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Dog euthanized after attacking 5-year-old boy
The dog that bit and seriously injured a 5-year-old boy on a Palo Alto playground Dec. 2 was euthanized Tuesday at the Palo Alto Animal Shelter at the request of its owner. R... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 18, 2007 at 4:01 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 19, 2007 at 11:33 am.

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ABAG housing projections split council
Pitting the quality of life in Palo Alto against the need to combat greenhouse-gas emissions and crowded freeways, the city's assignment to add at least 2,860 new housing unit... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 18, 2007 at 1:30 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 18, 2007 at 8:14 pm.

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"A Midsummer Night's Dream" opens 10/18 at M-A High School
M-A’s International Thespian Society presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” the next two weekends on the Menlo-Atherton High School campus. Four young lovers meet in a moon... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by M-A Drama Booster, a resident of Menlo Park, on Oct 17, 2007 at 1:14 pm

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An ending and a beginning for local Muslims
For the past six years, Esmail Essabhoy has been searching for a permanent place of worship. Two and a half years ago, for a hefty price tag of more than $1.6 million, he hel... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 16, 2007 at 1:03 pm
There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 24, 2008 at 11:00 am.

AROUND TOWN
Mortgage Meltdown
An interesting article appeared in Sunday's Chronicle outlining foreclosures and the zip codes where they occurred (Section 1, page All). Is it a surprise that Palo Alto had ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Burst Bubble, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Oct 15, 2007 at 9:52 pm
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 1, 2007 at 2:02 pm.

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Mosque for Palo Alto?
According to the Daily and KLIV news radio, there will soon be a mosque built on San Antonio Road (near the JCC?) with donations from one family. John Barton, our city council... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Oct 15, 2007 at 3:30 pm
There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 6, 2010 at 9:17 am.

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Civic Center Infrastructure Project
There's a meeting tomorrow at City Hall for construction managers - but wonder if anyone was aware there's a $5.9M upgrade project planned for City Hall. Check out http://www... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Anonymous, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Oct 15, 2007 at 1:46 pm
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 17, 2007 at 3:13 pm.

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Attempted abduction at Castilleja School
A 12-year-old Castilleja student narrowly escaped an abduction attempt Friday morning, according to Palo Alto police. She was walking on campus at about 8 a.m. when a man call... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 12, 2007 at 4:35 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 12, 2007 at 6:31 pm.

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Home Front
NATIVE PLANT SALE ... The California Native Plant Society (Santa Clara Valley Chapter) will offer its fall native plant sale on Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hidden ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 12, 2007 at 10:00 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 12, 2007 at 11:29 am.

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Intersection of Embarcadero and East Bayshore Road
What is going on lately at that intersection? The traffic was backed up all the way to 101 North today. The lights seem to be much longer than before and it is causing major... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by commuter, a resident of another community, on Oct 11, 2007 at 8:01 pm

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Rumsfeld
Rumsfeld appointed to Hoover, Stanford wins a big one. Serendipity? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Oct 10, 2007 at 11:32 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 13, 2007 at 8:07 pm.

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At last: A Balanced Picture of What's Going on at PAL
Thank you for printing a thoughtful, balanced view in today's paper. Maybe it will stop some of the hysteria. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Concerned Member of Pacific Art League, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Oct 10, 2007 at 10:34 am

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Traffic slowdown this week
Traffic delays are expected on Middlefield and Charleston roads beginning Thursday, Oct. 11, through Sunday, Oct. 14. The City of Palo Alto Public Works Department will resurf... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 9, 2007 at 3:34 pm
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 15, 2007 at 12:57 pm.

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Heartbeats and drumbeats
Isabel Stensel-Byrnes stood in the courtyard outside Fairchild Auditorium at Stanford University, practicing her bagpipe solo of "Amazing Grace." The notes wobbled and squeale... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 8, 2007 at 3:18 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 8, 2007 at 3:18 pm.

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Pacific Art League sells building to developer!
What is going on at the Pacific Art League? Why is the 80 year old institution selling the building out from under the members? Why were the 2 surveys which showed majority of... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Art Lover, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Oct 8, 2007 at 1:39 pm
There have been 18 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 11, 2007 at 5:47 pm.

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Palo Alto market robbed by four men
Four young men walked into the SOS Market at 941 Emerson St. in Palo Alto shortly before 8 p.m. Friday and robbed the owner of a small amount of cash, Police Sgt. Sandra Brown... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 8, 2007 at 11:38 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 8, 2007 at 5:29 pm.

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A feast of sweets
Anni Golding does not make jewelry; she makes gems. Her precious objects are molded from chocolate, cream, butter, fruits, infusions and liqueurs. Her milieu is not wires, cli... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 5, 2007 at 3:25 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 8, 2007 at 11:19 am.

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Stanford reporting more sexual assaults
According to statistics kept by the Stanford police, there was an increase in rapes and sexual assaults last year, with six assaults in 2006 compared to one in 2005. Read the... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 5, 2007 at 3:10 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 5, 2007 at 3:10 pm.

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Finances, infrastructure and the city's future
Just like two years ago, the 2007 slate of candidates for Palo Alto City Council includes an attorney, a CPA, a management consultant and an advocate for the homeless. But thi... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 4, 2007 at 3:44 pm
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 8, 2007 at 2:32 pm.

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City Employees Award Ceremony
To-day (10/4)there are many happy Palo Alto city employees enjoying a catered lunch in the band circle at Mitchell Park. It is their annual award ceremony in which employees ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Walker, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood, on Oct 4, 2007 at 12:37 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 12, 2007 at 11:00 am.

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Man hit by car while crossing Embarcadero
An 84-year-old man was struck and injured by a car Tuesday night in Palo Alto. The man is in serious but stable condition at Stanford Hospital, being treated for a broken leg ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 3, 2007 at 2:48 pm
There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:29 pm.

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EPA man riding in a car shot and killed last week
An East Palo Alto man riding a car in North Fair Oaks south of Redwood City was shot and killed last week, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department reported this week. Re... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 3, 2007 at 12:37 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 3, 2007 at 12:37 pm.

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Palo Alto football stopped again, 42-7
A lot has changed for the Palo Alto football team in just one year, which was evident on the field Friday night in the Vikings' 42-7 loss to visiting Los Gatos. Read the fu... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 2, 2007 at 10:43 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 5, 2007 at 7:06 pm.

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10K Moonlight Run actual distance
Just curious. My ipod registered 6.45 miles for the 10K and my husband's 10.8K. Anyone get similar numbers? Just wondering... it was a great night! Don't ever cancel this fun ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Curious, a resident of Menlo Park, on Sep 30, 2007 at 4:31 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 1, 2007 at 10:00 am.

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Students ready to 'Walk and Roll'
Students from Walter Hayes Elementary School walked and rode their bikes to school Wednesday morning as part of Palo Alto's "Walk and Roll" week, which officially kicked off F... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Sep 28, 2007 at 8:12 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 3, 2007 at 9:38 pm.



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