DIANA DIAMOND'S BLOG Would these be your top priorities for Palo Alto?
The Weekly ran a story that listed Palo Alto’s capital improvement priorities planned for June 2007 to June 2008.
http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=48... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Diana Diamond, Palo Alto Online blogger, on Apr 6, 2007 at 3:26 pm There have been 51 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 27, 2007 at 6:30 pm.
BOOKS Great book for aspiring novelists One of my favorite books -- and a tremendous tool for any aspiring novelists out there -- is "On Writing" by Stephen King. The literary legend not only offers a fascina... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Danny, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Apr 6, 2007 at 11:13 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 10, 2007 at 5:01 pm.
AROUND TOWN PASCO Hi, we moved to Palo Alto last September. Since then we noticed that PASCO came to pick up refuses and empty recyle bins before or at 6 am EVERY week! The loud noises woke up ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by curious, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Apr 6, 2007 at 11:07 am There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 8, 2007 at 1:11 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Should the Immigration Laws Be Changed We have had a lively discussion about enforcing the current immigration laws particularly with reference to the Palo Alto family currently being deported.
The broader quest... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by stephen levy, a resident of the University South neighborhood, on Apr 6, 2007 at 7:25 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 7, 2007 at 2:15 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO War for oil promoters read this. In an article written by a left wing media station (CNN) they say America will not get big contracts. This say the oil will go to other nations. I am wonder how you "war for o... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by funny stuff, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood, on Apr 6, 2007 at 2:23 am There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 8, 2007 at 9:57 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Is the school board listening? When the Palo Alto Unified School District management team spoke out last fall against the district's culture of mistrust, I saw several quotes from board members saying: "We ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Dan, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Apr 5, 2007 at 3:20 pm There have been 33 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 27, 2007 at 2:41 pm.
MOVIES Catching up on the classics As a (relatively) young man (just past my 20s), I've decided to start catching up on some of the great classic movies that preceded me. Last night I watched "One Flew Over the... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Danny, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Apr 5, 2007 at 2:18 pm There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 26, 2007 at 12:09 am.
PALO ALTO ISSUES You must fix the City,the whole City I think that the City must be fixed.The storm drains,roads and so much more..Also the people who run this City and hold positions in this city must be fixed also..I hear and ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Fireman, a resident of another community, on Apr 5, 2007 at 12:16 pm There have been 18 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 16, 2007 at 8:22 am.
AROUND TOWN What's the safest bike path from Menlo Park to Palo Alto? I've recently been riding my bike from Menlo Park to Palo Alto and am curious if other riders do the same, and can anyone tell me what they think is the safest route. Recently... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Danny, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Apr 5, 2007 at 11:41 am There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 10, 2007 at 3:50 pm.
AROUND TOWN Jim Burch's change of heart I like this quote from the Weekly regarding the deportion of two parents who ignored a court order to leave the country: "We were motivated by fear. That's what's going on tod... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by HRC, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Apr 4, 2007 at 11:02 am There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 13, 2007 at 1:34 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Update on Grace Mah appointment to SCC Board of Education Just a note to those interested:
Grace Mah's appointment to the Santa Clara County Board of Education is provisional. http://www.sccoe.k12.ca.us/newsandfacts/newsreleases/2... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by A.J., a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood, on Apr 3, 2007 at 8:13 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 6, 2007 at 7:18 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Regarding the article posted: Deportation mother faces 10-year ban from U.S In reading this article, i am trying to find the value in publishing this article. What is of significant interest or unique about this case. I do question the capability of... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by In Menlo Park, a resident of Menlo Park, on Apr 3, 2007 at 2:49 pm There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 8, 2007 at 6:43 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Paly Choirs Sweep Anaheim Heritage Festival Awards The Palo Alto High School Concert Choir, under the direction of Michael Najar, swept the choral division of the Anaheim Heritage Festival this past weekend. Only 26 members o... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Theresa, a member of the Palo Alto High School community, on Apr 3, 2007 at 12:30 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 7, 2009 at 9:52 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Mandarin Immersion Solution: A Charter in Mountain View? The discussion about the potential for a Mandarin Immersion charter in Mountain View to be a great solution for everyone has been happening on several threads, so I'm starting... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Language Lover/Give Peace a Chance, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Apr 2, 2007 at 7:29 pm There have been 70 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 14, 2007 at 4:16 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Advice to Palo Altans: Be kind to each other When it comes to embracing the greater good, nobody does it better than the people of Palo Alto.
We recycle, support our public schools and parks, buy Girl Scout cookies a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Blythe Nilsson, a resident of the University South neighborhood, on Apr 2, 2007 at 5:20 pm There have been 57 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 24, 2007 at 7:11 am.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Macabre Page Mill Road ducks scenario "1001 Page Mill Road is a four-building project surrounded by a park-like setting in Stanford Research Park." This is the enticing description (found on the Mozart Development... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Debbie, a resident of Mountain View, on Apr 2, 2007 at 5:15 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 7, 2007 at 12:15 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Info. on Biofuel and Ethanol. "Must-Read" article in San Jose Mercury News,Sunday Perspective Section This is a "Must-Read" for those interested in the story of ethanol,biofuels and its production. See the Merc News,Sunday 4-1-07 for a lot of info.. Pages 1 and 6 of section P.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Dick, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Apr 2, 2007 at 3:37 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 11, 2007 at 12:45 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Troop Surge in Iraq will not help Bush thinks more troops will do the job. Recent events suggest otherwise. He thinks a timeline for withdrawal comforts the enemy. We're not exactly accomplising anything no... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by BushBash, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Apr 1, 2007 at 3:25 pm There have been 85 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 14, 2007 at 1:08 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES New Fiber To The House Solution New Fiber to the toilet solution for the Palo Alto RFP! Where are they going to find the PHDs to hook these things up?
http://www.google.com/tisp/install.html READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by FTTT, a resident of another community, on Apr 1, 2007 at 8:39 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 2, 2007 at 3:13 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Oil and the Empire
The oil men of the Bush administration are trying to set up one of the biggest swindles in history--the great Iraq oil robbery.
The cabinet of the new Iraqi government, u... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Albert, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Mar 30, 2007 at 4:54 pm There have been 34 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 3, 2007 at 6:38 pm.
AROUND TOWN Should Benest be the one who should really leave ? Emily Harrison has been suspended. If the tussle is between Frank and Emily I strongly suggest Frank be the one to be let go.
Look at the announcements, Frank does appear t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by National Enquirer, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood, on Mar 30, 2007 at 3:22 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 5, 2007 at 11:54 am.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Persian New Year images inspiring What a beautiful presentation of people and their ways and culture the 'Rite of spring' story was (http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=4774). I saw love, beau... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ali, a resident of another community, on Mar 30, 2007 at 9:48 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS Jordan Middle School I have two kids who have gone only to private schools (sophomore and 5th grader). We are thinking of sending our younger child to Jordan for a less insular experience. Wonde... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by PrivateSchoolParent, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Mar 30, 2007 at 8:13 am There have been 44 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 23, 2011 at 5:27 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Immigration and Deportation Come to Palo Alto This story about family breakup was posted yesterday on Palo Alto Online.
http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=4784
I don't see how the family breakup h... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by stephen levy, a resident of the University South neighborhood, on Mar 30, 2007 at 7:18 am There have been 43 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 13, 2007 at 12:09 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Will MI create a segregated school? Why? Why not? Will the MI school, choice or charter, serve all kids in Palo Alto equally? What happens if a school serves only one racial group? Would the school district face legal actio... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Still Curious, a resident of the Monroe Park neighborhood, on Mar 30, 2007 at 5:31 am There have been 25 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 4, 2007 at 3:55 pm.
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