SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: City needs to release results of probe
Menlo Park's stance that the results of an investigation into the firing of instructor Michelle Sutton and allegations of a toxic workplace environment within the gymnastics p... |
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on Apr 25, 2013 at 9:18 pm by Bill, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Jim Plunkett passes the ball to his daughter
Children grow up, go to college, get jobs and move away. Former Raider and Stanford star quarterback Jim Plunkett of Atherton wasn't too pleased with that last one.
Read the ... |
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on Apr 25, 2013 at 7:07 pm by alex plunkett, a resident of another community |
WOODSIDE
Tonight: Woodside Town Council to consider fine of $52,500 for tree cutting without a permit
The Town Council will consider an appeal tonight (April 23) by a Woodside property owner facing a fine of $52,500 for the felling of six mature bay laurel trees on his propert... |
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on Apr 25, 2013 at 4:39 pm by love our town, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Tonight: Hearing on Menlo Park housing element
The Menlo Park Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Monday night, April 22, on proposed changes to the housing element of the general plan. The meeting starts at 7 p... |
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on Apr 25, 2013 at 1:55 pm by Iceberg tip, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
WOODSIDE
Woodside council hits back hard on felling trees without a permit
It isn't the first five-figure penalty the Woodside Town Council has assessed on a property owner for felling mature trees without first obtaining a $50 permit, but at $26,250... |
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on Apr 25, 2013 at 12:02 pm by long timer, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton police union letter raises some residents' ire
Some residents are calling it a scare tactic and a "shameful" attempt to misrepresent reality. But the head of the police union insisted that the letter his group mailed to At... |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 7:14 pm by Credibility, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Zuckerberg shares lessons learned
This year, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and colleague Naomi Gleit taught a 10-week class on entrepreneurship for 18 seventh- and eighth-grade students at the Boys & Girls Club... |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 4:11 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park: Condoleezza Rice says immigration reform essential to strong economy
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice led a bipartisan gathering of elite politicians in Menlo Park on Tuesday to discuss the importance of moving ahead with national... |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 3:43 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Residents: Get employee costs under control
Menlo Park City Council members said they wanted to hear what the public thinks about matters they should consider during upcoming labor negotiations. They got what they asked... |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 2:33 pm by Don R, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Ditch Your Device Week
April 29 to May 5 is Ditch Your Device Week (Also known as Screen-Free Week). The Atherton Library is offerering expanded programs during this week.
Monday, April 29th at 7... |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 2:12 pm by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Our Planning Department and the Stanford Project
We've all learned many unpleasant lessons from the Stanford/Arrillaga project, including how the City was apparently misled about Stanford's intentions regarding major plan el... |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 1:07 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
How do you feel about paying for Obama's fundraising
Just thought you should see the feedback I am getting please stick to your guns. Atherton should set a precedence, and we have the power to do so. The town is looking at renew... |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 11:23 am by RNC fundraisers, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton P.D. to cost taxpayers more than $400K more per year
In a development from last week's council meeting that the Almanac has stayed curiously silent on, it was announced that the Atherton police department will cost more than $40... |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 8:12 am by Oh no..., a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Runner says she was hit by car in Menlo Park
A 61-year-old woman jogging along Ringwood Avenue in Menlo Park was left bruised and shaken after a hit-and-run encounter with a car, she said.
Read the full story here http:... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 9:25 pm by Mark, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Tonight: Public gets chance to learn about and comment on Menlo Park city labor negotiations
The Menlo Park City Council will hold a study session at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, to give the public the opportunity to learn about the city's negotiations with unions repre... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 7:55 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Does Rich Gordon endorse the Sequoia Healthcare District?
In a recent presentation to the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee this morning, a PowerPoint presentation created by District PR consulting firm, MTK... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 7:32 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
SMC Elected Officials make sure Bill Nack is on Citizens Committee
Redistricting Committee
4/9/13 at the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda item 5 was voted on and passed unanimously. Unfortunately not covered in the media... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 6:33 pm by Michael G Stogner, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Upcoming programs at Atherton Library
Thursday, April 25 at 4 pm: Musical Storytime for all ages.
Friday, April 26 at 7 pm: Family Movie Night featuring "Chimpanzee."
Saturday, April 27 11 am to Noon: Paws ... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 11:16 am by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
My cousin, my hero!
Avid baseball player, 10-year-old Matt Lev, from Portola Valley, was the first in line to get an autograph on his hat and his baseball from his cousin, Braden Bishop, at the S... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 10:49 am by randy albin, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
[VIDEO] April 15 2013 Atherton Council Budget Review
TOWN OF ATHERTON
CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 15, 2013
SPECIAL MEETING – 2013/14 BUDGET REVIEW
VIDEO BROADCAST
The Town of Atherton assumed responsibility for recording T... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 9:48 am by APOA, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton Parcel Tax
Once again the issue of renewing the Parcel Tax in Atherton is coming in the November election. History does repeat itself and the same discussions will take place as in the l... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 9:35 am by History shouldn\'t repeat, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Tonight: 'Design thinking' in Menlo Park schools
Hillview Middle School in Menlo Park will hold a preview showing next Thursday of a PBS documentary, "Extreme by Design," and conduct a panel discussion on how the school dist... |
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on Apr 22, 2013 at 5:49 pm by Makes Sense, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Update: Menlo council forms subcommittee to guide Stanford project on El Camino
After a discussion that started on Tuesday night and stretched into Wednesday morning, the Menlo Park City Council decided to form a subcommittee to help figure out how to mak... |
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on Apr 22, 2013 at 5:47 pm by Garrett, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Jerry Carlson to leave Atherton City Council post
Atherton City Councilman Jerry Carlson announced Wednesday night that he will be moving out of town and stepping down from the council, possibly by the end of June.
Read the... |
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on Apr 22, 2013 at 4:08 pm by Greg Conlon, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
[VIDEO] April 17 2013 Atherton Council Meeting
TOWN OF ATHERTON
CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 17, 2013
REGULAR MEETING
VIDEO BROADCAST
The Town of Atherton assumed responsibility for recording Town meetings. The Atherton P... |
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on Apr 22, 2013 at 2:36 pm by APOA, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |