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MENLO PARK
Community Development Agency funds transfer
There are several measures involving the Community Development Agency that are on Menlo Park City Council Agenda tonight. I looked at the city staff's proposals to transfer...
 
Roxie Rorapaugh
 
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on Feb 8, 2011 at 1:21 pm by Roxie Rorapaugh, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood
OTHER TOPICS
Menlo Fire and the Santa Clara County Grand Jury Report
Some excerpts from the Santa Clara County Grand Jury report regarding Fire Services. With Menlo Fire's bloated budget, one has to wonder if they have any incentives to con...
 
Roy Desoto
 
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on Jun 22, 2011 at 8:34 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood 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
AROUND TOWN
Shakespeare on the Square - FREE this weekend!
For the Shakespeare lovers in us all, Downtown Redwood City will host a series of 4 live theater events during the summer. Featuring Two Gentleman of Verona, this hilarious co...
 
RWC EVENTS
 
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on Jul 17, 2009 at 2:23 pm by RWC EVENTS, a resident of another community
AROUND TOWN
Target Family Days - Fun Family Event - This Sunday 7/12!
Target Family Days, generously sponsored by Target Stores, will attract kids and adults of all ages one Sunday per month, from 11am until 3pm. Three cultural themes including ...
 
RWC EVENTS
 
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on Jul 10, 2009 at 6:02 pm by RWC EVENTS, a resident of another community
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Donate Used Musical Instruments
Is your child’s old cello sitting in the corner, unused? Have your son outgrown your guitar? Is your daughter’s recorder from elementary school still in her room? Donate you...
 
Ryan Young
 
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on Mar 4, 2012 at 7:45 pm by Ryan Young, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood
ATHERTON
Christmas comes early this year for an Atherton cop
While the Atherton council and staff is busy battening down the hatches to continue to fight several taxpaying residents who have been provably wronged, an Atherton cop collec...
 
Sad but true
 
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on Dec 18, 2010 at 12:25 am by fuzzy wuzzy, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood
MENLO PARK
Idea: Move Menlo Park Downtown to Belle Haven
Since the current Menlo Park downtown is full of NIMBYs, I think we should consider moving the downtown to Belle Haven. With Facebook, cheaper land, and kinder residents, Bell...
 
sadfsf
 
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on Mar 12, 2011 at 9:45 pm by NotAChance, a resident of another community
MENLO PARK
City Manager Contributing to Roadside Safety Problem
There are a number of streets in Menlo Park without sidewalks or roadside paths which result in unsafe conditions for pedestrians. The city has a master plan for developing...
 
Safety Minded
 
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on May 26, 2010 at 12:15 pm by Mrs. Rojas, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Sequoia UHSD Visioning Session 3/24 in East Palo Alto
The Sequoia UHSD has been holding community visioning sessions with All our communities.The last 2 sessions will be this Saturday the 24th of March. They are: 1. At the Se...
 
sally stewart
 
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on Mar 22, 2007 at 1:50 pm by sally stewart, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community
ATHERTON
cash for clunkers part 2
Is it arrogance or ignorance? The City Council has its own stimulus plan. That being to have us Athertonians reach deeper into our pockets during this economic crisis so th...
 
sandy
 
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on Sep 11, 2009 at 4:30 pm by alice henderson, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda neighborhood
MENLO PARK
Sharon Heights' homeowner association doesn't function
It appears that many local communities have formed active and informative community associations for their residents. Palo Alto and Ladera are excellent examples. In Sharon He...
 
Sara
 
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on Mar 23, 2011 at 12:00 pm by Sara, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood
PORTOLA VALLEY
Bicycle Accident on Los Trancos 8 26 07
Does anyone now what happened to the cyclist involved in the accident on Los Trancos yesterday early afternoon? Did they figure out what actually happend to cause the accident...
 
Sara
 
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on Aug 27, 2007 at 4:50 pm by David Boyce, Almanac staff writer
WOODSIDE
Tunitas Creek And Highway 35
Does anyone know why Tunitas Creek Road was blocked by a CHP criuser around 5 pm on Saturday August 25? There was a NBC news crew there but, nothing showed up on their web sit...
 
Saturday Driver
 
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on Aug 28, 2007 at 12:36 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac
AROUND TOWN
How to suspend delivery of The Examiner daily newspaper
I got tired of The Examiner newspaper being dropped on my driveway every morning and then I would pick it up and put it directly into my recycling bin. It took me a while to ...
 
Save Trees
 
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on May 14, 2008 at 2:58 pm by Save The Oceans, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Felton Gables to parents: "you can't park here"
Encinal School parents received an unexpected "welcome back" in the form of an emailed announcement that parents would no longer be allowed to park anywhere near the school, n...
 
School mom
 
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on Aug 21, 2009 at 9:50 pm by School mom, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood
MENLO PARK
TERC AT ENCINAL: TRACK TO A TRAINWRECK
BUILDING THE TEACHING EDULCATION RESOURCE CENTER (TERC) AT THE ENCINAL CAMPUS.SCHOOL CREATES MAJOR IRREVERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS TO THE CITY OF MENLO PARK. The Problem...
 
School Neighbors Coalition
 
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on May 16, 2008 at 5:48 pm by School Neighbors Coalition, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Oak Knoll School plan gives 'minimal attention" to pedestrian and bike access
Menlo Park parent John Fox says that the new plan for the Oak Knoll School campus at 1895 Oak Knoll Lane has given "minimal attention" to pedestrian and bicycle access to the...
 
School Poster
 
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on Sep 8, 2007 at 11:21 am by School Poster, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood
OTHER TOPICS
Yet another cyclist dies from Sand Hill Road accident
The Mercury News is reporting that Deborah Johnson, a 54-year old Palo Alto business consultant, died Tuesday after a bike accident on Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park on Sunday, ...
 
Sean
 
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on May 17, 2009 at 2:02 am by Lee, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood
MENLO PARK
Thoughts on Burgess Pool?
Burgess Pool users: How do you like swimming at Burgess Pool? Do you like the programs offered? Do you think the rates are fair? Are you satisfied with the way the new pool ha...
 
Sean Howell
 
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on Sep 21, 2009 at 10:56 am by Ima Yawner, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Plans for the Inauguration?
If you have plans for the inauguration -- either in D.C. or locally -- The Almanac wants to know about it. Send an e-mail to showell@almanacnews.com with information or photo...
 
Sean Howell
 
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on Jan 15, 2009 at 3:03 pm by Sean Howell, a resident of another community
OTHER TOPICS
Backyard chickens: Future story in The Almanac
Do you raise chickens in your backyard? Know someone who does? E-mail Almanac reporter Sean Howell at showell@almanacnews.com, and let us know if you'd like to be interviewed ...
 
Sean Howell
 
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by Sean Howell, Almanac staff writer
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Woodside Priory Goes "Green" and Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Founders Day
Woodside Priory School Goes "Green" and Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary What: Woodside Priory's Fiftieth Anniversary When: November 11, 9:30 a.m. mass followed by a buildi...
 
Sean Mclain Brown
 
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on Nov 6, 2007 at 1:33 pm by Sean Mclain Brown, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood
ATHERTON
Public Trust or Private Security
There were already three different council meetings scheduled for tonight Wednesday 12-15-10. A Special meeting, a Closed Session, and the Regular council meeting. Today at...
 
Secret Santa
 
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on Dec 16, 2010 at 6:54 pm by Secret Santa, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood
ATHERTON
What Atherton Could Have Settled for in the John Johns Case
Here is the inside story of Atherton’s most recent financial catastrophe: In April 2008, John Johns lost a battle to suspend discovery on his wrongful termination suit aga...
 
seeing red
 
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on May 1, 2010 at 5:51 pm by drag-net, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood
 

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