Police Blotter
Macy's discount called a crime One of two boys who made illegal purchases at Macy's Men's Store at Stanford Shopping Center the evening of Nov. 18 was located after he left the store, was cited for robbery and was turned over to his parents. The boys bought clothing from a friend, a sales clerk who gave them a 75 percent discount. On their way out of the store, they punched a security guard who tried to restrain them, got into a car and sped off.
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Exhibit displays more than 500 scenes of the Nativity from all over world
More than 500 crèches from around the world will be on display in Palo Alto from Dec. 7 to 11, in what organizers say is California's largest exhibit of Nativity scenes. The crèche exhibit represent works from 65 countries, and 65 different materials are used to construct the scenes. Last year, the annual event attracted more than 9,000 people, according to Teena James, publicity director for the free exhibit, which is organized by local congregations of The Church of Jesus...
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Police Blotter
Food complaint merits hospitalization A 39-year-old woman on the 600 block of Moorpark Way who said she heard and smelled people eating body parts was cited about 5:45 p.m. Nov. 20 for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant in Fremont, then taken to Valley Medical Center.
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11/28/2002 03:01 AM PST)
MOUNTAIN VIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
1000 Villa St., Mountain View For emergency police, fire and medical: 911 Emergency alternative to 911: (650) 903-6395 Business 24-hour assistance: (650) 903-6395
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11/28/2002 03:01 AM PST)
St. Nick to be busy, spending time at houses and community center
Santa is making house calls, but only on Dec. 17 and 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. for Mountain View residents. The jolly fellow will be available to spend 15 minutes at five or six houses a night, visiting with children and appearing in photographs with the family.
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11/28/2002 03:01 AM PST)
Police Blotter
Daughter's beau gets dad mad A 41-year-old Mountain View man who hit, kicked and threatened to kill his 15-year-old daughter's 19-year-old boyfriend was arrested and charged with battery last Thursday afternoon at Los Altos High School, 201 Almond Ave. The boyfriend declined medical attention.
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11/28/2002 03:01 AM PST)
St. Nick to be busy, spending time at houses and community center
Santa is making house calls, but only on Dec. 17 and 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. for Mountain View residents. The jolly fellow will be available to spend 15 minutes at five or six houses a night, visiting with children and appearing in photographs with the family.
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11/28/2002 03:01 AM PST)
Los Altos Hills to hold holiday party at Town Hall on Dec. 14
Los Altos Hills is planning an old-fashioned holiday event on Dec. 14 at the Town Hall to foster community spirit. Children can make ornaments from natural sources such as pine cones, birch wood and straw. There will also be decorating, other crafts and plenty of cooking and eating.
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11/28/2002 03:01 AM PST)
CASTILLEJA VOLLEYBALL TEAM NOTCHES SCHOOL'S BEST MARK
Castilleja School has always had an outstanding academic reputation. But recently, the private girls school in Palo Alto has been establishing itself as an athletic force as well.
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By Dennis Knight,
Mercury News,
11/28/2002 03:01 AM PST)
Proud to Serve
Age: 34 Years of service: Eight years of service with the Palo Alto Fire Department and two seasons with the Sonoma County California Department of Forestry.
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11/28/2002 03:01 AM PST)
Aram Mardigian
Age: 35 Background: Moved to California in 1994, settling in Los Angeles and ``trying like hell'' to get his foot in the door at Spago. Mardigian grew up in the restaurant business, working for his dad at his family's restaurant and bar in Albany, N.Y. He started out as a dishwasher. Mardigian worked briefly for Arnold Schwarzenegger at his restaurant in Los Angeles before getting hired at Spago. He has worked for Spago's owner, Wolfgang Puck, for eight years.
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11/28/2002 03:01 AM PST)
Cool kids
Age: 16 Grade: Junior Accomplishments: This budding photographer is contributing his eye and work to Palo Alto High's student newspaper, Web site and yearbook. Kyle also takes photos for his school's cheerleading and dance squads and sports teams.
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11/28/2002 03:01 AM PST)
LENORE GRAVES
Years of service: 16 Background: She has primarily been a teacher of grades six through eight. The last four years, she has taught fourth grade, fifth grade and a fourth-fifth combination.
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Arbor Avenue
This quiet, tree-lined Los Altos street was developed in the 1920s when wealthy San Franciscans bought weekend homes near the Los Altos Country Club. Now the trees have grown tall, creating a canopy-like arch over the street, and residents say they value the quiet, rural feel. ``It always smells like you're camping,'' said Leslie King. ``It's just a great atmosphere.''
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11/28/2002 03:01 AM PST)
Mtn. View, Gunn win in CCS grid
Mountain View quarterback Sean Manson helped extend the Spartans' season in what may have been the most exciting game in the first round of the Central Coast Section football playoffs.
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By the Mercury News,
11/28/2002 03:01 AM PST)
PALO ALTO SCHOOLS
Palo Alto's city and school liaison committee met Tuesday to consider developing a response for substance abuse issues among Palo Alto children and the coordination of emergency response efforts between the city and the school district.
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11/28/2002 03:01 AM PST)
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