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Palo Alto mulls sale of land near Foothills Park
While Palo Alto negotiates with billionaire developer John Arrillaga over a proposal to construct a large office complex and theater next to the downtown Caltrain station, the... |
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on Sep 24, 2012 at 4:38 pm by BetterOption, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Red-light camera bill coasts through state Senate
A bill authored by Sen. Joe Simitian that would add restrictions to red-light cameras cruised through the state Senate Monday en route to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk.
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on Sep 24, 2012 at 9:37 am by Jean, a resident of another community |
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Feature story: Happy landings
Sandwiched between the municipal golf course and the Baylands, Palo Alto Airport is the Bay Area's third busiest, trailing only San Francisco and Oakland. The airport will cel... |
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on Sep 21, 2012 at 5:23 pm by musical, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
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Atherton DUI driver sentenced to five years in state prison
A guilty plea and an apology weren't enough to keep a 63-year-old Atherton woman out of prison. A judge sentenced Margaret Brill to five years for a drunken rampage through do... |
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on Sep 21, 2012 at 12:50 pm by Aquamarine, a resident of Stanford |
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Save Greenmeadow
If Greenmeadow is expecting the majority of its members, the Associate Members, to step up and fork out money to save Greenmeadow for the next 40 to 50 years, then Greenmeadow... |
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on Sep 21, 2012 at 12:46 pm by new president soon, a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood |
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Public event set for space shuttle flyover
The public has been invited to NASA Ames on Friday morning -- postponed from Thursday -- as space shuttle Endeavour is set to make a historic flight over Mountain View.
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on Sep 20, 2012 at 8:03 pm by Harriet, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Kepler's finds key to future in its past
Kepler's Books and Magazines has a new look -- and that look may awaken memories of its radical roots. The store, which struggled to survive during recent years, may have foun... |
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on Sep 20, 2012 at 8:42 am by Martin, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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City looks to downsize massive Page Mill Road proposal
An expansive plan to build two office buildings, an apartment complex and a highly coveted public-safety building near California Avenue earned a mixed reception from Palo Alt... |
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on Sep 19, 2012 at 11:43 pm by Mary, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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Halloween in Palo Alto
How do Palo Alto residents with kids celebrate Halloween? Do they go out trick-or-treating? Where? In their neighbourhood? In downtown? Does City organize a Parade of some sor... |
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on Sep 19, 2012 at 8:09 pm by DANILO OXFORD, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Why do Palo Alto meter readers refuse to knock?
This incident happened at 8:47 this morning and was reported to Police. Without warning, a large male COPA meter reader apparently vaulted the fence into our backyard--even t... |
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on Sep 19, 2012 at 1:11 pm by Real Slim K, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Stanford freshmen by the numbers
Nearly 1,800 freshmen and 31 transfer students will be welcomed at Stanford University Tuesday, Sept. 18. The new students come from 49 states -- Rhode Island not included -- ... |
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on Sep 18, 2012 at 10:35 am by observing the observer, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Bikes climb to the top of city's transportation vision
As parking shortages and traffic congestion continue to rile Palo Alto residents, city planners are steadily shifting their transportation priorities to encourage more biking,... |
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on Sep 17, 2012 at 11:05 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of Atherton |
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Woodside council reaches agreement on Jackling house
The Woodside Town Council on a 5-2 vote Tuesday night granted a conditional demolition permit to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs to tear down the Jackling house.
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on Sep 16, 2012 at 1:09 am by Editor, Palo Alto Online |
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Peppy in pink
Omigod you guys! It's one of the dumbest musicals of all time! Well, dumb but fun. And dumb but kinda sweet.
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on Sep 14, 2012 at 11:19 am by theaterlover, a resident of the Charleston Meadows neighborhood |
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Fight leads to stabbing in East Palo Alto
A 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a stabbing that seriously injured an unidentified man in East Palo Alto early Monday morning, police said.
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on Sep 14, 2012 at 8:24 am by mari , a resident of Menlo Park |
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Scientists: Wind could meet world power needs by 2030
Wind holds enough energy to meet or exceed the world's total demand for power by 2030, according to new research from Stanford University and the University of Delaware.
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on Sep 13, 2012 at 10:02 am by scarystuff, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Fire at Beechwood School in Menlo Park
Firefighters responded to a fire early this morning at the Beechwood School in Menlo Park, according to a fire dispatcher.
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on Sep 13, 2012 at 9:03 am by Hmmm, a resident of East Palo Alto |
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Palo Alto's majestic magnolias taking a beating
About 28 of University Avenue's stately magnolia trees might have to be removed this year due to declining health, Palo Alto Urban Forester Walter Passmore said this week.
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on Sep 12, 2012 at 5:07 pm by Savethetrees, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Palo Alto's police quandary may hinge on massive development
After years of failures and frustrations, Palo Alto has another shot now to build a new public-safety building that would replace the city's cramped and obsolete police headqu... |
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on Sep 11, 2012 at 11:21 pm by Gus L., a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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HP to eliminate 2,000 more jobs
Silicon Valley computer and printer giant HP will cut about 2,000 more jobs than previously announced, according to a Sept. 10 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commissi... |
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on Sep 11, 2012 at 10:56 am by Megs cap gains, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
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Focus of annual Quakeville shifts to Cubberley
As cameras pan across an American Red Cross shelter, rows and rows of cots contain weary, shell-shocked residents. This is the aftermath of yet another natural disaster, in wh... |
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on Sep 11, 2012 at 3:04 am by Jim , a resident of another community |
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Palo Alto's social calendar packed in September
Palo Alto residents looking for something to do in September will not find the search difficult. The month is packed with community events, from charity bike rides to forums w... |
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on Sep 10, 2012 at 4:48 pm by musical, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
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Police anticipate heavy traffic this weekend
The Palo Alto Police Department has issued two traffic advisories for this weekend. The Stanford football game Saturday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. is expected to cause heavy traff... |
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on Sep 10, 2012 at 11:54 am by go to the game, a resident of Portola Valley |
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Pat Burt to run for second Palo Alto City Council term
Pat Burt, who served as Palo Alto's mayor in 2010 and who has been a central player in the city's opposition to high-speed rail, plans to seek another term on the City Council... |
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on Sep 10, 2012 at 9:26 am by David Pepperdine, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Alma Plaza does not feel welcoming to many
As I have driven along Alma and watched the work nearing completion on the new Plaza, I don't like what I see. I wonder if the new supermarket will have to advertise with larg... |
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on Sep 8, 2012 at 2:09 pm by Anymouse, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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