ATHERTON
Atherton fires its finance director
Atherton has fired its finance director following an investigation into charges that he created a hostile work environment. John Johns has been on paid leave since Aug. 29. At... |
Editor |
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on Nov 23, 2007 at 7:38 am by Michael G Stogner, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Fencing classes at Holbrook-Palmer Park
The town of Atherton Parks and Recreation and SF Fencers' Club are offering beginning fencing classes at Holbrook-Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Ave. in Atherton on Mondays, from 4 ... |
Miriam Khosh |
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on Jan 9, 2007 at 10:28 am by Miriam Khosh, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Fergusson resigns as Menlo mayor; revote delayed
Council member Kelly Fergusson has resigned as the mayor of Menlo Park as a consequence of Brown Act violations she committed by meeting one-on-one with at least three council... |
Editor |
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on Nov 26, 2012 at 2:31 pm by reflection, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Author Appearance
Sheralee Hill Iglehart, Atherton substitute teacher,children's author reads her latest book with puppets at Starbucks, 361 California Ave., Palo Alto.Saturday, Dec. 23 10 AM-1... |
Brandon Chateauvert |
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on Jul 17, 2011 at 12:12 am by Sheralee Hill Iglehart, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley: special meeting on Town Center
A special meeting of the Portola Valley Town Council is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, October 5, in the Historic Schoolhouse at 765 Portola Road.
The special meeting is b... |
David Boyce |
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on Oct 4, 2006 at 10:38 am by David Boyce, Almanac staff writer |
MENLO PARK
Editorial: Downtown between a rock and hard place
Menlo Park's already controversial downtown plan got even more so with the recent release of the draft environmental impact report on the project.
Read the full story here ht... |
Editor |
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on Jun 5, 2011 at 10:37 am by denver example, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Researchers fit deer with GPS collars
The state's Department of Fish and Game announced this week that it has successfully completed the first phase of a project to capture and monitor deer along a 13-mile str... |
Editor |
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on Dec 22, 2011 at 2:27 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Problems at Allied Arts Guild
Allied Arts’ Dismal Future
I’m concerned about the future of the Allied Arts property. As a longtime member of the Woodside-Atherton Auxiliary, I believe that our leadersh... |
Allied Arts Member |
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on May 15, 2007 at 5:10 pm by Concerned Citizen, a resident of another community |
FICTION
Uncle
Uncle
The boy has little chance of becoming a man.
Tall, gangly and uncoordinated, lacking neither emotional nor physical confidence, basic human goals appear out of his... |
The Mentor |
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on May 31, 2007 at 8:21 am by The Mentor, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda neighborhood |
WOODSIDE
Woodside: Cyclist seeks to heal rifts with drivers
It's so easy to elicit sighs of exasperation from officials in towns such as Woodside and Portola Valley and the law enforcement officers who patrol there. Ask them to solve j... |
Editor |
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on Jun 15, 2009 at 10:53 pm by Cyclone, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
City to spend most of utility user tax revenue on new employee retirement benefits
Today the city issued several staff reports recommending that the UUT tax rate be kept at the maximum rate and that the majority of the funds go to new benefits for city emplo... |
Finance Wonk |
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on Feb 14, 2007 at 1:17 pm by ElectionWatcher, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Anna Eshoo takes up chloramine question
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo has arranged a meeting in early September between local opponents of the water additive chloramine and the federal Environmental Protection Agency ... |
Editor |
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on Feb 23, 2012 at 7:29 am by Robin, a resident of another community |
MOVIES
Final Friday Flicks at Atherton Library
Friday February 27th is family friendly film night at the library. This month's film is a recent Pixar delight, and Academy Award Winner for best animated film. Bring the whol... |
DeAnn Okamura |
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on Feb 26, 2009 at 11:17 am by DeAnn Okamura, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton report cites porn, expenses and 'bullying' in firing of finance director
It wasn't the hostile workplace charge that got the former Atherton finance director John Johns fired. According to an investigator's report, it was "bullying" behavior, dubi... |
Editor |
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on Apr 9, 2009 at 1:04 pm by counselor, a resident of another community |
FICTION
CHP reopens U.S. 101, traffic remains heavy
The California Highway Patrol has reopened U.S. 101 in San Mateo this morning after downed lines prompted full closures of north and southbound lanes for more than an ... |
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on Jun 15, 2010 at 7:25 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letter: An open letter from one Sarah to another
(The following is an open letter to the Republican vice presidential hopeful.)
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, S... |
Editor |
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on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:06 am by impressed!, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Day trip: Visit an aircraft carrrier
If your want to get a sense of the USA'a sea power from World War II and Vietnam, visit the Hornet Aircraft carrier in Alameda. From down in the engine rooms all the way up to... |
JB |
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on Sep 28, 2006 at 5:50 pm by A wise man from Menlo Park, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
SPORTS
Palo Alto Babe Ruth 13 All-Stars rebounded 2 games straight
It would not be surprising if there were accounts by fans of seeing double in Richfield, Utah on Tuesday as the Palo Alto Babe Ruth 13 All-Stars rebounded from their Saturday ... |
Suzanne McHugh |
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on Aug 1, 2007 at 3:03 pm by Suzanne McHugh, a resident of the Woodside: Woodside Glens neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Happy Holidays: A hellish downtown vignette
Walking across the El Camino at Santa Cruz Avenue after buying a book at Kepler's this morning, I spied a huge, foul cloud of dust around the area in front of the ceramic-pain... |
Still Coughing |
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on Dec 13, 2006 at 12:36 pm by Calm Down Downtown, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights 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... |
Richard Hine |
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on Oct 27, 2006 at 12:55 pm by Gern Blanston, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
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... |
Richard Hine |
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on Oct 19, 2006 at 12:37 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
MENLO PARK
Elementary school consolidation - an idea whose time has come?
The Almanac reports that one more leader adds his name to the consolidation of our elementary schools:
Before casting his vote, Mayor Rich Cline called the need for better ... |
peter carpenter |
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on May 23, 2011 at 8:32 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Why is Lee Duboc sending unsolicited spam email to people in Menlo Park every week?
Is she planning on running for council again?
Why didn't she have these epiphanies when she was on the council?
She was a spendthrift too. |
Wondering |
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on Jun 24, 2008 at 9:44 pm by And in addition, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Menlo parking a factor in closing of Boutique 4
After five years in business in downtown Menlo Park, Boutique 4 has closed at 809 Santa Cruz Ave., according to Tamara Michel, co-owner of the boutique with her sister, Julie... |
Editor |
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on Feb 18, 2011 at 10:42 am by Colleen Anderson, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton 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 |
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