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AROUND TOWN
How can I get my house bolted down?
I know, I know. I should have had my old house bolted down (for earthquake protection) years ago! But I didn't. Now I'm looking into getting it done, and I'm not sure what ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by homeowner, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood, on Apr 15, 2007 at 11:22 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 17, 2007 at 8:09 am.

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Legality of homeless "car camping"
What is the legality of homeless car camping in Palo Alto? I live in the Ventura neighboorhood and there are at least 8-10 such long-term campers that I've noticed. Som... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Homeowner, a resident of the Ventura neighborhood, on Apr 11, 2007 at 2:50 pm
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 11, 2012 at 8:43 pm.

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Amy Meyers performs Family Music Concert - Sat., May 5th
Amy Meyers, teacher for well known children's music program, Music For Children performs your favorite children's traditionals from her newest release, Trains and Hens. Come s... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Amy Meyers, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Apr 11, 2007 at 2:18 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 12, 2007 at 11:05 am.

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death of an apparently homeless person
My children, grandchildren, and I have spent many hours over many, many years enjoying Mitchell Park and Mitchell Park Library. In recent years we saw in both areas a very fr... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by dott31, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood, on Apr 11, 2007 at 1:52 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 15, 2007 at 3:37 am.

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Teleminder automatic-call system Fails -- OUTSOURCE
I am not sure why the City of Palo Alto needs to buy a NEW teleminder system. These systems are not in use 99.9% of the time. It is an ideal service that should be outsourced.... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Compromise, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood, on Apr 10, 2007 at 4:54 pm
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 16, 2007 at 9:30 am.

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Caterpillar invasion?
Hey, any biologists or naturalists out there who can offer any information about the caterpillar invasion we're experiencing? They're dropping out of trees like special ops un... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Dale Conour, a resident of Menlo Park, on Apr 10, 2007 at 1:59 pm
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 28, 2007 at 4:45 pm.

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Easter Picture
Thank you PA Weekly for posting a picture of a cross rather than an Easter Bunny or eggs as a picture explaining the meaning of Easter. I think too many people think that the ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Apr 9, 2007 at 11:49 am
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 18, 2007 at 3:32 pm.

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what the heck is that smell in the air today
was there a fire this morning? the air seems smoggy and there's a horrible burning plastic smell outside. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Shannon, a resident of the Embarcadero Oaks/Leland neighborhood, on Apr 7, 2007 at 12:50 pm
There have been 22 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 10, 2007 at 12:31 pm.

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PASCO
Hi, we moved to Palo Alto last September. Since then we noticed that PASCO came to pick up refuses and empty recyle bins before or at 6 am EVERY week! The loud noises woke up ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by curious, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Apr 6, 2007 at 11:07 am
There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 8, 2007 at 1:11 pm.

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What's the safest bike path from Menlo Park to Palo Alto?
I've recently been riding my bike from Menlo Park to Palo Alto and am curious if other riders do the same, and can anyone tell me what they think is the safest route. Recently... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Danny, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Apr 5, 2007 at 11:41 am
There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 10, 2007 at 3:50 pm.

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Jim Burch's change of heart
I like this quote from the Weekly regarding the deportion of two parents who ignored a court order to leave the country: "We were motivated by fear. That's what's going on tod... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by HRC, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Apr 4, 2007 at 11:02 am
There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 13, 2007 at 1:34 am.

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Should Benest be the one who should really leave ?
Emily Harrison has been suspended. If the tussle is between Frank and Emily I strongly suggest Frank be the one to be let go. Look at the announcements, Frank does appear t... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by National Enquirer, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood, on Mar 30, 2007 at 3:22 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 5, 2007 at 11:54 am.

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Has there been any activity regarding Edgewood Plaza?
It has been a LONG time since the last Sand Hill Properties meeting I attended, I have heard of no activity since. Does anyone have any idea how the redevelopment of Edgewood ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by JustMe, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Mar 28, 2007 at 4:35 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 29, 2007 at 2:00 pm.

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WHO'S NEXT
Is it too soon to ask who should rum for City Council this November? Beecham, Mosser, and Kleinberg are term limited out; rumblings are that Cordell has no plans to run agai... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Afraid to ask, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Mar 28, 2007 at 4:22 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 6, 2007 at 12:49 am.

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Parking spaces for sale?
I was just wondering if it's legal to charge $7 for a parking space in front of a restaurant when the streets and sidewalks are the property of the municipality for which I pa... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Just Wondering, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Mar 23, 2007 at 10:10 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 26, 2007 at 9:00 pm.

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Anyone else frustrated with T & C construction?
Talk to any of the owners of the various shops at T & C and they will tell you how devastating this construction project has been. It has affectd their businesses and as a fre... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Amy, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Mar 23, 2007 at 12:44 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 25, 2007 at 4:24 pm.

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Menlo-Atherton presents the hit musical GREASE!
Menlo-Atherton High School's International Thespian Society presents the hit musical Grease! Come enjoy the fast pace and pulsating tunes of this 50s musical with stars senior... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Drama Booster, a resident of Menlo Park, on Mar 21, 2007 at 11:21 pm

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Vigils - a first for Palo Alto
Five neighborhood vigils in Palo Alto commemerated the anniversary of war last night - 19th March. This is a first where palo altans meet together in their neighborhoods to e... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Elaine Elbizri, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Mar 20, 2007 at 5:03 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 21, 2007 at 9:55 am.

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Vigils Planned by MoveOn to Mark 4 years of War in Palo Alto
MOVEON.ORG POLITICAL ACTION > > More than 64 Iraq Anniversary Vigils in our Region > > and over 1,000 Vigils Nationwide Will Reject Escalation, > > Honor the Sacr... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Alice Smith, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood, on Mar 18, 2007 at 12:12 am
There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 31, 2007 at 10:57 am.

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Darn - Its the word SUSTAINABLE
Ever notice if a proposal is for "building"/spending money/floating bond measures folks in favor use the word "SUSTAINABLE". Like "sustainable" public safety infrastructure... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Diction, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Mar 15, 2007 at 7:21 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 16, 2007 at 2:33 pm.

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Annoying police traps - what about folks who run lights???
I feel the strong need to vent a bit at the local police force. I am a law abiding driver and am very careful when approaching any & all intersections in this town. Ho... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by td, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Mar 15, 2007 at 4:21 pm
There have been 22 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 9, 2010 at 7:44 pm.

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gas prices
do not bye gas on march 31st 2007 READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by zach bonk, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood, on Mar 15, 2007 at 10:09 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 17, 2007 at 6:43 pm.

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Guided tours: Eco-friendly driveway and parking lot
Want to make your driveway or parking areas more eco-friendly? Join the San Francisquito Watershed Council for a free guided tour of two demonstration sites that might give y... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Katie Pilat, a resident of another community, on Mar 14, 2007 at 5:07 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 14, 2007 at 6:45 pm.

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Berkeley Takes Realistic Look att Aggressive Homeless
Berkeley's homeless policies, including shelters, drop-in services, hands-off community policing and overall homeless-friendly policies have been a magnet for the homeless po... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Kate, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Mar 14, 2007 at 8:19 am
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 27, 2007 at 4:16 pm.

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Bicycling Down Alma Str.
Question: How can you tell somebody isn't from Palo Alto? Answer: When they're riding their bike down Alma St. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Mad Max, a resident of the Palo Alto Hills neighborhood, on Mar 9, 2007 at 10:34 pm
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 1, 2007 at 11:03 am.



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