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Public Transportation from VA in Menlo
Need to know if there is public transportation from VA facility at 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park to --- Page Mill Road and El Camino. Thank you very much.
 
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on Feb 3, 2007 at 9:52 pm by chris, a resident of the University South neighborhood
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Old Fashioned Portrait Studios
I'm looking for a photography studio where they provide old fashioned costumes and take your picture. Does anyone know of any around in the Bay Area?
 
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on Apr 6, 2007 at 1:41 pm by RS, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood
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Caltrain increases horn volumes AND stress levels
It has been my personal experience, living in downtown Menlo Park, that the Caltrain horns have become outrageously louder in the past week or so. Then I read today these sto...
 
Pierced Ears
 
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on Aug 2, 2009 at 11:16 am by Pierced Ears, a resident of Menlo Park
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Recycling theft: PA enforcement policy?
Today is garbage/recycling day in my neighborhood. I used to see the occasional recycling thief out and about early in the morning. Today I saw two active on my street a...
 
Pillaged Recycler
 
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on Apr 20, 2007 at 6:14 pm by RS, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood
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more high paying jobs leaving Palo Alto, does the city care?
Pinterest is leaving Palo Alto because they are outgrowing their current building and nothing suitable is available in Palo Alto: Web Link-...
 
Pinterest
 
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on Jul 7, 2012 at 12:49 pm by plandlord, a resident of the Ventura neighborhood
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Fabulous "Noises Off" at Palo Alto Players
Hilarious! Infinitely watchable! Energetic! Best thing I've seen since the last time they staged it! Every cast member perfect! Jeannie Forte a marvel! Go see this play!...
 
Players Fan
 
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on Jun 27, 2007 at 9:57 pm by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
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What's Up with the Democratic Mailers?
The recent mailers from the Democratic party are being stuffed in our mail boxes. They are funded by the party and are endorsing Vargas who we know is on the San Mateo Democra...
 
political observer
 
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on Oct 22, 2010 at 2:17 pm by political observer, a resident of another community
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Prayer for Peace, Love on Earth
I pray for peace and love on earth, that we love each other. I pray for a more beautiful world. I pray for happiness and joy for all humankind, for all of eternity.
 
prayer for peace & love
 
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on Jan 5, 2009 at 10:29 pm by a Palo Alto parent, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood
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Packard's Heart - to - Heart
Our pediatrician recommended this class: Web Link Any feedback?
 
Pre-Teen Mom
 
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on Sep 2, 2009 at 4:32 pm by Pre-Teen Mom, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood
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Dog
Our precious dog is on his last journey .. breaks my heart, but it is going to be inevitable in the next 6 months. 13yrs have flown by .. This is our first dog after we ca...
 
PreciousDoggie
 
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on Oct 20, 2010 at 12:06 pm by wow, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood
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Bay Area smog warning today
Other news sites are reporting that a Bay Area Spare the Air smog warning was issued yesterday, lasting through today. No news about it here?
 
pro pollution
 
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on Sep 19, 2011 at 2:04 pm by pro pollution, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood
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"2009 Songwriter of the Year," Jeffrey Halford and the Healers -- Performing at Little Fox Theater in Redwood City -- Saturday, June 13
(REDWOOD CITY, CA) – Acclaimed Americana ‘n’ Blues, singer/songwriter/guitarist Jeffrey Halford & The Healers has been called “the West Coast’s Answer to Bruce Sprin...
 
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on Jun 2, 2009 at 1:07 pm by Publiciteeguy, a resident of Menlo Park
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Kiki's Candy Bar, anyone?
I've passed by the little pink building on W Bayshore near San Antonio many times. It's called Kiki's, a Candy Bar. Very innovative idea but don't know if it makes any busin...
 
Puzzled
 
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on Jun 23, 2009 at 8:11 pm by Yes!, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
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San Jose Bike Party coming to Palo Alto
Anyone who didn't see the sea of bikes pass through south Palo Alto last September will have another chance. The San Jose Bike Party is coming back through Palo Alto this Frid...
 
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on Apr 14, 2010 at 9:19 am by qq, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood
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Star One Credit Union
Star One will be opening a new credit union at ECR and Ventura Ave (the previous location of Hollywood Video) on Tuesday. Anyone use them have any comments (good or bad) about...
 
qq
 
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on Dec 11, 2008 at 11:22 am by Wondering, a resident of the University South 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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A step backward for non-English speakers
I'm dismayed to read that the enviromentalists pushing a land-use measure on the November ballot, led by councilman Peter Drekmeier, didn't think it was important to print ele...
 
R.S.
 
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on Sep 16, 2006 at 2:23 am by CD, a resident of Menlo Park
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Higher than expected July water usage
Hi Readers, I am hoping for some advice. I am the Treasurer for the Greenmeadow neighborhood Board of Directors. The water usage for our community association facilities w...
 
Rachel
 
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on Aug 11, 2009 at 9:42 am by SteveU, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood
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Three Potato Four is a Rare Gem
I recently discovered this weekly home delivery service for prepared, organic vegetarian food. There is a kid’s menu, and you can choose from individual or family sizes. I l...
 
Rachel Pomerantz
 
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on Nov 26, 2006 at 3:38 pm by Rachel Pomerantz, a resident of another community
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Support Gunn Robotics and Laugh Till Your Sides Split
Are you having the blues and looking to feel better about life? Here's the perfect opportunity: - Support the award-winning Gunn Robotics Team, a tremendous bunch of m...
 
Rajiv Bhateja
 
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on May 6, 2009 at 1:06 pm by Perspective, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood
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Building a home in PA
Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone has gone through the process of building a home in Palo Alto anytime recently (or knows of someone who has). Looking through the buil...
 
Raphael
 
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on Nov 2, 2007 at 12:34 pm by BeenThere, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood
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any good Judgement Day parties in Midtown this evening?
According to news reports (in every newspaper except this one) Judgement Day starts at 6pm local time. What are your plans?
 
rapture
 
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on May 23, 2011 at 1:56 pm by Polly Wanacracker, a resident of the Professorville neighborhood
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Hot Day - Library Closed - Again
With memories of last summer, Mitchell Park library is closed again due to excessive heat. In other communities, the library is a place to go to cool down on a hot day, but no...
 
Reader
 
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on Jun 17, 2007 at 3:44 pm by library observer, a resident of the Meadow Park 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...
 
Real Slim K
 
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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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Ad Libs blog -- A trio of weekend options
Nothing to do this weekend? Tsk. There's plenty happening on the Midpeninsula -- here are three events that particularly caught my eye: Web Link...
 
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on Mar 5, 2009 at 12:44 pm by Rebecca Wallace, arts & entertainment editor of the Palo Alto Weekly


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