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Week in Review: Plea for Detained PA Man; Sweet Santas; Teen Glow; 'Flametacular'

A look at some of last week's stories in Palo Alto.

Susan C. Schena, Neighbor

Son of Palo Alto Man Detained in North Korea Wants Him Home for Thanksgiving. Merrill Newman, 85, is Stanford/UC Berkeley alum who taught at high schools in Berkeley and Livermore.

Palo Alto's Downtown Holiday Fest Is Saturday at Lytton. Tree lighting and mini-snowman building contest planned.

Vote for Intuit's Super Bowl Commercial Winner. Four finalists -- including Oakland toy company with awesome ad -- and this is last week to vote!

Special-Needs Children Experience Holiday Magic on 'Caring Santa' Day. Unique visits with Santa at Stanford Shopping Center created for youngsters who may otherwise miss out.

School Kids Walk for 'Seeds of Hope' Charity. Silicon Valley school raises more than $5,600 to benefit children in rural China.

'Flametacular' at Palo Alto's Etz Chayim Chanukah Will Light the Night. Lots and lots and lots of lights for Friday festival.

Paul Martin's American Grill, Nekter Juice Opening Soon.  Two new tenants, an upscale restaurant and a Southern California-based juice shop.

Palo Alto Teen Advisory Board Presents ‘Glow for the Philippines’

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