Alto
In all our neighboring cities you can take most adult classes and get a huge senior discount but not in Palo Alto. Why do you think this is? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Lynda Lumish, a member of the JLS Middle School community, on Jan 3, 2008 at 10:39 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 4, 2008 at 11:21 pm.

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Printed documents may self-erase in future
Printed matter is literally disappearing at Palo Alto Research Center, Inc. (PARC). In partnership with Xerox Research Centre of Canada since early 2004, PARC scientists have ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jan 2, 2008 at 6:36 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 3, 2008 at 11:41 am.

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TB patient at Stanford Hospital is improving
A 30-year-old Sunnyvale woman being treated at Stanford Hospital for a multi-drug resistant strain of tuberculosis is improving and in stable condition, hospital spokeswoman B... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jan 2, 2008 at 4:11 pm
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 3, 2008 at 8:28 pm.

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Holiday DUI arrests top 100 in Palo Alto
Palo Alto police arrested 103 drivers on suspicion of drunk driving during the holidays, according to Sgt. Sandra Brown. There were no alcohol-related traffic fatalities. R... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jan 2, 2008 at 4:08 pm
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 3, 2008 at 4:25 pm.

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CDC Seeks 44 on Flight With Stanford TB Patient
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080101/D8TT2J6O0.html Was her final destination Palo Alto? qq READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by qq, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Jan 1, 2008 at 8:26 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 2, 2008 at 1:51 pm.

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Espinosa retains lead in Palo Alto council $$ race
By raising $29,400, candidate and philanthropy executive Sid Espinosa has retained the monetary lead in the race for Palo Alto City Council, according to financial reports fil... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jan 1, 2008 at 7:48 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 1, 2008 at 7:48 pm.

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Bioterrorism drill termed 'a fantastic success'
"It was amazing to me how many people took part in it and how well it went," Councilman Jack Morton said of a "Golden Guardian" disaster drill Nov. 14. Read the full story h... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Dec 31, 2007 at 3:02 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 31, 2007 at 3:26 pm.

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Something to think about
Engineering News Record Private firm to handle public works December 24, 2007 Donna Harris Dec. 24--MOSS POINT -- A contract with Utility Partners goes into ef... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Dec 31, 2007 at 7:58 am

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Happy New Year, Palo Alto
As we look at the year in review, it is also time to look at the year ahead. We have new members on the City Council and School Board. We have many new ventures in the pipelin... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Dec 30, 2007 at 7:35 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Dec 31, 2007 at 9:46 am.

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High-speed rail could stop in Palo Alto
The California High Speed Rail Authority is eyeing Palo Alto as a potential stop for super-fast trains that could whiz passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles in less tha... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Dec 28, 2007 at 6:53 pm
There have been 139 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 1, 2008 at 6:06 pm.

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7 things we can't believe happened
What would a year be without a few surprises? 2007's "news of the incredible" -- from a Thunderbird that found its way home after three decades to toilets that acted more like... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Dec 28, 2007 at 1:43 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 31, 2007 at 11:47 pm.

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Children's gym hits stalemate
A youth sports gym proposed for a lot abutting U.S. Highway 101 in south Palo Alto has so far encountered negative reviews from Palo Alto's Architectural Review Board. Read t... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Dec 28, 2007 at 8:47 am
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 1, 2008 at 12:27 pm.

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2007: The year in review
From fortune to fizzle, serendipity to setbacks
For those who put stock in the propitious power of numbers, 2007 looked to be lucky. And for good reason.
Ph...
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Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Dec 27, 2007 at 6:56 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 31, 2007 at 6:59 pm.

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Shared Space - A Great Way to Slow Traffic
This seems a good idea, and it's gaining momentum! http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/23/AR2007122302487.html READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Winslow Arbenaugh, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Dec 26, 2007 at 11:10 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 28, 2007 at 1:03 pm.

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Diana Diamond: Big changes afoot in City Hall in 2008
Lots of changes at our little City Hall in Palo Alto. At the end of December, four members will leave the City Council, and they will be missed — not only for all the go... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Dec 24, 2007 at 8:43 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 28, 2007 at 3:20 am.

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City responds to audit criticisms
Calling for effective, efficient government from outside City Hall is easy. But actually enacting reforms within 250 Hamilton Ave. is much trickier, Tuesday's Finance Committe... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Dec 21, 2007 at 2:17 pm
There have been 55 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 13, 2008 at 9:46 am.

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Caffé del Doge, Bike Coalition and open restrooms likely for downtown depot
By as early as February, Palo Alto train riders may be able to grab a cup of coffee from Caffé del Doge in the University Avenue Station. Read the full story here http://www.... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Dec 20, 2007 at 4:54 pm
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 27, 2007 at 1:04 pm.

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Stanford researchers reinvent laptop batteries
Stanford University researchers have found a way to reinvent the small lithium-ion batteries that power laptops, cell phones, video cameras and other devices to allow them to ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Dec 20, 2007 at 11:34 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 22, 2007 at 1:40 pm.

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Breaking the law
From today's PA Weekly: "LAYING DOWN THE LAW ... December seems like a good time to review some of Palo Alto's lesser known laws, and their penalties. Raccoon sellers can b... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Not so fast, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Dec 19, 2007 at 8:40 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 19, 2007 at 1:09 pm.

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Eyes to the sky
On Monday, volunteers from the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society turned out for the Palo Alto Christmas Bird Count. Photo by Norbert von der Groeben/Palo Alto Online. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Dec 18, 2007 at 12:47 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 20, 2007 at 6:26 pm.

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Stanford to study increasing freshman enrollment
Stanford University has formed a group of faculty, alumni, trustees and a student to study possibly increasing the number of freshman it admits. Read the full story here ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Dec 18, 2007 at 10:58 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 28, 2007 at 11:41 am.

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Services Director Richard James to retire
Richard James, director of Palo Alto's Community Services Department, is back at work full-time, but only for six months. On Monday, James announced his plans to retire in Jun... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Dec 17, 2007 at 7:44 pm
There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 21, 2007 at 10:16 am.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Berkeley Proposes Aggressive Downtown Development
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/17/BALCTUP9R.DTL It looks like Berkeley is getting the message about a new paradigm (for Berekeley) for downtown de... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Mike, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood, on Dec 17, 2007 at 11:10 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 18, 2007 at 9:34 am.

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Save the Palo Alto Recycling Center
We need to keep local services!!!!! Don't let our local Recycling Center be killed. Write Council and tell them we need to keep it. The future of the Recycling Center is ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Cooper, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Dec 15, 2007 at 12:19 pm
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 17, 2007 at 3:14 pm.



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