SCHOOLS & KIDS
When do you have to register for kindergarten?
We're planning to move into PA before our daughter begins kindergarten in two years. On this board, I've read about how some elementary schools have overflow situations and k... |
Reymundo |
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on Jul 25, 2008 at 4:15 pm by Parent without handles, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police on La Para Ave - anyone know what's going on?
I just drove past 3 police cars on La Para Ave., and I think I saw one police person putting up crime scene tape. Anyone know what's going on? |
rhody |
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1 |
on Apr 21, 2010 at 2:58 pm by neighbor, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Lots of poilice motorcycles just off Encina nr. El Camino
Anyone know what happened here? When I passed, ca. 2pm, there were about 5 or 6 police motorcycles, some policemen were putting on plastic gloves. I saw no body or cars. |
rhody |
1531 |
0 |
on Jun 4, 2009 at 6:50 pm by rhody, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Fast And Furious conspiracy theory finally peters out with fake contempt vote
For a year, every day, Fox news has worked with the Republican Party on a conspiracy theory with made up stories about Obama wanting to take away guns by giving criminals guns... |
Rich Alto |
741 |
4 |
on Jun 28, 2012 at 2:18 pm by Rich Alto, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Romney raises an Olympic Ruckus
Romney says London not prepared for the Olympics:
Web Link
... |
Rich Jeffries |
1323 |
55 |
on Jul 28, 2012 at 2:49 pm by flop, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Back Yard Smoke
I'm wondering if anyone else is bothered by the seemingly recent trend of back yard fire pits?
When my neighbors start a fire in thier back yard pit as they've done today, ... |
Richard |
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11 |
on Feb 16, 2013 at 6:28 pm by second hand smoke, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Street Light Antennas?
I've notice what look like big WiFi antennas hanging from the street lights on the College Terrace. Does anyone know what there for or who put them up?
Richard |
Richard |
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13 |
on Nov 27, 2009 at 11:40 am by T, a resident of the Southgate neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Financial difficulties with the Know Knew Books bookstore
The Know Knew Books bookstore on California Ave is having financial difficulties, according to Bill, an individual who works at the store. They are interested in donations and... |
Richard |
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1 |
on Sep 30, 2009 at 12:40 am by Mayfield Child, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Swine Flu of the 80's
Does anyone else remember the Swine Flu epidemic of the 1980's.
Then president Ford went on TV and got his Swine Flu shot to inspire us all to do likewise. The ploy must hav... |
Richard |
2010 |
4 |
on Sep 10, 2009 at 10:17 pm by Kate, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
La Belle Day Spa overcharging customers
We scheduled a couples massage for valentines and foudn that we were sent home in far less time than we paid for. So who else feels that they have been overcharged by La Belle... |
Richard |
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7 |
on Apr 11, 2008 at 1:12 pm by Danny, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Nuclear Power not Efficient Enough
A recent study concludes that nuclear power is not efficient enough to replace fossil fuels. We have heard from nuclear cheerleaders like Greg who claim that nukes will solve ... |
Richard |
2637 |
39 |
on Mar 10, 2008 at 8:02 pm by Engineer, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood |
SPORTS
Paly Football Wins CCS Semis -- In the Fourth Overtime
Paly's squad just beat Palma in the fourth overtime at San Jose City College to win the CCS semi-finals in the Open division; Paly advances to the finals against the winner of... |
Richard |
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3 |
on Nov 27, 2006 at 5:37 pm by cross-town, a member of the Gunn High School community |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
When are new tennis courts and Tennis Center going to be developed and built in Palo Alto
With possibly a thousand new houses/condos/residents being built and planned for South Palo Alto additional tennis courts are going to be needed in South Palo Alto, especially... |
Richard |
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21 |
on Nov 22, 2006 at 5:35 pm by Paul Losch, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Save San Francsquito Creek- Make it a Strip Park with hiking trails
Enviromentalists should be clamoring to demand that the boundries/banks be widened and a trail built along it from East Palo Alto city limits to and thru Portola Valley. The ... |
Richard |
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11 |
on Nov 13, 2006 at 9:43 am by J, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Menlo Park schools may change grade-levels, attendance areas
The Menlo Park City School District is considering changing the grade configurations and attendance areas of its elementary schools to deal with anticipated enrollment growth ... |
Richard |
3624 |
0 |
on Sep 24, 2006 at 12:43 am by Richard, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
El Camino Looks Like a Construction Zone
At the intersection of Arastradero and El Camino the huge trucks providing dirt for the old Rickey's site have an intolerable mess.
I think the PAPD needs to get out there an... |
Richard |
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2 |
on Jul 7, 2006 at 8:22 pm by Megan, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Palo Alto attorney accused of trying to bribe police officers
Richard Chae's defense attorney says alcoholism made him do it. Story in the Mercury-News: Web Link |
Richard Chae |
2283 |
2 |
on Jun 22, 2010 at 2:36 pm by wondering......, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
motion sensor lights vs. always on at night lights - which is better
Power consumption issues aside, I'm wondering which type are more likely to deter crime at night, lights that click on when you approach them - or ones that turn at dusk and s... |
Richard Clark |
1192 |
7 |
on Apr 7, 2011 at 3:20 am by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police activity Tuesday 12/15 at Oregon Ave & Sierra Ct.
Does anyone know what happened here yesterday? There was quite a bit of police activity. |
Richard Clark |
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0 |
on Dec 16, 2009 at 8:40 am by Richard Clark, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Unsightly Cans
It would seem to me that placing your trash, recycle and compost cans out of sight in your back, or side yard would be a common sense type thing but after riding around my nei... |
Richard Ford |
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22 |
on Sep 5, 2009 at 9:12 pm by evergreen park, a resident of the Evergreen Park neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Should Town & Country Center have public recycling?
I was happy to see that my letter to the editor urging public recycling in public places such as Town & Country Center was published in the Palo Alto Weekly on Friday; however... |
Richard Hackmann |
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11 |
on Mar 2, 2010 at 6:31 pm by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
New drama group at Little House in Menlo Park
Little House, the community activities center at 800 Middle Ave. in Menlo Park, invites people to bring their talents to a new drama group forming on Friday, October 6, from 1... |
Richard Hine |
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1 |
on Oct 1, 2006 at 11:48 pm by dramagal, a resident of the Evergreen Park neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
A pollen-free zone?
I have sent this letter to city´s Director of Planning:
Dear Steve Emslie,
I have two heritage Live Oaks on my property. There is a virtual grove of them on my neighbor's pr... |
Richard Placone |
3015 |
11 |
on Dec 30, 2007 at 7:26 pm by Tom Ogren, a resident of another community |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
To Be or Not To Be Anonymous
There has been some discussion on this Website about postings that are signed "Anonymous" or with ficticious names or only a first name. By way of full disclousure, the few t... |
Richard Placone |
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2 |
on Jul 13, 2007 at 4:49 pm by Resident, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Begging Scam?
We were driving today around doing errands and saw 3 different women begging. One was at the Bryant St. Post Office, the other was at Cambridge street post office, and the thi... |
RichardCheney |
2970 |
32 |
on Apr 7, 2013 at 11:07 pm by Hmmm, a resident of East Palo Alto |
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