MENLO PARK
Menlo Park council nixes proposal to add nine full-time city planners to payroll
The easy question was whether Menlo Park needs more planning staff. The consensus was yes, given the number of incoming projects – at least 35 – expected during the ... |
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on Feb 18, 2013 at 6:42 pm by Do tell, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Protesters call on Zuckerberg to 'unfriend ' Christie
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is catching flack for his blossoming friendship with New Jersey's Republican Gov. Chris Christie from abortion-rights activists, who staged a ... |
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on Feb 18, 2013 at 3:13 pm by Thank-ster, a member of the Laurel School community |
AROUND TOWN
Why are 30 people allowed to gridlock El Camino every day?
Menlo Park is the only jurisdiction south of Highway 84 that devotes one of the three lanes of ECR to parking - allowing about 30 people to create gridlock for thousands of ot... |
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on Feb 18, 2013 at 2:22 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Woodside joins ban on plastic bags at checkout counters
To encourage the use of reusable shopping bags, Woodside will join other local towns and follow the lead of San Mateo County government in banning single-use plastic bags at r... |
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on Feb 18, 2013 at 1:23 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
ATHERTON
Buckheit must pay county attorney fees
Atherton resident Jon Buckheit must pay San Mateo County $145,434 in attorney fees, a judge has ruled after agreeing with the county that Mr. Buckheit's claims against it in a... |
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on Feb 17, 2013 at 7:18 pm by Tim Wulff, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Tonight: Menlo eyes traffic management
Changes are coming to Menlo Park's neighborhood traffic management program. Adopted in 2004, the program aims to provide safe routes throughout the city for drivers, bicyclist... |
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on Feb 17, 2013 at 12:17 pm by pro-democracy, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Ten Fu restaurant closes in Menlo Park
Ten Fu Chinese Restaurant in Menlo Park has been sold to Fey Enterprise LLC of San Mateo. Its owners, Ruth and John Wang, are retiring after 28 years in business at 1352 El Ca... |
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on Feb 16, 2013 at 7:19 pm by The McQueens, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Editorial: Why the secrecy in Menlo Park?
Recent requests by the Almanac for information about police department matters have produced some troubling responses from the city of Menlo Park.
Read the full story here ... |
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on Feb 16, 2013 at 12:44 pm by Response, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
SFist is shocked by the level of crime in Atherton
The popular SFist news blog ran a story today about the shocking level of crime in Atherton: Web Link |
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on Feb 15, 2013 at 9:12 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Real estate: The rebirth of the Eichler
Realtor Monique Lombardelli isn't content just to sell iconic, 1950s-era Joseph Eichler homes. She wants to build them, too -- capturing the midcentury-modern aesthetic by usi... |
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on Feb 15, 2013 at 4:11 pm by Earle Jones, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Editorial: Holiday Fund shines for 20th year
As they have for the last 20 years, residents of the Almanac's circulation area opened their hearts and their bank accounts and generously contributed to the Holiday Fund. Thi... |
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on Feb 15, 2013 at 2:49 pm by Betty, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Stanford-Arrillaga project: Boon or doom?
What's worse than a string of empty car lots? Eight acres of mixed-use office space, retail and apartments, according to the many public speakers and some Menlo Park officials... |
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on Feb 15, 2013 at 1:49 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park wants to hire 9 full-time planners
With an estimated 35 projects in the pipeline, Menlo Park wants to nearly double the size of its planning department. The nine additional full-time staff members would be spre... |
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on Feb 15, 2013 at 9:37 am by WhoRUpeople, a resident of another community |
OTHER TOPICS
Feature story: Beating the flu bug
It was a terrifying way to start the new year. Feeling wiped out and congested, Menlo Park resident Candace Peterson took to her bed, wondering if she had a cold or the flu. A... |
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on Feb 14, 2013 at 1:50 pm by Susan Horstmeyer, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: BevMo gets thumbs up in city's review
Planning Commission gives BevMo a thumbs up
It seems like only yesterday that a faction of Menlo Park residents and alcohol merchants rose up against allowing a Beverages & More to open at 700 El Camino Real. A divided ... |
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on Feb 14, 2013 at 1:11 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
FICTION
Woodside: Watches valued at $35,600 stolen
Police calls: Crime reports from Woodside, Menlo Park and Atherton.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, Fe... |
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on Feb 14, 2013 at 12:57 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
AROUND TOWN
Musical Storytime at Atherton Library
2nd and 4th Thursdays at 4 pm, February through April. New session starts today, February 14th! Family storytime with a guitar player, singalong time, stories, and musical ins... |
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on Feb 14, 2013 at 10:37 am by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Baby Bounce and Rhyme Program
Mondays at 11:15 am at the Atherton Library. Combining singing, dancing, reading, and playing, Baby Bounce and Rhyme is a great way to connect with your baby. This program is ... |
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on Feb 14, 2013 at 10:34 am by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
WOODSIDE
Buck's in Woodside among targets of burglars
Of four burglaries reported late last week, two involved breaking and entering and two showed no obvious clues as to how entry was made, according to reports from the Menlo Pa... |
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on Feb 13, 2013 at 3:57 am by susan smythe, a resident of the Woodside: Skywood/Skylonda neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Sequoia Healthcare District MSR due from LAFCo
The last Municipal Service Review for Healthcare Districts was adopted by The San Mateo County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) in April of 2007. See: Web Link.... |
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on Feb 12, 2013 at 2:47 pm by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Parker resigns from Portola Valley school board
Scott Parker has announced his resignation from the Portola Valley School District board, which he has served on since 2009.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Feb 12, 2013 at 12:52 pm by Orly Taitz, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
$10,000,000 Sequoia Healthcare District Nursing Education Program
With 8 years into the program and 2 years remaining, the Sequoia Healthcare District Board of Directors will be meeting at 4:30 P.M. on October 30, 2012 to discuss the program... |
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on Feb 12, 2013 at 12:48 pm by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Valentine's Day: Hearts and Flowers
Like heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and romantic cards, flowers are an intrinsic part of Valentine's Day, especially roses.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Feb 12, 2013 at 7:32 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
AROUND TOWN
Caltrain delays continue after train hits truck
Caltrain is experiencing system-wide delays this afternoon after a train struck a tractor-trailer on the tracks in San Bruno. No injuries were reported.
Read the full story ... |
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on Feb 11, 2013 at 4:58 pm by resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park cop caught with prostitute keeps job
Hearing a knock at the Motel 6 door, a prostitute wearing a black catsuit answered, $20 bills stashed in her cleavage. In the bathroom, Sunnyvale police officers found a veter... |
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on Feb 10, 2013 at 10:45 pm by How to get fired if you\'re a cop, a resident of another community |
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