CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Could the recent crime wave be related to the Nations Illegal immigration problem.
I'm noticing a trend here, almost every incident for the last two years since Ive been visiting this website, involving theft in this area is by persons of hispanic origin. No... |
Giovanni |
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on Dec 27, 2006 at 10:12 pm by Duh, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PAUSD Mandarin Immersion Feasibility Study available now!
The Mandarin immersion feasibility study is available online at:
Web Link
The feasibility of PAUSD adding a new M... |
Nico |
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on Dec 27, 2006 at 7:53 pm by Observer, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
PA teacher faces misdemeanor charges for party
If convicted, Swagerty should be fired from PAUSD. |
A Parent |
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on Dec 27, 2006 at 12:22 pm by Anon3, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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 ... |
Paly Parents |
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on Dec 26, 2006 at 7:49 pm by Todd_S, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
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... |
Boaz |
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on Dec 24, 2006 at 2:25 pm by Boaz, a resident of the Greater Miranda neighborhood |
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... |
Overlooked at Christmas |
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on Dec 22, 2006 at 4:39 pm by Overlooked at Christmas, a member of the Gunn High School community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
District Attorney Choosing NOT to Prosecute
Did anyone else hear that due to the politics of the issue, the district attorney is choosing NOT to prosecute the teacher and stanford employee who were cited for contributin... |
Concerned Resident |
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on Dec 22, 2006 at 11:36 am by Chris, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Teacher Story Sensationalized
I'm thinking that the "party" story may have been exaggerated and overblown. You have surely noticed this happening before in the media. Those of you ready to serve judgement ... |
Midtown Resident |
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on Dec 22, 2006 at 11:32 am by Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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... |
Bethlehemite |
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on Dec 22, 2006 at 9:44 am by Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Perhaps if the new police station is built, the building (at that price!) would have gold handcuffs
$$$$$$ YIPPES!! $$$$$$$$ Perhaps if the new police station is built, the building would have gold handcuffs built into the walls to detain prisoners as an added touch........?... |
Mayfield child |
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on Dec 22, 2006 at 1:39 am by Mayfield child, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
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 ... |
Michael Levin |
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on Dec 22, 2006 at 1:04 am by Another mother here, a member of the Gunn High School community |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Driving on Christmas Tree Lane
There was an article in the News Digest section of the PA Weekly yesterday regarding Christmas Tree Lane:
Web Link
(Ignor... |
Careful Driver |
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on Dec 19, 2006 at 7:59 pm by Chris, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
SPORTS
Stanford Game
I heard Stanford lost big yesterday, but I wanted to find out more... I had hoped that I would find it on Palo Alto Online last night or this morning. There was nothing here. |
Stanford Stan |
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on Dec 19, 2006 at 3:58 am by Hoops Fan, a resident of another community |
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... |
Carol |
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on Dec 18, 2006 at 6:39 pm by Carol, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Critical Mandarin Immersion Presentation 12/12
The Mandarin Immersion (MI) Feasibility Study will be presented at the December 12th PAUSD Board of Education meeting this Tuesday. This will be a presentation of findings fro... |
Jamie Maltz |
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on Dec 18, 2006 at 2:21 pm by 897, 898, 899, 9000!, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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... |
Donnie |
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on Dec 17, 2006 at 9:29 pm by sonny, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
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!
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Paly alumn |
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on Dec 17, 2006 at 4:26 pm by John, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood |
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... |
Rick |
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on Dec 15, 2006 at 7:50 pm by Rick, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Dogs Off Leash in our Parks
As I like to walk around the neighborhood, I have seen many responsible dog owners take their dogs off-leash in our parks at such times that there is no one else around to be ... |
Carol |
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on Dec 15, 2006 at 3:41 pm by Fido, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Christmas Lights ?
Where should we drive around (in Palo Alto) to see nice Christmas lights? I recall someone mentioning that there is one particular street where all the houses have wonderful l... |
DJ |
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on Dec 15, 2006 at 3:37 pm by Mama, a resident of the Professorville neighborhood |
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:
Web Link&... |
Boaz |
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on Dec 15, 2006 at 3:17 pm by Baoz, a resident of the Greater Miranda neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
You nearly killed me
If you are the driver of the brown, 1990s vintage BMW who failed to stop on westbound Embarcadero Road before making a right turn onto Newell Road at about 9:30 p.m. Monday, J... |
Joel Henner |
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on Dec 15, 2006 at 3:11 pm by Glad I don\'t live in Palo Alto, a resident of another community |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Stanford Shopping Center
Now that retail is declining in Palo Alto, Palo Alto City Council is pushing Simon and Stanford to expand beyond current limits.
This is a major change after harrassing Sta... |
chrisk |
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on Dec 14, 2006 at 10:23 pm by Sue, a resident of the Embarcadero Oaks/Leland neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Next PAUSD School Board President?
Every elected school board member should serve as president of the school board during their elected term. I hope Gail Price has the chance to serve as our PAUSD school board... |
School Board Observer |
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on Dec 14, 2006 at 12:39 am by Pauline, a member of the Juana Briones School community |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Allow gas leaf blowers back
Palo Alto should definitely reconsider its ban on gasoline-powered leaf blowers. It was foolish to start with and should never have been an issue.
The noise level has bee... |
Barbara Cleveland |
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on Dec 13, 2006 at 9:56 pm by Elizabeth Lee, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |