AROUND TOWN
CORONER RACE LISTED AS BRAWL IN SF EXAMINER
How can a story about OUR re elected CORONER not be reported when it made the papers in the Bay Area, for what is most certainly a pretty wild story with a lot of questions wh... |
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on Jun 11, 2010 at 9:16 am by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Election roundup: Sheriff Greg Munks faces no opposition in his bid for re-election
With the closing of the filing period for the June 8 election, it's almost a certainty that incumbent Sheriff Greg Munks will keep his job because no one is running against hi... |
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on Jun 11, 2010 at 6:43 am by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
THE LOCAL DISH
REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTION FOR CORONER'S POSITION
It is not wonder ALMANAC removed my questions on the CORONER'S issue and specifically FOURCAULT.
The entire story involving the "misplaced heart of a 23 year old victim" and ... |
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on Jun 11, 2010 at 6:35 am by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Deputy city manager: Arrillaga will fund Menlo gymnastics center
Palo Alto developer John Arrillaga, who is already helping Menlo Park build a gymnasium, will also help the city fund a new gymnastics center, Deputy City Manager Kent Steffen... |
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on Jun 11, 2010 at 6:28 am by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
OTHER TOPICS
Argument preceded shooting of rehab leader David Lewis
In the minutes prior to being fatally shot in the back Wednesday afternoon, East Palo Alto drug-intervention leader David Lewis was arguing with an unknown suspect or suspects... |
Editor |
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on Jun 10, 2010 at 11:22 pm by JMasonEPA, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Don Horsley, April Vargas in November runoff for county supervisor seat
Former San Mateo County sheriff Don Horsley and Coastside resident and businesswoman April Vargas will be on the November ballot in a runoff election for the District 3 Board ... |
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on Jun 10, 2010 at 1:10 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Letter: Latest trend: out of the car and onto the bike
There are so many more of us than there once was. Where are the walkers and bikers all coming from?
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Jun 10, 2010 at 10:31 am by David Roise, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Prostate cancer fundraiser at Safeway
Menlo Park's mayor and the president of the Chamber of Commerce will work as grocery baggers at the Safeway on El Camino Real in Menlo Park Thursday, June 10, from 3 to 4 p.m.... |
Editor |
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on Jun 10, 2010 at 8:20 am by palo alto parent, a resident of another community |
OTHER TOPICS
Uncounted ballots will determine community colleges parcel tax result
As of election night, the $34 annual parcel tax for the San Mateo County Community College District was passing with the approval of the required two-thirds majority of voters... |
Editor |
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on Jun 10, 2010 at 7:42 am by Statistician, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton's legal costs in Johns case, including settlement, total $619,500
The town of Atherton paid a total of about $393,200 in attorney fees to investigate former finance director John Johns, and to fight the lawsuit he subsequently filed against ... |
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on Jun 9, 2010 at 11:24 pm by Thelma, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
City rethinking Belle Haven library branch
The withdrawal of financial support by the Ravenswood City School District for the Belle Haven branch library in Menlo Park has the city weighing the future of the branch.
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Editor |
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on Jun 9, 2010 at 8:45 pm by Dharma, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Trish Hooper remembered for her remarkable spirit
Trish Hooper, an articulate former Republican who excoriated the GOP in newspapers for its right-wing shift, a memorable presence to those who knew her, and the author of thr... |
Editor |
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on Jun 9, 2010 at 7:21 pm by Dorothy Fadiman, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Community colleges seek $34 annual parcel tax
Local community colleges are asking voters on June 8 to approve Measure G, which would authorize the San Mateo County Community College District to collect a $34 annual parcel... |
Editor |
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on Jun 9, 2010 at 8:09 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
ATHERTON
Another Falsified Police Report by the Atherton PD
I have filed a criminal complaint with Chief Guerra and with John Warren of the District Attorney over Police Report Number O4-484.
I received this report via a public reco... |
John P Johns, CPA |
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on Jun 9, 2010 at 2:18 am by seeing eye, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Was councilwoman's house built lawfully?
The question has been raised, publicly and emotionally, for at least two years: Did Atherton City Councilwoman Elizabeth Lewis and her husband, Joe, violate town building law ... |
Editor |
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on Jun 8, 2010 at 2:02 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Time to kill off the Downtown visioning process
A letter urging Council to rethink the visioning process was suggested.
This downtown visioning process needs much more than just a "rethink". The City needs to cut its los... |
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on Jun 8, 2010 at 1:03 pm by Was it \"Political\" - NO, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Regarding "Yogurt Face-Off"
First as a matter of full disclosure, I must say that I am a regular
customer of the Yogurt Stop, and through that I have become a friend
of the owner, Soheila. So what I am... |
Curt |
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on Jun 8, 2010 at 9:38 am by Curt, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Voters get a real choice in race for supervisor seat
It's been a long time since San Mateo County voters saw a real race for a seat on the Board of Supervisors. But they will at last have a choice when they cast their ballot nex... |
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on Jun 8, 2010 at 8:35 am by Menlo Park Resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Service cuts, but no tax hike in Menlo Park budget
A preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year released by the city of Menlo Park calls for reductions in city services and elimination of almost seven staff positions, but... |
Editor |
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on Jun 7, 2010 at 6:16 pm by Just Wondering, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Funeral March for a Marionette
The Marionette: Jerry Carlson
The Puppeteer: Elizabeth Lewis
The Funeral: The end of Carlson's political career in Atherton.
Charles Marsala announced he's not runnin... |
Civic Interest |
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on Jun 7, 2010 at 6:01 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Everest drops suit against high school district
The court battle is over and maybe the conflict is, too. The Sequoia Union High School District and Everest (charter) Public High School have settled on plans to locate the sc... |
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on Jun 7, 2010 at 5:52 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Vote NO on Measure G
Editor, James Keller, Executive Vice Chancellor of San Mateo County Community College District($188,000/yr.) filed the pre-election campaign disclosure statement for "Citizen... |
Jack Hickey |
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on Jun 7, 2010 at 4:57 pm by Neighbor, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Kepler's Bestsellers - Week ending 6/6/10
Hardcover Fiction
1 Girl Who Kicked The Hornets Nest Stieg Larsson
2 Help Kathryn Stockett
3 Particular Sadness Of Lemon Cake Aimee Bender
4 Innocent Scott Turow
5 Isla... |
Pam Grange |
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on Jun 7, 2010 at 3:18 pm by Pam Grange, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
SPORTS
MP Strikers Under 11 Boys Win NorCal Cross Regionals
The MP Strikers Under 11 Boys Premier soccer team won the NorCal Cross Regionals title this weekend in Union City. The single elimination play-off tournament matched the top ... |
J Morgan |
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on Jun 7, 2010 at 11:06 am by J Morgan, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Recruiting a new town manager for Atherton
Jerry Gruber has been spending a lot of time lately in Florida, where he worked for many years in the panhandle. Word is he's looking for a job.
Who can step up to become ... |
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on Jun 6, 2010 at 1:24 pm by talent scout, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |