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Edgewood Plaza rebirth could be delayed
It took years of neighborhood meetings, litigation, zoning hearings and squabbles over the meaning of "historical" before the developer Sand Hill Property Company finally rece... |
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on Mar 4, 2013 at 8:54 pm by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Hypnotherapy explored as weight-loss alternative
In a country where more than one-third of adults are obese, a growing number of people are exploring hypnotherapy as an alternative to conventional weight-loss methods. Palo A... |
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on Mar 4, 2013 at 5:36 am by Shannon Tobin, a resident of another community |
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Oliver Stone to present film at Stanford
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone will present his new documentary, "The Bomb," in a free public showing at Stanford University Friday, Feb. 22.
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on Feb 27, 2013 at 8:56 pm by Craig Laughton, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
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Junior Museum bald eagle returns home
A large bald eagle from the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, who had flown to the Menlo Park area on Saturday, returned to its handler at around 6 p.m. Monday in a churchyard ... |
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on Feb 26, 2013 at 7:42 pm by Nora Charles, a resident of Stanford |
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Mobile-home park residents host holiday Posada
In long robes and accompanied by an angel, modern-day versions of Mary and Joseph, parents of the yet-unborn Jesus, beseeched residents of Palo Alto's Buena Vista Mobile Home ... |
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on Feb 26, 2013 at 6:36 pm by anonymous, a resident of the Ventura neighborhood |
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Hypnotherapy explored as weight-loss alternative
When the Weight Watchers diet didn't work for Ellyn Corey, she decided to try hypnotherapy to lose weight.
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on Feb 26, 2013 at 8:43 am by Dorthy Tyo, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood |
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Opera IL TROVATORE at the FOX THEATER
Bay Shore Lyric Opera in collaboration with Verisimo Opera
Hear some of Verdi’s most melodious music including his exciting Anvil Chorus sung by Spanish gypsies. It is full o... |
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on Feb 25, 2013 at 4:18 pm by Italiana, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
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Ten-Second Residential Parking Permit Program On-Line Survey!
So, I get home today, after a very taxing day donating my efforts to the local Little League park, conditioning the field for opening day.
Inside my mail box is a flyer fr... |
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on Feb 23, 2013 at 7:30 pm by Craig Laughton, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
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East Palo Alto to hold gun buyback event Saturday
The East Palo Alto Police Department will hold its fourth gun buyback event on Saturday, May 5, the Police Department has announced.
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on Feb 23, 2013 at 4:41 pm by Hal, a resident of the Leland Manor/Garland Drive neighborhood |
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Stanford men get important hoop win at Oregon St.
From this point in the season, the Stanford men's basketball team can't afford to lose another game if it has any hopes of reaching the postseason. The Cardinal took that to h... |
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on Feb 22, 2013 at 11:15 am by Robert, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Boy's death sparks blood donations
The death of a 10-year-old boy from complications following influenza has sparked a request from his family for local donations of the blood type, O-negative.
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on Feb 22, 2013 at 9:48 am by Rose, a resident of another community |
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Today's events (Feb. 21)
[Web Link Author: John Joseph Adams]
Twenty-two authors explore the worlds of evil geniuses and mad scientists through stories published in ... |
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on Feb 21, 2013 at 10:44 am by randy albin, a resident of Mountain View |
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Tomorrow's events (Feb. 22)
[Web Link Theater: 'The Apple Never Falls']
Opening night is tomorrow, Feb. 22, for the new play "The Apple Never Falls," a hard-boiled 1960s de... |
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on Feb 21, 2013 at 10:39 am by randy albin, a resident of Mountain View |
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Train strikes man in Palo Alto
A 22-year-old Palo Alto man was struck and killed by a Union Pacific Railroad Co. freight train Monday night north of Churchill Avenue, a Caltrain spokeswoman has said.
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on Feb 20, 2013 at 5:05 pm by vwflat4driver, a resident of Stanford |
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Barron Park celebrates cultural diversity
Palo Alto's Barron Park neighborhood association is creating a series of "Celebrate Cultural Diversity" events to attract new membership and leadership from its ethnically div... |
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on Feb 20, 2013 at 10:01 am by All-American, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Meteor spotted Friday likely unrelated to Russia's
Bay Area stargazers caught a glimpse of a meteor over the Peninsula Friday night, Feb. 15, but it probably wasn't related to the devastating meteor that landed in Russia nor t... |
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on Feb 19, 2013 at 3:17 pm by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Less puns in headlines please
Am I the only one getting tired of all the puns in news headlines. It detracts from the news itself and often gives the wrong slant as it may give a different slant or bias in... |
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on Feb 17, 2013 at 9:32 pm by Grammar, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Palo Alto fights state mandate for more housing
In what one council member called a fight "for the soul of our city," Palo Alto officials agreed on Monday, Feb. 11, to formally appeal a state mandate calling for the city to... |
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on Feb 16, 2013 at 7:37 pm by Hmmm, a resident of East Palo Alto |
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This weekend's events (Feb. 16-17)
[Web Link Music: Palo Alto Philharmonic Orchestra concert]
The Orchestra will play Glinka's "Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla," Tchaikovsky's "Symphony No. 2," an... |
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on Feb 15, 2013 at 10:54 am by randy albin, a resident of another community |
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Gov Chris Christie holding fundraiser in Palo Alto tonight
Stop by Mark Zuckerberg's house and say hi.
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on Feb 15, 2013 at 10:07 am by Gary, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Celebrating cultural diversity
When colorful lion dancers appeared at the Barron Park Association Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 9, the gathering drew about 160 residents for food and entertainment. But... |
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on Feb 15, 2013 at 7:58 am by How come?, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Late night phone ring
Recently I've been hearing a phone ring late night / early morning. It rings just once. Has an electronic tone not a bell. Is outside, well as far as I can tell not coming f... |
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on Feb 14, 2013 at 6:00 pm by Simon, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Protesters call on Zuckerberg to 'unfriend ' Christie
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is catching flack for his blossoming friendship with New Jersey's Republican Gov. Chris Christie from abortion-rights activists, who staged a ... |
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on Feb 14, 2013 at 4:52 pm by Big Al, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Better Place, the electric-car recharging firm, to drive out of Palo Alto
Better Place, a Palo Alto company that in recent years has become synonymous with the city's drive to promote electric vehicles, plans to shutter its local headquarters in the... |
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on Feb 14, 2013 at 4:32 pm by Good Hustle, a resident of Stanford |
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Inspirational Love Stories of Palo Alto Couples
Many people spend a lifetime searching for true love, but three couples at Moldaw Residences have found it, and they have wonderful stories and fabulous advice to share. Nati... |
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on Feb 13, 2013 at 11:10 am by lew697, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood |