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Letter: Avoid state mandates; become a charter city
An inspiring example of the power of local involvement took place at the Menlo Park Steering Committee meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 12. A large crowd — maybe 100 people &... |
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on Sep 28, 2012 at 10:10 pm by W. Dito, a resident of another community |
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News briefs: Menlo Park woman surprises
stranger in her home
The last thing anyone wants to stumble upon in their home is a stranger. That was, however, the sight greeting a Menlo Park woman early one Wednesday morning.
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on Sep 24, 2012 at 10:35 pm by Lisa Lovazzano, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda neighborhood |
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Slain activist Dave Lewis is celebrated
Supporters of a program that helps parolees transition back into their communities held a celebration Wednesday honoring slain East Palo Alto activist Dave Lewis.
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on Sep 21, 2012 at 12:41 pm by Bob Cancilla, a resident of another community |
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Man pleads not guilty to pellet gun robberies
A suspect in multiple armed robberies who was arrested Aug. 16 after a nearly 10-hour standoff outside a North Fair Oaks home has pleaded not guilty to five counts of robbery ... |
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on Sep 13, 2012 at 1:42 pm by Thomas, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood |
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Shorts: Local Girl Scouts win Bronze Awards
Thirteen Girl Scouts from Troop 32515 at Encinal School in Menlo Park were awarded the Bronze Award, the highest award for Junior Girl Scouts, on April 30.
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on Sep 13, 2012 at 9:09 am by kathleen, olivia\'s friend, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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Wednesday: County bag ban meeting
Local governments are taking steps this fall to turn a proposed ban on plastic bags into reality for San Mateo County.
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on Sep 11, 2012 at 12:49 pm by gunste, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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Suspected drunken drivers involved in collision
Two suspected drunken drivers crashed into each other in Menlo Park early Saturday morning, according to police.
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on Aug 13, 2012 at 2:48 pm by Steve, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Judge denies bail for psychiatrist accused of molesting boys and faking dementia
A San Mateo County judge Wednesday denied bail for an 80-year-old former psychiatrist accused of molesting boys during examinations in the 1990s.
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on Aug 8, 2012 at 8:29 pm by Poster , a resident of another community |
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$3.2 million granted for Caltrain upgrade
Caltrain's goal of "faster, quieter, more frequent service" using electric trains instead of diesel got another step closer to reality thanks to a federal grant.
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on Aug 8, 2012 at 1:06 pm by Martin Engel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood |
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Business: Menlo Park native aims to cut cost of home automation
Imagine an inexpensive device that allows you to set an alarm on your smart phone that will automatically turn on your coffee pot in the morning, or turn off the lights when y... |
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on Aug 7, 2012 at 3:42 pm by Tim Cook, a resident of another community |
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Feature story: Beating the drums for jazz
Most of us forever remember the magical moment when a great passion ignites. For Jon Krosnick, the magic occurred in 1972, when jazz drummer Peter Erskine performed with the S... |
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on Jul 25, 2012 at 5:24 pm by Peter Erskine, a resident of another community |
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State Senate candidates in 30 minutes or less
California State Assemblyman Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, seems like a man who really could give you his life story in three minutes. He demonstrated his mastery of the elevator p... |
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on Jul 24, 2012 at 4:22 pm by Martin Engel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood |
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Menlo Park man drowns in Minnesota
A 75-year-old Menlo Park man was swimming in a Minnesota lake on Saturday afternoon when he went under, according to the Wright County sheriff.
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on Jul 24, 2012 at 2:03 pm by Don, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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Chowchilla kidnapper
to be released on parole
Richard Schoenfeld, who grew up in Atherton and was imprisoned for nearly 36 years on a 1976 conviction related to the kidnapping of 26 Chowchilla schoolchildren, will be rele... |
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on Jun 20, 2012 at 4:38 pm by Reality Check, a resident of another community |
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Peninsula Transportation Alternatives Supervisor Candidate Questionnaire
Peninsula Transportation Alternatives is a new non-profit organization "dedicated to the idea that all modes of transportation (walking, bicycling, transit, and driving) shoul... |
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on Jun 1, 2012 at 4:05 pm by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Police report gunfire in Menlo Park
Menlo Park police responded to several calls about gunfire at around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, in the 800 block of Ivy Drive in Menlo Park.
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on May 14, 2012 at 12:42 pm by Mavis, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Woodside memories: Mother's advice a life's gift
This morning as I put a pot of water on the stove, Mother's words returned: "Once the water boils, turn it down; it won't get any hotter."
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on May 10, 2012 at 10:31 am by joanna, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Simitian pushes bill to keep parks open
With a July 1 deadline looming over a budget-cutting plan that would close some 70 of the 270 state parks, two state senators are proposing an alternative that could keep abou... |
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on May 9, 2012 at 12:23 pm by ann, a resident of another community |
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Teacher won't be charged in death of girl, 6
An East Palo Alto schoolteacher who accidentally struck and killed a 6-year-old girl in a crosswalk last year will not be charged with a crime, the San Mateo County Distri... |
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on May 1, 2012 at 3:15 pm by Steve, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Atherton: Paul Baran named to Internet Hall of Fame
Atherton inventor Paul Baran, who died last year, was inducted Monday into the Internet Hall of Fame in Geneva, Switzerland.
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on Apr 24, 2012 at 2:57 pm by RUKiddingMe?, a resident of another community |
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Gates shares optimism, frustrations on poverty
Freshly back from Ethiopia and Zambia, philanthropist Bill Gates Wednesday shared with a Stanford audience his optimism and frustrations in addressing health problems and pove... |
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on Apr 10, 2012 at 8:36 am by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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Can't make it to Belgium?
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on Mar 6, 2012 at 11:33 am by Ryan Williams , a resident of another community |
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Caltrans joins spraying moratorium
Residents of rural San Mateo County have one less thing to worry about this spring, since the California Department of Transportation has joined the county in agreeing on a mo... |
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on Feb 24, 2012 at 8:50 pm by Amy Shimmick, a resident of the Woodside: Skywood/Skylonda neighborhood |
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Menlo finds itself in unusual position this late in WBAL race
Tuesday's girls' soccer: With only four matches left in the regular season, the Menlo School girls' soccer team is sitting atop the West Bay Athletic League (Foothill Di... |
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on Feb 14, 2012 at 10:26 pm by Hi, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Speakers: Don't halt Belle Haven services
Rarely does anyone show up to a budget hearing to say "please cut my program." The Menlo Park City Council's Jan. 30 study session was no exception. Oddly enough, several peop... |
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on Feb 2, 2012 at 2:02 pm by Disgusted, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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