Category Archives: Plato’s Republic

pertaining to government, the public sector, governance, democracy, politics, issues pertaining to such, like “freedom of speech” concepts

Would attracting 10,000 music listeners to Lytton Plaza displace 500 drug users?

Posted on December 17, 2025 by markweiss86

So far (mostly presented by Earthwise) : Including: DJ Sep, Caroline Davis, Beth Custer, David James, Keith MacArthur, Chris Grady, George Jackson, Rachel Baiman, Rabiah Kabir, Larry Ochs, Sonny Smith, Carmen Staaf, Jenny Scheinmann, Jayla Chee, Maya Kronfeld, Hannah Marks, … Continue reading →

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Cameron Moberg’s new mural at Cubberley makes me lament how ugly and decrepit are the other 98 walls at the former high school campus

Posted on July 7, 2024 by markweiss86

It’s part of our Palo Alto Public Art collection, and spans two quasi-linked surfaces, the U Building which hosts some artist studios and H, especially H-1 a meeting space where Ron Jones’ infamous “Wave” project took place. The mural is … Continue reading →

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Redemption songs by earthwise, spring 2024

Posted on April 10, 2024 by markweiss86

Just added: DJ Sep, Lytton Plaza, Saturday, May 4, 3 pm (after May Fete parade) Spaghetti featuring Jim Campilongo, Scott Amendola, Sam Reider, Matt Muntz, Lytton Plaza, Friday, May 10, 6pm Mark Lettieri, Mitchell Park bowl, Friday, May 24, 6 … Continue reading →

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Dick Fregulia Day in Palo Alto

Posted on April 4, 2024 by markweiss86

TODAY APRIL 4, 2024 IS DICK FREGULIA DAY IN PALO ALTO Dick Fregulia plays at 7:30 tonite — jazz piano trio — at Mitchell Park Community Center in Palo Alto, California, near Stanford, near San Francisco, near the sun and … Continue reading →

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WEISS DEFEATS DIXON

Posted on March 7, 2024 by markweiss86

  I ran for Palo Alto City Council three consecutive times, 2009-2014 and garnered more than 8,000 votes cumulatively while spending less that $2,000 combined. I am, arguably, the most popular local pol on a cost basis (although I still … Continue reading →

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RECORD BOOK OF ATHLETICS, by Harry Hillman

Posted on March 6, 2024 by markweiss86

when Harry Hillman started this book he was a normal person, a young person, the handwritten log of races, results, and prizes; Winnie finished this book he was immortal— an Olympic champion and Ivy League coach. Settled. Immortal in the … Continue reading →

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Will Nazis picket or damage Stanford Theatre because of Zion Myers?

Posted on February 29, 2024 by markweiss86

This is a screen shot of opening credits of “The Gay Divorce” which plays tonight thru Sunday at Stanford Theatre. When I attended “The Wizard of Oz” in December, I and hundreds bought our tickets under a sign that falsely … Continue reading →

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Al Young redux

Posted on January 22, 2024 by markweiss86

Al Young redux I wrote earlier about renaming Foothill Park for Al Young. Today, I met Gordon Young, who is Paly class of ’74. I mistook him for a Pinoy golf caddie I met at a sports bar a few … Continue reading →

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Happy Tanaka to Greg and friends

Posted on December 19, 2023 by markweiss86

Greg’s running for congress? All I can say is it’s about time!  Look at his stellar record on the Palo Alto city council. During his eight years he initiated:1. Council agreed to consider a new skate park as part of … Continue reading →

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Monday is the 45th anniversary of the murder of Harvey Milk and George Moscone

Posted on November 21, 2023 by markweiss86
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