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Simitian's green-energy bill clears Legislature
A proposal by Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, to require California utilities to obtain a greater share of their electricity from renewable sources is now one signature away f... |
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on Apr 1, 2011 at 12:36 am by Francis, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Police calls
Crime and accident reports from the Atherton and Menlo Park police departments and the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
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on Jan 20, 2011 at 7:57 am by Concerned, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Atherton council unanimously opposes Cargill development of salt lands
After debating at length how strong a statement to send to the town's neighbors to the north, the Atherton City Council unanimously voted to oppose Cargill's plan to intensive... |
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on Jan 4, 2011 at 7:38 pm by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Panel urges 'thorough reassessment' of rail plans
Potentially fatal flaws are threatening California's proposed high-speed rail system, according to a new report by a panel of "peer group" experts. The six-member panel called... |
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on Dec 8, 2010 at 4:34 pm by Morris Brown, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood |
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Tonight: Atherton hopes to name short-term manager
Atherton City Council members have been scrambling to find a short-term town manager until another interim manager is appointed next month after the unexpected Oct. 15 announc... |
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on Oct 20, 2010 at 2:53 pm by A.Milne, a resident of another community |
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Oct. 16: Women's Health Conference in Atherton
Ten doctors associated with Sequoia Hospital are giving out free medical advice on a range of women's health issues at an all-day event at Menlo Circus Club in Atherton on Sa... |
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on Oct 5, 2010 at 6:05 pm by Janny, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
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Caltrain weighs fare increases
Although weekend Caltrain service recently escaped the budget ax, at a public hearing on Sept. 2 the rail agency proposed a mix of fare increases and other service cuts.
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on Sep 3, 2010 at 3:16 pm by M.C., a resident of another community |
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Local resident test-drives plug-in Prius
Sally Cooper never minded answering market research questions. And now that responding to some questions over the phone and online earned her the chance to test-drive the new ... |
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on Aug 16, 2010 at 8:22 am by INSIGHT, a resident of another community |
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Supes reject ballot measure to hike sales tax
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has rejected the idea of putting a quarter-cent sales tax on the November ballot.
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on Jul 28, 2010 at 3:38 pm by Harry Turner, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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Hundreds pay tribute to David Lewis Thursday
He was the boy on someone's baseball team; the drug addict nicknamed "Funky Rat" who did years in prison; and ultimately he was a giant in his own time. That's how community m... |
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on Jun 15, 2010 at 8:49 am by Lou Eleby, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Argument preceded shooting of rehab leader David Lewis
In the minutes prior to being fatally shot in the back Wednesday afternoon, East Palo Alto drug-intervention leader David Lewis was arguing with an unknown suspect or suspects... |
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on Jun 10, 2010 at 11:22 pm by JMasonEPA, a resident of another community |
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My View: Our so-called lives -- Is techno-chatter replacing relationships?
It is said that life is what happens when we are too busy texting friends, e-mailing clients, and arranging birthday parties — or something of the sort. High school itse... |
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on Mar 8, 2010 at 1:44 pm by Michael, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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Letter: Cargill has massive plans for Redwood City baylands
DMB, the Arizona-based developer hired by Cargill, has announced its plan to build 12,000 housing units and one million square feet of office space on our Baylands in Redwood ... |
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on Feb 12, 2010 at 6:32 pm by Griffin McKinney, a resident of another community |
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Rewriting the script of love
Bad boys and bad girls, Prince Charmings and Cinderellas — cultural and media representations of love, romance and living "happily ever after" can ruin a relationship, a... |
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on Feb 5, 2010 at 10:50 am by Mark Twain, a resident of the Menlo Park: Stanford Weekend Acres neighborhood |
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High-speed-rail business plan draws criticism
California's legislators have yet to fully digest the latest business plan from the California High-Speed Rail Authority, but the new document has already caused ripples of co... |
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on Jan 22, 2010 at 4:27 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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High-speed rail director resigns
Mehdi Morshed, the executive director of the California High Speed Rail Authority, is stepping down at the end of March. On Jan. 7, Mr. Morshed, 72, sent his resignation lette... |
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on Jan 12, 2010 at 7:25 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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Reader reminder: Beware of property tax scam
"It is time to remind your readers not to be duped by the official-looking 'Property Tax Reduction Form' that instructs property owners to mail a coupon with a fee of $189," s... |
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on Dec 21, 2009 at 6:21 pm by zig, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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Baykeepers file 10 million dollar lawsuit
against local residents and not a word of it here or even the article...Strange |
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on Dec 10, 2009 at 4:30 pm by Thomas, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
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Sunset, Coastal Commission to honor 'heroes'
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of California Coastal Cleanup Day, Menlo Park-based Sunset magazine and the California Coastal Commission will hold a gala in San Franci... |
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on Sep 24, 2009 at 2:07 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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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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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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MOVE IT NOW !!
THE Library Commission is RIGHT on the button. There is no parking for the gym that has
two ADULT size basketball courts or for any other recreational facility, on the Burg... |
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on Jun 6, 2009 at 9:43 am by observer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
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Editorial endorsements
Propositions offer terrible choices
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 12:00 AM |
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on May 1, 2009 at 5:19 pm by Kali, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood |
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Rosewood hotel complex opens doors Thursday
As economy totters, "ultra-luxury" hotel complex is set to open on Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park.
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on Apr 1, 2009 at 4:48 pm by John, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Nancy Pelosi Prefers Illegal Aliens to the Rule of Law
Nancy Pelosi truly believes that arresting illegal aliens who have been ordered to be deported by a judge is a bad thing. She also believes that arresting illegal aliens usin... |
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on Mar 31, 2009 at 9:10 am by You\'re Right!, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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