ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
A phoenix rising
Katherine Lerer was at the top of her game in 1994. At age 49, she was fit; she was educated. She was a mother, a wife and a top-selling Palo Alto Realtor. But that year, her ... |
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on Sep 2, 2007 at 11:29 am by Lynn Cornish, a resident of Woodside |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Smoking in cars is unsafe, researchers say
Stanford University researchers have found that a person who smokes just two cigarettes in a car releases particulates above government safety levels.
Read the full story her... |
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on Sep 1, 2007 at 5:55 pm by leonard, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Labor Day, should it be changed?
It seems that we all have this outlanded idea that Labor Day heralds the end of summer and the start of the new school year. Since now all over the country, the school year st... |
Parent |
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on Sep 1, 2007 at 5:35 pm by Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Oh Dear... it seems Condi "Mushroom Cloud" Rice is not very nice to honest workers
"You are behind the counter because you have to work for minimum wage. I'm on this side asking to see the good jewelry because I make considerably more."
It's an excerpt fr... |
Dr. Ferragamo |
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on Sep 1, 2007 at 4:50 pm by GMC, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is Mandarin losing its status as flavor of the month language?
Trade with China is one of the arguments as to why Mandarin should be taught (or immersed) in our schools. I remember Russian and Japanese being given similar weight in past y... |
Parent |
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on Sep 1, 2007 at 12:53 pm by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
SPORTS
SHP takes aim at improving defensively
The good news for Sacred Heart Prep football team? The Gators are the defending champions of the Bay Football League.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Aug 31, 2007 at 6:21 pm by GRAMPA BUDDY, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Firefighters continue to battle 150-acre blaze
A wildfire burning in the hills above Cupertino near the Stevens Creek Reservoir is holding at 150 acres, Cal Fire Battalion Chief Ken McGeever said this evening in an updated... |
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on Aug 31, 2007 at 11:05 am by Steve Kennedy, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Teen cell-phone driving bill passes Senate
A bill banning teens from communicating on cell phones or pagers while driving passed the state Senate today. The bill, SB 33, previously passed the state Assembly.
Read ... |
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on Aug 31, 2007 at 8:19 am by Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Sweltering temperatures expected this week
With temperatures expected to reach more than 90 degrees in the Bay Area this week, residents are encouraged to stay cool and to reduce water and energy usage in an effort to ... |
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on Aug 31, 2007 at 7:46 am by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Juana Briones house saved from demolition
The historic Juana Briones house won't be torn down in two days. Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Leslie Nichols today ordered a "stay" on a demolition permit that had ... |
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on Aug 31, 2007 at 6:04 am by opinion, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Save Juana Briones House/Home
Hello again fellow citizens of Palo Alto and beyond!
Just fiinished reading another article on this old home from
today's Mercury News, and wanted to let all of you know th... |
Anonymous |
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on Aug 31, 2007 at 12:44 am by Mel, a resident of the Esther Clark Park neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
San Francisco Bay shrinking
What is going on with the southern part of San Francisco Bay? More and more of it is taken up by salt ponds or being diked and filled. It seems like pretty soon Dumbarton brid... |
Isabelle |
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on Aug 30, 2007 at 4:37 pm by Clapper Rail, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Can You Imagine Something This Wonderful Happening In Palo Alto?
Although I never agreed with going to war, it is so nice to see an entire city pull together to welcome home our troops.
You will love this slideshow: Web Link... |
Native Girl |
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on Aug 30, 2007 at 4:29 pm by Carly, a resident of the Palo Alto Hills neighborhood |
SPORTS
Harbaugh era kicks off for Stanford football
Rarely has a college football program opened its season with as much anticipation and excitement as Stanford, despite coming off four consecutive losing seasons -- including a... |
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on Aug 30, 2007 at 2:14 pm by WaltHarris, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Patriots of America
Patriots Of America
In Palo Alto, I think all of our country’s citizens should say the Pledge of Allegiance, the same for those who go to school. Every morning, I’ve noticed... |
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on Aug 30, 2007 at 10:31 am by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Computers stolen from two Palo Alto schools
A computer was stolen from a classroom at Hoover Elementary School, 445 E. Charleston Road, at about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Hours later, a second computer was reported missing f... |
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on Aug 30, 2007 at 9:59 am by TS, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Is Palo Alto Mirroring this San Francisco Housing Probem?
I think so.
Here's a hint at where Palo Alto is headed if we keep listening to anti-development radicals that demonize every development of significance,
Web Link... |
Winslow Arbenaugh |
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on Aug 30, 2007 at 9:20 am by Commuter, a resident of another community |
RESTAURANTS
Has anyone tried "Mantra" yet?
Its on Emerson street. And it bills itself as
"elegant California cuisine with a dash of India"...
Any comments? Is it worth trying?
thanks! |
toni |
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on Aug 30, 2007 at 9:11 am by Carol, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Bought at the top of the market?
Have any of you been able to lower your taxes after buying at the top of the market? One can apply to the County Assessor for a tax adjustment, but it's temporary. How complic... |
Carol Blitzer, PAW asst. editor |
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on Aug 30, 2007 at 12:04 am by Property Values, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New School Year--PIE support?
All,
I (and many of you) received my packets from PAUSD and Paly this week. I am filling out the forms, this sunday morning, dutifully writing the checks to Paly, PTSA, etc.... |
Leslie |
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on Aug 29, 2007 at 11:36 pm by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Vigil Stop the War Now Aug 28th 5:45
Over 600 vigils organized by MoveOn, will be held across the nation on August 28th to demand an end to the Iraq War Now Residents of Palo Alto are participating in a peaceful ... |
Elaine Elbizri |
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on Aug 29, 2007 at 9:39 pm by Palo Parent, a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
BMR's for police,teachers.etc? Better check out current living in BMR's here in town...
The race for building more BMR units under the guise of helping those who work, live in Palo Alto should be eyed up a little closer....
Who would want to live under the rules... |
Thinking of you 2 |
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on Aug 29, 2007 at 9:55 am by No mandate, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Anyone know a good math tutor for a fourth-grader?
My daughter will be entering the fourth grade this year and we think she needs a little help with her math. We are thinking an hour or more once a week, ideally after school o... |
Clay L. |
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on Aug 28, 2007 at 10:18 pm by kk, a resident of Menlo Park |
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto Festival of Arts, question about a vendor
Does any one know the name of the vendor that was selling those really cool kaleidoscopes this past weekend? A website would be great also! Thanks! |
Jess |
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on Aug 28, 2007 at 8:58 pm by festival goer, a resident of another community |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
City Council slate finalized at 12 candidates
With no incumbents, the race for four seats on the Palo Alto City Council will pit connected political newcomers against those with less name recognition in a field of 12 cand... |
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on Aug 28, 2007 at 5:48 pm by Peter, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood |
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