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Atherton meeting on new library
Community members can learn the latest information about Atherton's plans for a new library at a meeting to be held Thursday, Sept. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Pavilion at Hol... |
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on Sep 11, 2011 at 6:27 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Atherton hires efficiency experts to scrutinize operations
Two consulting firms have been hired to review the town of Atherton's police, building, and public works departments to analyze their operations and suggest ways to improve th... |
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on Mar 4, 2011 at 3:31 pm by Concerned Person, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Mountain lion spotted lying on front lawn
A mountain lion was spotted lying on the front lawn of a home in Woodside on Tuesday night, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
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on May 3, 2011 at 5:18 pm by df and g, a resident of another community |
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Telephone pole may have saved cyclist's life
A wooden telephone pole probably prevented major injuries to a bicyclist traveling north on El Camino Real near Watkins Avenue in Atherton Tuesday afternoon when an 81-year-ol... |
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on Dec 3, 2010 at 7:14 pm by Catherine McMillan, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Atherton employees may strike over layoff plan
Members of a union representing 16 Atherton employees authorized a strike yesterday (July 5) after town negotiators, union representatives and a state mediator failed to reach... |
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on Jul 10, 2011 at 10:28 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Covering the community for 40 years
Before receiving that telephone call back in 1969, Marion Softky had never dreamed of having a second career as a journalist — a career spanning four decades during whic... |
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on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:24 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Atherton: Danielson still in charge despite expired contract
Although his one-year contract expired Jan. 2, Interim City Manager John Danielson is still in the driver's seat at Atherton Town Hall, receiving his $15,000 monthly pay and c... |
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on Jan 12, 2012 at 7:38 pm by Central Menlo, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Police officer sues town, public works supervisor over assault, harassment claims
Atherton's public works supervisor, who's been with the town for 33 years, is facing a criminal trial on misdemeanor charges of assault and battery on an Atherton police offic... |
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on Jun 4, 2009 at 8:37 am by sage, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Update: Retired cop hired to investigate report-alteration case
This is an expanded version of a previously posted story. Pete Peterson, an outside investigator and retired police chief, was hired last week to conduct a personnel i... |
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on Dec 28, 2010 at 12:44 pm by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Letter: Jailed reporter elaborates on story
Editor's Note: The following letter, written from the San Mateo County Jail, was delivered to The Almanac by Mr. Bothun's attorney.
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on Jun 3, 2010 at 11:06 pm by John P Johns, CPA, a resident of another community |
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Five candidates named for Atherton interim manager post
The Atherton City Council will interview five candidates -- among them the town's current "bridge" interim manager -- for the interim city manager position when it meets on Mo... |
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on Nov 16, 2010 at 8:09 pm by management partner, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Atherton: Lewis tops in campaign spending
Elizabeth Lewis not only won a seat on the Atherton City Council in November, but she blew away the competition when it came to fundraising and campaign spending. Ms. Lewis ra... |
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on Feb 4, 2009 at 12:40 am by Louise, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Investigator clears Atherton police
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 12:00 AM |
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on Jan 27, 2011 at 5:23 am by None, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
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Pedestrian, 15, struck in Atherton crosswalk
A Redwood City girl of about 15 ended up in Stanford Hospital with a broken leg on Monday, April 6, after she was hit by a car at around 12:40 p.m. as she was walking across E... |
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on Apr 21, 2009 at 7:34 pm by Mark Hochor, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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A civil rights victory
In a little noticed proceeding in a San Mateo Criminal Court an unassuming young entrepreneur and Atherton resident struck a blow for personal liberty yesterday.
We owe him... |
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on Jan 22, 2010 at 11:45 am by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Investigator to review complaint against police chief
A private investigator, who served a long stint with the San Francisco District Attorney's Office and has reviewed hundreds of personnel matters for public agencies and privat... |
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on Apr 16, 2011 at 3:07 pm by Steve, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Atherton city manager wins big raise
Jerry Gruber, Atherton's city manager, has been on the job fewer than two years, but clearly, he's won the whole-hearted support of the City Council. He is getting a 10-percen... |
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on Jul 27, 2010 at 11:23 am by Jim Blake, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Atherton dips into reserves with $17 million town budget
Atherton is trimming staff, cutting expenses, and dipping into its reserve fund to make ends meet in the fiscal year beginning July 1. The $17 million operating and capital i... |
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on Jul 4, 2009 at 11:58 am by Oh ya, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Town overcharged building fees;
builders may be entitled to refunds
Anyone building a home in Atherton who got permits before December 2006 might want to get out a calculator and give the building permit and plan-check fees a second look.
Rea... |
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on Jun 25, 2009 at 5:15 pm by curious, a resident of another community |
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Giving Atherton's City Manager the Benefit of the Doubt
Dear Readers:
The following is the text of an e-mail sent to Mr. Danielson, the Mayor and the City Council.
I've done an about face. I've decided to place my trust in Mr... |
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on Apr 15, 2011 at 9:38 am by peter carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton fills revenue shortfall with reserve funds
The Atherton City Council moved to close a projected $1.5 million revenue shortfall with money from the town's reserve fund, augmented by a combination of budget cuts and parc... |
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on Apr 8, 2009 at 12:11 am by Connection, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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Atherton: Mayor Widmer Misreads Again on Employee Furlough and Compensation Reductions
The title of the Agenda does not state the item is for reductions and furloughs.
Mayor Widmer after the Measure F vote on placing the Library in the Park was resoundingly d... |
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on Dec 19, 2012 at 4:09 pm by long time resident, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Police union tactics, new town manager on Atherton City Council agenda
Hiring a new town manager and addressing the police union's mail and phone campaign that critics decry as misleading and intimidating are on the agenda for the Wednesday, Oct.... |
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on Oct 18, 2012 at 11:36 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Atherton asks D.A. to investigate police misconduct charge
The town of Atherton has asked the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office to investigate "the allegation of falsifying a police report" detailing the 2008 arrest of Ather... |
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on Apr 16, 2010 at 4:18 pm by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Wednesday: Atherton holds special meeting
The Atherton City Council will meet in a special session at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, to appoint an interim city manager, who will oversee Town Hall operations until a perman... |
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on Dec 22, 2010 at 3:58 pm by poster, a resident of another community |
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