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Anyone recently bought a gas grill?
I'm writing a story for the Palo Alto Weekly on the use of gas grills, their features, benefits, limits, etc. The guidelines are very general. I'm looking for someone to talk ... |
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on Jun 17, 2006 at 1:26 pm by Richard, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
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City-Wide Garage Sale?
Did they cancel the garage sale this year? I got a lot of stuff to get rid of...
I can;t find any news on it.
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NFahrenthold |
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on Jun 2, 2010 at 11:25 pm by catchiej, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Candidates' Web sites
(as of 9/9/07)
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, September 12, 2007, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Sep 25, 2007 at 1:56 pm by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
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Middlefield/Lytton Right turn lane
To help avoid conjestion in the morning, the Lytton turnoff from Middlefield should be a right turn lane only. |
Me |
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on Jun 22, 2006 at 11:08 am by Me, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Decadance's Annual Spring Show @ Stanford, Sun Jun 4
What's Decadance??? A fusion-social dance troupe based in Mountain View, California.
Each year we put on a BIG show in June, showcasing all our choreos. This year's show ... |
Ann |
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on Jun 1, 2006 at 5:37 pm by Ann, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Man, it's hot! Where can I get some 'cool'?
I'm looking for a place to cool off today to beat the heat. Where should I go, what should I do? Help me decide. Does anyone have any hints or tips?
Thanks! |
Doug |
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on Jun 23, 2006 at 2:40 pm by Elspeth, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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My life-changing experience with breast cancer
My father always said, "A positive attitude is everything in life, Kingsley."
Whether I learned that from him or it was part of our genetic disposition, I don't know. Th... |
Kingsley Jack |
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on Jul 5, 2006 at 3:33 pm by Kingsley Jack, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Calling all Library Supporters! Fill the City Council Chambers on Monday Night!
Friends and Neighbors,
We need your help!
If you support the Library Advisory Commission's plan to renovate and revitalize the branches while building a new facility at ... |
Lynne |
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on Dec 5, 2006 at 10:29 am by Chris, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Stores
Dont drag all the culture out of downtown. Downtown was the only place teens could come to entertain themselves in this city and you took away all stores geared toward teens ... |
Joe Wash |
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on Jan 8, 2007 at 2:14 pm by better times, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Stanford professor named new ambassador to Russia
President Obama named a Stanford University political science professor the new ambassador to Russia, the university announced Thursday. Michael McFaul, a Stanford University ... |
Editor |
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on Sep 19, 2011 at 12:44 pm by Editor, Palo Alto Online |
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Thank you Downtown Streets Team!
I would just like to say "Bravo" to the members of the Downtown Streets Team (DST).
The DST offers a helping hand to those who need it and are sincere about wanting to ge... |
Carol Gilbert |
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on Jul 5, 2006 at 3:24 pm by Carol Gilbert, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Dog owners request more off-leash space
Proudly sporting stickers for the recently created "PARDOG," Palo Alto dog owners overflowed the small meeting room in City Hall Tuesday, voicing support for additional off-le... |
Editor |
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on Sep 7, 2007 at 3:15 pm by Poodle, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Bicycles at risk
Bill D'Agostino's cyclists article in the May 5 edition of the Palo Alto Weekly misses some very key points about cyclists on Page Mill and Woodside roads.
Bicyclists sho... |
William Bryan |
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on Apr 24, 2007 at 2:01 pm by Krueger, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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How was the Chili
It was sobering to know the bad news about the chili cookoff.
I missed out on the Chili Cookoff this year. So how was the Chili this time around.
Have to wait one full ye... |
Chili |
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on Jul 16, 2007 at 7:34 pm by Chili Lover, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Teleminder automatic-call system Fails -- OUTSOURCE
I am not sure why the City of Palo Alto needs to buy a NEW teleminder system. These systems are not in use 99.9% of the time. It is an ideal service that should be outsourced.... |
Compromise |
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on Apr 16, 2007 at 9:30 am by Compromise, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
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Great plumbing experience
I have owned my home in old Palo ALto for 16 years and have had to call for plumbing services a few times over the years. Today I called Triple A Plumbing, was given a 3 hour ... |
Resident |
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on Aug 27, 2008 at 1:45 pm by Carol, a resident of the Palo Verde 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? |
photos |
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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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Bethlehem AD- A Treat For The Whole Family
Come to Bethlehem AD in Redwood City! Happening on December 21, 22 and 23 between 6 PM and 9:30 PM, this is a walk-through nativity scene complete with the village of Bethlehe... |
Bethlehemite |
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on Dec 22, 2006 at 9:44 am by Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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What's the safest bike path from Menlo Park to Palo Alto?
I've recently been riding my bike from Menlo Park to Palo Alto and am curious if other riders do the same, and can anyone tell me what they think is the safest route. Recently... |
Danny |
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on Apr 10, 2007 at 3:50 pm by Phil Lanthrop, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
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Let dads know they count
On a recent sunny morning, I sat with hundreds of men and women at the Dads Count Fifth Annual Fatherhood Breakfast and Awards Ceremony.
The official honorees were local ... |
Nancy McGaraghan |
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on Jun 17, 2006 at 7:35 am by Nancy McGaraghan, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Diana Diamond blog begins today
Check out Diana Diamond's new blog, starting today in this Town Square section of Palo Alto Online (scroll down and you'll see it.) Diamond, the former columnist and executive... |
Tyler Hanley |
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on Jun 19, 2006 at 7:53 pm by Concerned Citizen, a resident of the Southgate neighborhood |
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Our Town: Inviting Romic to leave
For years, Romic Environmental Technologies was East Palo Alto's largest employer and most successful business. The company, which recycles hazardous industrial wastes, predat... |
Tyler Hanley |
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by Tyler Hanley, online editor of Palo Alto Online |
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Aggressive Homeless 2
I was unable to post a second comment on the issue of aggressive homeless individuals in downtown Palo Alto and so I continue that discussion here.
One solution that migh... |
Kate |
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on Mar 20, 2007 at 12:32 pm by Kate, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Interesting Eichler Article on SFGate.com
All your Eichler-ers out there, check out this interesting article:
Web Link
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Midtowner |
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on Aug 26, 2006 at 3:01 pm by Midtowner, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Mosque for Palo Alto?
According to the Daily and KLIV news radio, there will soon be a mosque built on San Antonio Road (near the JCC?) with donations from one family. John Barton, our city council... |
Resident |
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on Sep 6, 2010 at 9:17 am by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |