FICTION
Wednesday: Atherton may adopt resolution opposing high-speed rail project
The Atherton City Council will consider Wednesday a resolution putting the town government on record as opposing the California high-speed rail project as currently configured... |
Editor |
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on Aug 17, 2010 at 10:28 pm by JustAsking, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Lehman Brothers collapse: Eshoo introduces legislation to repay public entities
Rep. Anna G. Eshoo introduced the Restitution for Local Government Act of 2010 today to help counties and other public entities recoup over $1.7 billion lost when Lehman Broth... |
Editor |
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on May 8, 2010 at 6:22 pm by Stop Eshoo NOW, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE - THE MENLO PARK MYTH
Imagine my surprise when I saw my daughter's picture in the Menlo Park activity guide under the page marked "School Age Child Care".
The TRUTH is that there currently is NO... |
beyond frustrated |
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on Sep 21, 2007 at 11:33 am by Work is bad, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Cyclist responds to Portola Valley resident's Dec 6 letter
As a Portola Valley resident (Cherokee Way) and avid cyclist, I’d like to respond to Nancy Baglietto’s letter in the Dec 6 Country Almanac.
First, I’m sorry to hear to that... |
Lloyd Chambers |
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on Sep 29, 2007 at 6:09 am by Rae Taylor, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
When Will Menlo Park Fix El Camino Real?
It's about time Menlo Park's City Council addressed the incredible traffic congestion on El Camino Real (ECR). It has now deteriorated to the point of complete absurdity and ... |
POGO |
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on Jan 5, 2012 at 9:28 pm by really?, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Sequoia Healthcare District Election
There are three candidates running in November for two 4 year seats on the Sequoia Healthcare District Board of Directors. Their candidate statements which will apear in your ... |
Jack Hickey |
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on Nov 23, 2012 at 2:05 pm by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Big changes in firefighter work practices, benefits
Major changes are coming in work practices and benefits for firefighters with the Menlo Park Fire Protection District.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Nov 15, 2011 at 8:46 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
High-speed rail lobbyist Ravi Mehta sticks around
Residents said 'nay', and so did the mayor, but the Menlo Park City Council voted 3-1 to retain high-speed rail lobbyist Ravi Mehta of Capital Advocates through December.
Rea... |
Editor |
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on Mar 1, 2012 at 9:41 pm by truth, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
Duplicitous endorsements on fake Democratic flier
Menlo Park households with registered Democrats have received a mailer, proclaiming itself a “Voter Information Guide for Democrats.” Just like two (unsuccessful) slate-spons... |
Catherine McMillan |
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on Nov 3, 2006 at 4:49 pm by Intentional duplicity, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
WOODSIDE
25 bicyclists cited for running stop sign
San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies cited 25 bicyclists on charges of failing to come to a stop at a busy intersection in Woodside on Saturday, Aug. 28.
Read the full stor... |
Editor |
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on Sep 24, 2010 at 10:47 am by La Hondan, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo school district board to appoint new trustee
The Menlo Park City School District board will appoint a replacement for member Mark Box, who announced his resignation from the five-member board last week. Applications for ... |
Editor |
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on Jun 9, 2011 at 8:00 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
New Mayor
Well, it did not take long for the new spirit of openness and cooperation touted by Menlo Park’s incoming Mayor Kelly Fergusson and Vice Mayor Andy Cohen to come to an end. T... |
Disappointed Resident |
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on Jan 12, 2007 at 2:08 pm by Finance Geek, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park 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 |
THE LOCAL DISH
Red Lotus a disappointment
Three of us were disappointed recently with our lunch at the new Red Lotus restaurant featuring Southeast Asian food in the Ladera shopping center in Portola Valley. The locat... |
Suzy |
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on Jan 18, 2007 at 7:54 pm by Andria, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Haunted House
A Haunted House!!!
Get ready for a scare of a good time.
Trinity Episcopal Church on 330 Ravenswood is having a haunted house. This October 31st from 8pm to 12pm. Admission... |
Alex Hardt |
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on Oct 20, 2006 at 3:45 pm by Alex Hardt, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Goodwill Donation Site Moves
The Goodwill donation site, located for many years at the Safeway on El Camino Real, has moved to the rear entrance of the Goodwill Store at 711 Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Par... |
Rory Brown |
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on Dec 14, 2006 at 3:40 pm by Rory Brown, Almanac staff writer |
MENLO PARK
Did Menlo Park fire district chief put TV show ahead of accident response?
There is little or no disagreement from Menlo Park Fire Protection District Chief Harold Schapelhouman on the facts in an e-mail from the firefighters union president. The e-m... |
Editor |
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on Feb 13, 2012 at 8:20 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MOVIES
Movie review: 'The Master'
The film's unequivocal pleasures are Mihai Malaimare Jr.'s photography (shot on rare, extra-sharp 65mm film), brilliant period production design by David Crank and Jack Fisk, ... |
Editor |
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on Sep 28, 2012 at 8:29 am by FOMResearch, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Troubled by two serious bike accidents
Last week's Almanac contained two more tragic stories of cyclist deaths due to apparently careless car driving. Beyond the obvious personal tragedies, they are each troubling... |
Tim Rochte |
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on Jul 2, 2007 at 8:44 pm by walker, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
FICTION
Sometimes you can fight City Hall
When Menlo Park badminton fans discovered that floor plans for the new $11.5-million Arrillaga gym off Alma Street did not include permanent badminton courts, potentially cond... |
Editor |
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on Sep 24, 2010 at 10:00 pm by Badminton, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Green energy home wins award
Tavinder and Vivek Wadhwa have won Menlo Park's 2011 Environmental Quality Award, for their passive energy home, the city announced.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park letting ABAG dictate -- California Declares War on Suburbia
This article (copied below) which just appeared in the WSJ targets exactly what is happening here in Menlo Park. Our council rather than pursuing goals, such as maintaining o... |
Morris Brown |
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on May 21, 2012 at 1:31 pm by Dues and don\'ts, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
A new plan for Park Theatre?
A controversial plan to buy the former Park Theatre on El Camino Real for $2.2 million in city funds and lease it to Menlo Park resident Andy Duncan for a private dance studio... |
Editor |
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on Oct 25, 2007 at 2:31 pm by not sure, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
MOVIES
Sing-a-long Movie Night
Atherton Library is hosting a sing-a-long Movie Night featuring "Mamma Mia!" Come join the fun, Friday, July 8 at 7 pm. 2 Dinkelspiel Station in Atherton. 650-328-2422. |
Atherton Library |
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on Jul 6, 2011 at 3:14 pm by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Halloween glow necklaces for kids
No wonder 97 percent of the population loves the Atherton Police Department.
Atherton's finest are once again handing out glow-in-the-dark necklaces for kids -- and their ... |
Andrea Gemmet |
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on Oct 23, 2006 at 11:39 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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