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Police arrest man on stolen-vehicle charges
A man was arrested in Palo Alto Wednesday morning after police found him in possession of stolen vehicles and drug paraphernalia on Loma Verde Avenue, according to the Palo Al... |
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on Mar 8, 2012 at 4:27 pm by JustMe, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
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Palo Alto airport plane crash today
CBS radio is reporting that a small plane crashed near the Palo Alto airport this morning. No injuries. |
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on Aug 23, 2011 at 10:22 am by Steve, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Three men arrested after interrupted burglary in Palo Alto
Three men have been arrested by the Palo Alto Police Department after a recent interrupted residential burglary, and the men are allegedly connected to at least two other rece... |
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on Nov 7, 2012 at 12:07 am by bru, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Fugitive arrested in East Palo Alto to be on TV
A Salinas fugitive became the unwitting star of the show after running a stop sign in East Palo Alto Wednesday night.
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on Aug 3, 2012 at 11:10 am by Raymond, a resident of East Palo Alto |
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East Palo Alto man, 30, shot and killed Sunday
An East Palo Alto man was found shot dead Sunday afternoon, several hours after shots were heard in the area, according to police.
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on Jun 26, 2012 at 1:25 pm by Hmmm, a resident of East Palo Alto |
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City tries to keep retail on Emerson Street block
For a glimpse of downtown Palo Alto's changing fortunes, one need look no further than the 600 block of Emerson Street, where zoning laws have been swaying with the economic t... |
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on Mar 6, 2013 at 3:43 pm by Stan Hutchings, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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$10,000 in eyeglasses stolen in Palo Alto
Burglars stole $10,000 in eyeglasses and sunglasses from a downtown Palo Alto optometrist Thursday, Oct. 11, police said.
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on Oct 16, 2012 at 4:57 pm by Roger, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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Cleaner arrested following burglaries of Palo Alto homes
A house cleaner has been arrested for burglary after three Palo Alto residents who shared the same cleaning team noticed items including jewelry, hidden money and prescription... |
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on Nov 20, 2012 at 7:38 pm by Hmmm, a resident of East Palo Alto |
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Couple held at gunpoint during home invasion
A couple was held at gunpoint inside their home in Mountain View early Monday while five assailants ransacked their residence -- stealing cash and a handgun before leaving, ac... |
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on Oct 5, 2012 at 8:29 pm by Jan H., a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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San Antonio Road crash victim identified
An 81-year-old woman who was walking along San Antonio Road and was killed by a car Thursday morning, June 21, has been identified.
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on Jun 27, 2012 at 7:16 am by traveler, a member of the JLS Middle School community |
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One person killed Sunday in multi-car crash
The California Highway Patrol has contacted the driver of a white pickup truck who fled the scene of a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 101 in San Mateo early Sunday morning, a CHP... |
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on Jul 9, 2012 at 4:48 pm by DT, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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EPA man arrested for shooting on Highway 101
An 18-year-old man was arrested in Redwood City Friday afternoon after a two-month search for a suspect in a shooting on U.S. Highway 101, Belmont police said.
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on Dec 10, 2012 at 12:23 pm by Gethin, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Two arrested for December armed robbery in Midtown
Two young men arrested for a Jan. 5 carjacking on California Avenue have been arrested again for armed robbery of Century Liquors in Midtown that occurred a week earlier.
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on Mar 1, 2013 at 9:23 am by Crescent Park Dad, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Crash at Middlefield and Charleston
At about 4:20 late this afternoon a Volkswagen flipped over on Middlefield near Charleston. Apparently another vehicle smashed into it immediately after. There were four fire... |
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on Dec 3, 2012 at 10:03 pm by the Second busiest corner of the Peninsula, a resident of the Charleston Meadows neighborhood |
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Two women connected to 15 residential burglaries
Two East Palo Alto women were arrested by Los Altos police Monday, Oct. 29, and have been connected to 15 residential burglaries across three counties, according to police.
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on Nov 26, 2012 at 2:30 am by rick, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Driver in East Palo Alto hit-and-run comes forward
The driver of an out-of-control car that crashed into two homes in East Palo Alto Thursday, July 26, narrowly missing a baby that was sleeping in a bassinet, has come to the p... |
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on Oct 6, 2012 at 9:53 am by Haha, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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What is all the police activity for?
Crazy sirens and a gazillion cops at Newell near Embarcadero tonight (1/25/2013)
Anybody have the scoop? |
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on Jan 26, 2013 at 9:55 am by Kate, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
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Accident on Embarcadero near PA Muni this morning?
I was dropping off my car for service at Carlsen Audi ~9:45am this morning and saw 5-6 fire trucks gathered on Embarcadero near Faber Place. I couldn't make out what occurred,... |
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on Mar 25, 2013 at 2:50 pm by Joe, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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East Palo Alto celebrates National Night Out
A barricaded East Palo Alto street was not the scene of a police action Tuesday night but a celebration to increase neighborhood unity and cooperation with police.
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on Aug 11, 2012 at 3:46 pm by Adams, a resident of another community |
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Police arrest man for Independence Day stabbing
Police have arrested a man suspected in a stabbing that left another man seriously injured in East Palo Alto Wednesday night.
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on Jul 5, 2012 at 12:38 pm by Phil, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Thousands of pieces of stolen jewelry recovered
Los Altos police released photographs of totes and bags full of jewelry and other loot that have been confiscated from two women accused of burglarizing at least 15 to 20 home... |
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on Nov 26, 2012 at 12:26 pm by Hmmm, a resident of East Palo Alto |
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Ex Portola Valley supe pleads not guilty of embezzling funds
Tim Hanretty pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning to six counts of embezzlement from the Portola Valley School District, charges involving the alleged stealing of nearly $101,00... |
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on Jun 22, 2012 at 9:45 am by Cid Young, a resident of another community |
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Youth re-sentenced to 16 years for 2008 shooting
An East Palo Alto youth who received a 20-year state prison sentence for a 2008 shooting will receive a 4-year reduction in his prison time and will serve 16 years, a judge ru... |
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on Jul 19, 2012 at 10:07 pm by A neighbor who cares..., a resident of East Palo Alto |
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Man dies after being hit by car in Mountain View
An Illinois man who was fatally struck by a car in Mountain View Saturday night, Sept. 15, has been identified as 34-year-old Joshua Baker, according to the Santa Clara County... |
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on Oct 5, 2012 at 12:15 am by Anna, a resident of Mountain View |
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Redwood City girl killed while riding bike
A Redwood City teen was killed in a traffic collision as she was riding her bike Monday morning, according to police.
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on Nov 30, 2012 at 11:27 am by Crescent Park Dad, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |