PORTOLA VALLEY
Watch video of team vaulting at Spring Down Equestrian Center
Watch a 7-minute video of the team vaulting -- gymnastics on horseback -- at Woodside SpringFest06 at the Spring Down Equestrian Center in Portola Valley. Click here:
http://... |
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on Jan 30, 2007 at 7:24 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Tell us about your favorite science fair exhibits
In this week's Almanac, staff writer Marjorie Mader tells about the mind-stretching array of exhibits on display at science fairs at Corte Madera and Ormondale schools in Por... |
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on Jan 30, 2007 at 6:52 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
MENLO PARK
Should Menlo Park drop the new tax because of the $3.5 million budget surplus?
Menlo Park City Councilman John Boyle is pushing for a public discussion and re-evaluation of the city's plan to enact, in April, the voter-approved utility users' tax at the ... |
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on Jan 29, 2007 at 10:05 am by Ship of fools, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
What do you think should be done about the Park Theatre?
What do you think should be done about the Park Theatre. Click here for the latest news: Web Link
To post your comment, click on ... |
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on Jan 21, 2007 at 7:40 pm by TryThisOnForSize, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Bill Moggridge of Woodside talks at Kepler's on design in digital age
Here is an e-mail from Susan Lider, a spokeswoman for Kepler's bookstore.
Bill Moggridge of Woodside, author of "Designing Interactions," will speak at Kepler's bo... |
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on Jan 17, 2007 at 4:56 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
Are you happy or unhappy with the election results?
Here is a place to comment on whether you are happy or unhappy with the election results. You can comment on any particular result from the naming of a new defense secretary t... |
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on Nov 16, 2006 at 2:18 pm by MPworkingMom, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
Should Menlo Park levy a utility tax?
In the Nov. 7 election, Menlo Park voters are being asked to approve Measure K, which would authorize the city to levy a tax of up to 3.5 percent on water, gas and electric bi... |
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on Nov 8, 2006 at 10:30 pm by MPwalker, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Terms of use; monitoring posts on Town Square
We are taking offline some posts that don't meet the Terms of Use for Town Square, including recent posts of "sarcastic fiction." I've posted the Terms of Use below. You can v... |
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on Nov 7, 2006 at 8:03 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
Mickie Winkler e-mail: It is really tough to run against a team (us)
Below is an Oct. 31 e-mail from Councilwoman Mickie Winkler to Menlo Park residents. Ms. Winkler is a candidate in the Nov. 7 Menlo Park City Council election.
Fello... |
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on Nov 5, 2006 at 1:41 pm by Hoping for a Clean Sweep, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
Should council candidates accept donations from developers with projects before the city?
All of the candidates in the Menlo Park City Council election have accepted monetary contributions from developers that have projects before the city or who plan to. Here are ... |
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on Nov 4, 2006 at 12:34 am by DeepThroat, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
Mickie Winkler e-mail: Update on Unions and the Campaign
Below is an Oct. 19 e-mail from Councilwoman Mickie Winkler to Menlo Park residents. Ms. Winkler is a candidate in the Nov. 7 Menlo Park City Council election.
Dear ... |
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on Nov 1, 2006 at 3:39 pm by Take Back Menlo Park, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
Should council candidates seek support from city employee unions?
City council members negotiate with city employee unions and act on labor contracts. Many people argue that council members must maintain an arms-length relationship with the ... |
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on Nov 1, 2006 at 3:38 pm by Unflappable, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
BOOKS
Michael Lewis, author of "Moneyball," to speak in Menlo Park tonight
Michael Lewis, the author of "Moneyball" and the "New New Thing," will appear at the Menlo Park City Council Chambers tonight to talk about his new book: "Blind Side: Evolutio... |
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on Nov 1, 2006 at 8:33 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
Should sales taxes be increased 1/8th cent for parks and park programs?
Measure A on the San Mateo County ballot would raise $16 million a year for parks and park programs in the county. To pass, two-thirds of voters must approve it. To see the Al... |
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on Nov 1, 2006 at 7:32 am by MP Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
Pool political rally turns into shouting match: POST YOUR COMMENTS HERE
A political rally Thursday in support of a private company's operation of Menlo Park's Burgess Aquatics Center quickly turned into a shouting match.
Organized by supporter... |
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on Oct 30, 2006 at 6:42 pm by Developer Watchdog, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
Should Menlo Park look into building sports fields in Bayfront Park?
Should Menlo Park look into building sports fields in Bayfront Park? This is the question posed as Measure J on the Menlo Park ballot Nov. 7. To read the Almanac's Voter Guide... |
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on Oct 28, 2006 at 4:08 pm by SportsWidow, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Mayor Nicholas Jellins learns of “larger than expected budget surplus"
Below is an Oct. 26 press release from Menlo Park Mayor Nicholas Jellins. In addition to the surplus, he says: "… we recently identified a currently unfunded retiree healthc... |
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on Oct 27, 2006 at 12:55 pm by Gern Blanston, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Prop 90 could cost local government billions, says Portola Valley council in resolution
The Portola Valley Town Council adopted the resolution below on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in a meeting at The Seqouias retirement community in Portola Valley.
RESOLUTION NO. 228... |
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on Oct 27, 2006 at 12:03 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
MENLO PARK
Councilwoman Mickie Winkler's e-mail on recovering Menlo Park sales tax revenues
Below is Councilwoman Mickie Winkler’s Oct. 23 e-mail to Menlo Park residents on recovering Menlo Park revenues. (Note: Mickie Winkler is a candidate for one of three seats on... |
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on Oct 26, 2006 at 5:49 pm by FinanceWonk, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
What do you think of AARP’s “Don’t Vote” campaign?
See info below. Click on "Add a comment" and give us your opinion.
Warren Slocum, San Mateo County’s chief elections officer, doesn't like the AARP's "Don't Vote" ad c... |
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on Oct 25, 2006 at 2:56 pm by Enfranchised and loving it, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
SPORTS
FOOTBALL: M-A, Woodside game on KCEA
KCEA (89.1-FM) will broadcast the football showdown between Menlo-Atherton and Woodside high schools at 2 p.m. today (Nov. 11).
You can listen to the live broadcast from M-... |
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on Oct 20, 2006 at 11:26 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
WOODSIDE
"Tip-A-Cop" event at Buck's in Woodside Oct. 26
Message from Jamis MacNiven of Buck's restaurant in Woodside.
Join us Thursday, October 26th, 2006 for breakfast at the legendary Buck’s of Woodside restaurant and l... |
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on Oct 19, 2006 at 12:37 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
AROUND TOWN
No excuses -– it’s easier than ever to find election information
Report from Elliot Margolies of the Community Media Center.
Election day is coming November 7, and too many voters aren’t paying attention. The last midterm election... |
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on Oct 18, 2006 at 12:57 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
WOODSIDE
Hundreds of books, CDs on sale at Woodside Library book sale Nov. 4
If you like bargains, the upcoming Woodside Library book sale is the place for you.
On Saturday, Nov. 4, hundreds of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, video and audio tapes wil... |
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on Oct 18, 2006 at 12:19 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
Founder of Patagonia Inc. to discuss environmental sustainability at Oct. 23 lecture
This report is from Stanford University.
Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner of Patagonia Inc., will deliver the 2006-07 Conradin von Gugelberg Memorial Lecture on the E... |
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on Oct 18, 2006 at 11:35 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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