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M-A moves ahead on lights and expands usage hours
From The Daily Journal:
"On Wednesday, the Sequoia Union High School District Board of Trustees will consider adopting a policy for using the temporary lights, as well as a r... |
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on Sep 3, 2010 at 7:59 am by Central Menlo, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Deputy DA 'reproved' by state bar for misconduct
A prosecutor in the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office has been "privately reproved" for misconduct by the California State Bar, according to a letter sent to a victi... |
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on Mar 22, 2013 at 3:47 pm by Holly L., a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
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Seven seek single Board of Supervisors seat
Among the critical issues facing San Mateo County government: a projected $26 million revenue shortfall for the next fiscal year.
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on May 18, 2012 at 2:59 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
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Al Gore visits Sacred Heart Schools in Atherton
It isn't every day that a former vice president speaks at a high school. Tuesday, Oct. 4 , was one of those days.
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on Oct 8, 2011 at 3:34 pm by Edgar McSweeney, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda neighborhood |
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California Chamber of Commerce 201l list of Job Killer legislation
This morning, CalChamber is releasing our 201l list of Job Killer legislation. This year’s list features 28 bills that, if signed into law, would increase costs for employers,... |
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on May 30, 2011 at 6:38 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Alleged crack dealers arrested in the Willows
Police arrested a Menlo Park couple allegedly selling crack cocaine out of their apartment near Menlo Park's Willows neighborhood Tuesday, Jan. 19.
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on Sep 7, 2010 at 6:08 pm by Former Classmate, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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No teachers get ax in Menlo Park district
Teachers and other credentialed staff members of the Menlo Park City School District who received preliminary pink slips in March because of uncertainty over passage of a new ... |
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on May 21, 2010 at 8:12 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Grab your earplugs: Caltrain starts 4 weeks of night work this Sunday
Residents living near the Caltrain tracks and their intersections with Encinal, Glenwood, Oak Grove and Ravenswood avenues can expect to have their sleep disrupted beginning S... |
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on Sep 4, 2009 at 11:52 am by Bianca, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Fergusson top fundraiser in Menlo Park council race
Trade unions and local government officials are making donations large and small to the re-election campaigns of Menlo Park City Council members Kelly Fergusson and Andy Cohen... |
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on Oct 18, 2008 at 9:20 am by another petitioner, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Horsley reverses, will forgo supes salary
San Mateo County Supervisor Don Horsley issued a brief statement Friday saying he had changed his mind and would keep to his campaign pledge to not accept a salary as supervis... |
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on Jan 15, 2013 at 8:15 am by Thomas, a resident of another community |
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Guest opinion: Court needs chance to overturn Citizens United
On June 14, the United States Supreme Court will have its first opportunity to revisit the infamous Citizens United decision, handed down in January of 2010. Since that decisi... |
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on Jun 16, 2012 at 8:21 pm by Norman, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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The North Peninsula Democratic Club endorse Keith for Board of Supes
Kirsten Keith beat out a heavily contested field to capture the prize endorsement of the North Peninsula Democratic Club for the District 4 seat on the San Mateo County Board ... |
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on May 5, 2012 at 4:37 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Update: Atherton protest lasted 30 minutes
Today's protest organized by the California Nurses Association in front of the Atherton home of Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman ended at 1:45 p.m., about 30 min... |
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on Jul 18, 2010 at 11:29 am by Interested, a resident of another community |
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Ax falls on Las Lomitas School District budget
Just as Las Lomitas School District board members were preparing to begin the painful process of cutting the district budget by about $1.2 million at the board's Feb. 10 meeti... |
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on Jun 21, 2010 at 10:55 pm by Jose, a resident of another community |
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Menlo Park faces $1.3 million city deficit
Menlo Park is facing a $1.3 million deficit for the fiscal year that begins July 1, and cuts to city services could be on the way.
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on Apr 22, 2010 at 10:14 pm by truth, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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High rent forces out local advocate of affordable housing
Elizabeth Lasensky stood in front of Eileen Donahoe's Portola Valley residence on a chilly night in February 2007, waiting for Barack Obama to show up for a fundraiser. Ms. La... |
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on Dec 1, 2009 at 10:38 am by not a fan, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Pedestrian hit at intersection near Draeger's
A car struck a pedestrian in the notoriously problematic intersection by Draeger's market in Menlo Park on Sunday, Aug. 2. The 75-year-old man, a Menlo Park resident, was take... |
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on Aug 11, 2009 at 1:38 pm by bwilson4web, a resident of another community |
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County will pay David Boesch $270,000-plus
Former Menlo Park city manager David Boesch, the man chosen to replace longtime San Mateo County Manager John Maltbie when he retires at the end of the year, will make $270,2... |
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on Dec 5, 2008 at 11:56 am by Penny Ury, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Editorial: Don't believe high-speed sales pitch
Sure, who wouldn't like to hop a train in San Francisco and step off about three hours later in Los Angeles, for the low fare of $55. But if you really believe that a system c... |
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on Aug 28, 2008 at 4:15 pm by Fredrick Schermer, a resident of another community |
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Plastic bag ban at checkout starts
Earth Day (April 22) this year heralds the end of single-use plastic bags at the checkout counter in Menlo Park and 24 other Peninsula cities.
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on Apr 28, 2013 at 6:52 pm by neighbor, a resident of another community |
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Su Hong's owner says it's closed for remodeling
Su Hong restaurant, a popular Menlo Park institution since 1977, closed suddenly June 13. The sign on the door at 1039 El Camino Real says it is closed for remodeling.
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on Feb 22, 2013 at 5:09 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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This is the way that public employee contracts should be negotiated
This is the way that public employee contracts should be negotiated - with the opportunity for public input BEFORE the process begins:
The Menlo Park Fire Protection Distri... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Aug 8, 2012 at 11:12 pm by Joe, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood |
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Man arrested in alleged teen drinking incident
Menlo Park: The presence of more than 40 teenagers, ages 16 and 17, possibly under the influence of alcohol, at a home in the 1200 block of Woodland Avenue on Friday, No... |
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on Jan 24, 2012 at 3:12 pm by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Editorial: Board has no issues with new superintendent
The trustees of the Menlo Park City School District have apparently looked Maurice Ghysels in the eye and found everything they want in a superintendent.
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on Jun 2, 2011 at 2:05 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Turning our old garbage system upside down and inside out
Neither the local jurisdictions or Recology have done a very good job of retraining us on managing our waste stream INSIDE the house. The challenge is educating us about how ... |
peter carpenter |
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on Jan 19, 2011 at 4:19 pm by John, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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