MENLO PARK
BevMo rallies for second try at Menlo Park store
Three years after shelving plans for a Menlo Park store, Beverages & More (BevMo) is back. The alcohol retailer has filed for a liquor license with the state for a new locatio... |
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on Sep 27, 2010 at 1:36 pm by Janet Medlin, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Opponents of Stanford project push for review of Menlo Park specific plan
Save Menlo, a grassroots group opposed to Stanford University's proposal to build an eight-acre mixed use complex in Menlo Park, is calling for the council to review the new d... |
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on Apr 1, 2013 at 7:23 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Residents say Menlo police raided wrong house
Two East Palo Alto addresses differed only by a single number, but that number led Menlo Park police to raid the wrong house, according to a claim filed against both cities by... |
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on Jul 25, 2011 at 3:46 pm by East Palo Alto resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Our Planning Department and the Stanford Project
We've all learned many unpleasant lessons from the Stanford/Arrillaga project, including how the City was apparently misled about Stanford's intentions regarding major plan el... |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 1:07 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Editorial: Defending the pension initiative
A union-backed lawsuit is attempting to kick Menlo Park's pension reform initiative off the ballot, but we hope the judge who hears the case gives residents a chance to vote t... |
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on Jul 13, 2010 at 10:11 pm by Roy Thiele-Sardina, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Special Report: Waiting for backup
Swirling a cup of coffee in the break room of the Menlo Park Police Department on a September afternoon, Felicia Byars is exhausted.
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on Dec 8, 2007 at 2:33 pm by The Last Word?, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
When Will Menlo Park Fix El Camino Real?
It's about time Menlo Park's City Council addressed the incredible traffic congestion on El Camino Real (ECR). It has now deteriorated to the point of complete absurdity and ... |
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on Jan 5, 2012 at 9:28 pm by really?, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Fire chief's new contract reflects economic climate
Menlo Park Fire Protection District Chief Harold Schapelhouman will continue receiving $191,616 per year through 2016, without any raises "unless and until there is a material... |
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on Apr 6, 2011 at 7:12 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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 |
MENLO PARK
Lee Duboc: Time for action at the ballot box
Former Menlo Park councilwoman Lee Duboc sent the email below to her email group on Feb. 22.
Fellow Residents,
In private sector America, the economy is tumbling, but in... |
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on Mar 7, 2009 at 6:08 am by Hank Lawrence, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Parks and Recreation Commission Votes Against Park Theater Renovation
Tonight, the Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously passed a resolution opposing the city’s plans to purchase the Park Theater and lease it back to a private dance studio... |
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on Nov 5, 2007 at 4:33 pm by Rory Brown, Almanac staff writer |
MENLO PARK
Letter: Local pension reform: misguided, mean-spirited
The so-called Menlo Park "pension reform" advanced by former City Council members Lee Duboc and Mickie Winkler is completely misguided and not real reform.
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on May 16, 2010 at 9:29 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Update: Menlo police officers, sergeants agree to renegotiate contracts
Menlo Park police officers and sergeants have agreed to scale back or defer scheduled pay raises, City Manager Glen Rojas announced at a City Council meeting Tuesday, June 2.
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on Jun 15, 2009 at 9:34 pm by Hank Lawrence, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
BevMo scores permit for Menlo Park store
Second time's the charm: Beverages & More (BevMo) scored a use permit from a divided Planning Commission to open an 8,900-square-foot store at the former site of the Chili's r... |
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on Aug 31, 2010 at 8:26 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Bad Judgment by Outgoing Mayor
I was invited to attend a reception in the city council chambers this evening to welcome in the new Mayor Rich Cline. I was surprised that what I thought was to be a purely s... |
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on Dec 8, 2009 at 11:06 pm by not betting, but..., a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Talk About A Free Ride
When we take a good look at Stanford's proposal on El Camino Real, Menlo Park, residents have to remember that the university's land has been owned since Leland and Jane summe... |
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on May 17, 2013 at 4:03 pm by Gern, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Guest opinion: A call for civility at council meetings
The April 24 Almanac gave a balanced report on the Menlo Park City Council meeting on April 16, but neglected to report on the tone of the meeting. A number of the speakers wh... |
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on May 11, 2013 at 6:51 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Letter: Rancor over Planned Parenthood misses point
The appeal, by a group of residents and activists, against Planned Parenthood in Redwood City is unconscionable.
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on Jul 2, 2011 at 8:26 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Heritage tree falls in Menlo where plenty hear it
Money doesn't grow on trees, but apparently it does grow if you chop the tree down. After an hour and a half of late-night public comment, the Menlo Park City Council finally ... |
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on Feb 2, 2011 at 1:08 pm by Central Menlo, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Stanford 'rethinking' parts of El Camino plan
Stanford University and developer John Arrillaga are revising their plans for Menlo Park's empty car lots for a third time, according to project representatives.
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on Feb 22, 2013 at 1:02 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Rock on, Readers' Choice
Readers pick their favorite local restaurants, shops and services. Photo: Klara Turner, owner of Los Salonez in Menlo Park, won for favorite hair salon.
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on Jan 14, 2012 at 11:37 pm by Of course it\'s rigged, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Draeger's says it might close if Menlo Park City Council approves development project
If Menlo Park's City Council doesn't require the developer of the site of the defunct Cadillac dealership to provide housing, not to worry: the Draeger family could build resi... |
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on Sep 17, 2012 at 8:52 pm by Whiny Whiners!!!!!, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Initiative drive to cut pension costs under way
Henry Riggs, Roy Sardina and Ned Moritz will lead a ballot initiative drive, aimed at scaling back pension benefits for new city employees.
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on Feb 26, 2010 at 1:19 pm by truth, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Why businesses consider Menlo Park to be an unfriendly City
Over a year ago the Menlo Park Fire Protection District entered into a lease with Stanford University for one of the many vacant automobile dealership sites on El Camino. That... |
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on Feb 16, 2010 at 6:25 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Watch: Frustration rises over child care program
With fingers pointing every which way over the alleged mismanagement of Menlo Park's Burgess preschool child care program, the City Council voted 4-1 at its May 5 meeting to r... |
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on May 23, 2009 at 10:29 am by MCC Parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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