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Guest Opinion: 21st century libraries are good investment0...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2008Last comment by libraryfan, on Jun 23, 2008 at 7:28 pm | 179 comments | 22017 Views
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Guest Opinion: Library efficiency is improved, but we truly need better buildings0...
Original post made on Sep. 2, 2008Last comment by Bill, on Sep 10, 2008 at 5:58 am | 121 comments | 43072 Views
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Federal complaint by Jewish employees alleges antisemitism at Stanford racial-sensitivity programTwo Jewish employees at Stanford University have filed a complaint against the university for allegedly allowing persistent...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2021Last comment by Raul Mendoza, on Jul 8, 2021 at 7:43 am | 64 comments | 17087 Views
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Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Mountain View, touts interim housing as a key to solving homelessness crisisGov. Gavin Newsom on Friday praised Mountain View and the nonprofit LifeMoves for transforming an industrial site into an...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2021Last comment by Ted Bates, on Jul 4, 2021 at 11:51 am | 38 comments | 13384 Views
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MLK day student-protesters appear in courtThe first group of Stanford University student-protesters arrested during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day action that shut down...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2015Last comment by resident 1, on Mar 1, 2015 at 8:07 am | 38 comments | 7606 Views
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Thank You Harry Potter!0...
Original post made by Family of Fans on Jul. 22, 2007Last comment by Nat, on Sep 28, 2007 at 1:48 pm | 32 comments | 7449 Views
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Palo Alto chided for 'bad faith' negotiations with utility workersThe city of Palo Alto failed to negotiate in "good faith" during its extended contract talks with a recently formed labor...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2018Last comment by Peninsula Commuter, on Aug 9, 2018 at 2:31 pm | 31 comments | 7630 Views
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Measure N ups annual library operating costs by $1.1million0...
Original post made by hidden costs on Oct. 15, 2008Last comment by hidden costs, on Oct 15, 2008 at 3:42 pm | 27 comments | 5861 Views
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Read "Gotcha Capitalism"!!!0...
Original post made by A.L. on Jan. 16, 2008Last comment by EHM, on Apr 7, 2008 at 9:31 am | 26 comments | 10213 Views
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One dies in collision between box truck and fire truck, blocking southbound U.S. Highway 101 in Palo AltoAll lanes of southbound U.S. Highway 101 in Palo Alto are closed and one man died after a box truck rear-ended a Palo Alto...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2019Last comment by Resident, on Aug 5, 2019 at 8:13 pm | 24 comments | 10289 Views
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City shuffles library sites to deal with constructionThe Palo Alto Art Center auditorium could soon house about 10,000 books and other library items as part of the city's dizzying...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2010Last comment by So-Much-Money-Down-The-Rabbit-Hole, on Dec 6, 2010 at 10:39 am | 20 comments | 8748 Views
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'Walking tour' book lists Palo Alto historical sitesThe Palo Alto Historical Association has published a new book that provides a walking tour of 43 sites of sites of historical...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2010Last comment by Daniel Mart, on Apr 11, 2010 at 10:02 am | 19 comments | 12894 Views
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Opinion: What most environmentalists don't know can hurt usGlobal warming is a serious issue and environmentalists are trying their best to be helpful. But good intentions do not automatically...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2021Last comment by Dave, on Oct 9, 2021 at 9:12 am | 18 comments | 12181 Views
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Join Palo Alto Reads -- "Funny in Farsi"0...
Original post made by Palo Alto City Librarians on Sep. 26, 2006Last comment by Marianne, on Nov 20, 2006 at 3:51 pm | 18 comments | 10274 Views
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Review: 'Extraordinary, Ordinary People' by Condoleezza RiceOne of the defining moments in former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's childhood came during a visit to Santa Claus...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2010Last comment by anonymous, on Dec 3, 2010 at 11:19 am | 16 comments | 16764 Views
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BookBuyers leaving downtown Mountain View, seeks new homeBookBuyers, the used bookstore that has been a mainstay in downtown Mountain View for more than 25 years, will be closing...
Original post made on Mar. 16, 2016Last comment by Kazu, on Jun 14, 2016 at 7:51 am | 16 comments | 9622 Views
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Hundreds line up for former president Jimmy CarterHundreds of people lined up Tuesday night (Oct. 26) at Kepler's bookstore in Menlo Park to exchange a quick smile with former...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2010Last comment by Which Carter?, on Oct 29, 2010 at 7:21 pm | 16 comments | 9202 Views
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Harry Potter Book 7: All-most here!0...
Original post made by Family of Fans on Jul. 16, 2007Last comment by HP Parent, on Jul 21, 2007 at 10:21 am | 15 comments | 8499 Views
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Palo Alto Libraries vs. Borders0...
Original post made by r on Sep. 25, 2006Last comment by Questions & Comments, on May 30, 2007 at 4:29 pm | 14 comments | 9110 Views
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Letters0...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2008Last comment by unbelievable, on Oct 25, 2008 at 11:00 am | 13 comments | 7610 Views
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