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MENLO PARK
1916 El Camino Real - Office Building
Does anyone know the status of the 1916 El Camino Real - office building, located at the corner of Watkins Avenue? It seems like it has been vacant for several years. It's...
 
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on Apr 23, 2012 at 6:51 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood
MENLO PARK
Update: Questions in Menlo Park man's death
Lawrence Cronin, 67, was stabbed during a robbery attempt in March. His family said that his death two months later has been ruled a homicide by the San Mateo County coroner. ...
 
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on Jun 28, 2012 at 2:03 pm by member, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Possible misappropriation of funds found in Portola Valley schools
Already struggling to address a projected deficit of $854,000 in the next school year, the Portola Valley School District has gone into high gear to try to cover an additional...
 
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on Jun 2, 2012 at 6:43 am by Editor, The Almanac Online
AROUND TOWN
Facebook reviews real estate elsewhere as contingency plan
Dust has yet to settle on renovations at Facebook's new Menlo Park headquarters, and while the company doesn't seem to want to leave any time soon, it's made a cursory check o...
 
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on Mar 21, 2012 at 11:18 am by Editor, The Almanac Online
AROUND TOWN
Woodside: Burglars hit Canada Road homes
Burglars broke into two Canada Road residences in Woodside on Friday, March 2, and stole goods valued at nearly $25,000, according to a report from the San Mateo County Sherif...
 
Editor
 
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on Mar 11, 2012 at 5:56 pm by R.Gordon, a resident of another community
MENLO PARK
Howard Daschbach dies at 87
A funeral Mass for Howard M. Daschbach of Atherton, who practiced law in Menlo Park for 43 years and was a 57-year parishioner of St. Raymond Catholic Church, is set for 11 a....
 
Editor
 
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on Feb 14, 2012 at 9:17 pm by Kerrin Meinhardt, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Sister City Program
Nowadays news about international events fills our airwaves and newspapers nearly 24/7. One way to help connect both individuals and communities with other international indi...
 
Jim Lewis
 
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on Mar 23, 2013 at 9:39 am by Jim Lewis, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood
MENLO PARK
Police warn residents of burglary threat
In response to recent residential burglaries in Menlo Park, the police department is warning residents to lock up before leaving home, to get to know their neighborhoods, and ...
 
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on Feb 8, 2013 at 5:26 pm by just the facts Maam, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Get what you want, for free, at Alice's Restaurant
In the spirit of Thanksgiving portrayed in the 1967 song "Alice's Restaurant" by Arlo Guthrie, the management and staff of Alice's Restaurant in Woodside offered free meals a...
 
Editor
 
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on Nov 30, 2011 at 11:01 am by Redfield Flash, a resident of another community
AROUND TOWN
Belle Haven pool adds hours for water polo
Tim Sheeper of Menlo Swim and Sport will open the Belle Haven pool six days a week starting the month for water polo season, according to city staff. Read the full story here...
 
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on Nov 8, 2012 at 4:03 pm by Sam Sinnott, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Guest opinion: Caltrain can survive without high-speed rail
Caltrain has two alternatives: One involves introducing high-speed rail to the Peninsula, which most residents have now learned is a very bad idea, and very bad fiscal policy ...
 
Editor
 
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on Jan 3, 2012 at 3:16 pm by J. Wong, a resident of another community
MENLO PARK
Kiraly files motion to dismiss defamation lawsuit
Where's Judge Judy when you need her? A Menlo Park fire board member sued for defamation and conspiracy shot back on Monday by asking the court to dismiss the lawsuit. Read...
 
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on Nov 27, 2012 at 2:22 pm by WhoRUpeople, a resident of another community
MENLO PARK
'We're cashing in'
Not to be outdone by local Realtors, one Menlo Park couple decided to try their hand at real estate speculation post-Facebook IPO. Read the full story here Web Link...
 
Editor
 
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on May 22, 2012 at 1:19 pm by Ethan, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood
MENLO PARK
New art gallery opens in downtown Menlo
The new Erricson-Himmelberger art gallery at 855 Santa Cruz Ave. in downtown Menlo Park has reclaimed the former site of, Reclaim, an eco-friendly home furnishings store, whic...
 
Editor
 
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on Dec 2, 2011 at 9:57 am by Sybille, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood
MENLO PARK
Trees defeat duplex in Menlo Park
A request to build a duplex on a 112-foot by 54-foot lot in Menlo Park kicked off a round of approvals and appeals, with the City Council finally voting against the project 4-...
 
Editor
 
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on Feb 24, 2013 at 4:21 pm by Political Observer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley hearings tied to affordable housing
Tonight: Portola Valley will hold two hearings Wednesday, Dec. 12, that are tied to the town's affordable housing plans. Read the full story here Web Link...
 
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on Dec 12, 2012 at 8:44 pm by more to it, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood
MENLO PARK
Congressman Nunes and former CHSRA Chairman Pringle on TV last night on HSR and green jobs.
Here is a short video on California and High Speed Rail. Web Link Over a Thirty year period this project, i...
 
Morris Brown
 
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on Sep 26, 2011 at 11:54 am by Morris Brown, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood
ATHERTON
Atherton: Charges fly over mailers as election season wraps up
Atherton residents should probably be forgiven if they were confused by a flurry of last-minute campaign materials they received last week, including a letter from the mayor s...
 
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on Dec 2, 2012 at 11:35 am by Forensics, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood
MENLO PARK
The Almanac 2012 Readers' Choice Awards
We are the champions Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 12:00 AM
 
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on Aug 21, 2012 at 4:55 pm by KT, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Baby Bounce and Rhyme Time
The Atherton Library is hosting a new program for babies ages 0-18 months old. Bilingual (Spanish/English) Baby Bounce and Rhyme Time is a time of simple rhymes and songs, and...
 
Atherton Library
 
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on Aug 21, 2012 at 12:20 pm by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood
ATHERTON
[VIDEO] Atherton Council June 29 2012
TOWN OF ATHERTON CITY COUNCIL ATHERTON CHANNEL DRAINAGE DISTRICT JUNE 29, 2012 - 9:30 AM REGULAR MEETING -- CONTINUANCE VIDEO BROADCAST The Town of Atherton has ...
 
APOA
 
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on Jul 3, 2012 at 7:31 pm by APOA, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Wildfire danger is high this year
The indicators are adding up to a higher than average danger of wildfire for the 2012 fire season. Read the full story here Web Link...
 
Editor
 
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on Jun 14, 2012 at 12:34 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Art Commission
Honorable City Council: I would respectfully like to request that you consider placing on the agenda before the end of the year the subject of whether or not this is an ap...
 
Jim Lewis
 
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on Oct 10, 2011 at 2:44 pm by Jim Lewis, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood
ATHERTON
Mayor Widmer's Unauthorized of Town Funds During Elections
The Town Council approved of Mayor Widmer to issue a press release, but instead he instructed staff to mail out a letter as a rebuttal to the APOA endorsements for city counci...
 
Town Funds
 
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on Nov 11, 2012 at 4:50 pm by Poetic justice, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood
PORTOLA VALLEY
Leslie Lambert: 'You are a different person'
On waking up in the morning, those of us in normal good health have abilities that are all but instinctual: knowing how to take a shower, for example, or how to get dressed; h...
 
Editor
 
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on Jul 26, 2012 at 11:42 am by Danna, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood
 

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