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Teams of four running around downtown
If you were curious, as I was, by the groups of four people rushing around downtown this afternoon, it turns out they are from Applied Biosystems in Foster City and are workin... |
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on Oct 24, 2007 at 1:57 pm by Becky Trout, Palo Alto Weekly staff writer |
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Great Multimedia Available on the PA Weekly Web Site!
Thanks to those who created these fantastic programs, available for all to see, on what we enjoy (and take for granted) here in Palo Alto.
I have forwarded several to friends... |
Midtown Guy |
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on Oct 23, 2007 at 9:28 am by Tyler Hanley, online editor of Palo Alto Online |
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campaign signs in ECR median ok?!
Driving down El Camino Real this morning I saw multiple campaign signs for one city candidate in the center landscaped median. Is this legal? It certainly looked awful, blight... |
k |
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on Oct 23, 2007 at 8:36 am by Alex, a resident of the Meadow Park neighborhood |
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A double-header of lust and revenge
Love, infidelity, jealousy, passion, revenge, blood, murder -- what's not to love?
Read the full story here Web Link poste... |
Editor |
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on Oct 21, 2007 at 6:27 pm by Opera lover, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Two-alarm house fire burning in East Palo Alto
A two-alarm fire is burning at a structure in East Palo Alto this morning, according to the Menlo Park Fire Department.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Oct 19, 2007 at 1:51 pm by Rebecca, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Dog euthanized after attacking 5-year-old boy
The dog that bit and seriously injured a 5-year-old boy on a Palo Alto playground Dec. 2 was euthanized Tuesday at the Palo Alto Animal Shelter at the request of its owner.
R... |
Editor |
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on Oct 19, 2007 at 11:33 am by CannotBeliveIt, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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ABAG housing projections split council
Pitting the quality of life in Palo Alto against the need to combat greenhouse-gas emissions and crowded freeways, the city's assignment to add at least 2,860 new housing unit... |
Editor |
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on Oct 18, 2007 at 8:14 pm by bdaul, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Give a Little, Get a Lot at Bloomingdale's Shopping Benefit 10/25
Family Service Agency of San Mateo County invites the public to enjoy some guilt-free shopping in support of Peninsula children, families and older adults from 10AM-10PM on Th... |
Katherine Chouteau |
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on Oct 18, 2007 at 4:41 pm by Katherine Chouteau, a resident of another community |
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Civic Center Infrastructure Project
There's a meeting tomorrow at City Hall for construction managers - but wonder if anyone was aware there's a $5.9M upgrade project planned for City Hall. Check out Web Link... |
Anonymous |
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on Oct 17, 2007 at 3:13 pm by Yes it would have to be FIREMAN, a resident of another community |
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"A Midsummer Night's Dream" opens 10/18 at M-A High School
M-A’s International Thespian Society presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” the next two weekends on the Menlo-Atherton High School campus.
Four young lovers meet in a moon... |
M-A Drama Booster |
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on Oct 17, 2007 at 1:14 pm by M-A Drama Booster, a resident of Menlo Park |
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Traffic slowdown this week
Traffic delays are expected on Middlefield and Charleston roads beginning Thursday, Oct. 11, through Sunday, Oct. 14. The City of Palo Alto Public Works Department will resurf... |
Editor |
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on Oct 15, 2007 at 12:57 pm by Driver, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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PA city manager apologizes for flag-lowering comment, supports local policy
Dear Editor:
I have just returned from a two-week vacation. In the last few days, I have come to fully appreciate the concern felt by firefighters about how the City of Pal... |
Editor |
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on Oct 13, 2007 at 11:09 pm by Captain OFD, a resident of another community |
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Rumsfeld
Rumsfeld appointed to Hoover, Stanford wins a big one. Serendipity? |
Walter_E_Wallis |
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on Oct 13, 2007 at 8:07 pm by Food for thought, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Attempted abduction at Castilleja School
A 12-year-old Castilleja student narrowly escaped an abduction attempt Friday morning, according to Palo Alto police. She was walking on campus at about 8 a.m. when a man call... |
Editor |
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on Oct 12, 2007 at 6:31 pm by Casti Girl, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Home Front
NATIVE PLANT SALE ... The California Native Plant Society (Santa Clara Valley Chapter) will offer its fall native plant sale on Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hidden ... |
Editor |
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on Oct 12, 2007 at 11:29 am by BOLD, a resident of the Esther Clark Park neighborhood |
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City Employees Award Ceremony
To-day (10/4)there are many happy Palo Alto city employees enjoying a catered lunch in the band circle at Mitchell Park. It is their annual award ceremony in which employees ... |
Walker |
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on Oct 12, 2007 at 11:00 am by Sick of Palo Alto, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Intersection of Embarcadero and East Bayshore Road
What is going on lately at that intersection? The traffic was backed up all the way to 101 North today. The lights seem to be much longer than before and it is causing major... |
commuter |
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on Oct 11, 2007 at 8:01 pm by commuter, a resident of another community |
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Charleston - one year later
We have had the traffic slowing for over a year now and my first impression of adding to the traffic congestion has been wrong. True, I have modified my routes and choose anyt... |
Driver |
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on Oct 10, 2007 at 2:38 pm by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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At last: A Balanced Picture of What's Going on at PAL
Thank you for printing a thoughtful, balanced view in today's paper. Maybe it will stop some of the hysteria. |
Concerned Member of Pacific Art League |
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on Oct 10, 2007 at 10:34 am by Concerned Member of Pacific Art League, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Plans for New Police Station Underway
I was flipping through channels the other day and came across a meeting between a city review group and a architectural company where they were discussing possible scenarios f... |
Resident |
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on Oct 9, 2007 at 4:12 pm by Carol Mullen, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Palo Alto market robbed by four men
Four young men walked into the SOS Market at 941 Emerson St. in Palo Alto shortly before 8 p.m. Friday and robbed the owner of a small amount of cash, Police Sgt. Sandra Brown... |
Editor |
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on Oct 8, 2007 at 5:29 pm by Owwwww, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Burglars on the loose in research park
Palo Alto police are searching for at least two suspects responsible for daytime burglaries of offices along Page Mill Road and Hillview Avenue. The suspects have stolen lapto... |
Editor |
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on Oct 8, 2007 at 4:10 pm by Choco, a member of the Egan Middle School (Los Altos) community |
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Heartbeats and drumbeats
Isabel Stensel-Byrnes stood in the courtyard outside Fairchild Auditorium at Stanford University, practicing her bagpipe solo of "Amazing Grace." The notes wobbled and squeale... |
Editor |
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on Oct 8, 2007 at 3:18 pm by Debbie Jones, a resident of another community |
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Finances, infrastructure and the city's future
Just like two years ago, the 2007 slate of candidates for Palo Alto City Council includes an attorney, a CPA, a management consultant and an advocate for the homeless. But thi... |
Editor |
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on Oct 8, 2007 at 2:32 pm by Benjamin, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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A feast of sweets
Anni Golding does not make jewelry; she makes gems. Her precious objects are molded from chocolate, cream, butter, fruits, infusions and liqueurs. Her milieu is not wires, cli... |
Editor |
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on Oct 8, 2007 at 11:19 am by More calories for me, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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