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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... |
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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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Gasoline prices, inflation and global warming-some thoughts
Are gasoline prices being monitored by any agency in the government?
If not shouldn't they be? In the '70s gasoline shortages led to rising food prices and inflation in gener... |
Concerned in Palo Alto |
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on Jul 7, 2007 at 9:21 pm by Angela Hey, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |
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Cyclist killed by VTA train
To Whom it may concern. My brother Douglas K. Cowger was killed last Wednesday by a VTA. He was riding his mtn. bike on his lunch break in Sunnyvale, with one of his co-worker... |
Teri Markle |
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on Apr 16, 2007 at 9:14 am by Sebelia, a resident of another community |
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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... |
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on Feb 21, 2007 at 5:51 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Palo Alto reviews hospital-expansion plan; expected to have major impact on Menlo Park
Stanford University's plan to vastly expand its medical facilities in Palo Alto will take center stage tonight (Monday, May 24), when the Palo Alto City Council reviews a newl... |
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on May 28, 2010 at 6:04 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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Letter: Riding facing traffic safer for cyclists?
Editor:
Read the full story here Web Link |
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on Sep 7, 2007 at 5:43 pm by A Realist, a resident of another 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... |
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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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Rep. Anna Eshoo's statement opposing the Iraq war escalation
Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today in support of the resolution opposing the escalation of the war in Iraq.
View t... |
Renee Batti |
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on Feb 16, 2007 at 9:18 am by Mr. Man, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Doing several things at once
Multi-tasking is antithetical to life as an intelligent and conscientious human being.
Discuss ...
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Mr. Man |
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on Mar 23, 2007 at 10:06 am by Slow Flow-er, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
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Why Pete McCloskey registered as a Democrat
Former Congressman and lifelong Republican Pete McCloskey of Portola Valley and Rumsey, California, announced last week that he has registered as a Democrat. Here is his state... |
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on Apr 26, 2007 at 11:27 am by Edward C. Plutte, a resident of another community |
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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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Rethinking our planted world
This spring has been gorgeous with all of the flowering trees and spectacular blooms everywhere. Our neighborhoods and Stanford Shopping Center look great and smell great. But... |
Elizabeth Lasensky |
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on Apr 5, 2007 at 11:18 am by Elizabeth Lasensky, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Using precious water to keep a lawn green
I live in Woodside Highlands. My neighbor is a renter who waters his lawn until it runs out the storm drains.
I pointed this out to him, and he just replies, "but I want a ... |
Annenlise Connell |
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on May 29, 2007 at 2:41 pm by Angela Hey, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |
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"Working class millionaires" -- boo hoo
From the New York Times, an article worth reading:
Web Link
It's a pathetic tale of the lost souls of Silicon Valley (som... |
Cryin\'Crocodile |
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on Aug 10, 2007 at 3:10 pm by Networth in the triple digits, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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What's in the future for libraries?
On the bookcase in Victoria Johnson's San Mateo office is a lackluster librarian action figure dressed in a calf-length, navy blue dress suit. If you push a button, she raises... |
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on Jul 20, 2007 at 11:36 am by Downwardly mobile, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Flawed thinking on both sides of Caltrain debate
The following guest opinion by Martin Engel was published in the Almanac's March 21 print edition:
By Martin Engel
The recently formed Council for Expanding T... |
Renee Batti |
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on Mar 20, 2007 at 3:58 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Restore Baylands in Palo Alto
Want to get wet and muddy in a good cause? Volunteers can spend Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to noon, pulling weeds and restoring the Palo Alto Baylands as healthy habitat fo... |
Baylander |
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on May 2, 2007 at 5:16 pm by Baylander, a resident of another community |
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Are air fresheners dangerous?
I love it when my personal dislikes are validated by science.
I hate stinky, chemical air "fresheners" so I was particularly pleased today when I saw this story in the Chr... |
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on Sep 20, 2007 at 12:05 pm by MPworkingMom, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park 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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Family of cyclist Rodney Smith files wrongful death lawsuit
A more detailed picture of the circumstances surrounding the car accident that killed cyclist and former Altera Corp. chief executive Rodney Smith of Portola Valley in May ma... |
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on Jan 2, 2008 at 9:57 am by Peninsula Cyclist, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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Guest opinion: Not in my Menlo Park
The more I read, the more I see the pejorative term "NIMBY," short for "Not In My Back Yard."
Read the full story here Web Link post... |
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on Aug 12, 2007 at 9:06 am by also exhausted, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda neighborhood |
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Jack Hickey endorses Michael Stogner for San Mateo County Supervisor
I'll be voting for Michael Stogner for Supervisor. Recently, I chose Michael as one of my running mates for the Sequoia Healthcare District. While he did not overcome the un... |
Jack Hickey |
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on Apr 8, 2011 at 6:21 pm by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Guest opinion: How alcohol ruined a student's dreams
College students: As you prepare to start or return to college, there are a number of things on your mind. And while you should put your education first, it's a known fact tha... |
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on Sep 17, 2012 at 10:29 pm by college, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Guest opinion: Heavy rail not the solution for regional transit needs
Usually, I disagree with Henry Riggs. And usually I agree with the editorial positions of the Almanac. This time, it's the other way around. (Editorial and guest editorial, Ju... |
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on Jul 21, 2007 at 6:42 am by Curious, a resident of another community |
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The Wine Press: Will two glasses a day keep the doctor away?
Imagine an elixir that reduces the risk of prostate cancer, kidney cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer and lymphoma. It also decreases the likelihood of cardiovascular d... |
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on Aug 16, 2007 at 11:14 am by Make Mine Red, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
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