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AROUND TOWN
Murder charges in death of motorcyclist
A driver who struck and killed a motorcyclist in East Palo Alto Wednesday morning while fleeing police will be charged this afternoon with murder, according to the San Mateo C...
 
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on Oct 4, 2011 at 9:52 am by susan smith, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Facebook, city to release draft development deal
Facebook and the city of Menlo Park will release this week the terms of a draft development agreement that, when approved, would allow the social networking giant to continue ...
 
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on Apr 10, 2012 at 2:25 pm by Don\'t understand, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood
OTHER TOPICS
Rail authority slammed for lax oversight of contracts
The agency charged with building a high-speed rail system violated state law when it awarded contracts for information-technology services without going through the mandatory ...
 
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on Jan 25, 2012 at 8:32 am by Thomas Paine IV, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood
MENLO PARK
Con man Gann loose in Bay Area, police say
Good Samaritans beware: A traveling con man has returned to the Bay Area, and may be only too eager to help relieve you of your money and peace of mind, according to police. ...
 
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on Mar 14, 2012 at 4:38 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community
ATHERTON
[VIDEO] Atherton Planning Commission June 27 2012
TOWN OF ATHERTON PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 27, 2012 – 6:05PM SPECIAL MEETING VIDEO DIGEST The Town of Atherton has assumed responsibility for recording Town meetings. ...
 
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on Jul 1, 2012 at 6:13 am by amazed, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood
ATHERTON
Library in the Park train is leaving the station
Anyone who thinks that the Town Council is even considering getting citizen input on its controversial 3-2 split decision to put the new library in Holbrook Palmer Park should...
 
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on Jun 16, 2012 at 8:07 am by Council Packets, a resident of the Atherton: Lloyden Park neighborhood
OTHER TOPICS
Today: Simitian gives 'education update'
State Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, will discuss school funding and pending legislation in an "education update" at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, in Palo Alto. [Web Link...
 
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on Jan 27, 2012 at 4:08 pm by Martin Engel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Today: M-A faces Salinas in football playoffs
Menlo-Atherton will get the Central Coast Section semifinals off to an early start when the No. 2-seeded Bears (8-3) play host to No. 6 Salinas (7-4) in Division I action Frid...
 
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on Nov 25, 2011 at 5:12 pm by Bear Fan, a resident of another community
ATHERTON
Listen to the Voice of the 49ers, Paul Tonelli
Listen to “Voice” of the 49-ers, Paul Tonelli, on Measure F Atherton is blessed to have many talented, intelligent, successful and well-known residents. While a successful ca...
 
No on Measure F
 
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on Oct 28, 2012 at 10:32 pm by No Need for a County Library in Atherton, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Four arrested in San Carlos home burglary
Three East Palo Alto men and a 15-year-old boy were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of burglarizing a home in San Carlos. Read the full story here Web Link...
 
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on Mar 30, 2012 at 7:04 am by Editor, The Almanac Online
MENLO PARK
Will Menlo Park join plastic bag ban?
The Menlo Park City Council hits the books for a study session on Tuesday, March 13, with a focus on green initiatives. Read the full story here Web Link...
 
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on Mar 13, 2012 at 4:43 pm by Carol, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park council appoints Facebook liaisons
The latest council appointments came wrapped in an agreement to not allow Facebook to pressure subcommittee members during negotiations over how the social networking company ...
 
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on Oct 21, 2011 at 8:08 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood
PORTOLA VALLEY
Editorial: Stoplights not best option for Ladera
County supervisors did the right thing July 10 when they put the brakes on a Department of Public Works recommendation to seek funding to install stoplights on Alpine Road at ...
 
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on Jul 24, 2012 at 6:34 pm by Margaret, a resident of another community
AROUND TOWN
David Boesch selected to be Placer County's New County Manager
Mr. Boesch will be paid $215,384 a year, plus management benefits. David Boesch starts next Monday. Please read article from the Roseville Press Tribune Web Link...
 
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on Jun 13, 2012 at 2:27 pm by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Palo personal trainer arrested in huge drug bust
A 46-year-old Palo Alto man who is a personal trainer in Menlo Park was arrested Thursday morning in connection with the seizure of tens of thousands of doses of prescription ...
 
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on Jun 9, 2012 at 3:24 pm by poster , a resident of another community
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park to continue high-speed rail lawsuit
Despite recently announced changes in the plans for high-speed rail in California that lower the price and address other Peninsula cities' concerns, Menlo Park's City Council ...
 
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on Apr 12, 2012 at 10:02 am by R.GORDON, a resident of another community
AROUND TOWN
Left Bank hires architect for new steakhouse
The new year will welcome a new Left Bank steakhouse at 898 Santa Cruz Ave. in downtown Menlo Park, the former location of Marche restaurant at the corner of University Drive....
 
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on Dec 28, 2011 at 5:55 pm by Downtown Neighbor, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood
ATHERTON
Library Supporters Campaign Tactics Under Fire
The Yes on Measure F Campaign has only raised $6,875.00 but spent $22,529.00. Take out the large donors (Kupperman & Crittenden each $1,000.00; Sleeth $800; McKeithen, Sanders...
 
Campaign Spending
 
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on Nov 3, 2012 at 8:53 am by Campaign Spending, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood
OTHER TOPICS
A New Climate Change Consensus
A thoughtful and measured opinion piece from Fred Krupp about climate change from today's Wall Street Journal. Web Link...
 
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on Aug 13, 2012 at 10:10 am by Corn, Beef; Hash & Wine, a resident of the Woodside: Family Farm/Hidden Valley neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Could Electronic Monitoring Program for Pre-Trial detainees save tax payers money? Of course it could! Sheriff Greg Munks won't let that happen.
Web Link San Mateo County probation department uses Electronic Monitoring Santa Cruz county uses EMP for PRE TRIAL T...
 
Michael G. Stogner
 
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on Jul 31, 2012 at 1:31 pm by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community
MENLO PARK
Banning plastic foam containers
Menlo Park is considering a ban on polystyrene food containers. The city is holding two outreach meetings Wednesday, May 23 -- from 4 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. -- at the Arril...
 
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on May 23, 2012 at 8:32 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood
MENLO PARK
Arrillaga revises plans for Stanford lots
Developer John Arrillaga and Stanford University have submitted a revised plan for an eight-acre project in Menlo Park, but the changes don't bring the proposal closer to what...
 
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on Nov 21, 2012 at 5:39 pm by Stefan P, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood
ATHERTON
The other side of the Atherton election's profit/loss
Much has been made of the Atherton police officer union's endorsement of Cary Wiest and Elizabeth Lewis. The union obviously feels these are the two best candidates for the p...
 
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on Oct 24, 2012 at 3:25 pm by Atherton Election, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood
PORTOLA VALLEY
Sunday: Celebrating life of John Loustaunou
An informal gathering to celebrate the life of John Charles "Jack" Loustaunou, a founder of the Portola Valley Schools Foundation, will be held atop Windy Hill in Portola Vall...
 
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on Jul 27, 2012 at 6:53 pm by Barbara Franklin, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood
OTHER TOPICS
Can't make it to Belgium?
Read the full story here Web Link posted Monday, March 5, 2012, 9:33 PM
 
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on Mar 6, 2012 at 11:33 am by Ryan Williams , a resident of another community
 

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