PALO ALTO ISSUES
Citizen Pundit's Old Ideas Create Delay, Hinder Palo Alto's Future
Doug Moran's condescending (to City Council) editorial in today's Palo Alto Weekly Web Link provides a good opportunity to ... |
JL |
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on Dec 13, 2006 at 1:19 am by J.L., a resident of the Ventura neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mary Frances Callan announces retirement
PA Schools Superintendent Mary Frances Callan informed the school board Friday afternoon that she will retire effective next August. Her exact departure date could be sooner d... |
Tyler Hanley |
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on Dec 13, 2006 at 12:44 am by Parent, a resident of another community |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Columbus vs Yom Kippur
It is strange how the Palo Alto School District does not recognize Columbus Day, which is a holiday observed by government offices across America including Palo Alto's own. I... |
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on Dec 12, 2006 at 10:53 pm by , a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Know of a good dog sitter?
I am looking for a reliable dog sitter to leave my small dog with at the end of December. My dog is sweet and devoted to people, but she is an escape artist so I need someone... |
Maureen |
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on Dec 12, 2006 at 9:16 pm by Keith, a resident of the Southgate neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New AAAG boundaries proposal make kids cross Oregon
I would like to alert everyone to the latest proposal by the AAAG, to move the southern area of the present Palo Verde school boundaries (probably South of Clara or Colorado) ... |
Carol |
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on Dec 12, 2006 at 4:07 pm by Maddy, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Blocking sidewalks with trash cans
My neighborhood trash/recycling day is Tuesday morning. It absolutely amazes me that Wednesday afternoon, there are still trash cans, recycling cans, composting cans, blocking... |
Walker |
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on Dec 11, 2006 at 3:44 pm by Withheld, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Inept Palo Alto Police Leaving Traffic a Mess
The traffic lights at Charleston at El Camino have been out since the morning commute. It was a surprise that they are still out after almost the entire day. What's more sur... |
Frustrated Driver |
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on Dec 10, 2006 at 9:42 pm by Jose, a resident of East Palo Alto |
SPORTS
Palo Alto football has to wait for state
The Palo Alto High football team evidently will have to wait until Sunday to find out if it receives the Northern California Division II berth for the first-ever state playoff... |
Football Fan |
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on Dec 10, 2006 at 3:46 pm by Mike, a resident of another community |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Compare Peninsula Funeral Prices
The Funeral Education Foundation based in Palo Alto just released its 2006 survey of mortuary prices in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. The survey indicates that there is ... |
Marjorie Bridges |
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on Dec 10, 2006 at 10:36 am by Marjorie Bridges, a resident of another community |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Iraq Study Group
The much hyped Iraq Study Group (ISG), deserve a resounding failing grade for their efforts to provide a fig leaf to extricate George Bush and his advisors from their criminal... |
Jag Singh |
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on Dec 9, 2006 at 7:13 pm by Periwinkle, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Southgate and Walter Hays
To all the residents of the Southgate community and in particular to those who were at the Board Study Session last night, I urge you to talk to the Walter Hays AAAG rep. abou... |
AAAG Member |
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on Dec 9, 2006 at 1:07 pm by Lucinda, a resident of the University South neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Dog Mauling Threat
It seems that everyday I see someone or several someones who walk their dog and don't care to use a leash while doing so. It seems that there should be some tolerance for thi... |
John |
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on Dec 8, 2006 at 6:01 pm by Andrew, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Proliferation of Choice Programs in Palo Alto - A Vision
Imagine the following dialogue between a new homeowner in Palo Alto and a school board member.
Board Member: “Congratulations, you’ve just bought a home in Palo Alto. Now y... |
Matt Passell |
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on Dec 8, 2006 at 5:34 pm by really confused now, a resident of the Meadow Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
IKEA's closing
The rumor in East Palo Alto is that IKEA will close after Christmas. Some employees have been told and they're letting the cat out of the bag. This is a real loss in many ways... |
Tom L. |
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on Dec 8, 2006 at 4:27 pm by Pamela Burch, a resident of East Palo Alto |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Hezbollah abuse and deception
Today's NY Times reports that an Israeli report is coming out with declassified photos and videos demonstrating how Hezbollah drew fire upon civilians, residences, and convoys... |
SkepticAl |
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on Dec 7, 2006 at 1:21 pm by Boaz, a resident of the Greater Miranda neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
DAFUR
Nicholas Kristoff of the NYT and Jonathan Gurwitz of the San Antonio Express-News, deserve considerable credit for their relentless efforts in focusing the spotlight on the ap... |
Jag Singh |
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on Dec 7, 2006 at 12:29 pm by Draw the Line, a resident of Stanford |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Jimmy Carter
President Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and architect of the Camp David Accords, is to be applauded for his moral courage exposing the apartheid policies of Israel. Carte... |
Jag Singh |
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on Dec 7, 2006 at 12:06 pm by Draw the Line, a resident of Stanford |
SPORTS
Harris out, new coach in 2 weeks
Stanford will use the new leadership as a major selling point in filling the new stadium after disappointing crowds in its 1st year.
Fortunately, most of the seats were pai... |
chris |
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on Dec 7, 2006 at 8:49 am by The Right Man, a resident of Stanford |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Follow up to Jimmy Carter
This is from the AP:
"ATLANTA (AP) -- A longtime aide to Jimmy Carter has resigned from the Carter Center think tank, calling the former president's new book on Israel and th... |
Schlomo |
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on Dec 7, 2006 at 6:42 am by Draw the Line, a resident of Stanford |
BOOKS
Is someone trying to tell us something?
I have just noticed some nonsence postings on the books postings and wonder if someone is trying to make a point.
OK I like to read. I enjoy a good mystery whodunit along... |
Carol |
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on Dec 5, 2006 at 3:16 pm by Amy, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Rinconada Park tennis courts in need of repair and upgrade
The tennis courts in Rinconada Park are in need of repair. Courts 5 and 6 (at least) have major buckling and surface separation. This makes the courts very dangerous to play... |
Andrew |
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on Dec 5, 2006 at 12:26 pm by Chris, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Calling all Library Supporters! Fill the City Council Chambers on Monday Night!
Friends and Neighbors,
We need your help!
If you support the Library Advisory Commission's plan to renovate and revitalize the branches while building a new facility at ... |
Lynne |
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on Dec 5, 2006 at 10:29 am by Chris, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Impeachment
Elizabeth de la Vega (EdlV), a former federal prosecutor, offers a compelling case for the impeachment of George Bush and his close advisors, in her new book, ‘United States v... |
Jag Singh |
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on Dec 3, 2006 at 11:39 pm by Fellow, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
DIANA DIAMOND'S BLOG
Are we spoiling our kids by driving them to school?
“Were we bad mothers,” my friend asked me at lunch the other day, “because we let our kids walk and bike to school?”
“Certainly not,” I replied. “None of us were driving th... |
Diana Diamond |
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on Dec 2, 2006 at 4:39 pm by Pedestrian, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SPORTS
Paly Football WINS CCS!!!!
That game in San Jose was AWESOME!!! What a great group of kids....kudos to their supportive parents too. Congratulations to the entire Paly Football team for a terrific seaso... |
pediRN |
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on Dec 1, 2006 at 11:55 pm by pediRN, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
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