MENLO PARK
County to Menlo: Please take Flood Park
Needing to slice 10 percent off San Mateo County's general fund operating budget, administrators scrambled to find ways to save money on the county's 17 parks. One proposal as... |
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on Apr 4, 2011 at 8:36 am by park supporter, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Tell us about your favorite science fair exhibits
In this week's Almanac, staff writer Marjorie Mader tells about the mind-stretching array of exhibits on display at science fairs at Corte Madera and Ormondale schools in Por... |
Richard Hine |
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on Jan 30, 2007 at 6:52 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Dogs on trails
Much of the time, it is cool in Portola Valley when it's hot elsewhere, but there is nothing cool about the ongoing dispute over whether dogs are to be allowed on the rural si... |
David Boyce |
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on Jan 24, 2007 at 2:24 pm by Angela Hey, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Today: Council meets to peruse cell phone tower site
The Town Council of Portola Valley meets outside at the corner of Golden Oak Drive and Peak Lane today, Oct. 12, at 4 p.m. for a walk around the site of a new cell phone towe... |
Editor |
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on Oct 12, 2010 at 2:24 pm by El Granadian, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Panel of Contributors: Nothing to fear from Dumbarton rail
The proposal to operate six trains in each direction on weekdays between Union City (or Newark) over the Dumbarton rail bridge is a practical plan whose time has come.
Read t... |
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on Jul 30, 2007 at 9:19 am by opposed, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
A Statesman please
Isn't there any one of the candidates step up and put a stop to the negative campagining and the hysterical personal attacks? Is the Menlo City Council such a prestigous offi... |
OpptyforaStatesman |
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on Nov 7, 2006 at 10:20 am by news, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
La Honda Winery vintner offers sampling of wine from grapes grown in Peninsula's backyard
Anyone who thinks of winemakers and wine aficionados as pretentiously, overbearingly serious really should meet Ken Wornick.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Dec 7, 2007 at 1:20 pm by STEVE Haynes, a resident of another community |
MOVIES
Borders bookstore to close
Borders bookstore in downtown Palo Alto will close by the end of September as part of the liquidation of the national chain, a spokeswoman said. The Ann Arbor, Mich., company ... |
Editor |
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on Jul 20, 2011 at 10:38 am by Nostalgic, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
What can you do with all that fruit you couldn't resist? Five recipes
Roasted pork loin with apricots
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, August 1, 2007, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Oct 8, 2007 at 4:12 am by KitKat, a resident of another community |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Barack Obama raise $453,000 in Portola Valley
Re this story: "Barack Obama raises $453,000 in Portola Valley" Web Link
O.K., I'll make a kick-off 2008 presidential e... |
mary dumont |
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on Mar 25, 2007 at 9:54 am by theopaul, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Atherton is barring residents from moving antique urns to their new home
A pair of antique plant-filled urns are likely to stay in Atherton's historic Lindenwood neighborhood now that the City Council has denied the request of residents Randy and L... |
News Guy |
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on Feb 7, 2007 at 5:15 pm by Deb, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
SPORTS
M-A Bears Golf Classic a Huge Success
The 3rd Annual M-A Bears Golf Classic was held at Coyote Creek Golf Club on Saturday, April 28. Parents and players from all around town participated in this highly successfu... |
Linda Sako |
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on Apr 30, 2007 at 12:08 pm by Linda Sako, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Post your memories of Portola Valley town pioneer Robert "Bob" Anderson
For the last 50 years, Robert Anderson gave much of his life to founding and building the town of Portola Valley.
To view Marion Softky's story, click here: Web Link... |
Bob Booster |
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on Jan 27, 2007 at 10:15 am by Churchgoer, a resident of the Portola Valley: Portola Valley Ranch neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park nonprofit entrepreneurial group gets $300,000 grant from Merrill Lynch
MERRILL LYNCH AWARDS NEARLY $2.1 MILLION TO PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
IN UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES
Menlo Park group among the recepients
SAN FRANCISCO, October 25, 2006... |
Jeffrey Weidel |
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on Oct 26, 2006 at 10:19 am by Jeffrey Weidel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown 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 |
AROUND TOWN
One thing to do with a Starbucks gift card
A $10 Starbucks gift card is a terrible thing to waste, right, so I went out last night to downtown Palo Alto to find a homeless person who might want it. Starbucks coffee is ... |
Menlo Park resident |
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on Dec 19, 2006 at 1:10 pm by Menlo Park resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Foster's Freeze
When the time comes for Fosters Freeze to move, the old Arbie's site should be considered. It has higher visibility and better parking than the current Fosters spot and the Ar... |
Elizabeth Lasensky |
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on Nov 29, 2006 at 3:12 pm by George, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
Thanks For Quick Removal of Campaign Signs!
Many thanks to whoever it was that has already removed the numerous campaign signs from both sides that were posted around the city. After this bitter campaign, it is good to ... |
ElectionWatcher |
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on Nov 10, 2006 at 12:08 pm by Don\'t be silly, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Consultants want $225K more for ECR Downtown Specific Plan Moneypit
It is endless, on top of the nearly $ 900,000 the city has already paid the consultants working on this project, the staff is now asking for an additional $225,000 for the sam... |
Roxie Rorapaugh |
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on Dec 12, 2011 at 4:37 pm by baby, meet bathwater, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Should the YMCA be allowed to log Camp Jones Gulch in perpetuity, without further public review?
To manage fire hazards and gain some income, the YMCA has applied to the California Division of Forestry (CDF) for a timber harvesting permit, in perpetuity, for its Camp Jone... |
Andrea Gemmet |
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on Dec 12, 2006 at 4:20 pm by Robyn Pierce, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Why I Voted For The Derry Project AND Support the Referendum
Letter from Kelly Fergusson, Vice Mayor, Menlo Park
Dear Menlo Park Resident,
Many of you have asked me if I am supporting the referendum effort OR the Derry Project. ... |
Kelly Fergusson |
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on Nov 8, 2006 at 12:07 pm by mptaxpayer, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
FICTION
Bothun charges dismissed
The probation violation charge that resulted from the search of journalist Brian Bothun's Atherton home last October was dismissed in court on Monday, Jan. 24.
Read the full ... |
Editor |
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on Feb 2, 2011 at 8:15 am by John P Johns, a resident of another community |
MOVIES
Final Friday Flicks at Atherton Library
Friday March 27th at 7 PM, the family film night screening will be a recent Dreamworks animated tale of a panda who dreams of being a great warrior. Refreshments will be provi... |
DeAnn Okamura |
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on Mar 25, 2009 at 10:19 am by DeAnn Okamura, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Suspect, 70, leads manager on low-speed chase
Kenji Hamasalui returned to the scene of the crime when he strolled into Village Stationers on Sunday afternoon, according to the Menlo Park store's owner Kerry Hoctor.
Rea... |
Editor |
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on Mar 4, 2012 at 1:49 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
SPORTS
Measure A: How will local towns spend park, recreation money?
When you look at Measure A on the Nov. 7 ballot, think about how it will affect your local park and recreation programs.
The measure would authorize a 1/8 cent sales tax in... |
Good neighbor |
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on Oct 3, 2006 at 8:56 am by Good neighbor, a resident of another community |
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