AROUND TOWN Attempt at humor wasn't appreciated I don't know if anybody saw it, but the Daily News did a story about Kwanzaa where none other than Peter Evans was the subject of the story. The same Peter Evans who was recal... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by MW, a resident of East Palo Alto, on Dec 26, 2006 at 12:09 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 8, 2007 at 1:55 pm.
RESTAURANTS Restaurants Once again I ate at Scott's last week, this time for breakfast. It was not crowded, it was very cold, and once again the service was 'marginal'. I had to ask another waiter ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by mary, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Dec 26, 2006 at 6:19 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 19, 2007 at 3:47 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Homeless shelter reaction ... OMG.....I was at the end of a list on a previous site here and after reading all the complaints..more and more complaints.. on the homeless people here in Palo Alto ~who actua... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Another mother here, a member of the Gunn High School community, on Dec 26, 2006 at 4:40 am There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 14, 2007 at 10:53 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Christian Oppression in Bethelehem by Hamas/Fatah Here is another news story that our Middle Eastern correspondent Jag Singh seems to have missed.
This appeared in today's SF Chronicle:
But for many Christians in Bethle... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Boaz, a resident of the Greater Miranda neighborhood, on Dec 24, 2006 at 2:25 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS Mandolin Immersion Saturday Night Live covered a recent PAUSD Board meeting. Here is the transcript:
Emily Litella: I'm here tonight to speak out against mandolin immersion. Music is a wond... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Emily Litella, New York, NY, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Dec 23, 2006 at 10:16 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 6, 2007 at 12:13 am.
AROUND TOWN Why do we have food banks? Every Thanksgiving and Christmas the local food banks campaign hard for our dollars. And it's hard to say no. After all, who is in favor of hunger. But have you ever looked at... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by anonymous, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Dec 23, 2006 at 9:07 am There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 7, 2008 at 3:25 pm.
AROUND TOWN Christmas Bureau..Bah, Humbug ..no phone call back... I was not referred to the Palo Alto Christmas Bureau program this year, due to an oversight on the managers of my apartment building who misunderstood the program... My low in... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Overlooked at Christmas, a member of the Gunn High School community, on Dec 22, 2006 at 4:39 pm
AROUND TOWN Bethlehem AD- A Treat For The Whole Family Come to Bethlehem AD in Redwood City! Happening on December 21, 22 and 23 between 6 PM and 9:30 PM, this is a walk-through nativity scene complete with the village of Bethlehe... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Bethlehemite, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Dec 21, 2006 at 1:00 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Dec 22, 2006 at 9:44 am.
AROUND TOWN Five hundred turkeys needed for Christmas! The Ecumenical Hunger Program (EHP) needs your help to make sure hungry families in our area have a turkey to cook for their Christmas meal.
A thousand families are signed ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Michael Levin, a resident of East Palo Alto, on Dec 21, 2006 at 11:39 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 22, 2006 at 1:04 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Real Tree or Fake Tree ? Do you get a real christmas tree? I fondly remember the the family 'outings' to the different christmas tree farms around the Bay Area, with Mom & Dad trying to figure out whe... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by NameWithheld, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood, on Dec 21, 2006 at 9:05 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 2, 2007 at 12:44 pm.
DIANA DIAMOND'S BLOG On Christmas cards and Christmas letters Dutifully, for most of my adult life, I have sent out Christmas cards to all my friends — and, to my special acquaintances, a Christmas letter, detailing the events of the yea... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Diana Diamond, Palo Alto Online blogger, on Dec 20, 2006 at 9:56 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 30, 2007 at 11:12 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Do You Travel to a Foreign Country for Major Medical Care? I can't take this anymore. I am sick of the paperwork nightmare, of being chronically sick because I'm not able to fully get the care I really need even though I am insured, ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by The Palo Altan next door, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Dec 20, 2006 at 7:59 pm There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 4, 2007 at 4:54 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES A no brainer way to save energy On even the hottest and coldest days I find most of the doors at Stanford Shopping Center stores wide open. Some merchants say it is requirement set forth by the mall manageme... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by ethan, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Dec 20, 2006 at 5:23 pm There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 4, 2007 at 3:20 pm.
RESTAURANTS New restaurant downtown -- Zucca There is a new restaurant downtown in the spot occupied for years by Trattoria Romana. It is called Zucca.
Has anyone tried it? READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by David, a resident of the Professorville neighborhood, on Dec 19, 2006 at 1:19 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 14, 2007 at 8:46 am.
SPORTS New Stanford coach seems like perfect choice The announcement that Jim Harbaugh would be the new Stanford football coach was a bit of a surprise, given his lack of coaching experience (only 3 years at University of San D... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Stanford Fan, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Dec 19, 2006 at 8:32 am There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 14, 2007 at 11:37 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Lost & Found at Mitchell Park - the Drop I had cause to check the lost & found at Mitchell Park today and was utterly amazed at the stuff there. From jackets to bike helmets, the stuff was piled up. What was even mor... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Carol, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Dec 18, 2006 at 6:39 pm
AROUND TOWN Spare the Air Nights On these cold winter nights, it is very tempting to light a wood fire for the ambience as well as the warmth. However, for any of you who venture out on the streets these even... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Walker, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Dec 18, 2006 at 10:35 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 26, 2008 at 10:41 am.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Jimmy Carter It is troubling that so many letters have recently appeared vilifying Jimmy Carter who had the moral courage to expose the appalling plight of the oppressed Palestinians in hi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Jag Singh, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Dec 17, 2006 at 8:50 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 1, 2007 at 8:14 am.
PALO ALTO ISSUES Fired Utility Department Employees Returning? Rumors abound among City Employees that at least some of the Utility Department employees let go in the scandal last year are soon to return to work (with back pay and benefit... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Donnie, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Dec 16, 2006 at 10:33 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 17, 2006 at 9:29 pm.
SPORTS Go Paly! Good luck to the Paly football team this afternoon. What a fantastic journey for these kids...win or lose. And thanks to Palo Alto Online for the great coverage!
READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Paly alumn, a resident of another community, on Dec 16, 2006 at 10:35 am There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 17, 2006 at 4:26 pm.
PALO ALTO ISSUES PA teacher faces misdemeanor charges for party If convicted, Swagerty should be fired from PAUSD. READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by A Parent, a resident of the Meadow Park neighborhood, on Dec 16, 2006 at 8:25 am There have been 56 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 27, 2006 at 12:22 pm.
SPORTS Menlo cancels events Menlo College postponed all of the events scheduled for the weekend of Dec. 15-17. No reason was given.
The men’s and women’s basketball teams were to host Simpson University... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Rick, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Dec 15, 2006 at 7:50 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS Paly students and Kirks Burgers I have been informed by my son that there is a row brewing about Paly students being unwanted at Kirks. Kirks claim they do not need Paly students' business. They have banned ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Paly Parents, a member of the Palo Alto High School community, on Dec 14, 2006 at 9:25 am There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 26, 2006 at 7:49 pm.
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO Palestinian Rights in Israel Here is an article that our Middle East correspondent Jag Singh has not posted or commented on:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/12/13/MNG77MUILM1.DTL&... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Boaz, a resident of the Greater Miranda neighborhood, on Dec 14, 2006 at 6:45 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 15, 2006 at 3:17 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Possible Compromise on Mandarin Immersion Here's a letter I just sent to the School Board. What do people think of the idea?
Simon
Dear Board Members:
Possible Compromise on Mandarin Immersion
The upcomin... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simon Firth, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood, on Dec 13, 2006 at 9:21 pm There have been 52 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 31, 2006 at 12:14 pm.
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