THE LOCAL DISH
Bella Vista in Woodside
The Bay Guardian just ran a wordy, but positive, review of Bella Vista Restaurant. You can read about it here: Web Link... |
Local Yokel |
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on Mar 7, 2007 at 4:32 pm by Local Yokel, a resident of the Woodside: Skywood/Skylonda neighborhood |
SPORTS
Redwood NJB Warriors Clinch Silicon Valley Division 3 Title
Undefeated Redwood NJB "Warriors" Clinch Division 3 Silicon Valley Title
Regular Season, 8-0; Post-Season, 6-0
March 4, Santa Clara, Calif. -- Today, the Redwood NJB "Warr... |
Ruby Seidl |
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on Mar 5, 2007 at 11:44 pm by Ruby Seidl, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Council members Cline and Cohen call for "Open Government Initiative"
Menlo Park City Council members Richard Cline and Andy Cohen sent a letter to the rest of the council calling for more transparency in how the city does its business. They've ... |
Rory Brown |
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on Mar 5, 2007 at 6:17 am by Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Mini Scandal
There are certainly serious concerns about the financial reporting by the City over the last year. This is really a mini scandal, and whether this council wants to investiga... |
LetTheTruthBeKnown |
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on Mar 4, 2007 at 10:41 am by twice disgusted, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Los Trancos Woods in the 40's and 50's
I am currently researching the Los Trancos Woods of the past. My family had a summer home in LTW during the 40's and 50's. I located an article about the area via "Palo ... |
JoAnne |
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on Mar 3, 2007 at 3:02 pm by JoAnne, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
CAN'T MP PATROL OFFICERS TAKE THEIR COFFEE BREAKS AFTER 8AM WHEN THE KIDS ARE SAFELY IN SCHOOL?
I'VE NOTICED WITH REGULARITY THAT MULTIPLE SQUAD CARS ARE PARKED AROUND DOWNTOWN STARBUCKS ON WEEKDAYS AT 8AM. CAN'T WE GET THEM OUT BY THE SCHOOL GROUNDS TO ENHANCE PEDESTRIA... |
juswondering |
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on Mar 2, 2007 at 2:41 pm by jl, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Triumphing Over Adversity; Local Students Honored at Winners Breakfast
Two local students were honored on March 1st at the Family Service Agency of San Mateo County and Oracle’s 12th Annual Winners Breakfast. Held at the Hyatt Regency San Francis... |
Katherine Chouteau |
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on Mar 2, 2007 at 12:02 pm by Katherine Chouteau, a resident of another community |
OTHER TOPICS
Dumbarton Scoping & Freight
I would like to share my scoping comments for the Dumbarton Railroad Environmental Impact Report (EIR). I believe I have determined the reason this project continues without a... |
Margaret Fruth |
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on Mar 2, 2007 at 11:14 am by Margaret Fruth, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood |
WOODSIDE
Illegal removal of heritage trees in Woodside
Or, If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, does it make a sound?
Recent Almanac articles have documented the plight of large heritage trees which have been rem... |
I Speak For the Trees |
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on Mar 2, 2007 at 10:59 am by I Speak For the Trees, a resident of the Woodside: Kings Mountain/Skyline neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Council member receives donation from project
As reported in tomorrow's newspaper: Web Link
John Boyle received a $750 donation from 75 Willow Road, a property owned by develop... |
Suspicious |
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on Feb 28, 2007 at 9:57 pm by Scott, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
ATHERTON
DON'T CRY FOR ATHERTON...
Atherton city council rebukes the San Mateo County civil jury report that found its building department overlooked fire safety obligations over an 11-year period. Imagine all ... |
Pseudonyms Are Fun |
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on Feb 28, 2007 at 7:57 pm by Athertonian, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MOVIES
Catch Oscar-winner "The Lives of Others" at the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park
The German film, "The Lives of Others," which won the Oscar for best foreign language film Sunday night, is playing at the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park.
For showtimes, go t... |
Rory Brown |
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on Feb 28, 2007 at 5:50 pm by ForgetAboutHollywood, a resident of another community |
OTHER TOPICS
The Beyond Cancer Art Project
Call for young artists (to age 18) for show at Pacific Art League ( Palo Alto )
Any child whose life has been affected by cancer–their own or someone else’s– is encouraged to... |
Deirdre Clark |
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on Feb 28, 2007 at 1:25 pm by Deirdre Clark, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Valparaiso roadwork almost done
The town's roadwork on Valparaiso Avenue, between El Camino Real and University Drive, could be finished as early as next week, said Duncan Jones, Atherton's public works dire... |
Andrea Gemmet |
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on Feb 28, 2007 at 12:36 pm by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parents to meet over lack of onsite, after-school child care in Menlo Park school district
Katherine Bailey (kjscafe@earthlink.net) e-mailed this message to the Almanac on Feb. 17, 2007:
I wanted to let your newspaper know that there are a growing number of parent... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 28, 2007 at 12:23 pm by Rory Brown, Almanac staff writer |
THE LOCAL DISH
Baffled by LuLu's "apparent" popularity
When LuLu's opened on the Alameda here in west Menlo a little over a year ago, I was cautiously optimistic. Maybe even a little excited. Mexican food tops my list of favorites... |
Burn Raybill |
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on Feb 27, 2007 at 8:40 pm by West Menlo Resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Town Council to consider a loan from the county
At its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 28, the Town Council of Portola Valley plans to talk about asking for a $4 million line of credit with San Mateo County so as to ensure ... |
David Boyce |
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on Feb 27, 2007 at 12:03 pm by David Boyce, Almanac staff writer |
OTHER TOPICS
Posting on student painters
Cindy, I took your posting on student house painters offline because -- while it looks like a terrific company to help college students learn entrepreneurial skills -- it appe... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 26, 2007 at 7:31 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
SPORTS
Redwood NJB "Warriors" Division 3 and North Silicon Valley Champions
Ruby Seidl, parent and team supporter, provided this report:
Friday, Feb. 26, Portola Valley, Calif. -- The "Warriors" -- 3rd and 4th grade boys from Portola Valley, Atherto... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 25, 2007 at 10:52 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
How to vote in the 'far right' News Poll
To vote in the News Poll on TheAlmanacOnline, go to the home page Web Link and check the far right side of the page (no political leanings intende... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 24, 2007 at 12:51 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
How to view all posts in Town Square
To view all Town Center posts, click the link "View All Posts" to the right of the words, "Today's Top Posts." See illustration.
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Richard Hine |
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on Feb 22, 2007 at 7:07 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
SPORTS
PV adult soccer league seeks signups
Registration is now open for the 2007 Portola Valley Adult Soccer League spring season. The season starts March 4 and ends June 24. Games are on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 22, 2007 at 6:24 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
SPORTS
Women's adult soccer league sign-ups
Beginning and intermediate level teams play refereed games 1-2 times per week for fitness and friendship. Women 23 years and older with all level of skill are invited. March 1... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 22, 2007 at 6:05 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
WOODSIDE
COW offers to hoof bill to webcast council meetings
Citizens of Woodside, Inc., the anonymous watchdog organization that runs a Web site/blog at Web Link has offered to pay for a year of webcasti... |
Andrea Gemmet |
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on Feb 22, 2007 at 4:34 pm by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
OTHER TOPICS
County stuck with BART costs
The following Guest Opinion by Steve Schmidt was published in the Almanac's Feb. 21 print edition:
By Steve Schmidt
Finally, there is a deal in the works to settle the ann... |
Renee Batti |
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on Feb 21, 2007 at 5:51 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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