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Feb. 3 "Live in Peace" march and rally in East Palo Alto: the story behind the story
Town Square readers might be interested to know a little more about the "Live in Peace" march and rally taking place February 3, 2007 in East Palo Alto. Because this is com... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Michael Levin, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood, on Jan 27, 2007 at 5:39 pm

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What are the pros and cons of owning an Eichler?
We are new to the area and are looking at some Eichler homes to purchase. What are the pros and cons of owning an Eichler? One we liked had the big glass windows and doors on ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by New to Area, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Jan 26, 2007 at 8:28 pm
There have been 33 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 27, 2011 at 10:13 pm.

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East Palo Alto seeks your support in saying "no" to violence on Feb. 3
As everyone knows there has been a recent spike in violence in East Palo Alto. But people should also know that a number of young East Palo Alto community activists have come ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Michael Levin, a resident of East Palo Alto, on Jan 25, 2007 at 1:26 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 30, 2007 at 12:33 pm.

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Midtown Gas Station - Eyesore
What is going to happen to the site of the old gas station on Middlefield? Personally, I would like to see it as a gas station as so many times I have to go out of my daily r... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Carol, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Jan 25, 2007 at 9:07 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 31, 2007 at 12:17 pm.

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Public Transportation from VA in Menlo
Need to know if there is public transportation from VA facility at 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park to --- Page Mill Road and El Camino. Thank you very much. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Phil B., a resident of Menlo Park, on Jan 24, 2007 at 4:20 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 3, 2007 at 9:52 pm.

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Anyone Shop at Pet Food Depot?
As a new puppy parent, I called the Pet Food Depot to ask if they carried the special brand of kibble that my puppy was raised on and that her breeder recommended. The man who... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Cathy, a resident of the Leland Manor/Garland Drive neighborhood, on Jan 24, 2007 at 11:53 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 30, 2007 at 10:49 am.

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Television reception
I only watch PBS programs couple times a week. I have TV reception problem when watch PBS programs. Is there any ways to have better reception without cable service? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by TV101, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Jan 23, 2007 at 1:24 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 25, 2007 at 4:07 pm.

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Parking Garage
Signs in the parking garages for permit parking need to be improved. The signs are too small and there should be a sign over every parking space that is dedicated for parking... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Alison, a resident of the University South neighborhood, on Jan 20, 2007 at 12:22 pm

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Looking forward to the new grocery stores
I was so happy to read over the last few days that Palo Alto will be getting a Trader Joes (at Town and Country) and potentially a Wild Oats at Edgewood Plaza. Right now I tra... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by SW, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Jan 18, 2007 at 9:31 am
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 15, 2008 at 10:37 pm.

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Homeless in Palo Alto
With the severe cold impacting all of us this week, I worry about the unhoused in Palo Alto and beyond. What actions have our city officials taken this week to make sure that... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Alice Schaffer Smith, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood, on Jan 13, 2007 at 11:16 pm
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 13, 2008 at 3:04 pm.

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Sears closing / Home Depot
Sears at San Antonio in now having its store closing sale and it is the busiest I have seen it. Their lease runs out in March. Is Home Depot still on the hook to take it o... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by chris, a resident of the University South neighborhood, on Jan 13, 2007 at 3:06 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 2, 2007 at 2:21 pm.

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small plane noise 24/7
is there anyone else in palo alto that is tired of listening to the noise and lo-flying planes 24/7 ??? we can do something about it ..i think it is time to shut down the air... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by robert alvarez, a resident of East Palo Alto, on Jan 13, 2007 at 1:38 pm
There have been 23 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 17, 2007 at 2:06 pm.

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What happened at Loma Verde / Middlefield
The lights have been flashing red for hours at this intersection. As difficult as it is for traffic, it has been very difficult for cyclists and pedestrians as no one stops fo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Curious, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jan 12, 2007 at 7:47 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 19, 2007 at 10:06 am.

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What is happening at Scott's Seafood site?
There is a lot of building activity at the old Scott's site at Embarcadero and 101. Anyone know what it is? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Curious, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jan 12, 2007 at 7:44 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 16, 2007 at 9:18 pm.

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Watch out for traffic delays - War Rally Ahead
Must alert all the radio traffic hounds - El Camino & Embarcadero, War Rally, Thursday pm commute hour. Stay away if you dont want to be home late,find another route home. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Driver, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jan 10, 2007 at 4:21 pm
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 11, 2007 at 7:09 pm.

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Hardly newsworthy
I picked up my weekly today and on page three there is an article regarding a new fence erected between the Charleston Center and Cubberly Community Center. I had to laugh at... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by weekly reader, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jan 10, 2007 at 2:36 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 12, 2007 at 8:14 pm.

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Town and Country parking lot re -design
The recent re-design of the Palo Alto Town and Country Shopping Center seems an accident waiting to happen. Has anyone else been experiencing the near miss parking lot acci... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by CoJo, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Jan 9, 2007 at 2:29 pm
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 29, 2012 at 5:26 pm.

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where's the photo credit?
Ahhh, excuse me. How could Norbert be at the hospital and a bar at practically the same time on New Years? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Tyler, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Jan 4, 2007 at 7:40 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 5, 2007 at 2:16 pm.

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Bad and Messy of the Year
How could the PA Weekly not have included this story among the Bad or the Messy of the year? " Toxic fumes spew from CPI in Feb 2nd , leaving a worker ‘gasping for air’ (t... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Art Liberman, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Jan 3, 2007 at 9:55 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 5, 2007 at 10:31 am.

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Stores
Dont drag all the culture out of downtown. Downtown was the only place teens could come to entertain themselves in this city and you took away all stores geared toward teens ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Joe Wash, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jan 2, 2007 at 7:55 pm
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 8, 2007 at 2:14 pm.

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2007 wishes for all Palo Altans
Decent libraries (although the email reminders are a great resource that other libraries don't have) Decent language education for all PAUSD children Decent school bound... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by California Dreamin\', a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jan 2, 2007 at 1:03 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 10, 2007 at 10:19 am.

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Flying Red Horse
I remember the sign of Mobile's Flying Red Horse at the corner of Emerson and Forest. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Lynn Marsh, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Dec 26, 2006 at 3:16 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 3, 2007 at 3:40 am.

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Attempt at humor wasn't appreciated
I don't know if anybody saw it, but the Daily News did a story about Kwanzaa where none other than Peter Evans was the subject of the story. The same Peter Evans who was recal... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by MW, a resident of East Palo Alto, on Dec 26, 2006 at 12:09 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 8, 2007 at 1:55 pm.

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Why do we have food banks?
Every Thanksgiving and Christmas the local food banks campaign hard for our dollars. And it's hard to say no. After all, who is in favor of hunger. But have you ever looked at... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by anonymous, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Dec 23, 2006 at 9:07 am
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 7, 2008 at 3:25 pm.

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Christmas Bureau..Bah, Humbug ..no phone call back...
I was not referred to the Palo Alto Christmas Bureau program this year, due to an oversight on the managers of my apartment building who misunderstood the program... My low in... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Overlooked at Christmas, a member of the Gunn High School community, on Dec 22, 2006 at 4:39 pm



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