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Holiday helpers
People across the Peninsula are celebrating the holiday season by giving gifts that trump those you might find at a department store. These are gifts of time and generosity, o... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 30, 2012 at 12:53 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 2, 2012 at 1:54 pm.

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Palo Alto to hold Tree Lighting event Friday
Palo Alto plans to usher in the holiday season this Friday -- rain or shine -- with a Holiday Tree Lighting event in the city's most prominent downtown plaza. Read the full s... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 29, 2012 at 7:50 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 29, 2012 at 7:50 pm.

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'Social inclusion' to be theme of Dec. 3 panel
"Social inclusion" will be the topic of a panel discussion Monday, Dec. 3, sponsored by Palo Alto's Community Advisory Committee for Special Education. Read the full story he... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 29, 2012 at 7:01 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 3, 2012 at 8:44 pm.

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Gang crackdown in East Palo Alto, Menlo Park
Fed up with more than a dozen shootings between rival gangs in East Palo Alto and Menlo Park, police from East Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Palo Alto are joining forces to quash ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 28, 2012 at 10:35 am
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 28, 2012 at 10:03 pm.

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Baby Izack murder trial begins
The trial of an East Palo Alto man accused in the 2011 shooting of 3-month-old Izack Jimenez Garcia is scheduled to begin Nov. 27. Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 27, 2012 at 7:08 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 28, 2012 at 8:40 am.

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Moldaw Residents to Hold Arts and Crafts Show
Seniors in their 70s, 80s and 90s who live at Moldaw Residences are exploring their talents and learning how to express themselves in creative, unique ways. Twenty of the res... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by G, a resident of the Palo Alto Hills neighborhood, on Nov 27, 2012 at 12:32 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 28, 2012 at 1:11 pm.

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Motorcyclist dies in Mountain View crash
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred in Mountain View Monday night. Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 27, 2012 at 12:09 pm
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 28, 2012 at 7:37 pm.

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Paly Lot Open for Students Only Friday - Closed for Fan Parking
From Paly administration: The Stanford University football team will be hosting UCLA in the PAC-12 championship game with kick-off scheduled for 4:30 pm on Friday afternoon. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Paly Parent, a member of the Palo Alto High School community, on Nov 27, 2012 at 11:05 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 27, 2012 at 1:46 pm.

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Dear Santa ...
Palo Alto firefighters have figured out where Santa lives and are planning to contact him directly this year to help Palo Alto children get "real" answers to their letters. As... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 24, 2012 at 3:13 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 24, 2012 at 3:13 pm.

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101 underpass open?
Anybody know if the freeway underpass between S. Palo Alto and the Baylands trail is open? I recall hearing that it was closed seasonally due to the risk of rising water leve... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by David, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Nov 23, 2012 at 12:12 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 23, 2012 at 12:24 pm.

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Ellen Fletcher Legacy Bike Ride - Friday November 23
An American hero, Ellen Fletcher, died on November 7 at age 83. The long-time Palo Alto resident served on the city council from 1978 to 1989, and was a tireless advocate for ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Adina Levin, a resident of Menlo Park, on Nov 23, 2012 at 8:35 am

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No power on Thanksgiving
So we awoke Thanksgiving day to a power outage at 6:41. The lights came on then went off, along with all the power. Interesting enough, the power outage was limited to the Mid... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jim, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Nov 22, 2012 at 9:59 am
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 26, 2012 at 3:36 pm.

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HP stock falls on news of acquisition fraud
Palo Alto-based HP said Tuesday that "accounting improprieties, misrepresentations and disclosure failures" caused it to massively overpay for the British software company Aut... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 21, 2012 at 11:27 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 25, 2012 at 10:59 pm.

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Redwood tree removal permit withdrawn
The owner of the CitiBank building on the corner of California Avenue and El Camino Real has withdrawn his permit to have two mature redwoods cut down, Mike Sartor, City of Pa... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 20, 2012 at 9:53 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 21, 2012 at 8:32 pm.

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Palo Alto turns down volume at Lytton Plaza
Lytton Plaza, downtown Palo Alto's traditional hub for free speech and impromptu music, will see its volume drop on the weekdays after the City Council voted Monday to restric... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 20, 2012 at 12:01 am
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 22, 2012 at 11:27 pm.

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Fired up over 'Start-Ups'
A new reality show centered around the lives of several young Silicon Valley entrepreneurs has got locals buzzing. Two of the people profiled in the show "Start-Ups: Silicon V... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 19, 2012 at 4:37 pm
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 20, 2012 at 6:55 pm.

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Replacement for Marie Calendar's Thanksgiving Pies?
Now that the local Marie Calendar's is gone, is there a close replacement for their convenient ordering of Thanksgiving pies from years past? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Palo Parent, a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood, on Nov 19, 2012 at 12:36 pm
There have been 40 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 21, 2012 at 8:53 pm.

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Palo Alto reflects on Ellen Fletcher's legacy
The life of Ellen Fletcher, a longtime Palo Alto councilwoman who helped transform the city into one of the nation's most bike-friendly communities, was celebrated Sunday at a... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 19, 2012 at 10:35 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 20, 2012 at 7:01 pm.

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Getting to 'yes'
There's a phrase that Brodie Hamilton uses to describe people's reluctance to switch from commuting by car to taking an alternate form of transportation: "Yes, but ..." Read... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 19, 2012 at 10:03 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 19, 2012 at 10:03 am.

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Bald eagle plants herself in Palo Alto
The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo has been known as many things over the decades, but it's safe to say that a retirement home hasn't been one of them -- until now. Read the... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 18, 2012 at 11:44 am
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 12, 2013 at 4:52 pm.

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Volunteer opportunities
Any suggestions for volunteer opportunities in Palo Alto (or close by) for a group of 3rd and 4th graders? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by MidtownMom, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Nov 17, 2012 at 5:39 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 20, 2012 at 12:44 pm.

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Holiday Fund: Reaching out to the streets
Ken Pierre was living on the streets for more than 15 years, spiraling downward amid drug and alcohol addiction. Every time the disabled U.S. Army veteran got a job, he was fi... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 17, 2012 at 4:52 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 17, 2012 at 5:01 pm.

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Shop Talk: School of Rock rolling into Midtown
Palo Alto resident Hansel Lynn is bringing a new music school to the Midtown neighborhood of Palo Alto. Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 16, 2012 at 10:48 pm
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 19, 2012 at 9:12 pm.

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Demolish or deconstruct?
Taking apart a house piece by piece can keep junk out of the landfill Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, May ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 16, 2012 at 7:18 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 17, 2012 at 9:09 am.

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Family Holiday Sing-Along with an Orchestra!
The Terrible Adult Chamber Orchestra based in Los Altos invites singers of all ages to join us on Sunday, November 25th from 4 to 5 pm. at the Los Altos Youth Center, 1 North ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Cathy HS, a resident of Los Altos, on Nov 16, 2012 at 4:16 pm

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