AROUND TOWN Narrow sidewalks Unlike many people who post here, I have no objection to 3-5 story buildings in the built-up areas around town. But, many of these redevelopments have traditional suburban na... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Anon, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Sep 19, 2012 at 7:18 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 22, 2012 at 2:00 pm.
AROUND TOWN Palo Alto mulls sale of land near Foothills Park While Palo Alto negotiates with billionaire developer John Arrillaga over a proposal to construct a large office complex and theater next to the downtown Caltrain station, the... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 19, 2012 at 6:49 am There have been 52 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 24, 2012 at 4:38 pm.
AROUND TOWN Why do Palo Alto meter readers refuse to knock? This incident happened at 8:47 this morning and was reported to Police. Without warning, a large male COPA meter reader apparently vaulted the fence into our backyard--even t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Real Slim K, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Sep 18, 2012 at 1:39 pm There have been 25 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 19, 2012 at 1:11 pm.
AROUND TOWN Kepler's finds key to future in its past Kepler's Books and Magazines has a new look -- and that look may awaken memories of its radical roots. The store, which struggled to survive during recent years, may have foun... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 18, 2012 at 10:09 am There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 20, 2012 at 8:42 am.
AROUND TOWN Stanford freshmen by the numbers Nearly 1,800 freshmen and 31 transfer students will be welcomed at Stanford University Tuesday, Sept. 18. The new students come from 49 states -- Rhode Island not included -- ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 17, 2012 at 1:14 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 18, 2012 at 10:35 am.
AROUND TOWN Woodside council reaches agreement on Jackling house The Woodside Town Council on a 5-2 vote Tuesday night granted a conditional demolition permit to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs to tear down the Jackling house.
Read the full ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 16, 2012 at 1:09 am
AROUND TOWN Peppy in pink Omigod you guys! It's one of the dumbest musicals of all time! Well, dumb but fun. And dumb but kinda sweet.
Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 14, 2012 at 11:19 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 14, 2012 at 11:19 am.
AROUND TOWN Fire at Beechwood School in Menlo Park Firefighters responded to a fire early this morning at the Beechwood School in Menlo Park, according to a fire dispatcher.
Read the full story here Web Link.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 13, 2012 at 9:03 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 13, 2012 at 9:03 am.
AROUND TOWN Scientists: Wind could meet world power needs by 2030 Wind holds enough energy to meet or exceed the world's total demand for power by 2030, according to new research from Stanford University and the University of Delaware.
Read... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 11, 2012 at 1:53 pm There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 13, 2012 at 10:02 am.
AROUND TOWN HP to eliminate 2,000 more jobs Silicon Valley computer and printer giant HP will cut about 2,000 more jobs than previously announced, according to a Sept. 10 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commissi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 11, 2012 at 10:50 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 11, 2012 at 10:56 am.
AROUND TOWN City looks to downsize massive Page Mill Road proposal An expansive plan to build two office buildings, an apartment complex and a highly coveted public-safety building near California Avenue earned a mixed reception from Palo Alt... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 11, 2012 at 7:18 am There have been 40 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 19, 2012 at 11:43 pm.
AROUND TOWN Palo Alto's social calendar packed in September Palo Alto residents looking for something to do in September will not find the search difficult. The month is packed with community events, from charity bike rides to forums w... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 9, 2012 at 7:45 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 10, 2012 at 4:48 pm.
AROUND TOWN Focus of annual Quakeville shifts to Cubberley As cameras pan across an American Red Cross shelter, rows and rows of cots contain weary, shell-shocked residents. This is the aftermath of yet another natural disaster, in wh... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 9, 2012 at 6:59 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 11, 2012 at 3:04 am.
AROUND TOWN Palo Alto's majestic magnolias taking a beating About 28 of University Avenue's stately magnolia trees might have to be removed this year due to declining health, Palo Alto Urban Forester Walter Passmore said this week.
Re... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 8, 2012 at 4:07 pm There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 12, 2012 at 5:07 pm.
AROUND TOWN Palo Alto's police quandary may hinge on massive development After years of failures and frustrations, Palo Alto has another shot now to build a new public-safety building that would replace the city's cramped and obsolete police headqu... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 6, 2012 at 7:19 pm There have been 38 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 11, 2012 at 11:21 pm.
AROUND TOWN Police anticipate heavy traffic this weekend The Palo Alto Police Department has issued two traffic advisories for this weekend. The Stanford football game Saturday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. is expected to cause heavy traff... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 6, 2012 at 4:13 pm There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 10, 2012 at 11:54 am.
AROUND TOWN Alma Plaza does not feel welcoming to many As I have driven along Alma and watched the work nearing completion on the new Plaza, I don't like what I see. I wonder if the new supermarket will have to advertise with larg... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Neighbor, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Sep 6, 2012 at 11:58 am There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 8, 2012 at 2:09 pm.
AROUND TOWN Pat Burt's Kick-Off Party is this Sunday Pat Burt will be holding his campaign kick-off party and ice cream social this Sunday from 4-5:30 pm at Hoover Park. READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Pat Markevitch, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Sep 5, 2012 at 1:26 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 5, 2012 at 1:49 pm.
AROUND TOWN Sales tax increase poll Ha Ha,
I love this poll
NewsPoll
Would you vote in favor of a one-eighth-of-a-cent sales-tax increase in Santa Clara County?
and 91 percent said NO,
Is this a s... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Annie, a member of the Terman Middle School community, on Sep 4, 2012 at 5:13 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 4, 2012 at 5:25 pm.
AROUND TOWN Fight leads to stabbing in East Palo Alto A 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a stabbing that seriously injured an unidentified man in East Palo Alto early Monday morning, police said.
Read the full sto... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 3, 2012 at 12:08 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 14, 2012 at 8:24 am.
AROUND TOWN Bay Area police tally drunk driving arrests Bay Area California Highway Patrol and police agencies say they are out in force this holiday weekend as part of a statewide crackdown on drunk and dangerous drivers.
Read ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 2, 2012 at 6:49 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 3, 2012 at 2:31 am.
AROUND TOWN Gunn's Robinson will miss soccer's U-17 World Cup Gunn High junior Sarah Robinson won't have to pack her soccer bags and miss school next month when the U.S. Under-17 Women's National Team heads off to the 2012 FIFA U-17 Wome... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 31, 2012 at 6:52 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 31, 2012 at 6:52 pm.
AROUND TOWN Palo Alto and Stanford team up on new trail proposal After initial disagreements, Palo Alto and Stanford University have joined forces for a grant application that would fund a new bike bridge over U.S. Highway 101, extend a tra... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 31, 2012 at 10:29 am There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 3, 2012 at 3:36 am.
AROUND TOWN how to revitalize downtown Palo Alto Sergei Brin, founder of Google, is single handedly revitalizing downtown Los Altos by buying up storefront properties and renting them at cheap rates to family-friendly busine... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by goog, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Aug 30, 2012 at 1:26 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 30, 2012 at 4:05 pm.
AROUND TOWN Page Mill Road could see commercial influx The bustling block of Page Mill Road just east of El Camino Real looks like an unlikely place for quiet single-family homes, with its high traffic volume, a scattering of shop... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 30, 2012 at 10:52 am There have been 22 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 7, 2012 at 3:21 pm.
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