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Helicopters
Anybody know why there are helicopters flying around nearby at 7:15 Monday morning? |
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on Mar 25, 2013 at 10:53 pm by Anon, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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New three-story building planned for Page Mill
A row of dilapidated houses near one of Palo Alto's busiest intersections will likely make way for a three-story development with retail, offices and apartments.
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on Mar 25, 2013 at 9:06 pm by Not an issue , a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
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Beware negligent cycling dad with little girls in MIdtown
I am very upset. Because I am a good, ultra cautious driver, I avoided colliding with and injuring or killing a tiny girl cyclist in Midtown shopping center this Sunday aftern... |
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on Mar 24, 2013 at 8:54 pm by Outside Observer, a resident of another community |
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Helicopter makes emergency landing in Palo Alto
Nearly 100 feet from rush-hour traffic on Highway 101 near Embarcadero Road, a pilot approaching the Palo Alto Municipal Airport crash landed a Robinson R-22 helicopter about ... |
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on Mar 24, 2013 at 7:39 pm by Kathy, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Wanted: Rickey's memorabilia
The developer of the former Rickey's Hyatt site on El Camino Real is asking the public for historical articles and photos of the hotel for a memorabilia and history wall.
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on Mar 24, 2013 at 4:43 am by Ken Bernard, a resident of another community |
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Where to live?
For seniors who want to "love where you live," Avenidas is offering its sixth annual housing conference on that theme on Saturday, March 23, at the Oshman Family Jewish Commun... |
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on Mar 22, 2013 at 9:25 am by Avenidas supporter, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Bloomberg to speak at Stanford commencement
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will address graduates and their families at Stanford University's 122nd Commencement June 16, the university announced today.
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on Mar 21, 2013 at 10:52 pm by Big, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Water musician teaches one drop at a time
Friday, March 22, is forecast to be a mild, sunny day. But when Herb Moore sits down with residents at Heritage Park in Palo Alto, he'll teach everyone how to make rain.
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on Mar 21, 2013 at 4:42 pm by shazbar, a resident of another community |
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Man arrested for hotel-room robbery and sexual assault
Police have arrested a San Jose man for an armed robbery and sexual assault at Palo Alto's Glass Slipper Inn earlier this month, the Palo Alto Police Department announced toda... |
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on Mar 21, 2013 at 2:11 pm by CrescentParkAnon., a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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East Palo Alto police bust duo for gun arsenal
East Palo Alto and Menlo Park police arrested two men in connection with a gun arsenal, police spokeswoman Officer Veronica Barries said Tuesday, March 20.
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on Mar 21, 2013 at 11:46 am by Gethin, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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The well-beaten path
Runners make their way up the Stanford Dish path during the late afternoon on Feb. 27. Photo by Andre Zandona.
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on Mar 20, 2013 at 5:39 pm by Me, too, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg buys historic Palo Alto home
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly purchased a historic home in Palo Alto that was once owned by a Palo Alto pioneer. Zuckerberg, 26, previously lived in a rental hom... |
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on Mar 19, 2013 at 3:36 pm by Kevin, a resident of Los Altos Hills |
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High-speed rail hits speedbump in its Caltrain partnership
What was billed as a historic occasion for the California High-Speed Rail Authority and its Bay Area partners ended on an awkward note Wednesday morning when the rail authorit... |
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on Mar 19, 2013 at 8:59 am by stevenjv, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Palo Alto looks to build new downtown garage
Palo Alto officials are considering a slew of solutions to downtown's shortage of parking, including more spots for permit holders at two city garages, a valet program at anot... |
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on Mar 17, 2013 at 11:04 pm by CrescentParkAnon., a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Robots: Tomorrow's technology is still tomorrow
With a rotating head and two strong arms, the Personal Robot 2 from Menlo Park-based Willow Garage can navigate by itself and pick items up off the floor, open a refrigerator,... |
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on Mar 17, 2013 at 2:52 am by oliver, a resident of the Palo Alto Hills neighborhood |
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He can see for miles
Some parents might have reservations upon hearing that their son, fresh out of high school, had decided to pursue his dream of being a professional musician, but not Loren Gol... |
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on Mar 16, 2013 at 12:50 pm by So Lucky, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
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I Apologize
Hi folks,
While growing up in Palo Alto, I met a new classmate in 7th grade at Wilbur (1969?). I admired him from the first time I saw him while we were standing outside i... |
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on Mar 15, 2013 at 12:37 pm by CrescentParkAnon., a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Aye, robot
Andra Keay is bullish on the future of robotics but thinks that its very success could make the term "robot" obsolete.
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on Mar 15, 2013 at 12:05 pm by randy albin, a resident of Mountain View |
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Crews film 'Silicon Valley' TV show in Palo Alto
A film crew was in downtown Palo Alto on March 12 to film an HBO television show pilot directed by Mike Judge.
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on Mar 15, 2013 at 10:21 am by musical, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
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Police investigate string of residential burglaries
Police are investigating a string of four residential burglaries in Palo Alto, three of which occurred on the same day.
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on Mar 14, 2013 at 5:29 pm by moo, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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We need eggs, dark leafy greens & citrus for "neighbors in need".
Need seasonal eggs & produce -
Calling all backyard egg producers & gardeners. We are a group of Palo Alto residents who provides groceries to "gap households" and some food ... |
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on Mar 14, 2013 at 1:14 pm by Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Skype to open an office in Palo Alto
Skype Limited, the Luxembourg-based company that operates the popular communication application Skype, is preparing to move into Stanford Research Park in Palo Alto.
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on Mar 14, 2013 at 8:50 am by Terry Rowe , a resident of another community |
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What's ethical?
Despite the growing popularity of private SAT tutoring and college counseling, questions remain as to whether they provide students with an unfair advantage over peers. Some c... |
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on Mar 13, 2013 at 10:28 pm by A Parent, a resident of the Greendell/Walnut Grove neighborhood |
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HBO Pilot
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on Mar 13, 2013 at 4:48 pm by Walter Sedriks, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Edgewood Plaza work to proceed despite violation
A long-stalled effort to spruce up Palo Alto's dilapidated Edgewood Plaza shall go on, the City Council decided March 4, despite the developer's illegal demolition of a histor... |
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on Mar 13, 2013 at 2:40 pm by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
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