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Palo Alto driver hits bicyclist and flees
Police caught the driver, but did not identify her for some reason. Incident was at 4:15 this afternoon. Story in the Mercury-News: Web Link... |
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on Jan 28, 2013 at 10:36 pm by resident, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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Two robbed at gunpoint near downtown Palo Alto
A man and woman walking near downtown Palo Alto were robbed at gunpoint Tuesday night, Palo Alto police said. The victims were walking together northbound in the 300 block of ... |
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on Jan 24, 2013 at 11:17 pm by Mark, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Assault on pedestrian - what should I have done?
I witnessed a disturbing incident yesterday afternoon. A pedestrian was crossing Bryant Street in a crosswalk and was about half way across the street. An older man in a car c... |
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on Dec 17, 2012 at 4:52 pm by DC, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Helicopter over midtown this morning
Does anyone know why there's a helicopter hovering over our neighborhood this morning? |
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on Nov 20, 2012 at 7:35 am by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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2nd major crash on Hwy 101 in Palo Alto in last 2 days
KTVU reports there was a crash with major injuries on northbound Hwy 101 in Palo Alto this morning: Web Link... |
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on Oct 10, 2012 at 12:47 pm by Kan H., a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Palo Alto Police release sketch of burglary suspect
Burglar was seen Thursday morning. Palo Alto Police released this sketch and description today: Web Link
Ple... |
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on Oct 6, 2012 at 3:13 pm by resident, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Caltrain vs. car in Menlo Park 5:10pm today
Automobile got in the way of Caltrain at Ravenswood Ave in Menlo Park at 5:10pm today. One injury. Expect 90 minute delays. |
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on Apr 13, 2012 at 7:14 pm by Hmmm, a resident of East Palo Alto |
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Zumot case on Dateline NBC
Anyone see the Dateline NBC show about the Jennifer Schipsi murder on Friday? I did not follow the trial when it happened, so this is all I really know about it. How accurate ... |
resident |
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on Jul 25, 2011 at 1:49 pm by anonymous, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
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acid bomb explosion in front of Palo Alto home
Attack was Friday morning. Police say the homeowners have been attacked in the past. Story in the Mercury-News: Web Link |
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on Dec 31, 2010 at 9:40 pm by resident, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
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Caltrain whacks car on Alma Street on Friday evening
Story in the Mercury-News: Web Link |
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on Nov 24, 2010 at 3:01 pm by anonymous, a resident of another community |
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What happened in City Hall Garage tonight?
Any one know what happened in the City Hall parking garage tonight? There were several police cars and multiple officers. |
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on Jun 24, 2010 at 10:55 pm by resident, a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood |
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What were all the sirens about this morning?
Where can we get info as it happens?
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on May 26, 2008 at 11:39 am by qq, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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Crime and blame
I must apologise as I am one of the anonymous posters who have accused EPA residents shopping in Palo Alto as possibly having something to do with the increase in crime in Pal... |
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on May 8, 2008 at 6:07 pm by Gary, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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CCTV - Closed Circuit Television
Due to the almost daily reporting of crime incidents appearing in Palo Alto and the questions asked as to "something" and "what" can be done, I would like to advocate to us al... |
Resident |
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on May 5, 2008 at 3:40 pm by Mark, a resident of the Leland Manor/Garland Drive neighborhood |
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Loma Verde closed
I drove down Loma Verde near Middlefield and Ross at just after 4.00 p.m. and saw heavy black smoke coming out of the sidewalk. Residents told me they had lost power and had c... |
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on Apr 11, 2008 at 6:47 pm by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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McDonald's Robbery
How similar are the two recent robberies at McDonald's and 7 Eleven. I ask because I see similarities and wonder what late night venue will be the next venue for armed robbery... |
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on Apr 24, 2007 at 12:56 pm by Resident, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
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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? |
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on Apr 21, 2010 at 2:58 pm by neighbor, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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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. |
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on Jun 4, 2009 at 6:50 pm by rhody, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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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 |
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on Jun 22, 2010 at 2:36 pm by wondering......, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
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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 |
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on Apr 7, 2011 at 3:20 am by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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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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on Dec 16, 2009 at 8:40 am by Richard Clark, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
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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 |
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on Apr 7, 2013 at 11:07 pm by Hmmm, a resident of East Palo Alto |
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Nearly Hit Head On by Wrong Way Driver
Recently, I was nearly hit head on by a wrong way driver while I was westbound on Embarcadero, near the Alma overpass. It was just lucky timing (it was 10:15pm) that my direct... |
Right Way |
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on May 12, 2011 at 11:31 am by Anon., a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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terrorist attack in Wisconsin this morning
The FBI is reporting a terrorist attack on a temple in Wisconsin this morning. Numerous fatalities and others critically injured, including at least one police officer. Attack... |
RIP |
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on Aug 6, 2012 at 2:52 pm by just thinkin\', a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Dog Attack
While walking my 15 lb. Bichon, Lulu, she was attacked and badly bitten by a 25-35 lb, short blond haired dog being walked by two women. The incident occurred on Sunday 5/13 ... |
Robert Simoni |
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on May 24, 2012 at 1:56 pm by Anon., a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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