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Building eyed for busy Palo Alto intersection
A vacant Palo Alto parking lot on the prominent intersection of El Camino Real and Page Mill Road would make way for a four-story commercial building under a new proposal from... |
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on Feb 20, 2013 at 11:49 pm by Nancy, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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Attempted robbery on Stevens Creek Trail in Mountain View
A pedestrian was dragged to the ground last week when a man attempted to steal his backpack while on a Mountain View portion of the Stevens Creek Trail, police said.
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on Feb 20, 2013 at 2:44 pm by Tom Walsh, a resident of the Palo Alto Orchards neighborhood |
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Old oak in Rinconada Park to be felled
An inspection of oak trees at Rinconada Park in Palo Alto after a large tree fell onto Walter Hays Elementary School grounds last month has found one more tree that must be re... |
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on Feb 19, 2013 at 9:39 pm by Pat, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
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Stanford's Cantor Arts Center offers tours for tots
Aiming to cultivate the next generation of art lovers, Stanford's Cantor Arts Center has launched Family Sunday programs, which feature half-hour tours, drop-in art projects a... |
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on Feb 19, 2013 at 2:34 pm by Just asking, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
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Accused Stanford mall fraudster had assault weapon
Palo Alto police said a man who allegedly used counterfeit credit cards to defraud stores at Stanford Shopping Center had a stash of illegal weapons in his Oakland home.
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on Feb 17, 2013 at 6:41 am by Neal, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
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Helicopter
Anyone know why a helicopter has been hovering for 1/2 hour? |
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on Feb 16, 2013 at 5:28 pm by Marty, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Busy intersection could get road work, building
One of Palo Alto's most prominent and congested intersections may soon have a signature building serving as its anchor as part of a proposal that the City Council weighed for ... |
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on Feb 16, 2013 at 10:02 am by Sad Sad Sad, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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former HP engineer threatens to assassinate pro-gun-control State Senator
California State Senator Leland Yee is pushing for tougher gun control in this state. In response, former HP engineer Everet Basham threatened to assassinate him. Police raide... |
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on Feb 15, 2013 at 6:44 pm by Ah, yes, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood |
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Three-city gun buyback to be held Feb. 23
A group of Silicon Valley residents is sponsoring a gun-buyback event for Palo Alto, Menlo Park and East Palo Alto on Saturday, Feb. 23 -- the first buyback in Palo Alto histo... |
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on Feb 15, 2013 at 2:53 pm by FollowUpInfo, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Curtain up on TheatreWorks' 44th season
TheatreWorks, the veteran Peninsula group, announced its 44th season this week. Five plays and three musicals, including one world premiere, will be performed in Palo Alto and... |
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on Feb 14, 2013 at 1:42 pm by Love Theatre, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Silicon Valley is second in U.S. in wealth
Silicon Valley had the second-highest concentration of wealthy households during the period of 2007-2011, according to a report the U.S. Census Bureau released Monday, Feb. 11... |
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on Feb 13, 2013 at 7:06 pm by David, a resident of another community |
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Big transformation underway for San Antonio area
Clearly, the recession is over in the local housing sector. New development could bring more than 1,300 new homes to the San Antonio Road and El Camino Real area of Mountain V... |
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on Feb 13, 2013 at 1:46 pm by Anon., a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Man killed by train in Palo Alto identified
A pedestrian who was struck and killed by a train in Palo Alto on Friday has been identified, the Santa Clara County Coroner's office said on Tuesday.
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on Feb 13, 2013 at 2:45 am by Cedric de La Beaujardiere, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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Suspect arrested for Palo Alto kidnap, rape, attempted murder
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the kidnap, rape and attempted murder of a Palo Alto woman on early Saturday (May 22). Lionel Blanks, 36, of Santa Clara was ... |
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on Feb 12, 2013 at 10:31 pm by Mike, a resident of Menlo Park |
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Palo Alto seeks grant funds to revamp transit center
The City Council plans to consider tonight a list of projects that could qualify for the One Bay Area Grant, a program that distributes funds from the regional Metropolitan Tr... |
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on Feb 12, 2013 at 4:34 pm by Just the facts, please., a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood |
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Police chief invites public on 'virtual ride-along'
Palo Alto Police Chief Dennis Burns will don his police uniform, get behind the wheel of a patrol car and bring the community with him on a "virtual ride-along" this Friday as... |
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on Feb 12, 2013 at 12:05 pm by Mike, a resident of the University South neighborhood |
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Man robbed at gunpoint near Greer Park
A man was robbed at gunpoint in the carport of an apartment complex on the 1000 block of Tanland Drive on Saturday morning, Feb. 9, according to police.
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on Feb 12, 2013 at 12:01 pm by my 2 cents, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Beating the flu bug
It was a terrifying way to start the new year. Feeling wiped out and congested, Menlo Park resident Candace Peterson took to her bed, wondering if she had a cold or the flu. A... |
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on Feb 9, 2013 at 10:08 pm by Wife of M.D., a member of the Palo Alto High School community |
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Avenidas salutes community contributors
Six accomplished community members, selected from a list of more than 40, can add being winners of the annual Avenidas Lifetimes of Achievement award to their extensive lists ... |
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on Feb 9, 2013 at 12:49 pm by Editor, Palo Alto Online |
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Residents debate Greer Road traffic-calming project
The results of a neighborhood traffic-calming trial are in, but residents along Greer Road in Palo Alto are wondering what more, if anything, can be done.
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on Feb 8, 2013 at 1:56 am by Anon., a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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One way to combat crime
With burglaries on the uptick throughout Palo Alto in 2012, Crescent Park stands out among the most targeted neighborhoods. In the past year, burglars struck 26 times, plus an... |
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on Feb 8, 2013 at 1:36 am by Anon., a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Man attempts to grab girl on bicycle in Palo Alto
Palo Alto police are looking for a man who attempted to grab an 11-year-old girl's arm as she rode her bicycle past him after cursing at her as she approached him.
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on Feb 7, 2013 at 6:43 pm by Phony, a resident of the Professorville neighborhood |
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Accused murderer of activist David Lewis set free
The man who confessed to gunning down well-known East Palo Alto community leader David Lewis was set free by the San Mateo County court Tuesday, Feb. 5. Gregory Leon Elarms Sr... |
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on Feb 7, 2013 at 6:30 pm by maybeDOdance, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Gregory Elarms, alleged killer of David Lewis, could face death
Gregory Elarms, the longtime friend accused of murdering East Palo Alto community activist David Lewis, could face the death penalty, Steve Wagstaffe, incoming San Mateo Count... |
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on Feb 6, 2013 at 4:59 pm by CareBear, a resident of East Palo Alto |
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Police arrest Oregon man for indecent exposure
Police arrested a 22-year-old Oregon man for indecent exposure and lewd conduct in public on Jan. 20 after a victim said she saw him walking with his pants down and touching h... |
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on Feb 4, 2013 at 2:46 pm by John, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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