CRIMES & INCIDENTS
End-of-life lawsuit strikes at Stanford protocols
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is attempting to get a lawsuit on end-of-life care thrown out of court.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Mar 12, 2008 at 8:57 pm by Rick, a resident of another community |
BOOKS
Peering behind the curtain
While the other little girls in her dance class nurtured dreams of becoming ballerinas, Stanford associate professor Janice Ross pointed her toes toward a different path.
Rea... |
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on Mar 12, 2008 at 5:19 pm by hugh, a resident of Stanford |
SPORTS
Eastside Prep girls finish 'a phenomenal' hoop season at 31-2
First-year Eastside Prep girls' basketball coach Donovan Blythe recalled being handed a "deck of cards" in November. It included four freshmen, a sophomore, one junior and one... |
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on Mar 11, 2008 at 10:21 pm by Pat, a resident of Menlo Park |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Local grower for fruits?
A few weeks ago I saw a advertisement posted in Palo Verde for local fruit growers. The deal was that they would deliver a certain quantity of fruits to a "hub" ( someone's ho... |
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on Mar 10, 2008 at 1:19 pm by JSD, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
SPORTS
Wiggins gets scoring record, Stanford a title
It was a special moment for Candice Wiggins, for the Stanford women's basketball team, the Stanford Nation, and for the conference and the sport.
Read the full story here h... |
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on Mar 2, 2008 at 10:10 pm by Jake, a resident of Stanford |
AROUND TOWN
El Galope..A Tale of Food, Community and Redevelopment
Let's begin by introducing a small family restaurant called El Galope in East Palo. That you likely have passed it on your way to Home Depot is your loss, for it brings ama... |
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on Mar 2, 2008 at 12:20 pm by Bob Wenzlau, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Vallejo Moves Closer to Bankruptcy Filing
Vallejo had a break down in labor negotiations and is moving closer to bankruptcy.
Web Link
From the current a... |
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on Mar 1, 2008 at 10:37 pm by Steve, a resident of the Palo Alto Hills neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Third loss to Wilcox ends season for Gunn girls
A third time is not always a charm, as the Gunn girls' basketball team discovered Tuesday night while falling to Wilcox, 52-43, in a Central Coast Section Division II semifina... |
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on Feb 29, 2008 at 12:27 pm by Joan Jacobus, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
SPORTS
Will Hoover Park be ready for Baseball season?
Does anyone know if Hoover Park will re-open soon? The last time I drove past it looked very much closed and I hope that it will be ready for our new Baseball season. It was v... |
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on Feb 27, 2008 at 4:32 pm by Hoover neighbor, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Letters
Audio access
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Feb 27, 2008 at 12:23 pm by Hulkamania, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
MV police arrest murder suspect in Alabama
Mountain View police have announced the arrest of a suspect in Alabama in connection with the shooting death of Jeffrey Johnson during a drug deal gone bad on Ehrhorn Avenue e... |
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on Feb 27, 2008 at 1:46 am by qq, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Stanford University raises tuition for 2008-09
The Stanford University Board of Trustees voted last week to raise undergraduate tuition and room and board rates for the 2008-09 academic year to a combined $47,212, an incre... |
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on Feb 26, 2008 at 4:18 pm by Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SPORTS
Tough soccer road ahead for Paly girls in CCS playoffs
For the Palo Alto girls' soccer team to reach the Central Coast Section Division II championship match on Feb. 23, the Vikings will have to go through two defending champions.... |
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on Feb 25, 2008 at 12:56 pm by Cally, a member of the Palo Alto High School community |
AROUND TOWN
Bike clinic hits the skids
Even with the Amgen Tour of California professional bike race kicking off Sunday in Palo Alto, a resource for good, safe bicycles that has served more than 3,000 youth is clos... |
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on Feb 24, 2008 at 12:19 pm by Jeff Griffin, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Stanford Dance Marathon raises money for Partners in Health in 24 hour dance party
On Sunday, February 17th 260 students left Stanford’s Arillaga Alumni Center with white “Hardcore” shirts in their hands. The shirts represented their determination and devoti... |
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on Feb 23, 2008 at 4:39 pm by terryg, a resident of the Evergreen Park neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Craig Britton retiring from open-space district
Craig Britton, who has negotiated land purchases and later managed the sprawling Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for 30 years, has announced his retirement, effectiv... |
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on Feb 22, 2008 at 11:28 pm by Interested Observer, a resident of another community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Huge Arrest on Wilton Ave
Many officers supported by a police helicopter and dogs are arresting everyone in a house near Park Blvd and Wilton Ave. 6 people so far are in custody. Medics are also on the... |
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on Feb 20, 2008 at 1:25 pm by concerned neighbor, a resident of the Ventura neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Are you attending Game Developers Conference?
Hi,
I'd like to hear from people attending this weekend's Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, including presenters, company reps or conference associates. It would... |
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on Feb 20, 2008 at 12:03 pm by JustMe, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Historic University South house, stable saved
Palo Altans gain the indefinite preservation of a historic house, and Margo Schmidt gets to remain on her beloved Addison Avenue property according to an unusual deal approved... |
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on Feb 20, 2008 at 8:10 am by Norman Beamer, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
SPORTS
Woodside Priory boys, Eastside Prep girls are No. 1 seeds
If any local prep basketball teams have grand ideas of advancing deep into the postseason, now is the time for focus and consistency. With league play in the rear view mirror,... |
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on Feb 19, 2008 at 9:27 pm by Lazlo, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Pacific Art League loses board chair
Remaining tensions within the Pacific Art League have led to the resignation of recently elected Board of Directors Chairwoman Mary Anne Baker, although Baker insists her depa... |
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on Feb 19, 2008 at 3:45 pm by Stephanie Demos, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Study shows oceans affected by human activity
A team of scientists, including one Stanford University researcher, has developed the first global map predicting the extent of human influence on oceans and coastal ecosystem... |
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on Feb 19, 2008 at 12:37 pm by govjefstate, a resident of Los Altos |
AROUND TOWN
Slide show: Helping hands
Palo Alto High School senior Gabrielle Hadley has been making thrice-weekly visits since August to elderly residents at Lytton Gardens, a retirement and nursing home in Palo A... |
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on Feb 19, 2008 at 11:55 am by Midtown Guy, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Romantics galore for Valentine's Day
What is the most romantic thing you have ever done, planned or been surprised with?
Make this a fun thread which we can all enjoy. We need something happy every once in a w... |
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on Feb 15, 2008 at 12:54 pm by Danny, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
A Global Map of Human Impacts to Marine Ecosystems
Web Link
This is a fascinating look at human impact on marine ecosystems. All natural systems undergo stress; all natural systems engage in ma... |
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on Feb 15, 2008 at 8:41 am by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |