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AROUND TOWN
Friday: Menlo Park to hold special meeting
The city of Menlo Park has scheduled an additional closed session meeting to discuss negotiations with its non-police employee unions. Read the full story here http://www.al... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 12, 2009 at 2:00 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 13, 2009 at 1:47 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Preuss Pharmacy in downtown Menlo Park to close; business sold to Safeway
Preuss Pharmacy, in business in downtown Menlo Park since 1947, will close Nov. 19, owner and chief pharmacist John Celedon announced Wednesday. Read the full story here htt... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 12, 2009 at 9:35 am
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 15, 2009 at 8:14 am.

AROUND TOWN
Huge health care benefit for Fire Board Directors- why???
At it's 17 November meeting the Fire Board will consider reaffirming a policy which states: "3. Board members may elect to participate in the District provided h... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood, on Nov 11, 2009 at 6:27 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2009 at 12:02 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
M-A High football lights: a permanent fixture?
The temporary lights brought in by Menlo-Atherton High for last week's M-A vs. Sacred Heart Prep football game proved so popular that there is an aggressive push taking place ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 11, 2009 at 1:18 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2009 at 10:11 am.

AROUND TOWN
Holiday Jingle & Mingle Benefit
Family Service Agency of San Mateo County’s Hillsborough Auxiliary welcomes the public to deck their halls at Holiday Jingle & Mingle, a luncheon benefit supporting Peninsula ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Katherine Chouteau, a resident of another community, on Nov 11, 2009 at 1:11 pm

MENLO PARK
Menlo Park baker wins $10K in Cake Challenge
BethAnn Goldberg, who bakes amazing cakes in her Studio Cake shop in the Willows neighborhood of Menlo Park, whipped up an especially spectacular creation for the Food Network... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 11, 2009 at 12:57 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 11, 2009 at 4:07 pm.

OTHER TOPICS
Comment sought on open space plan
The public is invited to a hearing on Thursday, Nov. 12, to comment on a 30-year master plan being considered for the La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve, which includes a work... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 11, 2009 at 12:31 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2009 at 9:56 am.

OTHER TOPICS
Menlo Park asks for underground rail system
After some wrangling, Menlo Park's City Council approved the text of a letter to the High-Speed Rail Authority at its meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10, stating the city's preference f... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 11, 2009 at 12:25 pm
There have been 30 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 16, 2009 at 9:24 am.

MENLO PARK
Editorial: Imagine Menlo 30 years from now
Does anyone remember what downtown Menlo Park looked like in the 1940s, the 50s and the 60s? Were the stores on Santa Cruz Avenue one story or two? What were the flagship busi... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 11, 2009 at 10:35 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2009 at 12:34 pm.

MENLO PARK
Guest opinion: Downtown plan a disaster in the making?
The Menlo Park City Council has confirmed the outline for a specific plan for downtown and El Camino Real and reaffirmed that decision despite objections from major stakeholde... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 11, 2009 at 6:04 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 13, 2009 at 4:10 pm.

MENLO PARK
Downtown plan a disaster in the making?
My article printed in the Nov 11th, Almanac http://www.almanacnews.com/morguepdf/2009/2009_11_11.alm.section1.pdf references photos which were not printed. They can be ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by morris brown, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood, on Nov 10, 2009 at 8:47 pm

ATHERTON
M-A hoping to make football lights a permanent fixture
This is an issue that needs input from both Atherton and Menlo Park Councils and citizens: M-A hoping to make football lights a permanent fixture Success of first night ga... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood, on Nov 10, 2009 at 7:54 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 13, 2009 at 9:21 pm.

MENLO PARK
Letter: Palo Alto council stood up to union
The bold Palo Alto City Council should be commended for finally standing up to the SEIU. Even those who have been backed at election time, including our state treasurer, Bill ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 10, 2009 at 4:05 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 10, 2009 at 7:57 pm.

THE LOCAL DISH
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration State of the Climate National Overview October 2009
This is directly from the NOAA web Site. All content is attributed to NOAA. Temperature Highlights - October 2009 The average October temperature of 50.8°F was 4.0°F bel... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Hank Lawrence, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood, on Nov 10, 2009 at 2:43 pm

AROUND TOWN
White House nominates Portola Valley resident Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe to U.N. ambassadorship
The White House on Monday, Nov. 9, announced the nomination of Portola Valley resident Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe to the post of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Human Ri... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 10, 2009 at 1:57 pm
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 13, 2009 at 2:40 pm.

ATHERTON
Your help is needed...
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 10, 2009 at 10:57 am

MOVIES
Movie Night at Atherton Library
Friday, November 13th at 7 PM, the library will be showing a Thanksgiving comedy, "What's Cooking?" This film is rated PG-13 and is 109 minutes long. Doors open at 6:45. Refre... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Nov 10, 2009 at 9:56 am

AROUND TOWN
Atherton Library Mortgage Workshop Cancelled
The Mortgage Workshop originally scheduled for tonight, Tuesday November 10th has been cancelled by the presenter. We will reschedule for a later date. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Nov 10, 2009 at 9:54 am

AROUND TOWN
Consolidation of San Mateo County Fire Agencies - Yes or No?
In another discussion the issue of consolidation of San Mateo County Fire Agencies was raised. I promised to post your Fire District's position on this issue - see below. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood, on Nov 10, 2009 at 7:14 am
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 13, 2009 at 4:52 pm.

MENLO PARK
The rotten apples living in Menlo Park, Palo Alto and Atherton
Please view: Diridon's Rotten Apples comment from the Nov 5th board meeting on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRecXlwFXWA Not a single other board member of... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by morris brown, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood, on Nov 9, 2009 at 9:30 pm
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 13, 2009 at 10:34 am.

MENLO PARK
SEIU Thugs beat up State worker Ken Hamidi in Sacramento
Ken Hamidi, a state worker in California (Sacramento) says he was beaten at an SEIU meeting and is now recovering after the bloody brawl that occured at a union hall. Hamidi s... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Hank Lawrence, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood, on Nov 9, 2009 at 11:04 am

OTHER TOPICS
Wasted Tax Dollars on the San Mateo Chicken Police
I read the wonderful article, "Your Own Backyard," about the growing popularity of backyard chickens throughout the County. For that reason, I was shocked to receive a letter... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jessica J. Holcombe, a resident of another community, on Nov 9, 2009 at 5:44 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:33 pm.

AROUND TOWN
George Baier of Troop 64 achieves Eagle Scout rank at age 12
George Baier of Troop 64 in Portola Valley was recently honored at a Court of Honor for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He was 12 when he passed his Eagle Board of Review l... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 8, 2009 at 8:39 am

MENLO PARK
Police tie incident at BBC with 7-11 robbery
Menlo Park police arrested thee men on Thursday, Nov. 5, in connection with a bottle-throwing incident at the British Bankers Club night club on El Camino Real, and a later r... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 8, 2009 at 8:25 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 9, 2009 at 2:24 pm.

OTHER TOPICS
Body found in covered pool in Hoover Park
A decomposing body was found Thursday in a Redwood City public swimming pool that had been covered since July, police said. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.c... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 7, 2009 at 9:05 pm

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