AROUND TOWN
University Avenue Traffic
Here's a novel but probably not new idea:
Close traffic on Universtiy Avenue between Emerson and Middlefield (could be a little higher) to all traffic after 10.00 or 10.30 ... |
Bill Mainzer |
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on Aug 30, 2006 at 8:15 pm by Walter E. Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
New No Parking Signs
It is an outrage that our city is wasting money putting up signs saying “No parking on the first and third Tuesdays”. The Signs are not easy to see and look horrible in front... |
Gordon |
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on Aug 30, 2006 at 4:06 pm by r, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
"10% Back to Schools" continues through September 5
There is one week remaining in the Safeway/eScrip "10% Back to Schools" promotion. Now, through September 5, when you purchase participating grocery products, Safeway will do... |
Edith |
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on Aug 29, 2006 at 9:09 pm by Edith, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Charleston Road
For close to fifteen years I drove the Charleston Road portion from Alma Street to Fabian Way and was very aware of the problems with the speed of the traffice, the schools an... |
Bill Mainzer |
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on Aug 28, 2006 at 5:18 pm by Carol, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Joe Simitian's Sorry Website
Today I was looking for infomation and ended up on Joe Simitian's website for senate district 11. After checking the calender and press releases it was obvious his website ha... |
Steve |
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on Aug 28, 2006 at 2:46 pm by Steve, a resident of another community |
RESTAURANTS
VC firm plans for Caffe Verona location
Seems strange, but a venture capital firm...or at least its partners...apparently own the old Caffe Verona site on Hamilton and are in the process of leasing it to a "mom and ... |
Caffe Verona fan |
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on Aug 27, 2006 at 9:33 pm by J.L., a resident of the Ventura neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Middle East
Dear Friends:
A courageous voice of reason and sanity from Israel! There are many such voices as well in the Middle East, but how many such voices are there in the USA? Perha... |
Jag Singh |
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on Aug 27, 2006 at 1:31 pm by Boaz, a resident of the Greater Miranda neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
When will the new Whole Foods on El Camino open??
Anyone have any idea? It's been under construction for more than a year now!
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Louise |
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on Aug 27, 2006 at 1:25 pm by Mountain View shopper, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Interesting Eichler Article on SFGate.com
All your Eichler-ers out there, check out this interesting article:
Web Link
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Midtowner |
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on Aug 26, 2006 at 3:01 pm by Midtowner, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Town and Country Canal
Why has Town and Country fenced off a rather narrow walkway from the cross walk across the parking lot? Why must all students walk only one way around the shopping center? Wh... |
Paly Parent |
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on Aug 26, 2006 at 11:07 am by Carol, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
shopping in Palo Alto
I would love my sales tax dollars to go to Palo Alto, but unfortunately it just doesn't work. I want a one stop store where I can do my back to school shopping in one go. I ... |
toobusytoshop |
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on Aug 26, 2006 at 9:00 am by Tammy, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
East Palo Alto to sue Four Seasons and developer
The East Palo Alto City Council agreed in closed session Tuesday night to file a lawsuit against the Four Seasons Hotel and its developer, LDW Resorts, as a way to resolve a d... |
Jocelyn Dong |
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1 |
on Aug 25, 2006 at 11:18 pm by J.Johnson, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Is latest robbery related to the one on Cowper?
News that three women walking at 10:30 in Crescent Park on Tuesday night were jumped by two men is scary because of how bold the robbers seemed to be. Has anyone heard if the ... |
Worried walker |
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5 |
on Aug 25, 2006 at 10:56 pm by Geri of Green Acres, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it.
It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it. Is that somebody you? Do you come home from work with your hands stained with grease or dirt caked under your fingernails. Are y... |
Norbert von der Groeben Chief Photographer |
3556 |
2 |
on Aug 25, 2006 at 4:47 pm by John, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Lebanon
The wanton destruction of the infrastructure in Gaza and now Lebanon is clear evidence that Israel is totally unconcerned that large numbers of innocent civilians are being ki... |
Jag Singh |
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on Aug 24, 2006 at 4:25 pm by Walter E. Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Is your Neighborhood Association helping?
I've come to believe that the "neighborhood leaders" of our associations are not always working for the associations. At the PAN meetings, there appears to be nothing more th... |
member |
5510 |
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on Aug 23, 2006 at 3:11 pm by Penny, a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Technology In our Schools?
In the birthplace of Silicon Valley, what level of technology education do we expect in our public schools?
Is your child currently benefiting from the level of technology ... |
Concerned Parent |
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on Aug 23, 2006 at 2:52 pm by concerned parent, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Is your neighborhood having a Night Out?
Tonight is National Night Out, a program encouraging residents to get out of their homes and meet and enjoy their neighbors. Is your neighborhood participating? Post informati... |
Tyler Hanley |
3644 |
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on Aug 21, 2006 at 7:09 pm by Enoch Choi, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Why are we looking at high speed cable when Google is spreading the love of wireless?
I've noticed online and in the Weekly that Palo Alto is hoping to kick start the high speed internet access for every resident via fiber. The hold back of course is money. W... |
Victoria |
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on Aug 21, 2006 at 3:40 pm by Marc B, a resident of Mountain View |
AROUND TOWN
Home Depot, Part II
According to this morning's PADN, Home Depot is looking to expand their store in EPA, making it the biggest HD in the nation.
If this is true, why in the heck are they stil... |
gsb |
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on Aug 21, 2006 at 6:31 am by J.Johnson, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Please Wear a Helmet!
I drive on Sand Hill everyday to commute to work and often there are so many cyclists who are not wearing a helmet. Please wear a helmet! And if you are in scrubs or wearing a... |
kathryn |
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on Aug 21, 2006 at 6:25 am by J.Johnson, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
P.A. coach pleads no contest to sexual assault
Palo Alto middle-school coach Bill Giordano will get a maximum prison sentence of 5 years, after pleading no contest Friday in San Mateo County Superior Court Friday to 10 cou... |
Jocelyn Dong |
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2 |
on Aug 21, 2006 at 6:01 am by J.Johnson, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mandarin immersion study conflict concerns
I've got that queasy feeling again....
After attending the Palo Alto school board's Town Hall meeting last week on the Mandarin-immersion proposal, I had a sinking feeling ... |
Lisa Steinback |
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on Aug 18, 2006 at 8:54 pm by Grace Mah, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
FREE Nike Club Run Training Series
Join us for FREE Marathon and Half Marathon Training Runs and enjoy refreshments, Nike footwear trials, and a friendly, supportive running environment. Raffle give-aways inclu... |
On Board Entertainment |
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on Aug 18, 2006 at 1:21 pm by On Board Entertainment, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Great Activities at Palo Alto Relay for Life, Aug 19-20
Come on out to the Palo Alto High School track (off Churchill) and support the teams raising funds for the American Cancer Society! Activities begin at 10AM with the Opening ... |
Theresa Carey |
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on Aug 18, 2006 at 10:18 am by Theresa Carey, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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