Week in Review: Vet Salute; Typhoon Aid; Bandit Bust; Plus, Again with the E.Coli

East Palo Alto Trio Arrested for Stick-Up at 7-Eleven on Colorado. The convenience store clerk was robbed, punched and held at gunpoint in mid-October.

Understanding Common Core: A Breakdown of the Pros and Cons. A big change is underway in the world of American education.

E. Coli Threat: Salads and Sandwich Wraps Recalled. Residents in at least three states, including California, have been sickened. A complete list of recalled products, codes and dates.

From Palo Alto: 87-Year-Old Navy Veteran Reflects on his Military Service for Veterans Day. 

FBI, Police, Santa Clara DA Close 'Varrio Mountain View' Murder with Convictions. Triggerman gets second-degree murder with gang enhancement for 2004 killing of a 17-year-old in Mountain View. Accomplice pleads to voluntary manslaughter.

Project PEARLS Sets Philippines Donation Site Tuesday at SJSU. Local group is asking for non-perishable food and healthcare supplies.

Sims Metal Fire Under Control; Nearby Residents Should Stay Indoors. The fire on Seaport Boulevard in Redwood City has been controlled, but firefighters are still working to fully extinguish.

Map: Almost All Homes in Palo Alto See Increase in Value. In some neighborhoods, 98 to 99 percent of homes see increase in value.

Cute Alert: Creativity Wins in School Pumpkin Contest. More than 30 kids entered Yew Chung International School of Silicon Valley's annual contest.

Sail On! Winter Racing Added at Shoreline Lake. The new club is aimed at competitive sailors, ages 14 and up.

Other news you need to know on PALO ALTO PATCH: 

• Who's Hiring in Palo Alto: Estee Lauder; Patxi's Pizza; Stanford.
• Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy.
• Free Car Washes for Veterans in the West Valley.
• Alleged Bike Thief Sought by Sheriff.
• FBI Seeks John Doe 27, May Be Involved In Child Exploitation.
• Stanford Grad Student Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter 
• How to Avoid an E. Coli Infection.