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Poll Suggests U.S. Troops Support McCain 3-10...
Original post made by peter s on Oct. 21, 2008Last comment by A Follower is not a Leader, on Oct 23, 2008 at 12:22 pm | 45 comments | 3551 Views
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How is a train that doesn't stop here going to help reduce traffic?0...
Original post made by Menlo Park Neighbor on Oct. 29, 2008Last comment by Citizen, on Nov 5, 2008 at 1:12 pm | 45 comments | 4303 Views
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For 1/7 Undecided Voters: Why I am Voting Against Obama.0...
Original post made by Perspective on Nov. 1, 2008Last comment by Paul, on Nov 4, 2008 at 2:39 pm | 45 comments | 6701 Views
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Billboard criticizes Simitian cell-phone lawA billboard near University Avenue on U.S. Highway 101 criticizes state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, for authoring the...
Original post made on Feb. 18, 2009Last comment by Perspective, on Apr 11, 2009 at 7:21 am | 45 comments | 6299 Views
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Buy Arizona, Boycott San FranciscoArizona is doing the only rational thing it can do, since the federal government is purposely ignoring the immigration problem....
Original post made by John on Apr. 29, 2010Last comment by Politely RTM etc, on May 24, 2010 at 5:32 am | 45 comments | 3993 Views
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Obama and tax compromise ?Yesterday's speech by President Obama where he explains his rationale for "compromise" of the extensions of the Bush era...
Original post made by bru on Dec. 7, 2010Last comment by Yawn, on Dec 11, 2010 at 6:40 am | 45 comments | 3017 Views
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Fighting?I bet you could ask almost any American today why the U.S. was fighting in Vietnam and they couldn't give you a...
Original post made by Ted Rudow III, MA on Jun. 1, 2012Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Jun 3, 2012 at 1:28 pm | 45 comments | 3377 Views
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Caltrain ridership skyrocketsAfter years of seeking emergency funding to keep from drastically slashing services, Caltrain is on track to balance its...
Original post made on May. 3, 2013Last comment by Hutch 7.62, on Jan 7, 2014 at 5:44 pm | 45 comments | 10917 Views
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Judge: Rail authority's funding plan violated lawThe California High-Speed Rail Authority violated state law and "abused its discretion" in proceeding with the controversial...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2013Last comment by Hank Law, on Aug 21, 2013 at 1:50 pm | 45 comments | 5345 Views
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Brown orders mandatory reduction in water usageGov. Jerry Brown today issued an executive order for statewide mandatory water use reductions, the first-ever order in California's...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2015Last comment by Online Name, on Apr 5, 2015 at 12:49 pm | 45 comments | 9586 Views
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Big changes afoot at San Antonio CenterA new round of large-scale demolition and construction is under way at San Antonio Center as part of a long-planned second...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2015Last comment by Developer Borg Collective, on Sep 6, 2017 at 1:22 pm | 45 comments | 18236 Views
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Off Deadline: Is Silicon Valley's painfully severe 'housing crisis' insoluble?At gatherings late last year, people throughout the Peninsula had a chance to express their feelings and experiences relating...
Original post made on Jan. 19, 2018Last comment by Anon, on Jan 25, 2018 at 9:40 am | 45 comments | 11275 Views
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Opinion: Local campaign donations and expenditures: Enough alreadyThe ability to market yourself and your ideas is essential as a candidate for elected office. But in a city the size of Palo...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2021Last comment by Online Name, on Dec 15, 2021 at 6:40 pm | 45 comments | 8975 Views
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Gunn community gathers to honor classmateChairs had to be stacked against the walls to make room for a tight, standing-room-only crowd at a celebration of the life...
Original post made on May. 9, 2009Last comment by get help, you aren't alone., on Jul 26, 2009 at 5:58 am | 45 comments | 6742 Views
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Local teens describe their stresses on 'Dr. Phil'Nearly a dozen local teens told a national audience Friday night that stress in their lives comes from trying to meet the...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2010Last comment by Mama, on Mar 16, 2010 at 3:18 pm | 45 comments | 6775 Views
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Residents worry Palo Alto is 'celling out'Channing Avenue resident Tru Love and her neighbors are waging a battle against the Catholic Church. It's not over same-sex...
Original post made on Dec. 17, 2010Last comment by Citizen, on Jan 4, 2011 at 6:56 pm | 45 comments | 8158 Views
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Old-fashioned parade set for Paly state champsA parade honoring Palo Alto High School's two state championship teams is set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8. Players on...
Original post made on Dec. 29, 2010Last comment by resident, on Jan 5, 2011 at 10:13 pm | 45 comments | 6571 Views
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City pushes ahead with lane reduction on Cal AveSeeking to make California Avenue safer for pedestrians and more attractive to shoppers, Palo Alto officials on Monday renewed...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2011Last comment by Observer, on Dec 3, 2011 at 2:51 pm | 45 comments | 5008 Views
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AT&T's antenna plan moves forward in Palo AltoAT&T's ambitious plan to install 80 antennas on existing utility poles throughout Palo Alto continues to polarize the community,...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2011Last comment by Randy Smith, on Jan 21, 2012 at 7:59 pm | 45 comments | 9378 Views
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New budget spells cuts for Palo Alto animal servicesHigher water rates, a Fire Department with fewer firefighters, a host of fee increases and an animal-services operation trembling...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2012Last comment by Denise, on Jun 26, 2012 at 7:22 pm | 45 comments | 15318 Views
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