AROUND TOWN Downtown parking enforcement eased for holidays Parking restrictions in Palo Alto's downtown shopping district will be temporarily relaxed through Jan. 1 to allow shoppers and visitors more time for holiday shopping, the Ci... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 16, 2012 at 12:06 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 17, 2012 at 2:48 pm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AROUND TOWN Around the block PACKAGE PINCHERS ... Residents expecting to receive at-home package deliveries are being warned to beware of package thieves. A Crescent Park resident who lives near Dana Stre... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 13, 2012 at 2:31 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 14, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
AROUND TOWN Palo Alto police officer reflects on Veterans Day For many, Veterans Day is a day off from work or school to pay tribute to those who have risked their lives and served in the armed forces. "It's a day to honor our military v... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 12, 2012 at 8:59 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 13, 2012 at 2:02 pm.
AROUND TOWN Title defenses are still alive for SHP boys and girls CCS water polo
The Sacred Heart Prep boys and girls took a step closer to defending their respective Central Coast Section water polo titles with solid victories in t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 11, 2012 at 6:50 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 11, 2012 at 6:50 pm.
AROUND TOWN Time-Sensitive, please read asap, to help honor our veterans Hi All,
As of of you may know, for the past few years, we've had a neighborhood grass-roots tradition of taking customized gifts up to the VA Spinal Cord unit at the Palo A... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Carrie Manley, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Nov 11, 2012 at 1:44 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 13, 2012 at 5:05 pm.
AROUND TOWN Cat returned as if by Magic When Nicola Keating moved from Cupertino to Los Altos six years ago, she kept all of her important belongings, but lost her 6-year-old cat, Magic. The orange tabby had lost hi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 10, 2012 at 9:28 pm There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 16, 2012 at 8:41 pm.
AROUND TOWN Palo Alto agency offers hope to those who grieve Kara, a Palo Alto-based nonprofit, provides therapy to those coping with terminal illness or dealing with the death of a loved one. In 2011, Kara helped 1,838 individuals cope... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 9, 2012 at 11:03 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2012 at 10:41 am.
AROUND TOWN This weekend's events (Nov. 10-11) [Web Link Class: Rainwater Harvesting]
Residents can prepare for the coming dry season by collecting and storing rainwater. This class ex... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 9, 2012 at 10:10 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 9, 2012 at 10:10 am.
AROUND TOWN Voters bring political veterans back to council Palo Alto voters gave the city's political establishment an enthusiastic vote of confidence on Election Tuesday when they re-elected Pat Burt and Greg Schmid to the City Counc... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 9, 2012 at 9:11 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 9, 2012 at 9:16 am.
AROUND TOWN New flashing speed sign on Middlefield. A wonderful new flashing speed indicator has appeared near the Winter Lodge on Middlefield. One problem, it is right in the trees and can't be seen by anyone except perhaps a ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Whose idea was that?, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Nov 8, 2012 at 2:38 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 19, 2012 at 7:46 pm.
AROUND TOWN Mueller, Carlton elected to Menlo Park council The streets of downtown Menlo Park were nearly empty late Tuesday afternoon -- perhaps people were still waiting in line to vote; some residents reported what seemed like reco... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 8, 2012 at 1:34 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 8, 2012 at 1:34 pm.
AROUND TOWN RIP Ellen Fletcher Former Palo Alto city council member Ellen Fletcher passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer. Ellen was a long time advocate for safer pedestrian and bicycle routes in... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sally, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Nov 8, 2012 at 11:55 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 9, 2012 at 11:59 am.
AROUND TOWN Caswell, Townsend, Emberling win in school race Incumbents Melissa Baten Caswell and Camille Townsend won re-election in the race for Palo Alto Board of Education, with challenger Heidi Emberling, a parent educator, grabbin... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:11 am There have been 39 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 10, 2012 at 2:46 pm.
AROUND TOWN Excitement at Obama campaign's Mountain View headquarters Volunteers for President Barack Obama's campaign react with excitement as they watch early election returns come in. They gathered at the Mountain View office, located at 820 ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 6, 2012 at 7:43 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 7, 2012 at 12:25 pm.
AROUND TOWN Election Day energizes Palo Alto voters Recent elections have been eye-glazing, shoe-gazing affairs for Palo Alto's poll workers -- occasions for pleasure reading, quiet rumination and playful banter with the rare v... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 6, 2012 at 12:44 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 6, 2012 at 2:20 pm.
AROUND TOWN Voter Suppression Attempts in San Mateo County? Peninsula Interfaith Action (PIA) is reporting that a group called Election Integrity Project will be deploying "poll observers" to polls in language-minority and student comm... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Hmmm, a resident of East Palo Alto, on Nov 6, 2012 at 11:45 am There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 7, 2012 at 3:25 pm.
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