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PALO ALTO ISSUES
Council rejects campaign-financing guidelines
Palo Alto City Council hopefuls can strike signing a campaign-financing pledge from their to-do lists for the Nov. 6 election. With a 6-2 vote Monday evening the council douse... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 11, 2007 at 10:04 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 11, 2007 at 10:25 am.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Support the eruv
Just two weeks in, it's clear that the Eruv is a benefit to many many people. Over time, the effect wil be profound. We thank Hashem that we were able to reach this milesto... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Eruv is up, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Sep 10, 2007 at 7:23 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 22, 2007 at 5:53 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Our city council wasting time
Rather than deal with the important issues (i.e. infrastructure issues etc.) facing the city, council member Cordell is wasting time on nonsensical issues: http://www.paloa... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Bye bye LaDoris, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood, on Sep 10, 2007 at 1:09 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 11, 2007 at 5:47 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
ABAG vs. Palo Alto's "infrastructure-housing imbalance"
Palo Alto's libraries today are in an embarrassing state of disrepair. Our public safety personnel are desperately overdue for new quarters. Our school district needs new clas... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 6, 2007 at 5:36 pm
There have been 189 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 14, 2007 at 5:08 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Are you a Palo Alto voter?
I'm working on a story about the use of technology in local campaigns. How do you get your information about candidates? Are you wowed by a snazzy web site? Or do you think... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Becky Trout, Palo Alto Weekly staff writer, on Sep 5, 2007 at 12:12 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 8, 2007 at 10:18 am.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
NOT getting scammed by Jason
I'm shocked at the amount of feedback there has been about Jason Buzi. I too have been soliciated by him. [Portion removed by Palo Alto Online staff.] He locates properti... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by homeowner Midtown, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Sep 1, 2007 at 10:45 pm
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 2, 2012 at 12:10 am.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Lowell Avenue redwood trees to come down
After months of appeals, arborists reports and even an entreaty from a priest, a doctor's note was all Flavio and Lauren Bonomi needed to cut down the two large redwood trees ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 31, 2007 at 7:14 pm
There have been 72 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 6, 2007 at 12:01 am.

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It's unanimous -- Midtown loses 88 bus line
Comparing cuts in bus service to pruning a fruit tree with the intention of bearing greater fruit, the Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority Board of Directors voted unanimousl... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 31, 2007 at 11:33 am
There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 6, 2007 at 10:26 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Letters
VTA spin Read the full story here http://www.paloaltoonline.com/weekly/story.php?story_id=6264 posted Wednesday, August 29, 2007, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 31, 2007 at 9:24 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 7, 2007 at 11:54 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Shoreline Noise - does anyone care any more?
I've lived in Palo Alto a long time, since before the Shoreline Amphitheatre was built. I clearly remember the first concert there, when the noise in my back yard was so loud ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Deborah, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Aug 30, 2007 at 8:30 pm
There have been 25 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 13, 2010 at 12:59 pm.

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Begging in front of Whole Foods
Why is there still begging in front of Whole Foods? Victor Frost and someone else are there. Why? I thought that there was a recent law. Are there exceptions? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Suzie, a resident of another community, on Aug 27, 2007 at 1:24 pm
There have been 70 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 10, 2007 at 12:11 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Claims investigator's claim headed to trial
The city of Palo Alto's claims inspector, Casey O'Neill, has a claim against the city that has expanded into a federal case slated for trial in November. Read the full story ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 24, 2007 at 9:24 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 24, 2007 at 10:50 am.

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Costs of home repair and cleanup from Palo Alto flood
I am interested in getting a ballpark estimate of the work and cost incurred by persons whose homes were flooded in the last flood in Palo Alto. My purpose is in getting a re... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Carl Jones, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Aug 23, 2007 at 7:31 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 28, 2007 at 12:00 am.

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Commission seeks more police-building options
Barely restraining themselves from opining on the need for a new police headquarters, Palo Alto's Planning and Transportation Commission members -- tasked with commenting on a... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 23, 2007 at 9:00 am
There have been 23 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 2, 2007 at 6:16 pm.

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BMR's for police,teachers.etc? Better check out current living in BMR's here in town...
The race for building more BMR units under the guise of helping those who work, live in Palo Alto should be eyed up a little closer.... Who would want to live under the rules... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Thinking of you 2, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Aug 22, 2007 at 12:46 pm
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 29, 2007 at 9:55 am.

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As term ends, Mossar reflects, looks to the future
On nearly every Monday evening for the last decade, Palo Alto City Councilwoman Dena Mossar could be spotted pedaling from her Emerson Street home to City Hall. Read the fu... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 22, 2007 at 7:17 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 24, 2007 at 7:57 am.

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Palo Alto is really just the same as any other Peninsula City
From reading Town Square and constantly hearing the phrase "so Palo Alto" one would think that the residents of this City and the things that go on here are unique and don't h... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by PA Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Aug 21, 2007 at 2:27 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 22, 2007 at 1:07 pm.

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Is Palo Alto Mirroring this San Francisco Housing Probem?
I think so. Here's a hint at where Palo Alto is headed if we keep listening to anti-development radicals that demonize every development of significance, http://www.sfga... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Winslow Arbenaugh, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Aug 21, 2007 at 1:27 pm
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 30, 2007 at 9:20 am.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Editorial: There's lots of heat, but where's the fire?
Things couldn't possibly have gone more wrong in Palo Alto's response to a request from city firefighters to participate in memorial services for two Contra Costa County firef... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 18, 2007 at 4:40 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 18, 2007 at 8:38 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Council Election Ballot Order
The other newspaper in town reported that the Secretary of State's randomized alphabet would be used for the candidates ballot order for the November Council election, because... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Herb Borock, a resident of the Professorville neighborhood, on Aug 18, 2007 at 2:32 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 19, 2007 at 4:07 pm.

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Main Library expansion would add group space
If a proposed renovation to the Palo Alto Main Library goes through, local school kids could work on projects together in four new group-study rooms.
http://www.paloal...
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Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 18, 2007 at 1:08 pm
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 15, 2009 at 3:48 am.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Elks Lodge Development Takes Heat
The Architectural Review Board (ARB) reviewed SummerHill Homes proposed development for the Elks Lodge site on El Camino Real this week. SummerHill Homes proposes building 43... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by JW, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood, on Aug 18, 2007 at 11:24 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 19, 2007 at 5:16 am.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Wrongful Death of Chad Mcdonald
www.twistedbage.com www.1union1.com wrongful-death.htm Rutan Attorneys at Law. Case # 798193 Estae of Chad Mcdonald v City of Brea, City of Yo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by fireman, a resident of another community, on Aug 18, 2007 at 10:41 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 24, 2008 at 6:11 am.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Rent-free for the six month, Where??? In Palo Alto, CA
In the article "Latte for the train",Palo Alto Weekly August 15, 2007 by Becky Trout, there were many interesting issues. The most incredulous was "the city is offering ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by H Feng, MD, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood, on Aug 17, 2007 at 6:57 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 17, 2007 at 7:27 pm.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
City Council slate finalized at 12 candidates
With no incumbents, the race for four seats on the Palo Alto City Council will pit connected political newcomers against those with less name recognition in a field of 12 cand... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 17, 2007 at 3:04 pm
There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 28, 2007 at 5:48 pm.



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