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CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Man arrested for sexual assault at gunpointA man accused of sexually assaulting a high school-aged girl at gunpoint while she jogged near Stanford Research Park in...
Original post made on Apr. 8, 2018Last comment by Justine, on May 6, 2018 at 1:36 pm | 28 comments | 13248 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Missing woman found dead off of East Bay freewayThe body of Palo Alto woman Wamaitha Kaboga-Miller was found in her car in Newark on Sunday, more than five weeks since she...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2018Last comment by Steph, on Oct 10, 2018 at 11:50 pm | 28 comments | 27567 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Teens punch, attempt to rob man at gunpoint on Stanford campusThree teens accused of punching and attempting to rob a man at Stanford University on Monday were arrested by police near...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2019Last comment by Jon Keeling, on Jul 22, 2019 at 11:20 pm | 28 comments | 11661 Views
SPORTS
Experience with 'voluntary' high school practices?0...
Original post made by Tyler Hanley on Mar. 16, 2007Last comment by bringbackcolombo, on Apr 16, 2007 at 11:57 pm | 28 comments | 10266 Views
SPORTS
Bravo to Danny Boyle and the BritsAn opening ceremony with heart, soul, symbolism and lots of real people. Bringing the construction workers into the ceremony...
Original post made by stephen levy on Jul. 28, 2012Last comment by village fool, on Aug 2, 2012 at 4:13 pm | 28 comments | 6168 Views
SPORTS
Undefeated East Palo Alto football team needs cash for championshipThe East Palo Alto Greyhounds, a group of 21 boys, have an unblemished 33-0 record this year, but the team is facing a cash...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2013Last comment by That User Name is already, on Dec 9, 2013 at 10:42 am | 28 comments | 10868 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
McCain-Clinton0...
Original post made by Jag Singh on Mar. 28, 2008Last comment by perspective, on Apr 1, 2008 at 7:13 am | 28 comments | 4166 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Bush seeking retroactive immunity for war crimes0...
Original post made by Tej Uberoi on Apr. 14, 2008Last comment by Walter E. Wallis, on Apr 16, 2008 at 6:24 am | 28 comments | 4564 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Democrats get their comeuppance as they align with Bush on Bailout0...
Original post made by Democrats aligned with Bush? on Sep. 29, 2008Last comment by OhlonePar, on Oct 1, 2008 at 11:54 am | 28 comments | 3614 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
David Petraeus says a good leader has to be willing to talk to the enemy0...
Original post made by Greg K on Oct. 10, 2008Last comment by OhlonePar, on Oct 12, 2008 at 1:14 am | 28 comments | 3628 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Colin Powell endorses Barack Obama for President0...
Original post made by Greg K on Oct. 19, 2008Last comment by Eddie the Electrician, on Oct 20, 2008 at 5:08 pm | 28 comments | 3757 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Chicago Politics and Obama GovernanceI perceive a fascinating development as Obama announces his senior team. He is taking "the City that works" philosophy...
Original post made by Paul Losch on Dec. 1, 2008Last comment by Gary, on Dec 13, 2008 at 7:55 am | 28 comments | 4356 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Obama ethics challenge: Tim GeithnerToday, BHO held a big press event, where he insisted on ethics beyond reproach. Well, he can start be making the tough choice...
Original post made by Gary on Jan. 21, 2009Last comment by Perspective, on Jan 24, 2009 at 8:30 am | 28 comments | 3455 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Another holy-than-thou is caughtlooks like another "holier-than-thou" politician was caught with his pants down: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0609/23813.html Ensign...
Original post made by svatoid on Jun. 18, 2009Last comment by Perspective, on Jun 26, 2009 at 7:38 am | 28 comments | 4058 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
The Underlying Premise of Obama's Health Insurance "Reform"Ok, hot topic now, so here we go. Here is Peter Singer, "ethicist" of Princeton, in the NYT on Sunday. I say ethicist...
Original post made by Perspective on Jul. 22, 2009Last comment by Perspective, on Jul 31, 2009 at 6:59 am | 28 comments | 3623 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Lockerbie outrage: What did Brown and Obama know, and when did they know it?http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/libya/6076926/Lockerbie-bomber-release-pressure-mounting-on-Gordon-Brown.html There...
Original post made by Gary on Aug. 24, 2009Last comment by Perspective, on Jul 28, 2010 at 6:30 pm | 28 comments | 3454 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Proposal in Menlo Park would restrict lawn sizeA political battle is brewing in Menlo Park between environmentalists and property rights advocates over residents' lawns,...
Original post made on Jan. 5, 2010Last comment by geez, on Jan 9, 2010 at 5:55 am | 28 comments | 4910 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
GunsIf you have a hammer in your hand, everything is a nail. If you have a gun, everything is a target....
Original post made by Jon S on Mar. 6, 2010Last comment by Sharon, on Mar 8, 2010 at 8:05 pm | 28 comments | 3136 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
East Palo Alto cautious as Mehserle verdict loomsYouth leaders and the East Palo Alto Police Department are preparing to calm any upset and potential reaction by the city's...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2010Last comment by Hmmm, on Jul 2, 2010 at 5:42 pm | 28 comments | 5472 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Does anyone awake listen to KGO ?This morning at 1:06 AM when we normally get the politcally progressive but polite, reasonable and well-spoken Pat Thurston...
Original post made by Pat Thurston Fan on Dec. 3, 2011Last comment by Ali Asper, on Dec 5, 2011 at 2:00 pm | 28 comments | 8212 Views
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