PALO ALTO ISSUES
'Mother' Branch facing possible eviction
"Mother" Oneida Branch, an 88-year-old woman who has fed and clothed thousands of the hungry and homeless from her modest East Palo Alto home, faces possible eviction.
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on Jul 20, 2007 at 6:57 am by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Woman and child hit by vehicle on El Camino
A woman pushing a child in a stroller across El Camino Real at Ventura Avenue in Palo Alto Wednesday night was struck by a northbound motorist at 7:45 p.m., Officer Brian Phil... |
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on Jul 20, 2007 at 6:23 am by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
PA WEEKLY new online look is disappointing
What gives with the "new look" of the PA Weekly Forum and online presentation?
Crowded text, hard to read light grey fonts, paragraphs not spaced - all contrasted with brig... |
Mr. User Interface |
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on Jul 19, 2007 at 9:58 pm by qq, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Killer Crosswalks
A parent and child were injured at the ECR and Ventura Ave crosswalk just before 8PM Wednesday evening.
The parent and child were taken to the trauma center at the Stanford... |
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on Jul 19, 2007 at 9:55 pm by Sgt. Steve Herrera, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PA schools vs. neighboring districts
In a previous topic, Joan from midtown mentioned that she was a San Mateo high school teacher with children in the PA school district. I'd be interested in hearing Joan's and... |
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on Jul 19, 2007 at 9:48 pm by Peninsula Dweller, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Fabian has superior crosswalks.
Between the old Sun building and Bayshore is a stretch of Fabian that has crosswalks which are far superior to any I have seen anywhere else around town. These crosswalks are ... |
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on Jul 19, 2007 at 7:47 pm by PV Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Time to refurbish Lytton Plaza, with or without the Egg
I have worked in downtown Palo Alto since 1992 and have witnessed many changes in the shops and services that have ebbed and flowed and altered the business atmosphere.
Re... |
Editor |
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on Jul 19, 2007 at 4:52 pm by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SPORTS
Earthquakes back to San Jose - will we see them at Stanford?
The news is out. The Quakes will be playing again in 2008. This time, they will be using local stadia for "home" games initially. Since there is an increase in soccer awarenes... |
Sports fan |
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on Jul 19, 2007 at 3:30 pm by Jack Monroe, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
How do we find the questions/answers in a Zogby Poll?
I am reading the latest muddy Reuters' report on the latest Zogby poll, and am frustrated by how it lumps together categories ( such as "fair and poor", which are very differe... |
Zogby Question |
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on Jul 19, 2007 at 9:57 am by Zogby Question, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Plumber suggestions
Hi, we have a problem that needs some (hopefully) basic plumbing work done and any suggestions about reliable plumbers that do not cost an arm and a leg would be much apprecia... |
Kedar |
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on Jul 19, 2007 at 9:21 am by Susie, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Latest Example of Bad Decision-Making ... Society Needs to Change!
The Grant Road farm vote in Mountain View, CA is disappointing and upsetting to me; I am still in shock. I mean, forget zoning laws and all that -- open space is open space an... |
Daniel Mart |
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on Jul 19, 2007 at 12:19 am by Daniel Mart, a resident of Mountain View |
AROUND TOWN
Your favorite park
I'm Norbert von der Groeben, the chief photographer with the Palo Alto Weekly and currently working on a photo essay on Palo Alto parks from the foothills to baylands and woul... |
Norbert von der Groeben |
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on Jul 18, 2007 at 9:47 pm by parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Baby and mother hit on El Camino tonight @Ventura/El Camino
I read in todays Palo Alto Weekly News that there was a DELAY for the stop lights being put into place at the corner of VENTURA and EL CAMINO REAL in South Palo Alto............. |
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on Jul 18, 2007 at 9:23 pm by Mayfield Child, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Council race off to a start with five candidates
Four candidates for the Palo Alto City Council picked up the official filing papers Monday and new candidate Debbie Mytels joined the race.
Read the full story here http://w... |
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on Jul 18, 2007 at 7:54 pm by Voter, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SPORTS
Saturday's soccer game at Stanford Stadium
Mexico's Club America fans light firecrackers, toss homemade confetti, beat brums, wave banners and hold up balloons to cheer for their team prior to the match against the Che... |
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on Jul 18, 2007 at 4:01 pm by Sports fan, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
PA Babe Ruth 13s lose in NorCal tourney
The Palo Alto 13-year-old Babe Ruth all-star team will need to rip off three straight wins to capture the NorCal State Tournament and move on to next week's Western Regionals ... |
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on Jul 18, 2007 at 3:42 pm by Interested, a resident of the Charleston Meadows neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Foothills Park should be closed during the fire season if the fire station is not staffed 24/7
This issue is coming before the city council tomorrow, Monday at 7 PM and supporters of Foothills Park should show up to support fire protection for the park and surrounding O... |
Rick |
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on Jul 18, 2007 at 2:22 pm by Fireman, a resident of another community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
New York Pizza Broken Into...
New York Pizza
www.newyorkpizza.biz
325 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-6800
Was broken into just before midnight last night.
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on Jul 18, 2007 at 11:49 am by Norm, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SPORTS
Season is just strange
It's possible there have been better Palo Alto American Legion baseball teams in the program's long history. And, perhaps, there have been more-talented players.
Read the ful... |
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on Jul 18, 2007 at 12:45 am by Proud Legion Parent, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
How are "Today's Top Posts" determined?
Can someone please explain the algorithm for placing a topic on the home page under "Today's Top Posts?" Topics that are still being actively viewed and commented on sometimes... |
Lynn |
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on Jul 17, 2007 at 8:23 pm by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
LAH offering $135,000 for PA park access
Los Altos Hills is willing to pay about $135,000 per year to gain access to Foothills Park, the Town Council voted unanimously Thursday night with one member absent, Councilma... |
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on Jul 17, 2007 at 4:24 pm by pat, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
A Year with Frog and Toad at PA Children's Theatre
I recently had the pleasure of attending the play "A Year with Frog and Toad" at the Palo Alto Children's Theatre. It was such wonderful experience at many levels. The ... |
Palo Parent |
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on Jul 17, 2007 at 2:57 pm by Palo Parent, a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Police have Walgreens fire video evidence
Palo Alto Police Sgt. Sandra Brown confirmed Wednesday the department has video evidence related to the devastating Walgreens fire, but emphasized that does not mean the arson... |
Editor |
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on Jul 17, 2007 at 2:19 pm by eric, a resident of Mountain View |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Anyone know why helicoptors are hovering near 101?
We were awoken by the loud sound of helicopters this morning -- one hovering over 101/Oregon Expressway and one circling in that same area. It's been going on for about 45 mi... |
Green Gables Resident |
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on Jul 17, 2007 at 7:03 am by Marvin, a resident of the Charleston Meadows neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Dangerous and Unacceptable El Camino Crosswalk Situation
For years, many residents in Evergreen Park and College Terrace have advocated for a signal crossing light at the intersection of El Camino Real and College Ave.
This inter... |
Concerned Citzen |
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on Jul 16, 2007 at 9:36 pm by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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