AROUND TOWN
What was bicycle event - Friday evening
Friday at about 10 to 11 PM about 1,000 bicyclist passed by Charleston Rd. Does anyone know what event this was? Was it Critical Mass?
I heard one give directions to the ot... |
Alan |
1574 |
6 |
on Sep 20, 2009 at 8:25 am by Sarah, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Comcast Speed is Down all over Palo Alto
Comcast confirmed this to me. It may be intermittent, but now I don't think so. They called ME to replace two modems last week.
The tech came out not knowing anything about... |
alex |
945 |
6 |
on Apr 19, 2013 at 10:02 pm by Professorville Resident, a resident of the Professorville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
What caused the power outage in South Palo Alto
Hi -- does anyone know what caused the power outage in south palo alto tonight? It was out from roughly about 6:30 to 8:30. |
alex |
1779 |
2 |
on Mar 22, 2009 at 10:39 pm by Ask the city?, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
A Scare of A Good Time
Free Haunted House!!!
Trinity Episcopal Church on 330 Ravenswood in Menlo Park is having a haunted house. This October 31st from 8pm to 12pm.
Admission cost is nothing...... |
Alex |
3870 |
4 |
on Oct 24, 2006 at 2:36 pm by AnotherParent, a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
is Ali Fedotowsky the hottest woman in Palo Alto?
Facebook employee was a contestant on ABC's "The Bachelor": Web Link |
Ali |
1784 |
3 |
on Feb 15, 2010 at 6:59 pm by midtown diva, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
The "Bike Boulevard"
I find it interesting that Bryant St. is the bike boulevard for Palo Alto, yet it is the bumpiest street in town. I think it's about time that it is repaved. |
Alice |
3826 |
1 |
on Sep 18, 2006 at 5:06 pm by Chris, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Russ Feingold to discuss the Patriot Act
Free
ACLU Mid-Peninsula cordially invites you to meet and talk with Russ Feingold, the only senator to vote against the Patriot Act.
May 8th, 6.30 Refreshments 7 pm ... |
Alice Schaffer Smith |
446 |
0 |
on Apr 18, 2013 at 1:06 pm by Alice Schaffer Smith, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Huge rodent at 10.30 a.m. walked up my garden
What I thought was an opossum could not be, it had no hair bristles, pinkish gray skin. It was about 16 inches long with a long tail and a face which was somewhat opossum / gu... |
Alice Schaffer Smith |
5062 |
45 |
on Apr 1, 2011 at 10:49 am by Charles, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Silicon Valley Red Cross Update
Your local Red Cross Chapter serves all of Santa Clara County.
This is what the Silicon Vally Chapter did from August 1st through August 31st:
80 community classes tr... |
Alice Schaffer Smith |
1268 |
0 |
on Sep 9, 2010 at 9:07 am by Alice Schaffer Smith, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Emergency Preparedness Class: free DECEMBER 10TH
Become a Block Preparedness Coordinator: help organize your neighbors (5-10 families in your block) in case of a disaster: such as an earthquake, flood.
Palo Alto Neighborh... |
Alice Schaffer Smith |
1951 |
0 |
on Dec 4, 2008 at 10:59 pm by Alice Schaffer Smith, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Homeless in Palo Alto
With the severe cold impacting all of us this week, I worry about the unhoused in Palo Alto and beyond. What actions have our city officials taken this week to make sure that... |
Alice Schaffer Smith |
4562 |
15 |
on Jun 13, 2008 at 3:04 pm by just thinkin\', a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Recycling Stuff
If Palo Alto thinks it is leading in recycling, why eliminate milk cartons and styrofoam? What we should be doing is banning these packaging products in California altogether... |
Alice Smith |
1970 |
8 |
on Jan 5, 2009 at 12:46 pm by Carbon Marv\'in, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Vigils Planned by MoveOn to Mark 4 years of War in Palo Alto
MOVEON.ORG POLITICAL ACTION
>
> More than 64 Iraq Anniversary Vigils in our Region
>
> and over 1,000 Vigils Nationwide Will Reject Escalation,
>
> Honor the Sacr... |
Alice Smith |
3817 |
27 |
on Oct 31, 2007 at 10:57 am by Jerry Cox, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
I'm back, and things have changed
I'm back. And Palo Alto changed during those 22 years when I was living in London and Windsor, England.
Returning to be near my children and young grandchildren, I was s... |
Alice Smith |
5629 |
6 |
on Jun 17, 2006 at 10:33 pm by troy, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Cost of War Bring our Troops Home: Today, Noon City Hall
You May Already Have Lost 10 Billion Dollars
Thursday, August 16, 2007 War at Home Report Releases
PALO ALTO
Action Data: Cost of War Report Release (91)
Event Name... |
Alice Smnith |
3286 |
5 |
on Aug 17, 2007 at 11:50 am by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Annual Rotary Club of Mountain View Crab Feed Fundraiser
All you can eat Fresh Dungeness Crab
Also featuring:
- Field Greens & Gorgonzola Cheese with Vinaigrette Dressing
- Penne Pasta with Marinara
- French Bread
- Coffee ... |
Alicia Crank |
1422 |
0 |
on Jan 5, 2010 at 10:39 am by Alicia Crank, a resident of Mountain View |
AROUND TOWN
Parking Garage
Signs in the parking garages for permit parking need to be improved. The signs are too small and there should be a sign over every parking space that is dedicated for parking... |
Alison |
3487 |
0 |
on Jan 20, 2007 at 12:22 pm by Alison, a resident of the University South neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Who's the best barber?
When I lived in Redwood City, I had my hair cut by a barber located in the old Laurel Theatre building. His shop was just around the corner from the box office, and was like a... |
allen clapp |
5121 |
1 |
on Jun 27, 2006 at 9:16 pm by Allen Podell, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Traffic and people snarling around Town and Country
Before it is too late, we need to widen the existing bridge over Embarcadero Road to accommodate 2 lanes of automobile traffic. Instead of the left turn signal at the entrance... |
Allen Podell |
3079 |
51 |
on Dec 11, 2012 at 2:16 pm by Garrett, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Calming nerves without stopping traffic
Nothing can fix our traffic problems, but I have a few suggestions, and I hope that others will apply these thoughts to their pet problems.
1-Merging from 101 N onto Embarka... |
Allen Podell |
3929 |
2 |
on Jun 18, 2006 at 10:51 pm by Allen Podell, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
What neighborhoods are good for trick-or-treating?
I'd love to get a sense of the liveliest places to take my kids trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Our street is pretty quiet, it's a dead end, mostly older residents so n... |
alp |
5308 |
72 |
on Oct 31, 2009 at 11:42 pm by jennifer Espinoza, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
USGS June Evening Public Lecture
This month's Evening Public Lecture Series program -- at 7:00 on June 28th -- features a colorful 3-D tour of the spectacular southern Colorado Plateau region describing many ... |
Amelia Barrales |
3284 |
0 |
on Jun 28, 2007 at 9:57 am by Amelia Barrales, a resident of Menlo Park |
AROUND TOWN
Anyone else frustrated with T & C construction?
Talk to any of the owners of the various shops at T & C and they will tell you how devastating this construction project has been. It has affectd their businesses and as a fre... |
Amy |
3282 |
5 |
on Mar 25, 2007 at 4:24 pm by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Amy Meyers Family Concert Rescheduled to May 12th
Amy Meyers and Friends has rescheduled the Family Concert to Saturday, May 12th. The concert is at The First Congregational Church of Palo Alto (1985 Louis Rd.) in the Social... |
Amy Meyers |
3066 |
1 |
on Apr 24, 2007 at 12:46 pm by AL, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Amy Meyers performs Family Music Concert - Sat., May 5th
Amy Meyers, teacher for well known children's music program, Music For Children performs your favorite children's traditionals from her newest release, Trains and Hens. Come s... |
Amy Meyers |
2936 |
1 |
on Apr 12, 2007 at 11:05 am by A.J., a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |