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Alma Plaza plans shaping up
The latest site-design plan for Alma Plaza is conforming more to city wishes, according to Planning and Transportation Commission members who viewed the proposal Wednesday, bu... |
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on Aug 13, 2007 at 3:22 pm by Phil Ritter, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood |
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Georgie Gleim receives Athena Award
Georgie Gleim, the second-generation owner of Gleim's Jewelers in downtown Palo Alto with a decades-long record of community leadership, has been named the 2007 winner of the ... |
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on Aug 13, 2007 at 11:44 am by Brian Hughes, a resident of Mountain View |
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Round and round she goes
The Foothill Music Theatre production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1940s classic "Carousel" is a high-powered affair that may fall a little short of its Broadway ambitions. Bu... |
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on Aug 12, 2007 at 8:31 pm by Pat Radford McGlee, a resident of Los Altos |
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Giving teens a future
Roshonia Cotton smiled broadly as she wiped down the bistro table at MiMe's Café in Redwood City recently. A server in training, she earns $9 an hour for sweeping, cleani... |
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on Aug 12, 2007 at 5:27 pm by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Friday night 'Promenade'-- Was it a success?
Palo Alto's University Avenue today will be packed with people, not cars. As part of a six-hour "Palo Alto Promenade" downtown, beginning at 4 p.m., University is to be closed... |
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on Aug 12, 2007 at 3:43 pm by Ben Reaves, a resident of Los Altos |
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A new perspective
It's a family joke that photographer Patricia McClung does her best work "just before she gets arrested."
Read the full story here Web Link.... |
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on Aug 12, 2007 at 6:26 am by B. (Barbi) Anne Reed, a resident of another community |
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Downtown assault leaves man, 21, unconscious
A late-night fight in downtown Palo Alto Saturday left a 21-year-old Menlo Park man unconscious and two 21-year-old suspects in Santa Clara County jail, arrested on charges of... |
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on Aug 11, 2007 at 10:38 pm by locopollo, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Line dancing or other dancing programs for seniors
My mom is in town, and I want her to be here for a very long time... so, I need to keep her busy and interested in the city. She loves to dance, so, I need info about dance le... |
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on Aug 11, 2007 at 12:04 pm by Old Geezer, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood |
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Foot fetish
Growing up in Sao Paolo, Brazil, Eza Americo de Souza never imagined herself as a shoe-designing entrepreneur. But at barely 29, she's already created a line with 55 original ... |
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on Aug 10, 2007 at 5:14 pm by aureliano, a resident of another community |
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Local Dog Kennel Suggestions
Does anyone have a suggestion for a local dog kennel that they have used and could recommend? I have a small dog (15 pounds) and am looking for a spot that will take very goo... |
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on Aug 9, 2007 at 9:26 pm by Kathy, a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood |
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looking for recipe sauce for hamburgers from Harry's
My family moved to Palo Alto in 1952 and have lived in the area off and on all these past years. I have been obsessing about a sauce served at Harry's Hamburger which was in w... |
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on Aug 9, 2007 at 2:52 pm by barbara, a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood |
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Rattan Repair
Anyone know where I can either get a rattan stool repaired or buy a new one? |
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on Aug 9, 2007 at 2:52 pm by Palo Parent, a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood |
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Foothills Park - things to do
We are new in the town, new to the area in general .. would like to get some suggestions regarding the foothill park ..
We drove there once - its magnificent ! We spent ti... |
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on Aug 9, 2007 at 10:42 am by Mary, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
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Barron Park Market Grand Opening Today
Just got home from a morning walk and Barron Park Market looks stocked up for today's grand opening. Lots of fresh fruit in the front windows, and produce in the back. Saw two... |
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on Aug 5, 2007 at 10:54 pm by Sammy, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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'Mod Mom' gets a makeover
Raising an energetic toddler while battling an aggressive form of breast cancer left Kristen Dimont, known online by her handle "ModMommy" or "ModMom," depleted and frazzled.
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on Jul 31, 2007 at 9:37 pm by Beth Blecherman, a resident of Menlo Park |
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Memorial service Tuesday for former Sunset publisher Mel Lane
A "celebration of life" memorial service for Melvin Lane, the former co-owner and publisher of Sunset magazine who died July 28, will be held Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 4 p.m. at S... |
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on Jul 31, 2007 at 6:04 pm by joe, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Best thing about living in Palo Alto
The best thing about living in Palo Alto is never having to deal with not living here. |
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on Jul 31, 2007 at 8:53 am by Tess, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Traffic on El Camino
I have been driving on El Camino this week during lunch hour and it's been a nightmare - especially on the corner of El Camino and Embarcadero. The right lane seems to be blo... |
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on Jul 26, 2007 at 5:48 pm by Another Observer, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Stanford's redevelopment timeline
2007
July: Stanford to submit plans to City of Palo Alto for replacing Stanford Hospital and expanding Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, as well as expanding ... |
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on Jul 26, 2007 at 11:33 am by Mike, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
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Dish area reopens to hikers, joggers
The popular Dish area in the Stanford hills reopened to hikers and joggers on Saturday after being closed since a 171-acre grass fire on June 25. Photo by Norbert von der Groe... |
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on Jul 25, 2007 at 5:58 pm by murphy, a resident of another community |
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Downtown Palo Alto: What would you like to see?
I think most people can agree that Downtown Palo Alto has great foot traffic and a variety of shops and restaurants. We are really fortunate.
Question: What would like to s... |
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on Jul 25, 2007 at 11:48 am by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Big-rig truck crashes on Bayshore Freeway
A big-rig truck crashed into the guardrail on the right hand side of the Bayshore Freeway just north of Embarcadero Road around 4:30 a.m. today, according to the California Hi... |
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on Jul 25, 2007 at 10:05 am by another mother here, a member of the Gunn High School community |
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Construction at Lytton near Bryant
Does anyone knows what is the construction on Lytton near Bryant street? And, how long the sidewalk will be closed??? Thanks |
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on Jul 24, 2007 at 9:31 pm by Ana, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Collard greens ice cream is better than garlic ice cream
Check out East Palo Alto's 9th Annual Collard Greens Cultural Festival.
Here's an invitation on YouTube from Festival Founder/Director Nobantu Ankoanda, Ed.D:
Web Link... |
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on Jul 24, 2007 at 9:02 am by qq, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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Around Town/Palo Alto Issues
I have no idea if there is supposed to be a difference between these two topics or what they may be. I know I am confused about them and I can see evidence of confusion to oth... |
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on Jul 24, 2007 at 12:39 am by Leslie, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood |
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