AROUND TOWN
Grand jury trashes waste-contract process
The four-year-long search for new garbage contractors got a vote of no-confidence from a San Mateo County civil grand jury in a report issued July 10.
Read the full story he... |
Editor |
1150 |
1 |
on Jul 14, 2009 at 11:59 pm by W. Huizenga, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Take Caltrain to Connoisseurs' Marketplace
Caltrain is urging people to go green this weekend and take the train to the "eco-friendly" 23rd annual Connoisseurs' Marketplace, the annual street festival in downtown Menlo... |
Editor |
1113 |
1 |
on Jul 14, 2009 at 7:05 pm by Sarah, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
High school district raises concerns about Everest charter school site
Officials from the Sequoia Union High School District, who fought the creation of a new charter high school but were overruled by the state Board of Education, are now raising... |
Editor |
1528 |
9 |
on Jul 14, 2009 at 6:57 pm by jim watson, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Campaign stemming from fatal bike accident nets 45 citations
An "Honor the Stop" enforcement campaign that was inspired by the deaths of two bicyclists killed by a sheriff's deputy in 2008 was carried out July 1 and netted 45 citations... |
Editor |
1919 |
41 |
on Jul 13, 2009 at 2:04 pm by Driver, a resident of the Woodside: Skywood/Skylonda neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Target Family Days - Fun Family Event - This Sunday 7/12!
Target Family Days, generously sponsored by Target Stores, will attract kids and adults of all ages one Sunday per month, from 11am until 3pm. Three cultural themes including ... |
RWC EVENTS |
1314 |
1 |
on Jul 10, 2009 at 6:02 pm by RWC EVENTS, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Reining event showcases equestrian skills
The 10th annual Reining By The Bay, a venue for riders and their mounts to showcase their skills and compete for $100,000 in cash and prizes, will be held July 21-26 at the H... |
Editor |
1128 |
0 |
on Jul 10, 2009 at 12:20 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
AROUND TOWN
Astro Wizard
Dave Rodrigues (a.k.a. the AstroWizard) is a lecturer at Morrison Planetarium and at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. He is also the program director of t... |
Atherton Library |
1154 |
0 |
on Jul 9, 2009 at 10:47 am by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Ex-Atherton cop in golf club case cops a plea
Former Atherton police officer Clark Yee has pleaded no contest to a felony charge of filing a false police report about stolen golf clubs he allegedly sold.
Read the full... |
Editor |
1682 |
4 |
on Jul 8, 2009 at 8:05 am by in the know, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Chili's in Menlo Park closing this week
The Chili's restaurant in Menlo Park is closing this week, a spokeswoman has confirmed.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wed... |
Editor |
1140 |
1 |
on Jul 8, 2009 at 7:39 am by Bobby Flayed, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Family Fun Night at Atherton Library
A community fun night will be held Friday July 10th at the Atherton Library. Games, including the Wii, will be available at 6 PM, followed by the film "Journey to the Center o... |
Atherton Library |
1165 |
0 |
on Jul 7, 2009 at 12:12 pm by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Musical Storytime at Atherton Library
Family musical storytime returns with our wonderful guitar player Ron! 2nd and 4th Thursday at 4 PM in July and August. July 9 and 23, August 13 and 27. Free admission. All ag... |
Atherton Library |
1225 |
0 |
on Jul 7, 2009 at 12:09 pm by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Kepler's Best Sellers - Week of July 5, 2009
Hardcover Fiction
1 Thing Around Your Neck - Chimamanda Adichie
2 Help - Kathryn Stockett
3 Cutting For Stone - Abraham Verghese
4 String Of Lights - Dominique Renda
5 M... |
Pam Grange |
1105 |
0 |
on Jul 6, 2009 at 3:24 pm by Pam Grange, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Obituary: Eva Spitz-Blum: psychologist, rancher, researcher
Eva Maria Spitz-Blum of Ladera, a psychologist who did research around the world on folklore, shamanism, alcohol and drugs, before moving to Skyline where she took up ranching... |
Editor |
1231 |
2 |
on Jul 5, 2009 at 9:56 am by Richard Vaughan, a resident of the Portola Valley: Westridge neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Documentary salutes Pete McCloskey
A documentary on the life and career of former congressman Pete McCloskey will run on KQED-TV (Channel 9) on Sunday, July 5.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
1145 |
2 |
on Jul 4, 2009 at 6:43 pm by More on Pete, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Blackwell and Michael Duo Concert
Kenny Blackwell and Dorian Michael are a mandolin/guitar duo that play a wide range of music, from bluegrass to blues, jazz, Celtic, and Brazilian. They are appearing at the A... |
Atherton Library |
1063 |
0 |
on Jul 2, 2009 at 1:24 pm by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
CLAP Arts at Atherton Library
CLAP Arts is an interactive theatre arts program for ages 5 and up. Monday, July 6 at 4 PM, they will appear at the Atherton Library. Admission is free, and the program is spo... |
Atherton Library |
1147 |
0 |
on Jul 2, 2009 at 1:20 pm by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Steven Chu speaks in Menlo Park on U.S. energy future
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu is coming to Menlo Park Friday to talk about his vision for the country's energy future.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
1153 |
2 |
on Jul 1, 2009 at 8:43 am by Friend of dept. of energy, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Tonight: Nancy Gilliland performs at Marqs in Menlo
Vocalist and pianist Nancy Gilliland performs tonight (June 30) at 6 p.m. at Marqs in Menlo, 1143 Crane St. in Menlo Park.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
1104 |
1 |
on Jun 30, 2009 at 4:36 pm by Greta, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Stanford offers $124 million in 'community benefits' for hospital expansion
New bike lanes, an expanded shuttle service and a $23.1 million payment for affordable housing are all items the Stanford University Medical Center is offering to Palo Alto in... |
Editor |
1515 |
22 |
on Jun 29, 2009 at 3:13 pm by Why Unions?, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Kepler's Best Sellers - Week of June 28, 2009
Hardcover Fiction
1 Cutting For Stone - Abraham Verghese
2 Shanghai Girls Lisa See
3 Gone Tomorrow Lee Child
4 Short History Of Women - Kate Walbert
5 Angel's Game - Car... |
Pam Grange |
1073 |
0 |
on Jun 29, 2009 at 11:03 am by Pam Grange, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Dr. William Ayres Trial
The trial of Dr. William Ayres has been going on for the last several weeks now. Recently one victim who used to live in Atherton testified. There has not been very much cover... |
Michael G. Stogner |
1259 |
1 |
on Jun 26, 2009 at 11:24 pm by Charlie, a resident of the Menlo Park: Stanford Hills neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Ventriloquist show at Atherton Library
Steve Chaney and his trusty sidekick, Cornelius Crowe are appearing at the Atherton Library Monday June 29 at 4 PM. For all ages. The library is located at 2 Dinkelspiel Stati... |
Atherton Library |
1247 |
0 |
on Jun 25, 2009 at 10:15 am by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Music in the park, block party in Menlo Park on Wednesday
Santa Cruz Avenue will turn into a pedestrian mall Wednesday, June 24, for the first of two summer block parties.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
1198 |
1 |
on Jun 24, 2009 at 9:19 pm by nice evening, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
SFMOMA at Atherton Library
An SFMOMA docent will present a slide show lecture on "Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams: Natural Affinities," an exhibition that examines the relationship between the work of ... |
Atherton Library |
1166 |
0 |
on Jun 24, 2009 at 10:11 am by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Tree cutting for MAHS Fine Arts Center
In past posts I have been quite critical of the architectural merits of the new Fine Arts Center at MAHS. My apologies to the architect. Now that the trees have been cut dow... |
WhoRUpeople |
1508 |
6 |
on Jun 23, 2009 at 6:44 pm by my observation, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
View in an RSS Reader
