ATHERTON Fantastic news: Caltrain wants to move to modern light rail What fantastic news that Caltrain wants to move from heavy rail to modern light rail type EMU's (Electrical Multiple Units). This may sound esoteric, but the ecological differ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Railroader, a resident of the Atherton: Lloyden Park neighborhood, on Jan 26, 2007 at 1:49 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 29, 2007 at 2:54 pm.
ATHERTON Statement on recent mountain lion attack Contact: Mountain Lion Foundation, Karen Cotton 800-319-7621 ext 110
In response to the recent mountain lion attack on Mr. Jim Hamm at the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park,... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Karen Cotton, a resident of another community, on Jan 26, 2007 at 1:42 pm
PORTOLA VALLEY Post your memories of Portola Valley town pioneer Robert "Bob" Anderson For the last 50 years, Robert Anderson gave much of his life to founding and building the town of Portola Valley.
To view Marion Softky's story, click here: http://www.almana... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Bob Booster, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood, on Jan 26, 2007 at 12:40 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 27, 2007 at 10:15 am.
WOODSIDE Little Store closed? Say it ain't so! The Little Store on Woodside Road has been a landmark/community hangout for decades, and I'm so upset that it has closed!
I really hope that someone will come forward to r... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Good Eats, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood, on Jan 26, 2007 at 11:20 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS Free Dental Appointments Available for Kids Several San Mateo County dentists have openings for free dental services to children ages 1 to 18 years on Give Kids a Smile Day, February 2, 2007. This is a one day only even... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Beverly Thames, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood, on Jan 26, 2007 at 9:21 am
AROUND TOWN Online tips that are helpful to cyclists This letter by John Fox of Menlo Park was published in the Jan. 24, 2006, issue of the Almanac.
Editor:
As one of the Menlo Park bicycle commissioners, I want to t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Infoguy, a member of the Encinal School community, on Jan 25, 2007 at 5:56 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 26, 2007 at 8:32 am.
MENLO PARK Global Warming- What's a person to do? While our leaders are deciding what government can do to stem global warming, there are things we, the people, can do. The big question is, what are we willing to sacrifice so... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth Lasensky, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on Jan 25, 2007 at 2:10 pm There have been 32 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 14, 2007 at 11:33 am.
SPORTS Post your memories of Jerry Rice's playing days 49er legend Jerry Rice of Atherton will be signing his new book, "Go Long! My Journey Beyond the Game and the Fame," at Kepler's bookstore on Friday, Jan. 26, from 6 to 9 p.m.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sportsfan, a resident of the Portola Valley: Westridge neighborhood, on Jan 25, 2007 at 8:32 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 9, 2009 at 6:16 pm.
OTHER TOPICS MP company tracks reactions to Bush's talk Below is a press release from the Menlo Park company, Knowledge Networks.
'Instant' Reactions Among Viewers of State of the Union Address Show 82% Approve of Preside... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Newsboy, a member of the Willow Oaks Elementary community, on Jan 24, 2007 at 6:59 pm
OTHER TOPICS Tax relief extended for seniors Here is a press release from Warren Slocum.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2007
Contact Warren Slocum, Chief Elections Officer & A... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Newsboy, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood, on Jan 24, 2007 at 5:48 pm
MENLO PARK Congrats to the new Housing Commissioner ... Dear Don Brawner,
I am writing to congratulate you on being the newest member of the Housing Commission. I applaud you for your many years of service to the city and your com... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Marianne Quarre Dean, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood, on Jan 24, 2007 at 2:57 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 28, 2007 at 8:04 am.
MENLO PARK An FYI On SEIU City Union Contract Mountain View just finalized their contract with the SEIU.
Here's the story:
http://www.mv-voice.com/story.php?story_id=2502
and here's the MV Voice's opinion on it:
http:... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by ElectionWatcher, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood, on Jan 24, 2007 at 1:44 pm
OTHER TOPICS Contact Ruskin with chloramine symptom information The following letter by Rita Solk was published in the Almanac's Jan. 24 issue:
Editor:
Thank you for your Dec. 27 coverage of the chloramine issue and the two letters fo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Jan 23, 2007 at 12:27 pm
MENLO PARK Budget surplus, new utility tax don't mix The following letter by Heather Nelson was published in the Almanac's Jan. 24 issue:
Editor:
What is going on here? I don't understand how Menlo Park can have a year of c... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Jan 23, 2007 at 12:23 pm
AROUND TOWN Cyclist's accident: Puzzled by police reporting The following letter by Mike Laine was published in the Almanac's Jan. 24 print edition:
Editor:
I read the Jan.17 article about MaryAnn Levenson, the cyclist who was hi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Jan 23, 2007 at 12:19 pm
AROUND TOWN 100 Book Clubs Have Joined Kepler’s Here's a Jan. 22 e-mail from Kepler's bookstore in Menlo Park:
On June 1, 2006, Kepler’s launched its Book Club program, and over 100 book clubs have registered their clubs w... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Kepler\'s Lover, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood, on Jan 22, 2007 at 10:54 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS "Hillview Robotics" wins 2nd place at Northern California Championship Are 12 year old 7th graders too old to still play with Lego?
Not if you throw in some motors and sensors and ask them to design and program a robot that is capable to mast... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Manfred Kopisch, a member of the Hillview Middle School community, on Jan 22, 2007 at 12:22 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 8, 2007 at 9:35 pm.
MENLO PARK Should Menlo Park drop the new tax because of the $3.5 million budget surplus? Menlo Park City Councilman John Boyle is pushing for a public discussion and re-evaluation of the city's plan to enact, in April, the voter-approved utility users' tax at the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac, on Jan 21, 2007 at 10:59 am There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 29, 2007 at 10:05 am.
MENLO PARK What do you think should be done about the Park Theatre? What do you think should be done about the Park Theatre. Click here for the latest news: http://www.almanacnews.com/news/show_story.php?id=272
To post your comment, click on ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac, on Jan 21, 2007 at 9:50 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 21, 2007 at 7:40 pm.
THE LOCAL DISH What's your experience at the Allied Arts restaurant? What's your experience at the Allied Arts restaurant? Post your personal review below. You still have a shot to eat there before its planned closing Feb. 28. And a new restaur... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Resturant Guy, a resident of the Woodside: Kings Mountain/Skyline neighborhood, on Jan 20, 2007 at 1:59 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 5, 2007 at 6:30 am.
OTHER TOPICS War in Iraq to be discussed at Stanford Former U.S. Defense Secretary William J. Perry will be one of the panelists in a discussion on the war in Iraq Monday, Jan. 22, at Stanford University. Perry is a Stanford pro... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by News Guy, a resident of the Portola Valley: Woodside Highlands neighborhood, on Jan 19, 2007 at 8:06 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 19, 2007 at 4:10 pm.
OTHER TOPICS Cities must plan now for senior housing needs The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 17 edition:
Editor:
It may or may not come as news, but the big work force of the future will be retired baby boo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Jan 18, 2007 at 10:29 am
MENLO PARK Why was news of Menlo Park's budget surplus withheld? The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 17 print edition:
Editor:
I was shocked to read the announcement last week that Menlo Park had a $3.7 million READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Jan 18, 2007 at 10:26 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 19, 2007 at 6:08 pm.
MENLO PARK CAN'T MP PATROL OFFICERS TAKE THEIR COFFEE BREAKS AFTER 8AM WHEN THE KIDS ARE SAFELY IN SCHOOL? I'VE NOTICED WITH REGULARITY THAT MULTIPLE SQUAD CARS ARE PARKED AROUND DOWNTOWN STARBUCKS ON WEEKDAYS AT 8AM. CAN'T WE GET THEM OUT BY THE SCHOOL GROUNDS TO ENHANCE PEDESTRIA... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by juswondering, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood, on Jan 17, 2007 at 7:51 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 2, 2007 at 2:41 pm.
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