ATHERTON
Atherton / Alameda - Cell Tower
Who authorized the new cell tower at the intersection of Atherton and the Alameda. Unsightly! They could have at least put up a fake tree.
Doesn't this stuff have to be app... |
Casper |
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on Sep 6, 2010 at 11:14 am by anonymous, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood |
WOODSIDE
Those were the days
This circa 1890s view of Menlo Park shows the home of William A. Doyle. The woman standing on the porch is not identified. ==I Photo courtesy of the Menlo Park Historical Asso... |
Editor |
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on Sep 6, 2010 at 9:14 am by Curious, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Tonight: Beltramo's townhomes on agenda
The Menlo Park Housing Commission will hear a presentation by Beltramo's Investment Company tonight (Sept. 1) regarding the number of below-market-rate units will be part of t... |
Editor |
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on Sep 5, 2010 at 8:13 pm by Smith, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Need players for 14U girls softball Fallball SPIN
Hi
Our 14UsSoftball team needs a couple more players for Fall ball - its a super fun team and this Fall we're going to be coached by Shannon Koplitz Stanford thirdbaseman. An... |
Casey |
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on Sep 4, 2010 at 5:14 pm by Casey, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Firms to compete for city attorney position
The Atherton City Council agreed in principle, in a unanimous vote on Aug. 18, to invite area law firms to make their cases in a competition for the position of city attorney.... |
Editor |
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on Sep 4, 2010 at 4:07 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Bronze horse descends on Woodside hill
"Spring," a bronze mare sculpture that weighs 1,200 pounds, is hoisted into place Tuesday (Aug. 31) on Village Hill along Woodside Road in Woodside. Spring and a 300-pound bro... |
Editor |
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on Sep 4, 2010 at 9:36 am by EGregson, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Caltrain likely to keep weekend service
Caltrain is likely to keep weekend service and service to Gilroy, at least until next July, instead of cutting them as previously discussed to help close a $2.3 million budge... |
Editor |
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on Sep 3, 2010 at 9:41 pm by Adam Selene, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park City Council dives into pool bids
Considering that it was a Menlo Park City Council meeting, there was little dissent among council members on Aug. 24 as they voted to request bids on the operating contract fo... |
Editor |
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on Sep 3, 2010 at 7:18 pm by Reality Check, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Parking changes coming to Menlo Park
The New Year will herald new parking rules for Menlo Park. The City Council voted 4-1 to test a plan that changes the configuration of time restrictions on downtown parking ar... |
Editor |
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on Sep 3, 2010 at 3:52 pm by Wondering, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Caltrain weighs fare increases
Although weekend Caltrain service recently escaped the budget ax, at a public hearing on Sept. 2 the rail agency proposed a mix of fare increases and other service cuts.
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Editor |
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on Sep 3, 2010 at 3:16 pm by M.C., a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
M-A moves ahead on lights and expands usage hours
From The Daily Journal:
"On Wednesday, the Sequoia Union High School District Board of Trustees will consider adopting a policy for using the temporary lights, as well as a r... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Sep 3, 2010 at 7:59 am by Central Menlo, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton video remains online despite privacy complaint
A video of an Aug. 20 meeting in Atherton Town Hall between the city manager and three unhappy members of the public seeking public records remains on YouTube despite a privac... |
Editor |
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on Sep 3, 2010 at 6:57 am by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Consolidating Menlo Park and Atherton
Both Menlo Park and Atherton are facing severe financial difficulties and both suffer from a lack of strong political leadership willing to address these challenges. I propose... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Sep 2, 2010 at 11:29 pm by it is what it is, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Board OKs temporary lights at M-A for sports
Let there be light, said the governing board of the Sequoia Union High School District on Wednesday (Sept. 1), and, within certain limits, there will now be lights for four ni... |
Editor |
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on Sep 2, 2010 at 7:13 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Four businesses caught selling alcohol to minors
Employees at four Menlo Park businesses fell for the police department's minor decoy trap on Saturday (Aug. 28).
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Sep 2, 2010 at 2:31 pm by Exactly, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Las Lomitas school district explores parcel tax increase
The governing board of the Las Lomitas Elementary School District agreed unanimously to hire a pollster to test voter opinion on a possible increase in the $311 in parcel taxe... |
Editor |
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on Sep 2, 2010 at 1:27 pm by AthertonBabe, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
LETTERS
Reduced parking time in Menlo will hurt business
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Sep 2, 2010 at 11:41 am by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park siblings arrested in hotel robbery
A brazen late-night attack on a Palo Alto hotel worker in his room has ended with the arrest of two Menlo Park siblings.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Sep 2, 2010 at 12:50 am by eric, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New year brings changes to high schools
There is significant newness to be found in programs and plans for the 2010-11 school year at Woodside and Menlo-Atherton high schools, and more electives at Summit Preparator... |
Editor |
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on Sep 2, 2010 at 12:37 am by editor, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
SPORTS
Menlo College changes affiliation, but not goals
Coming off its best season in the NCAA Division III Northwest Conference, the Menlo College football team is hoping to build on that success. There's a solid foundation in suc... |
Editor |
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on Sep 1, 2010 at 9:04 pm by James Madison, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
We are losing the battle with Noise Pollution in Menlo Park
Planes. Trains. Automobiles.
Leaf Blowers. Air Compressors. Jack Hammers.
Chain Saws. Chippers. Garbage Trucks.
We are losing the battle with noise pollution in Menlo P... |
Assaulted by Noise |
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on Sep 1, 2010 at 8:48 pm by member, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Tempest brews over camera in Atherton Town Hall
Does the town of Atherton have the right to videotape members of the public doing business in Town Hall, even if they have not been made aware of the camera's presence? The qu... |
Editor |
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on Sep 1, 2010 at 2:30 pm by BlackBart, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Pension initiative remains on Menlo Park ballot
The pension reform initiative will remain on the Menlo Park ballot, despite a lawsuit filed to remove it, San Mateo County Superior Court Judge George Miram ruled on Aug. 27. ... |
Editor |
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on Sep 1, 2010 at 1:44 pm by Concerned Parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Beltramo brothers try to reduce number of affordable housing units tonight
From the San Jose Mercury News
Web Link
Come on Almanac at least try to keep us posted on Menlo Park news and meet... |
Bob |
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on Sep 1, 2010 at 8:16 am by Morris Brown, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
BevMo scores permit for Menlo Park store
Second time's the charm: Beverages & More (BevMo) scored a use permit from a divided Planning Commission to open an 8,900-square-foot store at the former site of the Chili's r... |
Editor |
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on Aug 31, 2010 at 8:26 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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