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CSMA Presents Gala to Benefit Arts EducationCommunity School of Music and Arts (CSMA) presents Young@Art, a gala celebration for the young at HEART by the young at ART....
Original post made by Community School of Music and Arts on Feb. 17, 2009There are no comments yet. 3238 Views
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From English learner to master teacherWhen he arrived at Gunn High School as a 14-year-old newcomer in 1995, Ronen Habib spoke so little English he was placed...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2012There are no comments yet. 5615 Views
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How digital consumption is changing the way kids developLike Robbie the robot in Isaac Asimov's 1940 science fiction book, "I, Robot," digital devices may be today's nursemaids...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2014There are no comments yet. 3095 Views
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Eichler Swim and Tennis Club turns 500...
Original post made by Eichler at 50 on Aug. 13, 2008There are no comments yet. 3977 Views
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Selecting art; on a budgetCarefully chosen art can add life to any room. But how do you select an appropriate piece when you're on a budget? Read...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2016There are no comments yet. 3758 Views
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A welcome tribute to Judge Manley0...
Original post made by Walter Bortz, MD on Feb. 28, 2007There are no comments yet. 6024 Views
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A Year with Frog and Toad at PA Children's Theatre0...
Original post made by Palo Parent on Jul. 17, 2007There are no comments yet. 5220 Views
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Propane-tank explosion causes late-night ruckusPolice say a loud boom that set off car alarms and awoke residents on the night of Aug. 28 was the result of a propane tank...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2013There are no comments yet. 4872 Views
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Home Front<B><B>CAMELLIA PEST ... </B>A warning from the Santa Clara County <B>Master Gardeners</B>: Camellias provide beautiful blooms...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2016There are no comments yet. 4356 Views
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With most activities on hold in 2020, running experiences a resurgenceRunning has experienced a resurgence during the COVID-19 pandemic, with an estimated 50 million Americans, or about 15% of...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2021There are no comments yet. 4868 Views
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Participants in this year's Moonlight Run reflect on why they exercise togetherThis year's annual Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run will bring together community members from all walks of life, including...
Original post made on Sep. 2, 2022There are no comments yet. 3924 Views
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Thanks to the Community of Palo Alto0...
Original post made by Brenda Browne on Aug. 28, 2007There are no comments yet. 5408 Views
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Earth Hour tomorrow night!!Just a reminder to everyone that tomorrow, from 8pm - 9pm local time, is Earth Hour. SF is participating as well, & both...
Original post made by mmmmMom on Sep. 23, 2011There are no comments yet. 2597 Views
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5 million reasons to save energyPalo Alto joins 49 other cities around the country to compete for a $5 million prize as part of an energy-saving competition...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2015There are no comments yet. 5972 Views
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Around Town: Fund for needy families gathers $500K; Boys & Girls Club delivers 25K mealsIn the latest Around Town column, news about locals benefiting from a COVID-19 Relief Fund and Boys & Girls Clubs of the...
Original post made on Apr. 19, 2020There are no comments yet. 5940 Views
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Soap Box Derby0...
Original post made by joe sparaco on Jun. 15, 2007There are no comments yet. 5144 Views
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Groupon coming to Palo AltoThe Groupon shopaholic company issued a press release today saying that they are opening an office on California Ave. They...
Original post made by Facebookie on Dec. 1, 2010There are no comments yet. 2727 Views
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A Good Deed that Deserves RecognitionI've been coming to Lyfe for breakfast the past few days, trying out new breakfast spots as my old one closed. Today what...
Original post made by Observer of Good Deeds on Jan. 13, 2012There are no comments yet. 2085 Views
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Community CenterAs a teenager in New York, the only time Karen Ewart heard the name "Palo Alto" it was in reference to a Boondock's bathing...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2015There are no comments yet. 7410 Views
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One dead after collision in Palo AltoA motorcyclist was killed in a collision with two other cars on U.S. Highway 101 in Palo Alto this morning, according to...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2016There are no comments yet. 2408 Views
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