MENLO PARK Residents report unpleasant taste to tap water The Almanac has received several reports of unpleasant changes to the smell and taste of local tap water over the last few days, including posts to TheAlmanacOnline.com. So fa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 23, 2008 at 8:07 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 23, 2008 at 10:30 am.
AROUND TOWN Guest opinion: Concern over church use of council chambers The following letter was addressed to the members of the Menlo Park City Council:
Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/story.php?story_id=5558 posted Wednesd... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 22, 2008 at 12:55 pm There have been 74 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 29, 2008 at 3:25 pm.
AROUND TOWN Kepler's Best Sellers 1/20/07 Hardcover Fiction
1. People Of The Book, Geraldine Brooks
2. Senator’s Wife, Sue Miller
3. Run, Ann Patchett
4. World Without End, Ken Follett
5. My Mistress’s ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on Jan 21, 2008 at 2:05 pm
ATHERTON What's Up with Water? The water has been cloudy for the past few weeks. Not a big deal; it's bubbles.
Within the last 24 hours, it has taken on a new taste ... metalic. Anyone else notice the sa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by LindenwoodWater, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood, on Jan 20, 2008 at 12:38 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 22, 2008 at 4:54 pm.
OTHER TOPICS The bells, my God, the bells! Is anyone else aware of the severely out-of-tune qualities of the recorded bells that emanate several times a day from the Bethany Lutheran Church at Avy and Cloud Avenues?
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Joe, a resident of another community, on Jan 18, 2008 at 5:16 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 29, 2008 at 3:31 pm.
ATHERTON What was going on on Atherton Avenue this morning All the cars? Tons and tons of cars, what was going on? READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Julie, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood, on Jan 17, 2008 at 10:31 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 30, 2008 at 4:02 pm.
MENLO PARK Global Warming -- The recent report from Menlo's GRCC group gave no time to anyone who did not fully share their "doomsday" scenario. There are other views than Al Gore's, believe it or not, a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Who knows, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood, on Jan 15, 2008 at 12:01 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 19, 2008 at 10:31 am.
PORTOLA VALLEY PV Notes: Town Hall fundraising reaches goal The two-and-a-half year fundraising campaign to pay for a new library, Town Hall and community hall in Portola Valley is over. A successful $500,000 matching grant put the fu... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 15, 2008 at 5:09 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 15, 2008 at 5:09 am.
AROUND TOWN Parking Enforcer Strikes Again! I got a parking ticket in the mail today from the City of Menlo Park. Not that getting a parking ticket in this town is hard to do! Heck, sometimes just thinking the thought t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ticked, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood, on Jan 14, 2008 at 8:34 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 16, 2008 at 2:42 am.
AROUND TOWN Kepler's Best Sellers 1/13/07 Hardcover Fiction
1. A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini
2. Touchstone, Laurie R. King
3. People Of The Book, Geraldine Brooks
4. Run, Ann Patchett
5. Plu... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on Jan 14, 2008 at 3:07 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS Election marks course correction for schools Setting up a classroom for an economics or history class isn't complicated. Find a room with good lighting and ventilation and a door that closes, bring in some chairs and wri... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 14, 2008 at 1:54 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 14, 2008 at 1:54 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Menlo-Atherton Bears to Move to Action to Help Alleviate Blood Shortage The Bay Area faces a dire shortage of blood, this Friday, January 18, the Menlo-Atherton Bears will be working with the Blood Centers of the Pacific (BCP) to collect much need... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Kelly Todd, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community, on Jan 14, 2008 at 11:35 am
ATHERTON Saving the world, one school at a time About the author: This story was written by Menlo-Atherton High School senior Elliot Welsh, one of some 600 students who heard author Greg Mortenson speak at the school as par... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 14, 2008 at 11:07 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 14, 2008 at 11:07 am.
ATHERTON Fight over historic urns spawns Web site An Atherton couple is taking the fight against the town's historic preservation ordinance online, with a Web site and petition asking that the regulations be rescinded.
On W... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 13, 2008 at 3:36 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 13, 2008 at 3:36 pm.
THE LOCAL DISH What restaurant would you like us to review? What local restaurant would you like The Almanac to review? Or, write a review of your own in the Comment box below.
For a review of the new Brunello's restaurant in Menlo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac, on Jan 13, 2008 at 11:01 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 13, 2008 at 6:35 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Letter: Former student finds fault with Woodside High story As a former student, I am appalled by the portrayal of Woodside High School and public schools in general in the Jan. 2 issue of the Almanac.
Read the full story here http://... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 11, 2008 at 7:25 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 11, 2008 at 7:25 pm.
MENLO PARK MP medical office complex approved Although Menlo Park City Council members don't like plans to build a medical office complex at the site of the closed Acorn restaurant, they still decided to approve the oft-... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 11, 2008 at 4:04 pm There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 22, 2008 at 8:10 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Zero tolerance on gunfire, illegal fireworks There will be no tolerance for celebratory gunfire or fireworks within the city of Menlo Park, the police department said Thursday in a press release.
Read the full story ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 10, 2008 at 8:35 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 10, 2008 at 8:35 pm.
AROUND TOWN Pharmaca plans store in downtown Menlo Park Pharmaca, a growing chain of pharmacies that offers both prescription medication and natural remedies, is taking steps to set up shop on Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Park.
Th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 10, 2008 at 5:14 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 21, 2008 at 7:03 pm.
AROUND TOWN Man, 19, arrested in assault on teacher San Mateo County sheriff's deputies arrested a San Mateo man on Tuesday in connection with a November attack on a Woodside High School teacher.
Read the full story here h... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 10, 2008 at 5:11 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 10, 2008 at 5:11 pm.
MENLO PARK Menlo Park mom wins a makeover Instead of riding her bike to work, picking up the kids at school, or shopping for groceries, Gudrun Enger of Menlo Park will spend a day later this month being pampered.
Re... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 10, 2008 at 3:35 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 10, 2008 at 4:55 pm.
OTHER TOPICS Atherton police officer is suspended An Atherton police officer was recently placed on paid leave, although police Chief Bob Brennan said he could not comment on who the officer is, or why he was suspended.
Re... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 10, 2008 at 10:41 am There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 23, 2008 at 2:06 pm.
MENLO PARK Office project: Neighbors raise traffic fears Neighbors' concerns about traffic hazards near a proposed medical office complex in Menlo Park will be discussed at the City Council's meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8.
Read the f... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 9, 2008 at 5:17 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 10, 2008 at 8:25 am.
MENLO PARK Are pedestrians fair targets for the entitled? So what does it take to get some traffic cops out on Santa Cruz Avenue during the day, ticketing drivers who seem hell-bent on flattening any pedestrian who might slow their o... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Still Upright But Shaken, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood, on Jan 9, 2008 at 2:41 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 10, 2008 at 5:56 pm.
AROUND TOWN Portola Valley's Bob and Myrtle Carey celebrate 60 years Bob and Myrtle Carey of Portola Valley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Nov. 21 at the University Club of Palo Alto. Thirty family members and friends attended.
Read... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 9, 2008 at 2:37 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 9, 2008 at 2:57 pm.
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