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SPORTS
Locals take first in Pony Club championships
A team of young riders led by Kirstin Hill of Menlo Park and Courtney Claunch of Los Altos captured the first place title in Training Level Dressage at the 2007 U.S. Pony Clu... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 26, 2007 at 7:32 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 26, 2007 at 7:32 pm.

MENLO PARK
Park Theater Foible
News floating around this weekend is that MP City Manager Rojas is instructed to work with Howard Crittendon of the Park Theater, the City Attorney, and Mr. Duncan purchaser o... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Member, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 26, 2007 at 7:12 pm
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 29, 2007 at 12:48 pm.

MENLO PARK
Paralyzed man settles suit for $1.6 million
The accident that left Richie Kieninger paralyzed is memorialized in a video taken with a camera phone. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/story.php?story_... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 25, 2007 at 6:35 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 25, 2007 at 6:35 pm.

MENLO PARK
District revises plan for Oak Knoll School
A revised site plan for Oak Knoll School will be presented at a parent and community meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the school library, 1895 Oak Knoll Lan... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 25, 2007 at 8:53 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 30, 2007 at 10:12 pm.

OTHER TOPICS
Roz Savage's solo row across Pacific ends with rescue
Roz Savage, the British woman attempting to row across the Pacific Ocean by herself, had to abandon her voyage less than two weeks into it. Ms. Savage, 40, who made her home ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 24, 2007 at 3:34 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 24, 2007 at 3:34 pm.

SPORTS
Karl Cook, 16, wins gold at show jumping event
At age 16, Karl Cook of Woodside is one of the youngest riders to win top honors in a prestigious riding event on the East Coast. Read the full story here http://www.almanacn... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 24, 2007 at 2:04 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2007 at 7:13 am.

OTHER TOPICS
New thinking needed on community values and being a NIMBY
Editor: The recent "not in my backyard" discussion about whether taking a NIMBY position is a noble cause is a timely debate. With all the attention the environment is get... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Brielle Johnck, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood, on Aug 23, 2007 at 3:19 pm

OTHER TOPICS
Licensing? Mandatory rear-view mirrors? Some bike safety ideas
Editor: I have asked various bike riders for their views on certain safety issues. Let me begin with the questions: Q. Why do many bikes ride directly on the white line of... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Bruce Campbell, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood, on Aug 22, 2007 at 4:18 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 23, 2007 at 8:49 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Dump truck plunges into deep ravine in Los Trancos Woods
Earning a paycheck by operating a piece of heavy construction equipment may have its rewards — living out a childhood fantasy, for example — but for one man headin... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 22, 2007 at 2:26 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 22, 2007 at 2:26 pm.

OTHER TOPICS
correction to post
The letter I just posted about the Park Theater appeared describing me as a Downtown Menlo Park resident. This is incorrect; I meant only to indicate that my letter concerns ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Roslyn Raney, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood, on Aug 22, 2007 at 12:11 pm

OTHER TOPICS
Park Theater building deserves respect
I support preserving the Park Theater and making a serious application to have it placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The current owner has not shown resp... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Roslyn Raney, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 22, 2007 at 12:08 pm

AROUND TOWN
Kepler's Best Sellers 08/20/07
Hardcover Fiction 1. Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, J. K. Rowling 2. A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini 3. The Yiddish Policemen's Union, Michael Chabon ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 20, 2007 at 11:42 am

SPORTS
Local Girls Win First Place in 2007 U.S. Pony Club National Championships
A team of young riders led by Courtney Claunch of Los Altos and Kirstin Hill of Menlo Park captured the first place title in Training Level Dressage at the Kentucky-based 2007... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by lisa m. krieger, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood, on Aug 19, 2007 at 10:28 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 23, 2007 at 12:54 pm.

OTHER TOPICS
Menlo Park's Sequoia Capital announces third fund for India
Sequoia Capital has announced it has raised approximately $300 million for its India III fund. Click on Web Link for more: http://www.vccircle.com/blog/_archives/2007/8/17/316... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by News Guy, a resident of another community, on Aug 18, 2007 at 10:56 am

THE LOCAL DISH
Post by Jesse Cool: 'Happy in my garden … with recipe'
Click on the Web Link for a post by Menlo Park resident and restaurateur Jesse Cool: "Happy in my garden … (with Organic Bitter Green and Egg Salad recipe): http://organictobe... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by News Guy, a resident of another community, on Aug 18, 2007 at 10:30 am

OTHER TOPICS
Women arrested in Woodside purse, credit card theft
Two women have been arrested on charges of stealing a purse from a Woodside resident and using her credit card in a San Bruno shopping spree August 20, the San Mateo County Sh... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 17, 2007 at 8:31 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 27, 2011 at 2:59 am.

AROUND TOWN
Woodside Village Band Concert on Sept. 1st
The Woodside Village Band will present its 20th annual Summer Concert at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 330 Ravenswood Ave., on Saturday, September 1st, at 3 PM. The program ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Maggie, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood, on Aug 17, 2007 at 1:11 pm

WOODSIDE
Woodside council: Election or no election?
The Woodside Town Council is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 22, to decide whether to hold an election this November or simply appoint the four unopposed candidat... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer, on Aug 17, 2007 at 11:01 am

MENLO PARK
Stanford plan may mean big bump in traffic
With a voluminous application submitted Monday to the city of Palo Alto, Stanford Medical Center officials revealed additional details about one of the biggest development pro... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 17, 2007 at 8:25 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 23, 2007 at 3:01 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Financial Fitness by Zonta Club of Silicon Valley
The Zonta Club of Silicon Valley presented "Financial Fitness," a financial education program -- including Hands on Banking, investments, budgeting, and careers in finance -- ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Catherine Parlanti,Vice President, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood, on Aug 16, 2007 at 7:17 pm

MENLO PARK
City Block Party a major success
Congratulations to the City Council and especially to Mayor Fergusson for another successful block party. City staff and others who put this all together did a great job. T... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Morris Brown, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood, on Aug 16, 2007 at 4:55 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 29, 2007 at 5:01 pm.

WOODSIDE
Election 2007: Uncontested election for Woodside council seats?
Unless a brave soul with a well-developed sense of civic duty steps forward this week, it appears Woodside may have an uncontested Town Council election in November. Read the... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 15, 2007 at 4:36 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 15, 2007 at 4:36 pm.

WOODSIDE
Election 2007: Two contests certain,<BR> another likely, for November
Local elections will be held in the Menlo Park Fire Protection District and the Los Trancos County Water District. A contest is likely as well for two seats on the school boar... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 15, 2007 at 4:35 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 15, 2007 at 4:35 pm.

AROUND TOWN
"It's a beautiful building."
A recent conversation with a neighbor brought this to my attention: He was admiring the sketch of the proposed 1300 El Camino project. "It's a beautiful building." Famili... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Martin Engel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood, on Aug 15, 2007 at 12:57 pm

WOODSIDE
Woodside road rage leads to pepper spraying and arrest
In the right hands, a can of pepper spray can come in handy. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/story.php?story_id=4712 posted Wednesday, August 15, 2007,... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 15, 2007 at 10:04 am
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 1, 2009 at 6:06 pm.

 

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