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Women arrested in Woodside purse, credit card theft
Two women have been arrested on charges of stealing a purse from a Woodside resident and using her credit card in a San Bruno shopping spree August 20, the San Mateo County Sh... |
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on Oct 27, 2011 at 2:59 am by Mai, a resident of the Menlo Park: Stanford Hills neighborhood |
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Letter: Challenging prevailing ideas on global warming causes
Editor:
Read the full story here Web Link |
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on Jul 28, 2007 at 10:26 pm by extremely-skeptical, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park 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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Saturday: 'Story of Courage in Holocaust'
Author Marty Brounstein will discuss his book, "Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust," at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, at the Menlo Park City Council... |
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on Apr 18, 2012 at 7:40 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
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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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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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What do you think of our new Web site?
What do you think of the Almanac's new Web site, which includes the Town Square forum, where you can post news, information and opinion? Please post your comments and suggesti... |
Richard Hine |
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on Oct 10, 2006 at 11:39 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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If China or Iran did it to us....
70 times we've raised the debt limit since Nixon, 7 times under Bush with votes from Boenher McConnell and Cantor. What's different now?
Republicans, Zealots and Our Securi... |
Nicholas Kristof |
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on Aug 2, 2011 at 4:44 pm by E.CAYCE, 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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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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Comment: absurd decision on Obama makes a mockery of the Nobel peace prize
The award of this year’s Nobel peace prize to President Obama will be met with widespread incredulity, consternation in many capitals and probably deep embarrassment by the Pr... |
Michael Binyon |
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on Oct 13, 2009 at 7:53 am by Ronald Kessler, a resident of another community |
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Letter: Change riding rules so cyclists face traffic?
Editor:
Read the full story here Web Link |
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on Jul 14, 2007 at 9:08 am by Steve, a resident of another community |
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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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What's your view on high-speed rail?
Residents concerned about the impact of the California high-speed rail project on local towns have an opportunity to voice those concerns. The High Speed Rail Authority is ask... |
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on Feb 14, 2010 at 4:15 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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Whitman gives $100,000 to Romney super PAC
Atherton resident Meg Whitman, a candidate in the 2010 race for governor, gave $100,000 to a super PAC working for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, according to ... |
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on Aug 27, 2012 at 3:53 pm by Romney is LOSING, a member of the Encinal School community |
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Risk everywhere when bikes, autos share the road
The following letter by Bruce Campbell was published in the Almanac's Jan. 31 print edition:
Editor:
Sailboats have the right of way over powerboats, but most sailboat ow... |
Renee Batti |
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on Feb 3, 2007 at 1:31 pm by citizen A, a resident of the Woodside: Mountain Home Road neighborhood |
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Menlo Park: 55 ticketed for distracted driving
Fifty-five drivers passing through Menlo Park on April 4 and 5 have been officially encouraged to think twice about using a handheld cell phone while driving, according to a r... |
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on Apr 14, 2011 at 4:52 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Rep. Anna Eshoo endorses Obama; decision 'moves beyond gender or race'
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, has endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. Her announcement today delivers a blow to the Hillary Clinton election cam... |
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on May 25, 2008 at 11:53 am by Isa Marcus, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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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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Motorcycle collides head-on with Lexus
A head-on collision Saturday involving a motorcycle and a car near Skylonda resulted in severe but non-life threatening injuries to the 20-year-old motorcyclist, the Californi... |
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on Feb 28, 2012 at 7:54 am by steve, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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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... |
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on Nov 6, 2006 at 8:41 am by Voter, a resident of another community |
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Licensing? Mandatory rear-view mirrors? Some bike safety ideas
Editor: I have asked various bike riders for their views on certain safety issues. Let me begin with the questions:
Q. Why do many bikes ride directly on the white line of... |
Bruce Campbell |
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on Aug 23, 2007 at 8:49 pm by RightFacts, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
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How to make your TownSquare posts more readable and effective
Here are some tips for writing comments on TownSquare:
-- Write your message in a word processing program, such as Microsoft Word, with the spell-check turned on. That way ... |
Richard Hine |
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on Oct 2, 2007 at 11:01 am by Joe, a resident of another community |
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Bicyclist dies after accident on Woodside Road
Richard Kadet, 67, of Redwood City died June 9 from injuries suffered in a May 29 bicycle accident on Woodside Road near the intersection with Northgate Drive, his family said... |
Editor |
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on Jun 17, 2011 at 10:00 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other 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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