AROUND TOWN
Pub Night gone wild in Menlo Park
Seniors complain of long waits, line hopping, juniors at BBC
January 16, 2007
By David Gauvey Herbert
The BBC is an old Menlo Park bank turned nightclub, but the mob scene... |
Stanford student |
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on Jan 22, 2007 at 3:54 pm by Local Yocal, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
War in Iraq to be discussed at Stanford
Former U.S. Defense Secretary William J. Perry will be one of the panelists in a discussion on the war in Iraq Monday, Jan. 22, at Stanford University. Perry is a Stanford pro... |
News Guy |
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on Jan 19, 2007 at 4:10 pm by Robin, a resident of another community |
THE LOCAL DISH
Rock of Gibraltar rocks
In an otherwise very good article on Spanish cooking in the SF Chronicle's food section this week, the writer slighted the Rock of Gibraltar Comestibles in Menlo Park by leavi... |
Donna Con Brio |
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on Jan 16, 2007 at 10:14 pm by Angela, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Not your average ham and cheese sandwich
What the French do with the ham and cheese sandwich -- the Croque Monsieur -- is a marvel. What the Crepes Cafe in Menlo Park does with the Croque Madame is bliss. That's the ... |
Donna Con Brio |
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on Jan 9, 2007 at 2:03 pm by Jenna, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Superman lived in our community.
One year ago, Officer Richard May, was shot and killed in East Palo Alto while performing his pledged duty to serve and protect. Sadly, for all of us who believe in good and s... |
Jay Gertridge |
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on Jan 7, 2007 at 8:34 pm by friend, a resident of another community |
OTHER TOPICS
Crossing the line of convention
From a wonderful book by Robert Fulghum. The book is titled "Maybe (Maybe Not)"
On a hot summer's day, late in August, I sought shade and a cool drink under the canvas awni... |
Llib Brunyar |
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on Dec 20, 2006 at 4:50 pm by Diana, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Thanks to David Wormley: he directed traffic when pedestrian was hit on November 13, 2006
Thank you for your article on David Wormley! While I personally thanked him for directing traffic the evening I saw a pedestrian hit crossing Menlo Avenue on November 13, 200... |
Amy Klein |
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on Dec 15, 2006 at 3:28 pm by MPworkingMom, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MOVIES
Top five films of 2006
I didn't see all of the movies I wanted to this year, but here are my top five for 2006:
1. "The Departed"
2. "Little Miss Sunshine"
3. "Thank You For Smoking"
4. "The D... |
Mr. Movie Man |
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on Dec 15, 2006 at 11:13 am by Don\'t get out much, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Don't bother with a brunch menu at Il Fornaio
For my money, the only thing worth getting at brunch at Il Fornaio is the French toast. The lump of melting marscapone cheese atop those lovely, airy slices of bread, doused w... |
Prima Collazione |
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on Dec 14, 2006 at 7:34 am by Joanne, a resident of the Woodside: Kings Mountain/Skyline neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Be on the alert for fat -- the kind that blocks sewer lines
With the holidays upon us, regional water quality experts want Bay Area residents to be on the alert for fat. Not the kind that expands the waistline, but the kind that can bl... |
Julie Weiss |
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on Dec 13, 2006 at 11:39 am by MPworkingMom, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Derry Referendum -- The Law is a Ass -- Councilman Andy Cohen's remarks
Copied below are the transcribed remarks from councilman Andy Cohen at the Nov 28th, council meeting;
They were made well after 11:00 PM and they certainly deserve to be w... |
Morris Brown |
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on Dec 12, 2006 at 1:55 pm by interested citizen, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Serving our city
Menlo Park has just elected and sworn in a new city council that has promised to be more responsive to the public. Now is a good time for Menlo Park residents to make New Year... |
Elizabeth Lasensky |
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on Dec 11, 2006 at 11:03 am by Anna, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Some thoughts on James Kim
I didn't know James Kim, the 35-year-old San Francisco man who died in the Oregon wilderness trying to find help for his stranded wife and daughters. Over the years, I suppose... |
Andrea Gemmet |
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on Dec 8, 2006 at 8:38 am by George, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Any news on providing bus transportation for kids going to local schools?
Is there any news on the study to provide bus transportation for kids going to local schools? See Marjorie Mader's story below.
School busing: Is it feasible in Menlo Pa... |
Traffic Cop |
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on Dec 6, 2006 at 5:10 pm by Editor, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
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... |
Richard Hine |
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on Nov 16, 2006 at 2:18 pm by MPworkingMom, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Local Menlo Park classrooms to have a cow with visit from interactive agriculture program
Mobile Dairy Classroom Gives Children Firsthand Look at Farm Life
WHAT: To teach children about the importance of agriculture and farming, Dairy Council of California’s Mo... |
Susan Chang |
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on Nov 16, 2006 at 11:23 am by Susan Chang, a member of the Laurel School community |
MENLO PARK
Town Hall Meeting Shot Down By Jellins/Duboc/Winkler
At the end of tonight's city council meeting, council member Cohen announced plans for an open Town Hall meeting that he and council member Fergusson were proposing for Saturd... |
CouncilWatcher |
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on Nov 15, 2006 at 6:34 am by fat lady in the wings, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
Why Boyle-Duboc-Winkler Lost The Election
History (and the present) tell us why Boyle-Duboc-Winkler have lost this election.
They were swept into power back in 2002, not because of the supposed "residentialist" iss... |
ElectionWatcher |
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on Nov 11, 2006 at 10:48 pm by CITYELECTIONWATCHER, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
WOODSIDE
Good times at Day of the Horse
Woodside's Day of the Horse on Oct. 14 drew a steady stream of horse enthusiasts to Town Hall.
A big thank you to everyone who stopped by the Almanac's booth to chat with ... |
Andrea Gemmet |
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on Nov 11, 2006 at 11:05 am by WHOA!, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
The "new" Ace Hardware is really a church meeting room
What no-one is saying about the Ace hardware, is that it occupies only a small portion of the front of the building and that a church meeting room occupies the larger back por... |
Paul Collacchi |
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on Nov 10, 2006 at 11:50 am by Paul Collacchi, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills 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... |
Richard Hine |
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on Nov 8, 2006 at 10:30 pm by MPwalker, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
3 ways to find election-night results for the mid-peninsula
On November 7, several city council seats on the mid-peninsula are contested, as well as school board and county posts. Bay Area news channels, with so many issues to cover, a... |
The Media Center |
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on Nov 7, 2006 at 12:02 am by politicaljunkie, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
May I have the envelope, please?
I don't think this has been posted elsewhere, but if you've been following this election and need a few laughs, you must see Web Link
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MPResident |
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on Nov 5, 2006 at 1:38 pm by Hoping for a Clean Sweep, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Fake Endorsement Claims By Incumbents...Who Can You Trust?
Incumbent Slate Mails Four Fictitious Flyers to Menlo Park Residents
Winkler, Boyle and Duboc Use Fake Endorsement
Flyers to Purposefully Mislead Voters
Menlo Park, ... |
Looking4Truth |
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on Nov 3, 2006 at 3:52 pm by Dick Poe, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Learn about birds at Bayfront Park on Saturday, Nov. 4
Sat. Nov 4th. If you're walking the dog, taking the kids out, or just enjoying a stroll at Bayfront Park on Sat. morning, stop by for a look at some of the birds that call Bay... |
Chris |
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on Nov 3, 2006 at 11:14 am by Bird Watcher, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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