OTHER TOPICS
The bells, my God, the bells!
Is anyone else aware of the severely out-of-tune qualities of the recorded bells that emanate several times a day from the Bethany Lutheran Church at Avy and Cloud Avenues?
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Joe |
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on Jan 29, 2008 at 3:31 pm by laughing, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Guest opinion: Concern over church use of council chambers
The following letter was addressed to the members of the Menlo Park City Council:
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesd... |
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on Jan 29, 2008 at 3:25 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Winter Arts Festival
This weekend at Menlo-Atherton High School...
Even though it is cold outside, this weekend will be HOT at Menlo-Atherton High School as the students bring the arts to life ... |
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on Jan 29, 2008 at 10:10 am by Kelly Todd, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
La Entrada Spelling Bee
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SPELLING BEE WINNERS!
Eighth grader Andra Bailard took top honors in the eighth annual La Entrada Spelling Bee, held Friday, January 18th.
Six... |
G. Principe |
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on Jan 28, 2008 at 6:31 pm by G. Principe, a member of the La Entrada School community |
MENLO PARK
Letter: Can Menlo Park mayor be fair on transit?
Menlo Park Mayor Andrew Cohen has announced that his term will be dedicated to transit and transportation.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Jan 28, 2008 at 4:32 pm by Andy fan, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Kepler's Best Sellers 1/27/08
Hardcover Fiction
1. People Of The Book, Geraldine Brooks
2. World Without End, Ken Follett
3. Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini
4. Out Stealing Horses, Per ... |
Susan Lider |
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on Jan 28, 2008 at 11:48 am by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
UPDATE: Theatre investigation related to thefts
A burglary last June and thefts at the Palo Alto Children's Theatre are linked to the investigation of "financial crimes" that caused the City of Palo Alto to close the belove... |
Editor |
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on Jan 28, 2008 at 10:30 am by Joanna, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Menlo's big basketball win is just fan-tastic
Menlo School Athletic Director Craig Schoof had to rent some bleachers for the Knights' gym for Friday's basketball games with rival Menlo-Atherton. Good thing, because every ... |
Editor |
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on Jan 28, 2008 at 1:53 am by crochunter, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Remembering Marilyn Franklin
Marilyn Jensen Franklin, who devoted her entire 40-year career in education to the Menlo Park City School District, will be remembered at a celebration of her life on Saturday... |
Editor |
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on Jan 27, 2008 at 3:49 pm by former student, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
UPDATE: Theatre investigation related to thefts
A burglary at the Palo Alto Children's Theatre last summer is linked to the investigation of financial crimes that caused the City of Palo Alto to close the beloved institutio... |
Editor |
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on Jan 27, 2008 at 11:28 am by Joanna, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Watch global warming Webcast in Menlo Park
The Menlo Park Green Ribbon Citizens' Committee is hosting a live screening of "The 2 percent solution" Webcast on Wednesday, Jan. 30 -- the kickoff event for a nationwide tea... |
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on Jan 27, 2008 at 7:27 am by who\'s paying, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
'Financial crimes' probe shuts Children's Theatre
A police investigation into "financial crimes" at the historic Palo Alto Children's Theatre has closed the theater indefinitely, possibly for weeks, police Chief Lynne Johnson... |
Editor |
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on Jan 25, 2008 at 1:57 pm by Ernest, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Montreal’s Mimi Blais Performs Valentine’s Evening in Menlo Park
Famed concert pianist Mimi Blais from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, performs romantic ragtime, waltzes, and other delights for Valentine’s Thursday, Feb. 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the ... |
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on Jan 24, 2008 at 3:20 pm by Carol, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park man arrested in school theft
A Menlo Park man allegedly tried to swipe a frozen chicken from the offices of an East Palo Alto school district Tuesday, apparently not realizing a legion of police officers ... |
Editor |
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on Jan 24, 2008 at 11:54 am by Cosette, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
MP homeless vets programs win grants
The federal government is funding programs around the country to help military veterans, including in Menlo Park.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Jan 23, 2008 at 8:35 pm by August, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Residents report unpleasant taste to tap water
The Almanac has received several reports of unpleasant changes to the smell and taste of local tap water over the last few days, including posts to TheAlmanacOnline.com. So fa... |
Editor |
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on Jan 23, 2008 at 10:30 am by Feeling Blue, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
MP medical office complex approved
Although Menlo Park City Council members don't like plans to build a medical office complex at the site of the closed Acorn restaurant, they still decided to approve the oft-... |
Editor |
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on Jan 22, 2008 at 8:10 pm by a pro=growther, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
ATHERTON
What's Up with Water?
The water has been cloudy for the past few weeks. Not a big deal; it's bubbles.
Within the last 24 hours, it has taken on a new taste ... metalic. Anyone else notice the sa... |
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on Jan 22, 2008 at 4:54 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
AROUND TOWN
Pharmaca plans store in downtown Menlo Park
Pharmaca, a growing chain of pharmacies that offers both prescription medication and natural remedies, is taking steps to set up shop on Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Park.
Th... |
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on Jan 21, 2008 at 7:03 pm by another question, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Kepler's Best Sellers 1/20/07
Hardcover Fiction
1. People Of The Book, Geraldine Brooks
2. Senator’s Wife, Sue Miller
3. Run, Ann Patchett
4. World Without End, Ken Follett
5. My Mistress’s ... |
Susan Lider |
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on Jan 21, 2008 at 2:05 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton: Police chief's complaint led to finance director's firing
The revelations just keep coming. Atherton's ex-finance director, John Johns, is seeking $500,000 in a wrongful termination complaint against the town, and Police Chief Bob Br... |
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on Jan 20, 2008 at 11:43 am by Joe Smith, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Global Warming --
The recent report from Menlo's GRCC group gave no time to anyone who did not fully share their "doomsday" scenario. There are other views than Al Gore's, believe it or not, a... |
Who knows |
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on Jan 19, 2008 at 10:31 am by greenie, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Editorial: Start planning for rail projects now
High-speed rail, with its promise of bullet trains running between Northern and Southern California, presents a conundrum for residents who live in the Peninsula communities a... |
Editor |
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on Jan 18, 2008 at 11:02 pm by observer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
SPORTS
Palo Alto stops M-A, 14-7 for CCS football title
Junior quarterback Will Brandin lofted a 14-yard scoring pass to senior receiver Mike Scott with 13.6 seconds to play, lifting the Palo Alto football team to a 14-7 victory ov... |
Editor |
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on Jan 17, 2008 at 12:15 pm by Jon, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Drinking water looks white? Still safe to drink.
If local tap water looks white, the cause is air bubbles. This temporary change affects only the appearance of the water. The City’s drinking water continues to meet all Stat... |
Virginia Parks |
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on Jan 16, 2008 at 4:49 pm by Denise Johnson-Kula, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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