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Katie's Corner: Friendships forged by Harry Potter magic
The Harry Potter book and movie series is the classic story of good and evil, growing up, and the real meaning of friendships — all bound up in a magical story.
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on Sep 15, 2009 at 8:15 pm by Marty Higgins, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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MP fire district honors Sept. 11 firefighters
Menlo Park Fire Protection District firefighters woke up early to place 343 American flags at three local fire stations this morning to commemorate the sacrifice of firefi... |
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on Sep 14, 2009 at 2:25 pm by Paloma, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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San Mateo County Tax Collector/Treasurer
I would like to suggest Joe Galligan as an exceptional candidate for Tax Collector/Treasurer. He will bring new ideas and the skill necessary to keep the County Treasury safe... |
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on Sep 13, 2009 at 11:34 am by WatchDog, a resident of another community |
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Eshoo shares details of health care proposal
U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, talked about the need for health care reform, the status of the current proposals and the legislative process of getting the bills passed du... |
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on Sep 1, 2009 at 7:54 pm by Get your head out of the sand, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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After outcry, Caltrain pledges to soften train whistle
Following an outcry from people who live near the tracks over a recent increase in the volume of train whistles, Caltrain has announced plans to reduce the volume of its locom... |
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on Aug 28, 2009 at 11:45 pm by sleep deprived, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood |
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Judge rules in favor of Menlo Park, Atherton on high-speed rail lawsuit
From various online sources today come similar accounts (this one may be found here Web Link):
A Sacramento County Superior Court... |
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on Aug 26, 2009 at 4:56 pm by Gern Blanston, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
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Eshoo: No plans for health care town hall?
As people pack town hall meetings across the country on plans for health care reform, Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, has not announced plans to hold a similar meeting with her... |
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on Aug 26, 2009 at 1:43 pm by Concerned Parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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'Running with the Tiger' follows a life through World War II China
Ansie Lee Sperry of Portola Valley will present her memoirs of growing up in China — from her birth in 1914, through the Japanese invasion, to a prison camp in the Phili... |
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on Aug 26, 2009 at 9:58 am by LizzieB, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
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More candidates emerge for local races
A last chance for newcomers to run for election in November brought out a handful of late-filing candidates for local districts. The extended filing period ended at 5 p.m. We... |
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on Aug 20, 2009 at 3:23 pm by Former Council Member, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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'Running with the Tiger' follows a life through World War II China
The cupcakes were delicious. But it was hard to make the jump of imagination from the scrumptious goodies shrouded in grated coconut, offered at a sunny spring book-signing pa... |
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on Aug 20, 2009 at 1:04 am by Alan Donald, a resident of another community |
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Police Calls
This information is from the Atherton and Menlo Park police departments and the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Under the law, people charged with offenses are considered i... |
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on Aug 16, 2009 at 5:17 pm by Ian, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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Community celebrates Marion Softky
Lots of familiar faces turned out Sunday at the Portola Valley Town Center to fete veteran reporter Marion Softky at a celebration marking her 40th year of writing for The Alm... |
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on Aug 14, 2009 at 10:38 pm by Judith Howell, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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Editorial: Wrong way on bus routes
Just when the environment needs good public transit the most, the wheels are beginning to fall off the SamTrans bus system following a slump in revenue and devastating cuts in... |
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on Aug 12, 2009 at 8:08 am by Elizabeth Lasensky, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Covering the community for 40 years
Marion Softky has kept Almanac readers informed about interesting people, environmental issues, and local government for four decades. Photo: Marion Softky shares a laug... |
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on Aug 10, 2009 at 12:31 pm by Marion Softky, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
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County treasurer won't seek reelection
Lee Buffington, San Mateo County's treasurer-tax collector, announced he will not be seeking re-election to a seventh term. Mr. Buffington has headed the treasurer's office a... |
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on Aug 7, 2009 at 12:35 pm by Kleegeen, a resident of the Portola Valley: Westridge neighborhood |
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Rally for single-payer health care system
About 25 people stood along El Camino Real in front of Cafe Borrone in Menlo Park on Thursday, rallying for a single-payer health care system.
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on Aug 7, 2009 at 8:27 am by Menlo Park resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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Today: Lyme disease program in Woodside
Lyme disease, the bacterial infection spread through the bites of ticks, can be a big problem for residents and visitors of the woody areas of San Mateo County. A presentation... |
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on Jul 30, 2009 at 12:31 pm by Earle Jones, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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25-year transportation 'vision' now online
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission's newly released Transportation 2035 Plan for the Bay Area is now available for viewing online, along with companion technical r... |
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on Jul 28, 2009 at 8:32 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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Obama NLRB Appointee Craig Becker SEIU AGC
The SEIU gave Obama and his presidential efforts millions last year. The SEIU is possibly the most corrupt union in this country--from coast to coast.
Want to see sweethea... |
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on Jul 28, 2009 at 8:11 am by Steve Frank, a resident of another community |
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Saturday's high-speed rail meeting canceled
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-Menlo Park) has postponed a community meeting on the state's high-speed rail project, originally scheduled for this Saturday afternoon, July 25, in... |
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on Jul 25, 2009 at 4:10 pm by Jay Tulock, a resident of another community |
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Community invited to July 26 disaster preparedness event
Stanford Oaks Neighborhood Association and the Menlo Park Fire Protection District will hold a disaster preparedness event and demontrations for the community from 2 to 4 p.m... |
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on Jul 24, 2009 at 3:22 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Naked man arrested near Sand Hill Road
A man described as being 6 feet, 7 inches tall, and weighing 250 pounds, was arrested early Saturday morning, July 11, near the 500 block of Sand Hill Circle in Menlo Park aft... |
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on Jul 20, 2009 at 7:54 am by curious, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda neighborhood |
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Eshoo calls for probe of covert CIA program
U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, Thursday called for an investigation of a covert CIA program that she said ran from 2001 to June 2009 without Congressional knowledge. She ... |
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on Jul 14, 2009 at 11:01 am by Anne Nesty, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood |
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Shameful act of Sequoia Healthcare District
Editor, St. Anthony de Padua Dining Room with their many volunteers and contributors(including this writer) have been a success story of true philanthropy in action. Recently... |
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on Jul 13, 2009 at 8:19 pm by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Gubernatorial hopeful Tom Campbell outlines budget fixes
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Campbell Thursday called for budget cuts and a temporary gas tax to close California's $26.3 billion budget gap. He spoke to the busines... |
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on Jul 13, 2009 at 10:31 am by Ron, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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