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ATHERTON
cash for clunkers part 2
Is it arrogance or ignorance? The City Council has its own stimulus plan. That being to have us Athertonians reach deeper into our pockets during this economic crisis so th... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by sandy, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood, on Sep 11, 2009 at 1:49 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 11, 2009 at 4:30 pm.

ATHERTON
The good life, Atherton style
In the past 200 years, there's been a rich assortment of scandals, romances and tragedies lived out by debutantes, inventors and tycoons, and now that history of Atherton has ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 11, 2009 at 1:45 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 14, 2009 at 7:28 am.

ATHERTON
slaughtering the sacred cow
I\'ve done the math. We could contract with Menlo Park, have the same level of protection as our neighbors (as measured by police officers per capita) and reduce the amou... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by michael stevick, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Sep 8, 2009 at 11:48 pm
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 3, 2010 at 9:22 am.

ATHERTON
just say no to the Atherton Parcel Tax
I was at the regular city council meeting last month. I observed Councilwoman Elizabeth Lewis say she would not approve the financials for last year. If Lewis cannot tru... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by jim carney, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda neighborhood, on Sep 5, 2009 at 7:33 pm
There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 11, 2009 at 6:41 pm.

ATHERTON
Holbrook Palmer Swing in the Park
Swinging festivities for children and adults will be happening at the Sunday, September 13th "Swing in the Park" fundraiser for Holbrook-Palmer Park. In its fourth year, this... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Laurel Timpson, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Aug 30, 2009 at 12:56 pm

ATHERTON
Today: Dog walk raises funds for animals
The Peninsula Humane Society will hold the 15th annual Mutt Strutt community dog walk fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Coyote Point Park in San Mateo. Registration and fest... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 25, 2009 at 4:14 am

ATHERTON
Atherton: Higher fees raise big-picture questions
Advertising an event with a big banner sign at the intersection of Marsh and Middlefield roads is going to get a lot more costly. Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 20, 2009 at 10:17 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 20, 2009 at 6:59 pm.

ATHERTON
High-speed rail: Atherton resident files suit
Accompanied by attorneys Mike Brady and Zachary Tyson, Atherton resident Russell Peterson filed a lawsuit against the California High-Speed Rail Authority and Peninsula Corrid... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 11, 2009 at 11:39 pm
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 7, 2009 at 10:34 pm.

ATHERTON
Fair Oaks Lane to be closed for rail work
From Caltrain spokeswoman Christine Dunn: Caltrain will temporarily close the Fair Oaks Lane railroad crossing in Atherton over two weekends to reconstruct the crossing and... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer, on Aug 6, 2009 at 4:25 pm

ATHERTON
Atherton: Refunds look unlikely for town's road-impact fee
Atherton has had a problem with some of its construction-related fees in recent years. Amid threats of litigation, the off-haul fee was dropped and a business license tax targ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 5, 2009 at 8:43 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 7, 2009 at 11:38 am.

ATHERTON
Covering the community for 40 years
Before receiving that telephone call back in 1969, Marion Softky had never dreamed of having a second career as a journalist — a career spanning four decades during whic... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:24 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:24 pm.

ATHERTON
Atherton voters face decision on renewing town's parcel tax
Atherton voters will be asked to approve a four-year renewal of the $750 annual parcel tax when they head to the polls on Nov. 3. The Atherton City Council voted unanimously a... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jul 21, 2009 at 3:07 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 22, 2009 at 12:11 pm.

ATHERTON
Atherton's 'best friend' touched many hearts
While some people consider dogs mere pets, Atherton resident Phoebe Rowles takes to heart the expression "a dog is man's best friend." "Jill [my dog] always kept her eyes on m... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jul 20, 2009 at 10:39 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 20, 2009 at 10:39 pm.

ATHERTON
Atherton puts parcel tax on fall ballot
Atherton voters will be asked to approve a four-year renewal of the $750 annual parcel tax when they head to the polls on Nov. 3. The Atherton City Council voted unanimously ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jul 16, 2009 at 10:53 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 18, 2009 at 1:19 pm.

ATHERTON
Atherton to vote Wednesday on tax renewal
The Atherton City Council is slated to decide Wednesday whether to ask voters for a five-year renewal of the $750 annual parcel tax. Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jul 14, 2009 at 8:01 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 16, 2009 at 10:36 pm.

ATHERTON
Jury: Atherton public works supervisor not guilty of assault
A jury on July 2 returned verdicts of "not guilty" on misdemeanor counts of assault and battery against Atherton public works supervisor Troy Henderson. Read the full stor... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jul 9, 2009 at 7:42 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 10, 2009 at 10:38 am.

ATHERTON
New Atherton rule: Is aim to stifle dissent?
Members of a city council might detest each other in private, but they usually manage to keep things civil in public, at least for the duration of a council meeting. Read th... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jul 5, 2009 at 5:47 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 6, 2009 at 10:54 am.

ATHERTON
Atherton staff testify to sexual harassment by public works supervisor Troy Henderson
Atherton Sgt. Kristin Nichols and former town employee Lois English testified Tuesday to numerous incidents of sexual harassment by Atherton public works supervisor Troy Hende... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jul 1, 2009 at 1:28 pm
There have been 26 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 5, 2009 at 2:08 pm.

ATHERTON
New history book is all about Atherton
Atherton is the latest town to get the local history treatment, with a new coffee-table book called "Under the Oaks: Two Hundred Years in Atherton." The book is available for... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 27, 2009 at 9:09 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 9, 2009 at 2:10 pm.

ATHERTON
Trial starts for Atherton employee accused of battery
Opening arguments are set for 9:45 a.m. on Monday, June 29, for the trial of Atherton public works supervisor Troy Henderson. Mr. Henderson, a 33-year employee of the town, i... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 26, 2009 at 7:33 pm
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 28, 2009 at 1:01 pm.

ATHERTON
Town overcharged building fees; builders may be entitled to refunds
Anyone building a home in Atherton who got permits before December 2006 might want to get out a calculator and give the building permit and plan-check fees a second look. Rea... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 25, 2009 at 5:15 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 25, 2009 at 5:15 pm.

ATHERTON
Atherton dips into reserves with $17 million town budget
Atherton is trimming staff, cutting expenses, and dipping into its reserve fund to make ends meet in the fiscal year beginning July 1. The $17 million operating and capital i... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 25, 2009 at 2:05 pm
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 4, 2009 at 11:58 am.

ATHERTON
Atherton council members accuse colleagues of censorship
Two members of the Atherton City Council are accusing their colleagues of censorship for making it harder to place issues on meeting agendas. Read the full story here http... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 23, 2009 at 2:27 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 23, 2009 at 2:37 pm.

ATHERTON
Atherton council members accuse colleagues of censorship
Two members of the Atherton City Council are accusing their colleagues of censorship for making it harder to place issues on meeting agendas. At the June 17 meeting, a divide... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 23, 2009 at 12:27 pm
There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 28, 2009 at 9:42 pm.

ATHERTON
Atherton police officer exonerated in 'theft'
There is "no foundation" for an allegation of theft against an Atherton police officer, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office. Read the full story h... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 11, 2009 at 10:23 am
There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 5, 2009 at 9:08 am.

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