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Childhood memories of Mitchell Park
Mitchell Park will soon be celebrating its 50th anniversary in April. The City's Community Services Department is planning a gala celebration. We would love to hear your favor... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Greg Betts, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood, on Feb 12, 2007 at 8:56 am
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 30, 2011 at 1:29 am.

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10,000 Steps a Day Challenge
I am a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and Mayor Kishimoto has announced a community wide challenge as a follow on to the challenge the Commission had with Palo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Paul Losch, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood, on Feb 10, 2007 at 7:21 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 14, 2007 at 6:57 pm.

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Older cyclists must be role models for youth
I know we have had threads before on cyclists not stopping at stop signs, but an incident this morning has made me take this up again. I was driving my freshman to Paly bec... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Parent, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Feb 9, 2007 at 9:44 am
There have been 35 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 23, 2007 at 11:04 am.

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Did you attend the Live in Peace march and rally?
There seemed to be a lot of people who came from Palo Alto and other neighboring communities to attend the event in East Palo Alto on Saturday. If you are a resident of on... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Michael Levin, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood, on Feb 4, 2007 at 6:35 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 14, 2007 at 2:20 pm.

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Maybe I'm obsessed, but I don't think so...
It amazes me how in a relatively short amount of time in a relatively small geographic area, there are what seems like hundreds of Toyota Prius owners. First off, I don't own ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by fabravo, a resident of another community, on Feb 2, 2007 at 2:53 pm
There have been 22 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 9, 2007 at 10:12 pm.

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Are they moving that old church?
Does anyone know what they are doing with that building on Ramona near downtown? It looks like they are going to move it. Any idea on what's going on? If they are moving it, w... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Izzy, a resident of another community, on Feb 2, 2007 at 2:15 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 18, 2007 at 8:08 am.

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Emmy Award Dancer at Sequoias
Caminos Flamencos will feature the classic Flamenco dancer Yaelisa in a performance of Flamenco en Color Vivo at 7 p.m., Friday, February 16, in Hanson Hall at The Sequoias in... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Onnolee Trapp, a resident of Portola Valley, on Feb 1, 2007 at 10:55 pm

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Sponsorships Needed for the EPA Peace and Unity March and Rally (Feb 3, 2007, 10am - 2pm)
See the message from Dr. Faye McNair-Knox, Executive Director of One East Palo Alto http://www.epa.net/launch/news/localnws/item?item_id=633143 READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Michael Levin, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood, on Jan 29, 2007 at 10:10 am

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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 34 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 1, 2013 at 12:06 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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