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Reps: High-speed rail should merge with improved Caltrain system on Peninsula
Saying that government funding for California's High-Speed Rail program will be "severely limited ... for the foreseeable future," local federal and state representatives are ... |
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on Apr 21, 2011 at 1:12 pm by sadfsf, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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Critics slam high-speed rail business plan
Peninsula critics of California's proposed high-speed rail system released a new report Monday night challenging the economics behind the controversial, voter-approved project... |
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on Oct 13, 2010 at 11:38 pm by Don Barnby, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Water may be cloudy, says water agency
Peninsula residents may notice cloudiness in their drinking water as early as this week (beginning Dec. 28), but water quality won't be affected, according to the San Francisc... |
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on Dec 28, 2009 at 12:11 pm by Marina, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood |
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Violent video games: Yee may craft 'narrower' bill
The U.S. Supreme Court by a 7-2 vote Monday struck down a California law that banned the sale or rental of violent video games to children under the age of 18. The law wa... |
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on Jun 28, 2011 at 9:42 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
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Not-so-presidedntial Obama Worrisome
A resident of Sunnyvale
Two very desirable and indeed necessary qualities for any president of the United States are wisdom and true humility. What do we have in Barack Ob... |
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on Oct 5, 2009 at 10:28 pm by Peter F. Lindquist, a resident of another community |
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High-speed rail: Is this what you voted for?
There has been no shortage of newspaper headlines in the week since the release of a report on the California high-speed rail project, estimating higher fares and higher costs... |
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on Dec 23, 2009 at 3:19 pm by Peter, a resident of another community |
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Monday: Eshoo town hall on health care reform
Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, is holding a town hall meeting on health care reform on Monday, Oct. 19, in Redwood City.
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on Oct 18, 2009 at 9:06 pm by WildCatAlum, a member of the Woodside High School community |
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U-Pick weekends at Webb Ranch through July 5
People are invited to pick their own berries at Webb Ranch, located off Alpine Road near Interstate 280, for three weekends starting June 19. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.... |
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on Jun 30, 2009 at 3:38 am by Melody, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
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Editorial: Good, bad in state propositions
The Almanac analyzed selected state propositions that will be on the Nov. 2 ballot and has taken these positions.
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on Oct 28, 2010 at 3:14 pm by Sounds logical, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Report of mountain lion near Woodside
A mountain lion was spotted in the Teague Hill Open Space Preserve near Woodside this morning (March 12), the third time in 10 days that a cougar has been seen in the same... |
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on Mar 15, 2010 at 12:11 pm by bob, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Human remains found near open-space area
Human bones were found in a rugged and remote area of unincorporated San Mateo County on Sunday, a sheriff's lieutenant said Tuesday.
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on Dec 30, 2009 at 9:41 pm by night hiker, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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Candidates for treasurer on how to handle $2.6 billion
The taxpayers of San Mateo County currently have revenues of about $2.6 billion in an investment portfolio from which funds are periodically withdrawn to pay for the operation... |
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on May 29, 2010 at 3:23 pm by Concerned Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Motorcyclists collide, suffer major injuries
Two Bay Area men suffered major injuries after their motorcycles collided on state Highway 84 east of Old La Honda Road Sunday afternoon, according to the California Highway... |
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on Oct 16, 2009 at 10:06 am by Commoda Moto, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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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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Stogner recall threat with Horsely leads to San Mateo taxpayers saving $$$
Thank you Michael Stogner.
Because Michael Stogner had the courage to take on Supervisor Don Horsely, and threaten to recall him unless he rescinded his broken campaign pr... |
Thank you Michael Stogner |
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on Jan 13, 2013 at 8:41 am by Michael G Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Sequoia HCD monitors Town Square Forum
Posts on other topics in this forum have triggered in my mind an obvious instance of misappropriation of public funds.
Don Shoecraft, $4,200/month PR consultant for the Seq... |
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on Oct 26, 2010 at 1:48 am by Ed, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Menlo School: Water polo seniors secure college choices
It was quite a 2010 season for the seniors on the Menlo School boys' water polo team. Not only did the Knights defend their PAL Bay Division title, but they splashed their way... |
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on Jan 25, 2011 at 10:44 pm by april bishop, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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First-time homebuyers can still cash in
California residents have just over a week left to apply to the state's first-time buyer tax credit program, the Franchise Tax Board announced Friday.
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on Aug 7, 2010 at 8:48 pm by Joseph E. Davis, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Simitian's red-light-camera bill vetoed
A proposal by Sen. Joe Simitian to set new restrictions on red-light cameras hit the wall Thursday when Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed it.
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on Nov 11, 2011 at 10:23 pm by benjones, a resident of another community |
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Think there 'Oughta be a Law'?
State Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, is inviting California residents to submit ideas for state legislation in his 10th annual "There Oughta Be A Law" contest. Proposals to r... |
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on Oct 28, 2010 at 11:49 pm by Poster, a resident of another community |
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Friday: Event to focus on high-speed-rail outreach
Peninsula residents concerned about California's proposed high-speed-rail system will have an opportunity Friday (Nov. 6) to learn how they can help shape the controversial, $... |
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on Nov 5, 2009 at 3:29 pm by Alan Miller, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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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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Monday: pros and cons on state ballot measures
The South San Mateo County League of Women Voters will give a presentation at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, in Menlo Park on the nine state ballot propositions. A League representat... |
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on Oct 19, 2010 at 11:05 am by anonymous, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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President has arrived; dining in Woodside
President Obama arrived around 5:40 p.m. tonight at San Francisco International Airport. He was taken away by military helicopter for a dinner with top Silicon Valley executiv... |
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on Feb 17, 2011 at 6:59 pm by Bob, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Tornado warning expires; no damage reported
A tornado warning for San Mateo County issued by the National Weather Service expired at 11:30 a.m. with no report of damage, a meteorologist with the weather service said lat... |
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on Mar 18, 2011 at 1:38 pm by B.N., a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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