AROUND TOWN
Cyclist's accident: Puzzled by police reporting
The following letter by Mike Laine was published in the Almanac's Jan. 24 print edition:
Editor:
I read the Jan.17 article about MaryAnn Levenson, the cyclist who was hi... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 23, 2007 at 12:19 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
MENLO PARK
Why was news of Menlo Park's budget surplus withheld?
The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 17 print edition:
Editor:
I was shocked to read the announcement last week that Menlo Park had a $3.7 million |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 19, 2007 at 6:08 pm by Taxing, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
OTHER TOPICS
Cities must plan now for senior housing needs
The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 17 edition:
Editor:
It may or may not come as news, but the big work force of the future will be retired baby boo... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 18, 2007 at 10:29 am by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
Two paths to improve African high schools
The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 10 print edition:
Editor:
Congratulations on the excellent and timely article on local efforts to assist in the c... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 10, 2007 at 1:11 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
Unhappy with PUC handling of chloramine health issues
The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 10 print edition:
Editor:
Thank you for the Dec. 27 article on chloramine.
I would like to address the statemen... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 10, 2007 at 1:08 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
Big bike rides exacerbate cyclist/motorist tensions
This letter was published in the Jan. 3 edition of the Almanac:
Editor:
I am appalled at Brian Peterson's piece printed in the Dec. 13 Almanac. He devotes paragrap... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 9, 2007 at 4:48 pm by Dr. Greg Wright, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
No track classes at Summit Prep, unlike M-A
This letter was published in the Jan. 3 edition of the Almanac.
Editor:
I have two children in high school, one at Menlo-Atherton and one at Summit.
Both are hap... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 2, 2007 at 5:09 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
ATHERTON
Resident embarrassed by Atherton lawsuit
This letter was published in the Dec. 13 issue of the Almanac.
Editor:
The following letter was addressed to Atherton Mayor Charles Marsala:
I am a longtime, sec... |
Renee Batti |
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on Dec 14, 2006 at 11:26 am by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
AROUND TOWN
Where have all the Kepler's supporters gone?
I've been bewildered by the lack of customers in Kepler's when I've dropped by during the past few months. When the store closed "for good" last year, hundreds of people came ... |
Renee Batti |
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on Nov 30, 2006 at 3:06 pm by Community member, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Pleasure for the Palate at Red Lotus
My family and I enjoyed a most delicious dinner at Red Lotus in the Ladera Shopping Center. The restaurant features the cuisine of Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, an... |
Renee M. |
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on Apr 17, 2007 at 11:29 pm by Angela Hey, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Immigrants Day at History Museum on Saturday
As part of San Mateo County's Sesquicentennial celebration, Immigrants Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 4, from noon to 4:00 P.M. at the San Mateo County History Museu... |
Renee Meil |
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on Oct 30, 2006 at 10:25 am by Renee Meil, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Anna Eshoo bills await president's signature
This press release was received Dec. 9 from the office of Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Atherton:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Significant health-related measures championed by Rep. Anna G. Eshoo... |
Reporter |
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on Dec 10, 2006 at 1:19 pm by Reporter, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
West Bay Model Railroad Association holds Christmas Show in Menlo Park
The West Bay Model Railroad Association has scheduled its 2006 Christmas Show for December 8 through December 10 at the former baggage/freight building for the Menlo Park Trai... |
Reporter |
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on Nov 14, 2006 at 2:45 am by Reporter, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
Boyle, Duboc, Winkler literature cites false accomplishments
In their campaign literature, incumbents Winkler and Duboc claim a number accomplishments as evidence of their momentum. Though some of the claims fall within the acceptabl... |
ResearchWonk |
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on Nov 6, 2006 at 6:27 pm by WillowsMom, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows 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 |
resident |
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on Feb 15, 2013 at 9:12 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley millionaire denied bail after 36 years in prison
Fred Woods has been in prison since 1976. Previous to that, he lived on a 79 acre estate at the corner of Portola Road and Alpine Road. ABC News report: Web Link... |
resident |
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on Nov 30, 2012 at 1:08 pm by resident, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Caltrain vs. car in Redwood City, 6pm Wednesday
Please folks, do not ever stop on top of the train tracks. Pay attention, the tracks are well marked. |
resident |
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on Nov 7, 2012 at 10:08 pm by resident, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton mass kidnapper may be set free
Richard Schoenfeld along with his brother and a friend from Portola Valley were convicted of kidnapping 26 schoolchildren and a bus driver. The victims were buried in a rock q... |
resident |
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on Mar 3, 2012 at 12:05 am by Injustice, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton Council Calls Saturday 3 pm Special Meeting
Now I have heard everything. The town council called a meeting on 3 pm Saturday with the absolute minimum notice requirement to discuss the City Manager and Assistant City Ma... |
Resident |
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on Oct 15, 2010 at 3:28 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
MENLO PARK
MP City Council Acted Inconsistently on Fee Increases
In yet another display of bad governing, the city council this evening spent almost two and a half hours tinkering with the staff’s recommended Master Fee Schedule. The propo... |
Resident |
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on Mar 28, 2010 at 3:56 pm by James, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Anti-smoking Ordinance Goes Too Far
Tonight the city council passed a anti-smoking ordinance in one of their typical 5 hour marathon sessions.
While the proponents of the measure seemed to mainly focus on pro... |
Resident |
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on Mar 11, 2010 at 12:29 pm by old MP, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Parks and Recreation Commission Votes Against Park Theater Renovation
Tonight, the Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously passed a resolution opposing the city’s plans to purchase the Park Theater and lease it back to a private dance studio... |
Resident |
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on Nov 5, 2007 at 4:33 pm by Rory Brown, Almanac staff writer |
MENLO PARK
Do more people produce more C02?
Is it not the case that there is a direct, positive correlation between urban density and its carbon footprint? Is it not the case that as Menlo Park’s housing and therefore p... |
Responsible Resident |
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on Apr 23, 2007 at 1:24 pm by Not fuzzy at all, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Issues of concern to all of us
Town Square may be a great place to promote some serious discussions about issues on the minds of many of us in Menlo Park. There are many questions, more answers and even m... |
Responsible Resident |
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on Apr 6, 2007 at 11:18 am by R.R., a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
What's your experience at the Allied Arts restaurant?
What's your experience at the Allied Arts restaurant? Post your personal review below. You still have a shot to eat there before its planned closing Feb. 28. And a new restaur... |
Resturant Guy |
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on Feb 5, 2007 at 6:30 am by jpA8Q, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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