ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Lebanon
A fact-finding delegation has just completed an initial assessment of the damage inflicted on south Lebanon by Israel. A blizzard of cluster bombs, banned by international law... |
Jag Singh |
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on Oct 6, 2006 at 8:45 am by Boaz, a resident of the Greater Miranda 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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on Oct 1, 2006 at 11:48 pm by dramagal, a resident of the Evergreen Park neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Mental Illness Ignored by Santa Clara County
Web Link
It's shocking to see the absolute dollars taken from the Santa Clara County mental health budget, compared to othe... |
Periwinkle |
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on Sep 27, 2006 at 12:33 am by Mayfield child, a resident of the Evergreen Park neighborhood |
SPORTS
Mayfield - a hit
My son had his first soccer game at the new Mayfield site. It was a pleasure to attend his game, and at last feel that we have something to be proud of in Palo Alto. The pa... |
Soccer Mom |
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on Sep 25, 2006 at 6:02 pm by Paul Losch, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
The "Bike Boulevard"
I find it interesting that Bryant St. is the bike boulevard for Palo Alto, yet it is the bumpiest street in town. I think it's about time that it is repaved. |
Alice |
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on Sep 18, 2006 at 5:06 pm by Chris, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Hidden Villa Duveneck Dinner Postponement
After reading the most recent story in the Palo Alto Weekly about Hidden Villa, I am very concerned about Hidden Villa's fundraising picture. Why is fundraising lagging? Most ... |
Hidden Villa Supporter |
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on Sep 15, 2006 at 11:20 pm by Anna, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood |
RESTAURANTS
Enough with word-of-mouth specials
I can't understand why restaurants make their servers recite a long list of specials to their patrons. Do they think it makes the restaurant seem more elegant? The recent revi... |
Ray |
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on Sep 15, 2006 at 7:52 pm by Carol, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Embarcadero Backup (Sept 13th a.m.)
Does anyone know what created the traffic back-up on Embarcadero Rd (west bound), near Walter Hays School? Traffic was being diverted, and the school looked to be in "lock do... |
Lani |
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on Sep 13, 2006 at 10:40 am by Tyler Hanley, online editor of Palo Alto Online |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why Adoloscents Put Themsleves First
Web Link
fascinating new research |
Just a citizen |
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on Sep 10, 2006 at 8:43 am by Why Do You Want To Know, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Scotts Seafood Demolished
Some guy had a camera when they pulled down the old Scotts Seafood restaurant over on E. Bayshore this morning. He posted them on Backfence.com.
I never did make it to Scot... |
John |
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on Sep 6, 2006 at 4:19 pm by RS, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
City helped schools with "green" improvements
Thanks to the Weekly and Alexandria Rocha for her article of Aug. 23 on "Green goes to school."
Web Link
One importan... |
Walt Hays |
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on Sep 5, 2006 at 12:54 pm by rj, a member of the Addison School community |
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 |
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 |
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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on Aug 25, 2006 at 11:18 pm 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 |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Commercial vs. Housing
This post was created in conjunction with the Palo Alto Online News Poll.
Do you think Palo Alto should prevent commercial areas from turning into housing? |
Frank Bravo |
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on Aug 14, 2006 at 3:15 pm by ALLEN PODELL, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Crows threaten smaller birds
The July 21 Weekly article about crows acknowledged the recent increase of large crows in Palo Alto and assured the readers that they are harmless to humans. A subsequent lett... |
Laszlo Tokes |
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on Aug 14, 2006 at 12:54 pm by random person, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Welcome to Town Square!
Palo Altans never hesitate to get involved in local issues when they have an opinion or see a problem needing to be solved. Whether your issue is currently being debated by th... |
Bill Johnson |
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on Aug 6, 2006 at 10:59 pm by Jeff Bedolla, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Use of Turn Signals
Is it me or does it seem like drivers do not use their turn signals anymore? I think that this is more dangerous than not wearing a seat belt. I think that the Palo Alto poli... |
Sally |
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on Aug 5, 2006 at 7:43 pm by JJ, a resident of the University South neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
10% Back to Schools
Safeway is donating 10% of your grocery puchases of participating products to the school of your choice whenever you shop between now and September 5, 2006.
Just look for t... |
Edith |
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on Aug 5, 2006 at 6:49 pm by DJ, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Welcome to Town Square!
This category is a catch-all for postings that don't fit any of the other categories. If you want to promote a school carnival or post a story about a construction project tha... |
Bill Johnson |
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on Aug 3, 2006 at 3:11 pm by susie, a resident of another community |
SPORTS
PA National 10-11 All-Stars Drop a Heartbreaker in Albany
PA National's 10-11 All-Stars had managed an 11-game winning streak in the post-season, including the first game of the Northern California Division II tournament, beating McK... |
Theresa Carey |
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on Jul 29, 2006 at 6:34 am by Ralph, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Great one-woman show at The Pear
Saw Diane Tasca tonight at the Pear avenue Theatre in Belle of Amherst-- a one-woman show about the life and love and poety of Emily Dickinson. sounds boring, but it wasn't! ... |
TheaturLuver |
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on Jul 22, 2006 at 1:58 am by Jason R., a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
MOVIES
where's the script?
I saw the new Superman movie, and if you're in the mood to watch a good bad movie, then I'd recommend it. They forgot to write much of a script, but Kevin Spacey was WONDERFU... |
Lori |
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on Jul 22, 2006 at 1:43 am by Danny, a resident of Menlo Park |
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