ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Oil Rises to Record $92.22 on Increased U.S.-Iran Tension
There's nothing out there to stop oil from going to $100,'' said Chip Hodge, a managing director at MFC Global Investment Management in Boston, who oversees a $4.5 billion oil... |
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on Oct 26, 2007 at 6:24 pm by Dr. Ferragamo, a resident of Stanford |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Utilities employee fired for harassment testimony, union charges
On June 28, City of Palo Alto meter-reader Brandon Porter lost his job.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesda... |
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on Oct 26, 2007 at 4:48 pm by Sonny, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
SPORTS
Palo Alto now has shot at undisputed volleyball title
The Palo Alto girls' volleyball team received a special gift on Senior Night -- a 2-for-1 special. Not only did the Vikings knock off visiting Mountain View, but they got an a... |
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on Oct 26, 2007 at 4:47 pm by Carl A., a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Stanford to build new 900-seat concert hall
A 900-seat concert hall will be built at Stanford University as the cornerstone of a new performing arts center, President John Hennessy announced today.
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on Oct 26, 2007 at 4:46 pm by Gladys, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SPORTS
Paly beats Gunn in De Anza Division volleyball showdown
With just a couple of matches remaining in the rugged SCVAL De Anza Divison, the Palo Alto and Gunn High girls' volleyball teams met on Tuesday with a lot on the line. Visit t... |
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on Oct 26, 2007 at 4:42 pm by Mrs. Acuff, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
THIS JUST IN: Donald Rumsfeld charged with torture during trip to France
Former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld got an unpleasant surprise during his visit to France today when human rights groups filed a complaint with the Paris Prosecutor... |
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on Oct 26, 2007 at 12:25 pm by Dr, Ferragamo, a resident of Stanford |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Palo Alto's link to State wildland fires
I read a headline on AOL. "Aircraft sat idle as flames burned","How much the aircraft would have helped will never be known"
Forestry Department Head Ruben Grijalva... S... |
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on Oct 26, 2007 at 7:35 am by Fireman, a resident of another community |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Pre-election buzz about the 'I' word
Nebulous yet necessary, that squiggly catch-all known as "infrastructure" is the election season's hot topic. It's on the lips of every Palo Alto City Council candidate and on... |
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on Oct 26, 2007 at 12:03 am by Tim Gray, a resident of the Charleston Meadows neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Local firefighters battling SoCal blaze
Santa Clara County has sent 17 fire engines and 74 firefighters to help combat the Southern California wildfires, including one engine from Palo Alto.
Read the full story he... |
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on Oct 25, 2007 at 3:08 pm by Fireman, a resident of another community |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Stanford Theatre: Another Performing Arts Center?
Palo Alto already has a potential Performing Arts Center, unused, and if we can prevail on its non-profit owner, it might make a very nice additional venue for the Stanford Li... |
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on Oct 25, 2007 at 2:33 pm by Mike, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Public Meeting with Dr Skelly last night at Jordan
Is there anyone who attended this meeting who would like to comment on what happened? Thanks. |
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on Oct 25, 2007 at 1:54 pm by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
City audit compliance low, Erickson reports
Only five of City Auditor Sharon Erickson's 93 recommendations were implemented during the last fiscal year, which ended June 30.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Oct 25, 2007 at 11:40 am by Lost-Faith, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Our Town: A human relations problem
Three months ago, words were written in the Weekly that touched off a controversy that is not over.
Read the full story here Web Link?... |
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on Oct 24, 2007 at 9:38 pm by Gary, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
City Manager Frank Benest's job in jeopardy?
After an unusual 2.5-hour closed personnel "evaluation" session by the City Council Monday night, City Manager Frank Benest still had his job. But it may be hanging in the bal... |
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on Oct 24, 2007 at 8:48 pm by Lost-Faith, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School Board candidates with kids in PRIVATE schools
What do folks think of candidates who have kids in private schools? Both Barbara Klausner and Melissa Caswell chose Castilleja for their daughters.
I'm impressed with thei... |
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on Oct 24, 2007 at 8:06 pm by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Eshoo supports state look at chloramine safety
In an effort to help dozens of Peninsula residents, including 30 from Mountain View and others from Palo Alto, who say their sensitivity to chloramine has caused skin rashes a... |
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on Oct 24, 2007 at 5:29 pm by Gregory, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
2006-07 Girls' Winter All-League Teams
BASKETBALL
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 9, 2007, 12:00 AM |
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on Oct 24, 2007 at 5:09 pm by x, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Even best women feel the chill in math, science
A study by a former Stanford University researcher has found that even the most talented women mathematicians and scientists are made to feel uncomfortable when they are outnu... |
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on Oct 24, 2007 at 4:14 pm by peter, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
SPORTS
Stanford loses another running back to injury
At this point of the season, Stanford football coach Jim Harbaugh perhaps is hoping just to finish the year with someone healthy enough to carry the ball. Redshirt senior run... |
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on Oct 24, 2007 at 2:32 pm by southflorida, a resident of Stanford |
AROUND TOWN
Teams of four running around downtown
If you were curious, as I was, by the groups of four people rushing around downtown this afternoon, it turns out they are from Applied Biosystems in Foster City and are workin... |
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on Oct 24, 2007 at 1:57 pm by Becky Trout, Palo Alto Weekly staff writer |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
We can be the greenest city of all
Since our city should be on the forefront of climate change, we may want to consider trying this out here in Palo Alto:
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Cut down carbon emissions |
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on Oct 24, 2007 at 12:33 pm by Greg, a resident of the Southgate neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Secret scars
Amanda's best friend in seventh grade was the one who first told her about cutting.
Read the full story here Web Link pos... |
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on Oct 24, 2007 at 10:44 am by Jeanette, a resident of another community |
RESTAURANTS
In-shell Pasteurized Eggs?
Has anyone seen in-shell pasteurized eggs around here? I've seen them in Chicago, but can't find them at Safeway or Piazza's. I don't think I checked Whole Foods or Mollie St... |
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on Oct 24, 2007 at 10:01 am by Anne, a resident of the Charleston Meadows neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Hoover director to meet with faculty Nov. 8
John Raisian, the director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford, will attend the university's Faculty Senate meeting Nov. 8 to answer questions about the controversial appoin... |
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on Oct 24, 2007 at 7:43 am by reflections, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Driftwood Market Robbed
Driftwood Market (3450 El Camino Real, Palo Alto) was robbed just after 7PM tonight.
My heart goes out to all the employees and owner. My kids and I have been going there f... |
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on Oct 24, 2007 at 12:38 am by c me around, a resident of the Ventura neighborhood |
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