OTHER TOPICS Sudden oak death test results are in Last April, residents of Portola Valley and Woodside went out and collected samples to test for sudden oak death (SOD), and gave them to scientists from the University of Cal... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, 18 hours ago
AROUND TOWN Should the Town Square permit anonymous posters? Having participated in a lot of discussion threads I am concerned about the negative impact of anonymous posters on the stated purpose of the Town Square - "to be a thoughtful... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood, 22 hours ago There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent 16 hours ago.
PORTOLA VALLEY Saturday: Bill Lane turns 90 and is still going strong ==I Bill Lane's birthday is on Saturday, Nov. 7 -- not Friday. The editor regrets the error.==
Former Sunset publisher, philanthropist, and Portola Valley town father, Bill L... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 5, 2009 at 6:36 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2009 at 6:42 pm.
OTHER TOPICS Friday: Event to focus on high-speed-rail outreach Peninsula residents concerned about California's proposed high-speed-rail system will have an opportunity Friday (Nov. 6) to learn how they can help shape the controversial, $... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 5, 2009 at 3:29 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2009 at 3:29 pm.
AROUND TOWN Atherton Library needs your input The San Mateo County Library is leading an effort to understand the current and future needs regarding the Atherton Library. Please help us by going to www.smcl.org/ATHsurvey ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Nov 5, 2009 at 1:16 pm
AROUND TOWN Mortgage Workshop at Atherton Library "Maximizing the Right Mortgage Strategies" will focus on what to look for in a foreclosure, how to evaluate your refinancing options, and other mortgage concerns and strategie... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Nov 5, 2009 at 1:14 pm
MENLO PARK Your own backyard As raising chickens returns to vogue, local people forge a new relationship with key food source. ==B Picture:== Kung Pao, left, and Oreo, center, head for the chicken feed in... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 5, 2009 at 12:31 pm
MENLO PARK Editorial: Council struggling to 'go green' Menlo Park's City Council has talked a good game about being green, but recent decisions raise questions about whether they are really serious about it.
Read the full story h... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 5, 2009 at 10:36 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent 1 hour ago.
AROUND TOWN Missing Menlo Park man is found Paul McAdoo, an 86-year-old Menlo Park man who has been missing for nearly three weeks, was located at around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 4) in Daly City, Menlo Park police repo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 4, 2009 at 6:40 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2009 at 3:55 pm.
ATHERTON Atherton parcel tax renewal wins handily Atherton's parcel tax renewal, Measure S, won a resounding victory, passing 1,104 votes to 319. Measure S, and its companion Measure T, give the town a four-year extension of ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 4, 2009 at 1:40 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 4, 2009 at 3:57 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Sequoia school board: Thomsen, Sarver win Chris Thomsen and Alan Sarver won the election Tuesday for two seats on the board of the Sequoia Union High School District.
Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 4, 2009 at 11:57 am There have been 22 comments on this topic, the most recent 19 hours ago.
MENLO PARK Menlo Park district fire board: Ianson, Nelson win; Nachtsheim likely to take third seat Semi-official results reported by the county elections office in the Menlo Park Fire Protection District board race show a clear victory for incumbent Rex Ianson and challenge... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 4, 2009 at 11:38 am There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2009 at 4:09 pm.
WOODSIDE Menlo Park motorcyclist killed The Santa Clara County medical examiner's office Mondday identified a motorcyclist who died after crashing on state Highway 84 near La Honda on Sunday morning as 29-year-old S... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 4, 2009 at 1:24 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 4, 2009 at 1:24 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Letter: Superintendent disputes drop-out number; The Almanac responds In your Oct. 21 editorial, you stated that the Sequoia Union High School District has an "above-average dropout rate." This is entirely inaccurate.
Read the full story here h... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 3, 2009 at 6:02 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 4, 2009 at 5:08 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Arnie Duncan on California's education system According to a report from the nonprofit EdSource, Education Secretary Arnie Duncan, in talking in June about $4 billion in competitive grants in the new Race to the Top progr... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Joe, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood, on Nov 3, 2009 at 4:57 pm
AROUND TOWN Firefighter group reports election spending The Menlo Park firefighters' political action group that endorsed three candidates for three open seats on the local fire board spent $18,316 in support of those candidates in... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 3, 2009 at 1:08 pm There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 3, 2009 at 9:46 pm.
ATHERTON Update: Two students expelled in drug incident Two students were expelled from Sacred Heart Preparatory for using marijuana, but there was no drug bust on the private Catholic school's Atherton campus, a spokeswoman for th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 3, 2009 at 12:35 pm There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 6, 2009 at 5:16 am.
MENLO PARK City revenues fell faster than expected City of Menlo Park revenues have sloughed off during the economic recession even more than initially anticipated, a recent budget report revealed.
Read the full story here ht... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 3, 2009 at 10:12 am There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent 20 hours ago.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Children's Program at Atherton Library "Penguins, Poems and Popcorn" is a special event for children ages 4 and older. Stories and more! Monday, November 9th at 4 PM. The library is located at 2 Dinkelspiel Station... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Nov 3, 2009 at 10:10 am
AROUND TOWN Duct Tape Wallet Craft at Atherton Library Teens and 'Tweens, ages 10-18 can sign up to make a duct tape wallet at the Atherton Library on Thursday, November 5th at 3:30 PM. Please register in advance to provide suppli... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Nov 3, 2009 at 10:08 am
ATHERTON Johns lawsuit gets go-ahead from judge The ongoing legal battle between the town of Atherton and its former finance director, John Johns, got the go-ahead from a judge Oct. 27.
Read the full story here http://www... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 3, 2009 at 1:01 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 3, 2009 at 4:11 pm.
AROUND TOWN Why have I been so outspoken on Fire District election I have been asked why, as a retiring Director not standing for reelection, I have been so outspoken on the union’s activities in this election.
I have, as an elected ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood, on Nov 2, 2009 at 8:39 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2009 at 2:32 pm.
AROUND TOWN Election night gathering at the Rotunda Chief Elections Officer Warren Slocum is hosting an election night gathering for those interested in following the returns on Tuesday (Nov. 3) at the Rotunda at 555 County Cen... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 2, 2009 at 6:00 pm
AROUND TOWN Firefighters quickly douse Atherton blaze Firefighters quickly extinguished a one-alarm fire in Atherton this morning, a fire dispatcher said. The fire occurred at 75 Lloyden Drive.
Read the full story here http://ww... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 2, 2009 at 11:23 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 3, 2009 at 2:09 pm.
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