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AROUND TOWN
New market has organic apples and fresh herbs -- but few customers
Palo Alto's Barron Park finally has a place to pick up milk -- the newly opened Barron Park Market, located on El Camino Real alongside Barron Park Nursery & Florist. But owne... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 1, 2007 at 6:42 am
There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 10, 2008 at 9:49 pm.

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'Mod Mom' gets a makeover
Raising an energetic toddler while battling an aggressive form of breast cancer left Kristen Dimont, known online by her handle "ModMommy" or "ModMom," depleted and frazzled. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 31, 2007 at 9:04 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 31, 2007 at 9:37 pm.

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Memorial service Tuesday for former Sunset publisher Mel Lane
A "celebration of life" memorial service for Melvin Lane, the former co-owner and publisher of Sunset magazine who died July 28, will be held Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 4 p.m. at S... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 31, 2007 at 6:04 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 31, 2007 at 6:04 pm.

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Best thing about living in Palo Alto
The best thing about living in Palo Alto is never having to deal with not living here. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Tess, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Jul 31, 2007 at 8:53 am

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Rattan Repair
Anyone know where I can either get a rattan stool repaired or buy a new one? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by nat, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Jul 29, 2007 at 3:42 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 9, 2007 at 2:52 pm.

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Unhealthy garlic tainted air
I like good food and I also like festivals, but the quality of the air coming from Gilroy's Garlic Festival this morning must be the worst advertisement for them. I went outsi... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Carol, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Jul 27, 2007 at 9:23 am
There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 19, 2011 at 4:01 am.

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Traffic on El Camino
I have been driving on El Camino this week during lunch hour and it's been a nightmare - especially on the corner of El Camino and Embarcadero. The right lane seems to be blo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Sara Garcia, a resident of Los Altos, on Jul 26, 2007 at 2:40 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 26, 2007 at 5:48 pm.

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Stanford's redevelopment timeline
2007 July: Stanford to submit plans to City of Palo Alto for replacing Stanford Hospital and expanding Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, as well as expanding ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 25, 2007 at 3:31 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 26, 2007 at 11:33 am.

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Collard greens ice cream is better than garlic ice cream
Check out East Palo Alto's 9th Annual Collard Greens Cultural Festival. Here's an invitation on YouTube from Festival Founder/Director Nobantu Ankoanda, Ed.D: http://youtu... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Michael Levin, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood, on Jul 24, 2007 at 8:12 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 24, 2007 at 9:02 am.

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Growing Homeless Problem
I just returned from a trip to Italy and was surprised to see less homeless on the streets of Rome and Florence than University Avenue. We have a real, growing problem here i... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Resident, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Jul 24, 2007 at 6:40 am
There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 29, 2009 at 1:42 pm.

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Dish area reopens to hikers, joggers
The popular Dish area in the Stanford hills reopened to hikers and joggers on Saturday after being closed since a 171-acre grass fire on June 25. Photo by Norbert von der Groe... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 23, 2007 at 4:37 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 25, 2007 at 5:58 pm.

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Construction at Lytton near Bryant
Does anyone knows what is the construction on Lytton near Bryant street? And, how long the sidewalk will be closed??? Thanks READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Ana, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Jul 22, 2007 at 8:18 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 24, 2007 at 9:31 pm.

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Stepping back in time
What entices people to gather the second Friday of the month in Palo Alto to do English Regency dances? There's the nimble elegance of the steps, of course. But let's not forg... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 22, 2007 at 6:38 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 7, 2008 at 2:35 pm.

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Around Town/Palo Alto Issues
I have no idea if there is supposed to be a difference between these two topics or what they may be. I know I am confused about them and I can see evidence of confusion to oth... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jul 22, 2007 at 4:47 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 24, 2007 at 12:39 am.

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Route 88 appears to be saved.
http://www.paloaltodailynews.com/article/2007-7-21-pa-vta-routes It is good to know that on this occasion we have been heard and our wishes have been taken into account. Th... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Resident, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Jul 21, 2007 at 10:57 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 22, 2007 at 10:26 am.

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Downtown Palo Alto: What would you like to see?
I think most people can agree that Downtown Palo Alto has great foot traffic and a variety of shops and restaurants. We are really fortunate. Question: What would like to s... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Joanna, a member of the Palo Alto High School community, on Jul 20, 2007 at 1:37 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 25, 2007 at 11:48 am.

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Abuzz about electricity
Today's breathless crazes over new technology are by no means new. Ruffle through a 1939 issue of Ladies Home Journal, and there you have the dream of millions, standing proud... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 20, 2007 at 12:34 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 20, 2007 at 5:11 pm.

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Friday night 'Promenade'-- Was it a success?
Palo Alto's University Avenue today will be packed with people, not cars. As part of a six-hour "Palo Alto Promenade" downtown, beginning at 4 p.m., University is to be closed... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 20, 2007 at 9:52 am
There have been 113 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 12, 2007 at 3:43 pm.

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Mountain lion spotted in Los Altos Hills
A mountain lion seen Tuesday in a creekbed about a mile and a half from Foothill College in Los Altos Hills has triggered a warning to students, walkers and joggers who use tr... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 20, 2007 at 7:13 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 30, 2008 at 2:09 pm.

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Barron Park Market Grand Opening Today
Just got home from a morning walk and Barron Park Market looks stocked up for today's grand opening. Lots of fresh fruit in the front windows, and produce in the back. Saw two... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by qq, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Jul 20, 2007 at 5:47 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 5, 2007 at 10:54 pm.

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Time to refurbish Lytton Plaza, with or without the Egg
I have worked in downtown Palo Alto since 1992 and have witnessed many changes in the shops and services that have ebbed and flowed and altered the business atmosphere. Re... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 19, 2007 at 12:31 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 19, 2007 at 4:52 pm.

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Fabian has superior crosswalks.
Between the old Sun building and Bayshore is a stretch of Fabian that has crosswalks which are far superior to any I have seen anywhere else around town. These crosswalks are ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jul 19, 2007 at 10:49 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 19, 2007 at 7:47 pm.

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Woman and child hit by vehicle on El Camino
A woman pushing a child in a stroller across El Camino Real at Ventura Avenue in Palo Alto Wednesday night was struck by a northbound motorist at 7:45 p.m., Officer Brian Phil... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 19, 2007 at 10:11 am
There have been 22 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 20, 2007 at 6:23 am.

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Plumber suggestions
Hi, we have a problem that needs some (hopefully) basic plumbing work done and any suggestions about reliable plumbers that do not cost an arm and a leg would be much apprecia... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Kedar, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Jul 19, 2007 at 7:53 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 19, 2007 at 9:21 am.

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PA Babe Ruth 13s lose in NorCal tourney
The Palo Alto 13-year-old Babe Ruth all-star team will need to rip off three straight wins to capture the NorCal State Tournament and move on to next week's Western Regionals ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 18, 2007 at 3:42 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 18, 2007 at 3:42 pm.



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