Darwin wrote:
] It began as a Christmas night party at the Palo Alto Elks
] Lodge, a ``social gathering,'' it said on the contract, which
] estimated that about 100 might show up to dance to a DJ and
] drink sodas, security provided.
]
] Instead, as many as 500 showed up at the hip-hop party, which
] spiraled out of control. After it broke up about 1 a.m.
] Thursday, partygoers reportedly looted two convenience stores,
] raced and spun out cars along El Camino Real and fired
] gunshots into the air. Police also suspect that someone at the
] party robbed a teen walking just four blocks away.

State of Emergency!

RE: Palo Alto party ends in looting