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New York Times and Iraq Doggy Story0...
Original post made by Gary on Dec. 18, 2007Last comment by arrest blackwater, on Dec 19, 2007 at 6:34 pm | 36 comments | 4814 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Barack has a problem0...
Original post made by Gary on Mar. 14, 2008Last comment by McCain will lose, on Mar 19, 2008 at 9:47 am | 36 comments | 4693 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
How China's taking over Africa, and why the West should be VERY worried0...
Original post made by Sharon on Jul. 19, 2008Last comment by Boycott Interracial Marriage, on Jul 21, 2008 at 6:18 pm | 36 comments | 3735 Views
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AARP: Every Week Thousands of Americans File Bankruptcy Due to Medical Costs0...
Original post made by Divided We Fail on Oct. 11, 2008Last comment by Perspective, on Mar 16, 2009 at 6:50 am | 36 comments | 9122 Views
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NASA scientist cites 'global-warming emergency'Time is running out to prevent catastrophic consequences from global warming, a leading climate scientist warned a packed...
Original post made on Nov. 23, 2008Last comment by laugh or cry..you choose, on Jun 14, 2010 at 7:32 am | 36 comments | 32925 Views
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is it OK for Republicans to be gay?Tea Party groups have started a smear campaign against Republican Senator Lindsey Graham saying that he is gay. Is being...
Original post made by Lindsey on Apr. 20, 2010Last comment by Tea Party rhymes with bigotry, on May 12, 2010 at 10:31 am | 36 comments | 3494 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
EPA tenants rally against proposed apartment saleEast Palo Alto residents and tenant advocates will take it to the streets this afternoon to protest Wells Fargo Bank's potential...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2011Last comment by Walter_E_Wallis, on Sep 6, 2011 at 5:39 am | 36 comments | 4355 Views
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Three robberies, one armed, hit Palo AltoA man with a semi-automatic handgun walked into Public Storage on East Bayshore Road on March 2 and made off with cash and...
Original post made on Mar. 3, 2013Last comment by Nayeli, on Mar 7, 2013 at 10:59 am | 36 comments | 6853 Views
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New suit claims high-speed-rail officials 'misled' publicJust weeks after California's high-speed rail project withstood a court challenge from a group of Peninsula cities, the agency...
Original post made on Mar. 18, 2013Last comment by Crescent Park Dad, on Mar 25, 2013 at 12:52 pm | 36 comments | 14818 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
New high-speed rail plan faces criticismHigh-speed rail's recent pivot toward the Bay Area may have energized the project's Silicon Valley supporters, but it is...
Original post made on Mar. 30, 2016Last comment by morris brown, on Apr 1, 2016 at 6:36 am | 36 comments | 6740 Views
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New $52.4 billion gas tax plan wins approval from state LegislatureThe California Legislature Thursday approved a $52.4 billion, 10-year gas tax and new annual vehicle fee increase intended...
Original post made on Apr. 8, 2017Last comment by resident, on May 1, 2017 at 8:03 am | 36 comments | 8875 Views
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What would it take to offer overnight parking to homeless students at Foothill College? $830K and political will.Foothill College President Thuy Nguyen says questions remain about the financial and operational challenges created by Assembly...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2019Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Jul 15, 2019 at 8:31 am | 36 comments | 11400 Views
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Three council members challenge Sacramento housing mandateAs Palo Alto braces for an ambitious new housing mandate from Sacramento, three City Council members are requesting that...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2020Last comment by Ray, on Jul 22, 2020 at 12:18 pm | 36 comments | 10087 Views
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New CDC advice: Most vaccinated Californians should wear masks indoorsUnder the CDC's new mask recommendations, vaccinated people in 45 California counties -- all of its most populous areas --...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2021Last comment by John B. Sails, on Aug 6, 2021 at 10:12 am | 36 comments | 9839 Views
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Caltrain to start construction on new underpass0...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2008Last comment by undrgrndgirl, on Feb 9, 2008 at 2:43 am | 36 comments | 6827 Views
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Chief rebuts Daily News article on Sgt. Yore0...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2008Last comment by Unclean Harold, on Jun 30, 2008 at 1:13 pm | 36 comments | 7331 Views
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Redevelopment planned for San Antonio centerThe Mountain View City Council approved a "gatekeeper" request last week that could lead to a massive revamp of San Antonio...
Original post made on Feb. 1, 2009Last comment by Palo Alto should have a say, on Feb 8, 2009 at 1:50 am | 36 comments | 5646 Views
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Residents' group challenges Alma PlazaA Palo Alto group led by Barron Park resident Bob Moss is challenging the City Council's January approval of the long-contended...
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2009Last comment by Paul, on Apr 28, 2009 at 12:24 pm | 36 comments | 5319 Views
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Tesla plans to move headquarters to Palo AltoTesla Motors, whose sleek, flashy roadsters have become a visible emblem of Bay Area's growing electric-car industry, is...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2009Last comment by Alan, on Aug 22, 2009 at 9:59 am | 36 comments | 12102 Views
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Audit: Most complaints against Palo Alto police 'unfounded'The majority of citizen complaints against the Palo Alto Police Department last year were unfounded, a new audit has found....
Original post made on Oct. 29, 2009Last comment by Hmmm, on Nov 1, 2009 at 7:37 pm | 36 comments | 4899 Views
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