SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why is the MPCSD Board Holding a Meeting at a Private Home?
I was looking for the agenda for the MPCSD special school board meeting regarding O’Connor School that is scheduled for this Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was annou... |
A parent who wants to know, \\\\"What are they thinking?\\\\" |
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on Jun 3, 2013 at 5:25 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
BevMo scores permit for Menlo Park store
Second time's the charm: Beverages & More (BevMo) scored a use permit from a divided Planning Commission to open an 8,900-square-foot store at the former site of the Chili's r... |
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on Aug 31, 2010 at 8:26 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School parcel tax ballots due next Tuesday
Voters planning to mail in their ballots for the Menlo Park City School District or the Portola Valley School District parcel tax election need to act soon: Ballots must be re... |
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on May 4, 2010 at 9:16 pm by Blue Collar Public Worker, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Bad Judgment by Outgoing Mayor
I was invited to attend a reception in the city council chambers this evening to welcome in the new Mayor Rich Cline. I was surprised that what I thought was to be a purely s... |
Council Watcher |
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on Dec 8, 2009 at 11:06 pm by not betting, but..., a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Talk About A Free Ride
When we take a good look at Stanford's proposal on El Camino Real, Menlo Park, residents have to remember that the university's land has been owned since Leland and Jane summe... |
Them Apples |
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on May 17, 2013 at 4:03 pm by Gern, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Guest opinion: A call for civility at council meetings
The April 24 Almanac gave a balanced report on the Menlo Park City Council meeting on April 16, but neglected to report on the tone of the meeting. A number of the speakers wh... |
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on May 11, 2013 at 6:51 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Former President Clinton gives Governor Romney Glowing Praise
Last Thursday on CNN Bill Clinton praised Mitt Romney while he was the CEO of Bain Capital.
Former President Clinton said
“I think he had a good business career”
He fu... |
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on Nov 7, 2012 at 10:57 am by The Coming GOP Civil War, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Letter: Rancor over Planned Parenthood misses point
The appeal, by a group of residents and activists, against Planned Parenthood in Redwood City is unconscionable.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Jul 2, 2011 at 8:26 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Heritage tree falls in Menlo where plenty hear it
Money doesn't grow on trees, but apparently it does grow if you chop the tree down. After an hour and a half of late-night public comment, the Menlo Park City Council finally ... |
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on Feb 2, 2011 at 1:08 pm by Central Menlo, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Stanford 'rethinking' parts of El Camino plan
Stanford University and developer John Arrillaga are revising their plans for Menlo Park's empty car lots for a third time, according to project representatives.
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on Feb 22, 2013 at 1:02 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Rock on, Readers' Choice
Readers pick their favorite local restaurants, shops and services. Photo: Klara Turner, owner of Los Salonez in Menlo Park, won for favorite hair salon.
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on Jan 14, 2012 at 11:37 pm by Of course it\'s rigged, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton councilman won't face further investigation of loan request
Atherton's city attorney may have ruled that Councilman Charles Marsala broke no law when he requested a $500,000 loan from a town resident preparing to sue the town, but two... |
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on Apr 13, 2010 at 7:42 pm by POGO, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Editorial: Clearing the air in Atherton
The Atherton Police Department has had its problems of late, so it is welcome news that City Manager Jerry Gruber and Police Chief Mike Guerra have scheduled a meeting next Mo... |
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on Feb 23, 2010 at 2:02 pm by West Side Trucker, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Draeger's says it might close if Menlo Park City Council approves development project
If Menlo Park's City Council doesn't require the developer of the site of the defunct Cadillac dealership to provide housing, not to worry: the Draeger family could build resi... |
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on Sep 17, 2012 at 8:52 pm by Whiny Whiners!!!!!, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Consolidating Menlo Park and Atherton
Both Menlo Park and Atherton are facing severe financial difficulties and both suffer from a lack of strong political leadership willing to address these challenges. I propose... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Sep 2, 2010 at 11:29 pm by it is what it is, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park men launch broad-based lawsuit against high-speed rail agency
The lawsuit by Morris Brown and Mike Brady, both of Menlo Park, aims to prevent construction of the high-speed rail system.
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on Apr 26, 2010 at 8:54 pm by john burrows, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Initiative drive to cut pension costs under way
Henry Riggs, Roy Sardina and Ned Moritz will lead a ballot initiative drive, aimed at scaling back pension benefits for new city employees.
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on Feb 26, 2010 at 1:19 pm by truth, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Why businesses consider Menlo Park to be an unfriendly City
Over a year ago the Menlo Park Fire Protection District entered into a lease with Stanford University for one of the many vacant automobile dealership sites on El Camino. That... |
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on Feb 16, 2010 at 6:25 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
AROUND TOWN
Locals rally for single-payer health care system
About 25 people stood along El Camino Real in front of Cafe Borrone in Menlo Park on Thursday, July 30, rallying for a single-payer health care system. ==I Photo by Michelle L... |
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on Aug 20, 2009 at 9:02 pm by Hue Losers, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Watch: Frustration rises over child care program
With fingers pointing every which way over the alleged mismanagement of Menlo Park's Burgess preschool child care program, the City Council voted 4-1 at its May 5 meeting to r... |
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on May 23, 2009 at 10:29 am by MCC Parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Two women lead charge against BevMo store
Two Menlo Park women -- Maureen Hogan and Barbara Rosasco -- made their case Monday against the BevMo chain's plan to open a store at 700 El Camino Real, noting that it doesn'... |
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on Nov 6, 2010 at 5:15 pm by Matt, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton video remains online despite privacy complaint
A video of an Aug. 20 meeting in Atherton Town Hall between the city manager and three unhappy members of the public seeking public records remains on YouTube despite a privac... |
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on Sep 3, 2010 at 6:57 am by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
OTHER TOPICS
Eshoo: No plans for health care town hall?
As people pack town hall meetings across the country on plans for health care reform, Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, has not announced plans to hold a similar meeting with her... |
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on Aug 26, 2009 at 1:43 pm by Concerned Parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Guest opinion: Making the case for the sergeants' raise
Menlo Park recently gave a substantial pay raise to its police sergeants. This raise has been criticized by The Almanac and a number of residents.
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Editor |
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on Feb 15, 2009 at 5:26 pm by Come Out Of Your Bubble, Hank, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Ravenswood may cut entire library staff
Peering into a future of hard times, trustees of the Ravenswood City School District, which has schools in Menlo Park and East Palo Alto, voted Thursday to slash the staff tha... |
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on Jun 20, 2011 at 5:22 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |