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Greening PA Read the full story here http://www.paloaltoonline.com/weekly/story.php?story_id=6145 posted Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 15, 2007 at 7:44 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 16, 2007 at 3:50 pm.

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Palo Altos throughout the United States
From a Gun & Rod Club to a small river community, Palo Altos are full of surprises. Read the full story here http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=5619 posted ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 14, 2007 at 9:18 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 14, 2007 at 9:23 pm.

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'Slow growth' or 'smart growth' survey launched
A community survey that seeks to explore attitudes about growth, jobs and housing is being launched this week by a Palo Alto-based nonprofit organization that promotes "smart ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 14, 2007 at 6:01 pm
There have been 55 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 26, 2007 at 2:11 pm.

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The other Palo Alto
It is springtime in Palo Alto. The snow has melted, giving way to new shrubs and plants. And at the bottom of "Pally Mountain," children gather, eager to climb the slope. Afte... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 14, 2007 at 1:06 pm
There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 27, 2007 at 11:57 am.

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Why do Palo Altans Elect People with Stanford Connections to City Council?
So much council business concerns Stanford issues, resulting in the three or four on the council who have Stanford connections to disqualify themselves. How irritated I becom... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Midtown Guy, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Aug 13, 2007 at 9:19 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 14, 2007 at 3:27 pm.

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Palo Alto Council candidate field swells to 13
The field of potential Palo Alto City Council candidates has swelled to 13, only days before the 5:30 p.m. Wednesday filing deadline. Read the full story here http://www.palo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 13, 2007 at 8:15 pm
There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 13, 2007 at 1:44 pm.

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Mortgage crisis hits even affluent Palo Altans
Even affluent, good-credit-risk Palo Altans are feeling spinoff effects of the national and international collapse of the subprime mortgage market. Local experts told the Week... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 10, 2007 at 10:31 pm
There have been 41 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 17, 2007 at 9:03 am.

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Why are so few running for Palo Alto City Council?
I have thought for the past few weeks about the upcoming Palo Alto City Council election. My immediate reaction is how little has been written about this race and how few cand... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 9, 2007 at 10:53 am
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 11, 2007 at 6:15 pm.

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From the bay to the foothills
Palo Alto has 35 parks and fields, 162 acres of which are in an urban setting. Each park-goer is drawn for a special reason -- be it to play a set of tennis, create a painting... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 9, 2007 at 5:31 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 9, 2007 at 5:31 am.

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Self-Sustainable Chair for City Council Members
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8448715101850928185&hl=en With a bit of affectionate whimsy; it's not easy being green. :)) READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Periwinkle, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Aug 8, 2007 at 9:09 am

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Please stop censorship
Palo Alto Online, you are going too far with your censorship. I have little doubt this topic will soon be deleted by you, never to be seen again. Too often I find comments tha... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Leonard S., a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Aug 3, 2007 at 7:30 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 3, 2007 at 8:10 pm.

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Tree branch lands on car, blocks street
A massive limb from a Bradford pear tree crashed onto the roof of a silver Honda and blocked High Street near the intersection of Forest Avenue in Palo Alto at about 9:45 a.m.... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 3, 2007 at 12:31 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 3, 2007 at 9:53 pm.

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Downtown district opponents circulate petition, ignore assessments
Antipathy toward the Palo Alto Business Improvement District (BID) appears to be building, as some merchants and professionals have chosen to stop paying their annual bills an... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 3, 2007 at 10:45 am
There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 8, 2007 at 11:08 am.

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Provocateurs
Here we go again. There seems to be a rash of provocateurs on this forum. They post in various topics with various aliases with no thought to engage in dialog but merely to ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Peter, a resident of the Southgate neighborhood, on Aug 2, 2007 at 6:59 pm
There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 9, 2007 at 6:53 pm.

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Board views mixed about planned Elks Lodge
With dwindling membership and old facilities, the Palo Alto Elks Lodge is slated to undergo demolition and arise phoenix-like as a modern recreational complex styled to attrac... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 2, 2007 at 6:06 pm
There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 13, 2011 at 5:28 am.

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Commission candidates present plans for rundown library system
Six candidates, from proud gadfly to self-proclaimed neutral observer, are in the running for an open seat on the Palo Alto Library Advisory Commission (LAC). The City Council... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 2, 2007 at 5:27 pm
There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 16, 2007 at 9:14 pm.

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Composting question returns to council
Two years ago, a close vote killed an Environmental Services Center proposed for the Baylands. But the Palo Alto City Council's decision left several issues unresolved, includ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 2, 2007 at 5:09 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 2, 2007 at 5:09 pm.

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Celebrating quinceanera
Last Saturday 15-year-olds Jessica Escobar and Jessica Alcaraz had a day fit for a queen. The two Jessicas emerged from stretch limousines in hoop-skirted ball gowns embroider... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 2, 2007 at 2:57 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 12, 2008 at 7:36 pm.

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Heavenly Palo Alto
This topic is in context to an artile posted on another topic. I felt this deserves to be a topic on its own. Anne is a probably a new resident of Palo Alto. Anne, Her... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by This City is Godly, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Aug 2, 2007 at 6:07 am
There have been 58 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 15, 2007 at 9:51 am.

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Alma affordable-housing project doubles
A drastically revamped and expanded below-market housing project at Alma Street and Channing Avenue failed to keep Palo Alto City Council members alert enough to conclude an i... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 31, 2007 at 2:22 pm
There have been 36 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 21, 2007 at 9:44 am.

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Is there a 'problem' with council campaign contributions?
Concurrent with the start of the City Council campaign season preceding the Nov. 6 election, a proposal for voluntary limits on contributions and expenditures is in the works ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 31, 2007 at 1:55 pm
There have been 35 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 13, 2007 at 11:58 am.

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Shame on our city leaders
http://www.paloaltodailynews.com/article/2007-7-31-pa-fire-truck Mayor Kishimoto, the city council, the city manager and city attorney should be ashamed of themselves for t... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by pro-firefighter, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jul 31, 2007 at 12:39 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 1, 2007 at 12:21 pm.

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Diana Diamond Please Run For City Council
Now that the MI hub-bub has died down, I need something else to keep me entertained. So please, Diana, run for PA city council. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by YourBoredNeighbor, a resident of another community, on Jul 31, 2007 at 12:48 am

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Friends of Briones house win again in court
The Friends of Juana Briones House won in court again on Friday in their fight to save the historic Palo Alto house that was built around 1845. Read the full story here... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 30, 2007 at 3:23 pm
There have been 32 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 1, 2007 at 12:05 pm.

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Rinconada Pool closed again
Last Saturday, (7/28) the Rinconada Big Pool was once again closed for recreational swimming, apparently for lack of staff. This has been a problem in recent summers. Any ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jake, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Jul 30, 2007 at 10:06 am
There have been 59 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 18, 2007 at 3:08 pm.



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