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Kepler's Bestsellers - Week Ending 9/25/2011
Hardcover Fiction
1 Language of Flowers Vanessa Diffenbaugh
2 Reamde Neal Stephenson
3 State of Wonder Ann Patchett
4 Night Circus Erin Morgenstern
5 Trick of the Light... |
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on Sep 27, 2011 at 12:07 am by Pam Grange, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Feature story: Which way did the food trucks go?
Coca-Cola braised pork steamed buns? Check. Chicken tikka masala burrito? Check. Refrigeration, potable water, clean food practices in food trucks? Not officially checked yet,... |
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on Jul 19, 2012 at 8:16 am by Foodie, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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Atherton Library offers programs on ebooks
Friday, January 13, 11 am to Noon: So You Got a Kindle for Christmas? Bring your Kindle to the library for one on one instruction on how to download ebooks from the library we... |
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on Jan 12, 2012 at 11:08 am by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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An abundance of holiday home tours
'Tis the season to check out snazzy houses -- all gussied up for the holidays. Two home tours take place this weekend -- Christmas at Our House, the 23rd annual holiday home t... |
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on Dec 3, 2011 at 11:35 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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How it all started
In 1949 the Peninsula Housing Association began the development of Ladera as a cooperative community. Here the first structures rise on the corner of Aliso Way and La Cuesta D... |
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on Oct 31, 2011 at 4:18 pm by Arch Conservative, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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'Pay raise' actually a cut for county manager
A unanimous San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 11 introduced a measure to raise the annual salary of the county manager to $300,000. But while $300,000 is a raise, ... |
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on Dec 20, 2012 at 9:41 am by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Sheryl Sandberg is first woman on Facebook's board
Sheryl Sandberg of Atherton has become the eighth member of Facebook's board of directors and the first woman appointed to the position.
Read the full story here Web Link.... |
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on Jun 26, 2012 at 3:43 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
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We feel betrayed
We feel betrayed by the board, we helped you when you needed us. Translation we feel betrayed by Don Horsley, Adrienne Tissier and Carole Groom. I'm leaving Rose Jacobs Gibson... |
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on Dec 17, 2012 at 11:40 am by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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County seeks public comment on plastic-bag ban at checkout counters
With the support of Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Woodside and most other city and town governments in San Mateo County, the county's Department of Environmental Health Services... |
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on Apr 25, 2012 at 10:03 pm by More Food For Thought, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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S.M.C supervisors Don Horsley,Carole Groom and Adrienne Tissier yank supervisor Dave Pine's presentation on Whistleblower
It was just one week ago that Don Horsley informed us he was establishing the Independent Oversight Board for the new taxes. Now he won't even invest a couple of minutes to he... |
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on Nov 29, 2012 at 12:34 pm by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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A reference point for local public service salaries
JANUARY 24, 2012
Average Silicon Valley Tech Salary Passes $100,000
By PUI-WING TAM
Average annual salaries for Silicon Valley technology workers surpassed the $100,000 m... |
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on Jan 24, 2012 at 10:27 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Woman sues over alleged Menlo Park dog attack
A woman who said she was maimed during a dog attack at Nealon Park has sued the owner of a German shepherd and the rescue organization that adopted out the dog.
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on Dec 14, 2012 at 8:30 am by Some Guy, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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"The Tempest" Storms M-A's PAC
Menlo-Atherton High School's After-School Theater program breathes new Life into this imaginatively staged version of the Bard's classic tale of betrayal and redemption. Love ... |
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on Oct 29, 2012 at 4:27 pm by Cherie Campbell, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
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Lane closures on U.S. 101 as bridge is replaced
As part of its Ringwood Avenue bike-pedestrian bridge replacement, Caltrans is continuing to close portions of U.S. 101 during nighttime hours.
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on Apr 27, 2012 at 4:54 pm by Adina, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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William H. Ayres found to be competent.
No longer called Dr.
William H. Ayres San Mateo County's prominent employee was found competent to stand trial and his No bail status has been changed to $900,000.00 |
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on Nov 4, 2012 at 5:55 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
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Hear the boom Wed night?
Not really sure if this is the place to post, but does anyone have an idea as to the source of the loud boom Wed evening? |
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on Oct 17, 2012 at 10:10 pm by WoodsMoire, a resident of the Woodside: Kings Mountain/Skyline neighborhood |
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Belle Haven after-school program buys time
Where Menlo Park staff saw a win-win, parents saw a lose-lose. The Menlo Park City Council decided on May 22 to give parents a year to make their case as to why the city shoul... |
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on May 31, 2012 at 12:41 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
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Film Project at Atherton Library
GG Films is a documentary filmmaking team, and will be hosting a group at the Atherton Library the 3rd Wednesday of each month 6:30-7:30 pm starting Wednesday, May 16. Come to... |
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on May 16, 2012 at 10:43 am by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Upcoming Programs at Atherton Library
Monday, January 9th at 4 pm- Storytelling and paper cuts with Randel McGee as Hans Christian Andersen. Sure to be a treat for all ages!
Storytimes resume Monday, January 9t... |
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on Jan 4, 2012 at 4:59 pm by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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M-A forum on planning for growth
In a public forum at 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, in the Performing Arts Center at Menlo-Atherton High School, officials from the Sequoia Union High School District will be seeking ... |
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on May 15, 2013 at 9:57 pm by Read the article, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Recent Moveon.org ad about the presidential race
Moveon.org has engaed the senior citizen community in this hilarious video about the presidential race. Regardless of your political affiliation you will find this to be a mo... |
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on Oct 30, 2012 at 9:09 am by Amerrican right, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Atherton: Raccoon chase goes south
Tradition has it that when a dog trees a raccoon, it's a three-step process, ending with the dog, in frustration, walking away. That's not what happened in the extraordinary c... |
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on Jun 28, 2012 at 1:37 pm by david gregg, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Cal Water wants big price hike in 2014
Residents will pay almost $19 more a month for water, starting in 2014, if the state public utilities commission approves the California Water Service Company's request.
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on Jul 13, 2012 at 2:54 pm by Steve Taffee, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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Programs at Atherton Library
Wednesday, October 26 at 3:30 pm: Make origami pumpkins with students from Menlo School. All ages.
Thursday, October 27 at 4 pm: Musical Storytime. Family storytime for all... |
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on Oct 26, 2011 at 10:27 am by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Cafe Zoe hosts student exhibit
Cafe Zoe, a popular hub for caffeine- and community-loving locals, has added another dimension to its offerings of international flavors: Art by students of the nearby German-... |
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on Mar 25, 2013 at 12:20 pm by Austen, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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