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SCHOOL MATTERS: Instead of apple, give your teacher hug
Teacher Appreciation Week falls at the time of year when flowers are in bloom, which is handy because our kids love bringing in fistfuls of whatever the garden has to offer to show their appreciation.
According to the late newspaper editor and historian Ward Winslow, Palo Alto once had an "unwanted reputation as the Peninsula's largest sex-shop center." These days that may seem a little hard to imagine, ...
Q: I'm currently working with local high school students through various environmental action groups I participate in , and I've noticed that participation can be quite spotty, with the most passionate ...
THE EYE MAN: Complications to surgery have patient seeking 2nd opinion
Dr. Soss: About 3 months ago I had cataract surgery. The problem is that I still can't see well.
BUSINESS MATTERS: Negativity is the first hurdle to overcome
Dear Dr. Culp: I graduated from a local college two years ago, with honors, and still haven't found a job in my area of study.
MAGID ON TECH: Shareholders of Microsoft have worries too
A lot of people - especially its stockholders - are worried about the future of Yahoo now that Microsoft has backed away from its offer to buy the company for $47.5 billion.
HEALTH MATTERS: Seasoned lifeguard promotes ocean safety
Surfers pride themselves on being "locals," possessing an intimate knowledge of local beach conditions unknown to the casual tourist.
SCHOOL MATTERS: Don't let go of Lego building!
What is black, white, red, blue and green all over? Lego Night at El Carmelo Elementary School.
Then and Now: Years of sacrifice end in victory
Editor's note: This is Part 2 of a two-part series on the Palo Alto home front during World War II.
ON COLLEGE: Tips for getting off wait list
Q: I have been accepted to six colleges and wait-listed by one. Do you have any suggestions for how I can get off the wait list and onto the accepted list at this one particular college? A: My first ...
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Report: Older men marry younger women
“Those younger women get to listen to a lot of repetion of stories many times over. And ...” — Pauline
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Hearing begins for Daly City man accused of wi...
“Happy mothers day Tamika.........Rip” — Mrs coleman
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“She's not lying about what Quincy did to her and many others. Whatever problem you have...” — To menlo Park