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Council members right to question Caltrain
The following letter by Bruce Balshone was published in the Almanac's March 21 print edition:
Editor:
Recent criticism of city council members from San Mateo ... |
Renee Batti |
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on Mar 20, 2007 at 3:37 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Los Trancos Woods in the 40's and 50's
I am currently researching the Los Trancos Woods of the past. My family had a summer home in LTW during the 40's and 50's. I located an article about the area via "Palo ... |
JoAnne |
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on Mar 3, 2007 at 3:02 pm by JoAnne, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
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Dumbarton Scoping & Freight
I would like to share my scoping comments for the Dumbarton Railroad Environmental Impact Report (EIR). I believe I have determined the reason this project continues without a... |
Margaret Fruth |
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on Mar 2, 2007 at 11:14 am by Margaret Fruth, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood |
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The Beyond Cancer Art Project
Call for young artists (to age 18) for show at Pacific Art League ( Palo Alto )
Any child whose life has been affected by cancer–their own or someone else’s– is encouraged to... |
Deirdre Clark |
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on Feb 28, 2007 at 1:25 pm by Deirdre Clark, a resident of another community |
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Posting on student painters
Cindy, I took your posting on student house painters offline because -- while it looks like a terrific company to help college students learn entrepreneurial skills -- it appe... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 26, 2007 at 7:31 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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How to vote in the 'far right' News Poll
To vote in the News Poll on TheAlmanacOnline, go to the home page Web Link and check the far right side of the page (no political leanings intende... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 24, 2007 at 12:51 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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How to view all posts in Town Square
To view all Town Center posts, click the link "View All Posts" to the right of the words, "Today's Top Posts." See illustration.
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Richard Hine |
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on Feb 22, 2007 at 7:07 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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County stuck with BART costs
The following Guest Opinion by Steve Schmidt was published in the Almanac's Feb. 21 print edition:
By Steve Schmidt
Finally, there is a deal in the works to settle the ann... |
Renee Batti |
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on Feb 21, 2007 at 5:51 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Stanford's Donald Kennedy to speak at Avenidas Feb. 26
This Feb. 21 press release is from Kari Martell of Avenidas, (650) 289-5427:
Donald Kennedy, President Emeritus of Stanford University and Bing Professor of Environmental Sc... |
Newsboy |
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on Feb 21, 2007 at 11:57 am by Newsboy, a resident of another community |
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Preparing for disaster in La Honda
Larry Whitney (chief@lahondafire.org) of the La Honda Fire Department sent the Almanac this notice Feb. 20:
On February 17, the La Honda Fire Department graduated nineteen n... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 20, 2007 at 11:39 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Aggressive timber harvest trend needs scrutiny
The following letter by Hilary Yoffe-Sharp was published in the Almanac's Feb. 14 print edition:
Editor:
As concerned members of the community, we've been watching develo... |
Renee Batti |
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on Feb 14, 2007 at 3:59 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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See slide show on East Palo Alto peace march
See a slide show with audio on the East Palo Alto peace march by clicking here: Web Link
Click on the right-poin... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 6, 2007 at 11:36 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Geoge McGovern to speak Wednesday in Palo Alto; his topic: practical plan for withdrawal from Iraq
Former U.S. senator and former presidential candidate George McGovern will speak in Palo Alto at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, about his new book, "Out of Iraq: A Practical Pl... |
News Guy |
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on Jan 30, 2007 at 2:15 pm by News Guy, a resident of another community |
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MP company tracks reactions to Bush's talk
Below is a press release from the Menlo Park company, Knowledge Networks.
'Instant' Reactions Among Viewers of State of the Union Address Show 82% Approve of Preside... |
Newsboy |
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on Jan 24, 2007 at 6:59 pm by Newsboy, a member of the Willow Oaks Elementary community |
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Tax relief extended for seniors
Here is a press release from Warren Slocum.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2007
Contact Warren Slocum, Chief Elections Officer & A... |
Newsboy |
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on Jan 24, 2007 at 5:48 pm by Newsboy, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
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Contact Ruskin with chloramine symptom information
The following letter by Rita Solk was published in the Almanac's Jan. 24 issue:
Editor:
Thank you for your Dec. 27 coverage of the chloramine issue and the two letters fo... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 23, 2007 at 12:27 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Stifling Debate: Reflections on the Misuse of Anti-Semitism and the Exploitation of Jewish Suffering
Please join us on Thursday, January 25 at 7:30PM for an evening with Professor Norman Finkelstein.
Free and open to the public.
For more information: Web Link... |
Robin |
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on Jan 18, 2007 at 11:21 am by Robin, a resident of another community |
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Cities must plan now for senior housing needs
The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 17 edition:
Editor:
It may or may not come as news, but the big work force of the future will be retired baby boo... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 18, 2007 at 10:29 am by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Eshoo votes to cut student loan interest rates
From a Jan. 17, 2006, press release from Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Atherton.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, voted for bipartisan legislation W... |
Poster |
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on Jan 17, 2007 at 5:13 pm by Poster, a resident of the Atherton: Lloyden Park neighborhood |
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Two paths to improve African high schools
The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 10 print edition:
Editor:
Congratulations on the excellent and timely article on local efforts to assist in the c... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 10, 2007 at 1:11 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Unhappy with PUC handling of chloramine health issues
The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 10 print edition:
Editor:
Thank you for the Dec. 27 article on chloramine.
I would like to address the statemen... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 10, 2007 at 1:08 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Anna Eshoo bills await president's signature
This press release was received Dec. 9 from the office of Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Atherton:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Significant health-related measures championed by Rep. Anna G. Eshoo... |
Reporter |
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on Dec 10, 2006 at 1:19 pm by Reporter, a resident of another community |
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Terms of use; monitoring posts on Town Square
We are taking offline some posts that don't meet the Terms of Use for Town Square, including recent posts of "sarcastic fiction." I've posted the Terms of Use below. You can v... |
Richard Hine |
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on Nov 7, 2006 at 8:03 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Lane brother donate $50,000 to Yes on Measure A, the 1/8th cent parks sales tax
The Lane brothers of Portola Valley and Atherton have donated a total of $50,000 to the Yes on Measure A campaign in San Mateo County. The measure would increase the sales tax... |
Voter |
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on Nov 6, 2006 at 8:41 am by Voter, a resident of another community |
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Prop. 90: Most important measure on the ballot
Tempted by Prop. 90? First read this from Robert Redford:
"We had no idea."
You're going to hear that a lot if Proposition 90 passes next month. Millions of people are goi... |
Smart Voter |
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on Oct 28, 2006 at 9:47 am by Smart Voter, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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