AROUND TOWN
advertisers force Facebook to censor right-wing free speech
Be careful if engage in right-wing free speech such as discussions on legitimate rape on Facebook. Facebook may delete your posts as well as cancel your account. Story in the ... |
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on May 29, 2013 at 7:58 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Too many students, too few seats
Sequoia Union High School District officials have begun a conversation on the possible effects of enrollment growth on facility use, school choice and neighborhood-school boun... |
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on May 29, 2013 at 4:13 pm by Old MP, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Upcoming events at Atherton Library
Summer Reading Program starts June 1st. All ages are welcome to participate. The theme is "Reading is So Delicious!" Come in to pick up a reading log starting this Saturday! S... |
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on May 29, 2013 at 10:47 am by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: Enrollment surge may alter attendance boundaries
It appears that some Menlo Park, Atherton and Ladera parents planning on sending their teenagers to Menlo-Atherton High School in a few years may be in for a surprise as a hug... |
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on May 28, 2013 at 6:14 pm by Menlo mom, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Sharing from the garden
The second Garden Share event under the redwoods at Portola Valley Town Center drew a gathering of 20 or 25 people and a picnic table of fresh goods between 10 and 11 a.m. on ... |
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on May 28, 2013 at 5:06 pm by Jan Schachter, a resident of the Portola Valley: Westridge neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Facebook may foot bill for Belle Haven substation
Menlo Park appears closer than ever to completing its nearly decade-long quest to open a functioning police substation in the Belle Haven neighborhood. A site has been selecte... |
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on May 28, 2013 at 2:55 pm by Belle Haven Resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Tonight: What will new school look like, and how much should it cost?
What kind of school do Menlo Park City School District residents want to see built on the district's former O'Connor School site, and how much are they willing to pay for it? ... |
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on May 28, 2013 at 11:51 am by whatever, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Lawsuit filed over car collision with horses on I-280
A lawsuit has been filed by Menlo Park physician Dr. Jean W. Gillon over an incident in the early morning darkness of Dec. 29, 2012, when a Mercedes Benz she was driving colli... |
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on May 28, 2013 at 1:11 am by Steel Magnolia, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Letter: Most scientists agree about climate change
A review of 12,000 papers on climate change, in the May 15 issue of the "Environmental Research Letters," found that 97 percent of scientists attribute climate change to huma... |
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on May 27, 2013 at 3:37 pm by gosh it sprinkled today so NO WARMING, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park transportation commissioner resigns, criticizing city staff
Menlo Park Transportation Commissioner Charlie Bourne resigned on May 21 after nearly six years of service, citing Brown Act violations by city staff and attempts to stop the ... |
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on May 26, 2013 at 3:49 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Wanted: Community bloggers
The Almanac Online is seeking community bloggers. Readers who have a passion or expertise, or who are interested in sharing with other readers their thoughts about life in Men... |
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on May 26, 2013 at 11:59 am by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Whos is the best Bay Area Surgeon for Total Knee Replacement Surgery
I need a total knee replacement. Four names come to mind and I am soliciting Almanac readers for their opinions on who is the best. If you have a favorite not on the followi... |
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on May 26, 2013 at 8:43 am by Gimpy, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Menlo may restore library
hours, add red-light camera
How do you spend $75.5 million in one fiscal year? Menlo Park plans to answer that question as the city's 2013-2014 budget season kicks off, starting with the city manager's p... |
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on May 24, 2013 at 6:56 am by Roger, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Grab Bag Theater stages 'Babes in Arms'
The student-run youth theater group Grab Bag Theater will stage Rogers & Harts' "Babes in Arms" at 7 p.m. on three nights May 24, May 25 and June 1 and at 6:30 p.m. May 31st... |
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on May 23, 2013 at 11:16 pm by Mark Wilson, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
City clerk leaving Menlo Park
Menlo Park needs to break out the recruitment ads once again. City Clerk Margaret Roberts gave two weeks' notice that her last day will be Friday, May 24.
Read the full sto... |
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on May 23, 2013 at 4:40 pm by Whoa, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park hires consultant to study city's administrative services department
Now that a $25,000 review of the police department's internal operations is done, Menlo Park City Manager Alex McIntyre has hired a consultant to take a look at the city's adm... |
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on May 23, 2013 at 4:08 pm by Consultant, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
A headmaster hangs up the chalk after 20 years of transformation
It was mid-afternoon on a glorious day -- sunny, mild, the air fragrant with spring. But on the Menlo School campus, Norman Colb wasn't out smelling the roses. Instead, he sai... |
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on May 23, 2013 at 9:00 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Letter: Contradictory decision on turf field
In its recent 3-to-2 vote, the Portola Valley Town Council overturned the Planning Commission's decision that would allow Woodside Priory School to install artificial turf whe... |
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on May 22, 2013 at 9:24 pm by member, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Suicide or murder? Attorneys duel in closing arguments
Did Parima Parineh commit suicide in the bedroom of her Woodside home on April 13, 2010, or was she shot and killed by her husband, Pooroushasb "Peter" Parineh, who is charged... |
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on May 22, 2013 at 8:23 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Massacre girls win soccer tourney
The Menlo Massacre, an under-10 girls soccer team, defeated San Carlos 2-1, to win the championship game of the El Palo Alto soccer tournament April 28 in Palo Alto.
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on May 22, 2013 at 4:33 pm by Grieved, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park community services director expects cost-of-living increases for employees
A 2 percent cost of living increase and travel expenses for professional development figure into Menlo Park's community services budget for fiscal year 2013-2014, according to... |
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on May 22, 2013 at 2:03 pm by randy albin, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Supervisors Approve 25 new jobs on Consent Agenda
where a single vote and NO discussion is needed. Of the 25 positions 2 of them are for supervisors to the 23 other positions. Its a shame we weren't able to have a discussion,... |
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on May 22, 2013 at 10:32 am by Michael G Stogner, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Housing update in final stretch
The fact that the housing element staff report came with 26 attachments, lettered from A to Z, predicted it would be a very long night on May 21 as the Menlo Park City Council... |
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on May 22, 2013 at 10:11 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
President Obama has had a tough week
This week will mark the 37th time House Republicans have tried to repeal Obamacare. If Republicans really wanted to do away with Obamacare they should just endorse it as a con... |
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on May 22, 2013 at 10:07 am by C Parker, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Sequoia Healthcare District defends its community mission as political foes aim to pull the plug on it
This article by Renee Batti in 2002 provides some insight into this decade long struggle. Web Link |
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on May 22, 2013 at 10:02 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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