SCHOOLS & KIDS Duveneck's thinking: Pa-the-tic One word, three syllables to describe Duveneck's thinking: Pa-the-tic.
It seems that we are supposed to live in a complelely antisceptic world in every way. Human feelings... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Mimi Kugushev, a resident of Menlo Park, on May 14, 2007 at 10:19 am There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 16, 2007 at 9:40 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Conflict of Interest Will Palo Alto City Council Member Peter Drekmeier have a conflict of interest and be unable to participate in Stanford related issues when he marries a Stanford University em... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Won't Be Fooled Again, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood, on May 13, 2007 at 4:45 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 14, 2007 at 9:42 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO The Roots of Ethnic Violence Ethnic cleansing is almost never spontaneous but begins by demonizing another group, such as gays, liberals, arabs. The hate speech from right wing commentators such as Ann ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Anonymous, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 12, 2007 at 12:04 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 12, 2007 at 2:59 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Louis Road Bus Service Louis Road is going to have no bus service which is going to prove a problem to those using public transport to get to Gunn High School. There is no way that students at Gunn ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Resident, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on May 11, 2007 at 5:40 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 22, 2007 at 8:56 am.
PALO ALTO ISSUES "Just Like Other Cities" Proposal “SOMEDAY IN THE FUTURE….”
City Council Announces “Just Like Other Cities Initiative”
To: Voters, Taxpayers, and Residents of Palo Alto
From: Palo Alto City Council... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Your Neighbor, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 11, 2007 at 2:05 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 19, 2007 at 4:20 pm.
MOVIES Lives of Others Ignorance is sweeping the world.
Thus, when art uncovers some measure of knowledge (no matter how limited in historical context), brings it to our consciousness, and stirs... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by movie person, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood, on May 11, 2007 at 10:53 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 28, 2007 at 7:40 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Why not expand Ohlone program? The glowing atricles on Susan Charles and Ohlone school begs the question: why not expand the Ohlone program?
My husband went to Ohlone and we would love to give our childr... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Morgan Bricca, a member of the Ohlone School community, on May 11, 2007 at 10:14 am There have been 91 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 17, 2007 at 9:11 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Mayfield soccer complex The Mayfield soccer complex at El Camino Real and Page Mill Road has far exceeded my expectations. The landscaping is great, the fields have allowed our local teams to practic... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Gail Kaiser, a resident of the University South neighborhood, on May 11, 2007 at 10:07 am There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 11, 2008 at 10:12 pm.
AROUND TOWN Accident on Bayshore and Loma Verde Saw a cop diverting traffic at Bay Shore and Loma Verde around 5:30pm today .. there definitely was an accident on 101 S at this time, since there were paramedics on the shoul... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Resident, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on May 10, 2007 at 9:12 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 11, 2007 at 12:34 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Video on War Profiteering This video was not allowed to be shown as part of Congressional testimony by the Republicans.
http://www.politicstv.com/blog/?p=2618 READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Anonymous, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 10, 2007 at 5:38 pm There have been 40 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 3, 2007 at 7:02 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Developing the corporate/community connection Palo Alto's boards and commissions and nonprofit community organizations (such as the Palo Alto YMCA) could use more involvement from corporate bigwigs.
Get a few more of ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Jeff Blum, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 10, 2007 at 3:41 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 11, 2007 at 1:32 pm.
AROUND TOWN Stanford Powwow this weekend Would anyone care to share their Stanford Powwow experiences or memories? The powwow is celebrating its 36th year at Stanford. READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tyler Hanley, online editor of Palo Alto Online, on May 10, 2007 at 3:31 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 13, 2007 at 1:57 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Why not sell Palo Alto Utilities? It makes financial sense. Sell PAU. Going price that property would be in the neighborhood of $800M-$1B, maybe more. Take the money from that sale and invest (in safe securities and bonds) an amount su... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Otto, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on May 10, 2007 at 11:18 am There have been 77 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 17, 2007 at 7:37 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Bowling Alley and Motel Sold Now that these have officially been sold to a developer what are we going to see? Senior housing, does not on the surface provide more students to our schools, if these are so... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 10, 2007 at 10:11 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 15, 2007 at 12:37 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Volunteerism in our schools It has been suggested in a post in another thread that we are expecting too much volunteering from parents in our schools. Is this the case?
Do we need to do more than be o... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by PAUSD Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 10, 2007 at 9:23 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 12, 2007 at 11:38 am.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Proposed New Monthly Charge For Water Meters Please help spread the word about the incredible proposal to charge a new monthly fee to every user of CPAU water. Annual cost would be from $60 to $4,604.04 (!!!)depending ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Joe Baldwin.., a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on May 10, 2007 at 3:34 am There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 13, 2007 at 6:33 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Creek Cleanup While government agencies and officials pursue long-term plans to mitigate flood risks on the San Francisquito creek, don't just sit idly by. Come and join the first neighborh... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by John Guislin, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on May 9, 2007 at 8:03 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS Lottery By the District (Not the Principals) It seems that some people question the legitimacy of the lottery at Ohlone.
Shouldn't the lottery be done by the district, not by individual principals, and no essay shou... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Duveneck Mom, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on May 9, 2007 at 1:04 pm There have been 54 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 20, 2007 at 4:47 pm.
SPORTS Soccer Players Wanted The Stanford Typhoons will be a U12 (born after July 31, 1995) Class I Girls Team in the Fall 2007, thru the Stanford Soccer Club, club website www.stanfordsoccerclub.org . W... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Stanford Typhoons, a resident of another community, on May 8, 2007 at 7:31 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 30, 2007 at 4:21 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO The Bufoon-In-Chief The latest gaff of ‘president’ Bush while addressing Queen Elizabeth is the latest indication that the current resident of the white house is a bufoon of unprecedented proport... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Albert, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on May 8, 2007 at 7:28 pm There have been 54 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 13, 2007 at 5:52 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Weekly's reporting on Ohlone Way and Charles Just read the Weekly's reportingon The Ohlone Way and Susan Charles' education history.
First - it explains a lot about why Charles has been so compliant with the District ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Observer, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 8, 2007 at 5:33 pm There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 10, 2007 at 7:43 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Footwear on Bikes
As I take my child to school I often notice how inappropriate some kids' footwear is for riding bikes and scooters. I see many kids on both with only flip flops, or open toe... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Safety First, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 8, 2007 at 4:07 pm There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 16, 2008 at 4:55 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Just Say No to Mandarin Immersion [Portion removed by Palo Alto Online staff.]
How about all of those in the school district who are opposed to Mandarin Immersion, based on financial issues, start making it... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Kate, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on May 8, 2007 at 9:49 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 9, 2007 at 6:37 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS What's so bad about a charter? What’s so bad about a charter? Is PAUSD so fragile that a charter will destroy us?
I’m genuinely puzzled by the debate.
I’ve read the State Education code. MI is a tex... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Optimist, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 7, 2007 at 9:48 pm There have been 60 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 27, 2007 at 9:43 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Loma Verde & Louis + Roadwork = Confusion for school kids They are digging up Loma Verde again. This morning at 8.05 confusion reigned at the intersection as flag man and crossing guard gave opposing directions to drivers and pedestr... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Palo Verde Parent, a member of the Palo Verde School community, on May 7, 2007 at 8:46 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 7, 2007 at 2:35 pm.
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