http://www.almanacnews.com If it is local and useful, it is on AlmanacNews.com. en-us The ninth annual Andy Garcia Memorial 5K Run-Walk-Bike event takes off on Labor Day, Sept. 6, from Triangle Park in Portola Valley. The run commemorates the birthday (Aug. 28) of Mr. Garcia, who lost his life in the United Airlines Flight 93 crash on Sept. 11, 2001, in Pennsylvania. ]]> A woman has been killed and the founder of an East Palo Alto steel company is feared dead in a plane crash in Redwood Shores this afternoon. ]]> The ball's back in the developer's court after the Menlo Park Housing Commission unanimously agreed on a counterproposal last night (Sept. 1) to Beltramo's Investment Co.'s request to reduce the number of below-market-rate apartments required for its planned townhome project.]]> The California High-Speed Rail Authority has sent out a letter to Peninsula communities seeking to quash fears that the plans for the proposed high-speed rail line have already been determined.]]> "The Music of Irving Berlin" with vocalists Steve Gill and his daughter, Anne, will be performed Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4 and 5, at Menlo School in Atherton as a benefit for the Lighthouse for the Blind. ]]> The proposed elevated high-speed railroad would be akin to a six- to eight-lane freeway bisecting Atherton -- "a blight" on the community, say members of the Atherton City Council.]]> PREP ROUNDUP: Sacred Heart Prep senior Robert Dunlevie has verbally committed to play water polo for the Stanford University men's team next fall. Dunlevie, a two-time All-Central Coast Section and All-West Catholic Athletic League selection, helped lead the Gators to WCAL and CCS championships in both 2008 and 2009. ]]> Crime and accident reports from the Atherton and Menlo Park police departments and the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.]]> The Kings Mountain Art Fair will be held at 13889 Skyline Boulevard in Woodside on Labor Day weekend, from Saturday through Monday, Sept. 4-6. Pancake breakfast with the artists starts at 8 a.m.; the artist booths are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. ]]> Conrad G. Welling, a resident of Atherton for 51 years, died Aug. 20 after a short illness. He was 91. At age 17 he joined the military and earned his wings as a naval aviator. During his 20-year career with the military, he flew a wide range of aircraft, including carrier landings with the S2-F. He also served at the Pentagon, where he contributed to the development of the Polaris missile program. He formed a company to investigate the potential of marine minerals.]]> Let there be light, said the governing board of the Sequoia Union High School District on Wednesday (Sept. 1), and, within certain limits, there will now be lights for four night football games per season at Menlo-Atherton High School. The temporary lights also will be used for soccer and lacrosse games, and practices. ]]> With light winds and warm temperatures predicted to linger throughout the Bay Area until the end of the week, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District has declared Thursday (Sept. 2) another Spare the Air day, the fourth of the summer.]]> "Spring," a bronze mare sculpture that weighs 1,200 pounds, is hoisted into place Tuesday (Aug. 31) on Village Hill along Woodside Road in Woodside. Spring and a 300-pound bronze foal named "Sprite" are now anchored to concrete slabs on Village Hill, thanks to donations approaching $108,000 over two years from Woodside residents. The Woodside Landscape Committee is welcoming donations toward the final $4,000 needed. Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac. ]]> Menlo Park City Council candidate Chuck Bernstein inspired a look at how ballot measure arguments get written last week when he challenged the accuracy of a rebuttal argument supporting the proposed Bohannon Gateway office/hotel project. ]]> The Atherton City Council agreed in principle, in a unanimous vote on Aug. 18, to invite area law firms to make their cases in a competition for the position of city attorney.]]> The New Year will herald new parking rules for Menlo Park. The City Council voted 4-1 to test a plan that changes the configuration of time restrictions on downtown parking areas after the holiday season. Two-hour parking on Santa Cruz Avenue will be cut to one hour, with 15 to 20 minute spots added at each corner. ]]> Crime and accident reports from the Atherton and Menlo Park police departments and the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.]]> Coming off its best season in the NCAA Division III Northwest Conference, the Menlo College football team is hoping to build on that success. There's a solid foundation in such returning players as junior safety Beau Bussani, senior defensive lineman Damien Girard and senior linebacker Shawn Winters, who were all named first team all-NWC last season. Bussani was named an NAIA Division II preseason All-American.
]]> A brazen late-night attack on a Palo Alto hotel worker in his room has ended with the arrest of two Menlo Park siblings. ]]> It's back again (and again) to the bargaining table for firefighters with the Menlo Park Fire Protection District. The union rejected the latest offer from the district.]]> Garbage collection is back on schedule and contract negotiations are resuming after a two-day strike by landfill workers, truck drivers and clerical staff that disrupted San Mateo County's garbage collection last week. ]]> The pension reform initiative will remain on the Menlo Park ballot, despite a lawsuit filed to remove it, a judge ruled on Aug. 27. ]]> Craig Schoof never looked forward to the first week of November, especially when it came to scheduling events. "Scheduling was a nightmare," said Schoof, Menlo's athletic director and baseball coach. Schoof's scheduling woes, however, no longer apply. Photo: The new Main Court of the Menlo School Athletic Center can be configured into three full-sized basketball courts, four volleyball courts or one main basketball court. Photo by Keith Peters/Palo Alto Online. ]]> Home sales are provided by California REsource, a real estate information company that obtains the information from the County Recorder's Office. ]]> A ruptured underground pipe leaked about 48,000 gallons of raw sewage into the Redwood Shores Lagoon last week -- nearly 10 times the amount originally estimated, Redwood City officials said Monday evening.]]> There is significant newness to be found in programs and plans for the 2010-11 school year at Woodside and Menlo-Atherton high schools, and there are more electives at the Summit Preparatory and Everest charter high schools. ]]> The Portola Valley Town Council endorsed a go-slow approach to increasing artificial light at the Town Center, which now is so naturally dark that a recent star-gazing party had a view of the Milky Way.]]> Employees at four Menlo Park businesses fell for the police department's minor decoy trap on Saturday (Aug. 28).]]> The governing board of the Las Lomitas Elementary School District agreed unanimously to hire a pollster to test voter opinion on a possible increase in the $311 in parcel taxes that property owners pay annually to the district.]]> Caltrain is likely to keep weekend service and service to Gilroy, at least until next July, instead of cutting them as previously discussed to help close a $2.3 million budget gap, a Caltrain spokesman said Friday.]]> The Portola Valley Town Council honored one of its own on Wednesday, Aug. 25, by setting out the chair usually occupied by Bill Lane, the town's first mayor. Mr. Lane died on July 31 at the age of 90. This meeting was the first for the council since his death. In the audience were members of Mr. Lane's family and a number of friends. ]]> "Nanny McPhee Returns" invites us back to the franchise commanded by ever-clever Emma Thompson, who scripted, stars and executive-produces. One is always in good hands with Thompson, even in this kiddie franchise loosely adapted from Christianna Brand's trilogy of "Nurse Matilda" novels. -- PC]]> Sincere relationship dynamics, solid writing and a strong performance by leading man Jason Bateman ("Couples Retreat," TV's "Arrested Development") help propel this sweet romantic comedy. Despite a relatively predictable plot and inconsistent pacing, "The Switch" scores thanks to a perfect balance of humor and heart. -- TH]]> Enough with celebrity news, already. How about shining some light on the stars in our local community, the people who run the shops and provide the services that add pleasure and quality to our lives? Photo: With the Woodside Bakery, voted favorite bakery and favorite place for dessert, are Adam Sweyer, left, and Mark Sweyer. ]]> ● Got photos? Submit them to your online Photo Gallery.
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