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It's Time for Honesty from Supervisors
Supervisors Carole Groom and Rose Jacobs Gibson have both personally benefited by being appointed to the Supervisor seat. Groom was appointed by Gibson and 2 others against tr... |
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on Oct 27, 2012 at 11:37 am by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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College graduate
Glenn W.K. Shelton of Menlo Park graduated from Humboldt State University in December with a bachelor of science degree in botany. He was the recipient of a Young Botanist Awa... |
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on Jan 25, 2013 at 7:36 pm by Dianne Blake, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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A new benchmark for cost of police services
The Woodside Town Council approved a budget that included ■ Sheriff's contract: A council majority approved a three-year $1.45 million law enforcement contract with the ... |
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on Jun 21, 2012 at 3:19 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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San Mateo County Supervisors unanimously approved another 11% increase
On December 11th the 5 supervisors approved a 11% raise for John Maltbie. This brings up several questions about the leadership of our 5 supervisors. Why wasn't this issue bro... |
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on Dec 12, 2012 at 11:45 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Atherton burglar absconds with $45,800 in jewelry
Atherton police are investigating two home burglaries, including one that involves the reported loss of $45,800 in jewelry.
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on Apr 7, 2012 at 1:24 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Jewels valued at $175,000 stolen in Menlo Park
Burglars struck the Sharon Heights neighborhood of Menlo Park four times in the past six days, with one resident on Continental Drive reporting the theft of jewelry with an e... |
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on Feb 7, 2013 at 8:11 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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POST acquires 1,000 more acres of open space
The Peninsula Open Space Trust is richer in open space by nearly 1,000 acres after spending about $13.6 million for three tracts of land in San Mateo County on the western sid... |
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on Jan 23, 2013 at 2:04 pm by Suzanne, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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When rain causes fire
Electrical fires are known for being impervious to water, a truth demonstrated in the rain over nearly two hours early Thursday morning (Nov. 29) at the corner of Princeton Ro... |
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on Dec 6, 2012 at 8:36 am by Allied but not Arty, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Menlo Park seeks input on two projects
Speak your mind on two upcoming Menlo Park projects: Irrigation system replacement on Santa Cruz Avenue, and tree-planting along El Camino Real.
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on Jan 15, 2013 at 1:28 pm by Downtowner, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Election 2012: Two county tax measures defeated; one may pass
San Mateo County voters defeated two San Mateo County tax measures on June 5. The vote on Measure T, a tax on rental-car companies, is close.
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on Jun 12, 2012 at 3:31 pm by apex, a resident of the Woodside: Woodside Hills neighborhood |
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Paws for Tales at Atherton Library
Children ages 5 and up can sign up to read to a trained service dog. Reading aloud helps to build confidence and improve reading skills. The 4th Saturday of each month, there ... |
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on Jan 17, 2013 at 3:26 pm by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Search for Walgreens robber continues
It's not Halloween yet, but that didn't stop a man from donning a fake moustache before robbing a Walgreens in Menlo Park on Friday night.
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on Oct 22, 2012 at 11:38 am by resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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The House of Stahler: Calling it quits with tonight's 'Zombieland'
Al Stahler is gearing up for his last fright night. This Halloween, he expects hundreds to line up in front of his Valparaiso Avenue home ready to be scared out of their wits.... |
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on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:52 pm by Gratitude, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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Self-made masters
In many professions, badges from a school of some kind are a necessity. Cooking for restaurants is heading that way, says Executive Chef William Ruiz of the Woodside Bakery & ... |
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on Feb 27, 2013 at 3:34 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
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Portola Valley council rejects artificial grass for soccer field at Woodside Priory School
The forces of a plastic modernity were politely shown the door Wednesday night in Portola Valley. After more than two hours of testimony by residents for and against an artifi... |
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on May 13, 2013 at 9:05 am by Garrett, a resident of another community |
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Atherton: $92,000 in purses missing from home
Atherton police called it grand theft in the April 5 log entry -- and it is definitely grand -- but they say they're investigating it as a residential burglary that may have u... |
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on Apr 14, 2013 at 7:55 am by Susan Smith, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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San Mateo County Counsel: Contact Attorney General about disciplined prosecutor
Recently, San Mateo prosecutor Melissa Mckowan was disciplined by the California Bar for unethical behavior on the Dr. William Ayres molestation case. While there have been... |
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on Apr 7, 2013 at 8:23 am by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Upcoming Programs at Atherton Library
Monday, July 9 at 3 pm: Nick Barone Puppets for ages 4 and up.
Tuesday, July 10 at 10:30 am: Toddler storytime for ages 18 months- 3 years.
Thursday, July 12 at 4 pm: Mu... |
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on Jul 5, 2012 at 1:56 pm by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Firefighter injured in house fire near Flood Park
An attic fire enveloped and seriously burned the hands of a firefighter around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, while he was standing on the roof and using a chain saw to cut a ve... |
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on Jun 4, 2012 at 12:10 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Assemblyman Gordon hosts open house
If your social calendar isn't quite full, you might drop by Assemblyman Rich Gordon's open house in Los Altos. The newly elected representative of the new 24th Assembly Distri... |
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on Nov 25, 2012 at 9:58 pm by another menlo voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
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Kepler's partners with Kobo e-reader
Kepler's Books and Magazines... and e-books, audiobooks, and MP3s: The landmark bookstore wants to let people read "their way," and on Dec. 1 plans to launch a new initiative ... |
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on Nov 26, 2012 at 1:15 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Paly-Menlo battle to a tie; SHP girls win
Prep soccer: Menlo School won the first half and Palo Alto the second, but neither team came away with a victory as the Knights and Vikings played to a 2-2 deadlock duri... |
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on Dec 15, 2012 at 8:54 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Beyond haunting: Halloween-themed events
If horror movies and gory haunted houses aren't your thing, take heart. The Midpeninsula has plenty of Halloween events planned that probably won't spark nightmares -- unless ... |
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on Oct 26, 2012 at 12:33 pm by Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department, a resident of another community |
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Some flooding; light turnout at Farmers' Market
It appeared that about half of the usual number of vendors showed up today (Dec. 2) for the Menlo Park Farmers' Market. The market manager said the ones who did come rode out ... |
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on Dec 2, 2012 at 7:36 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Tonight: Peter Ohtaki next in line to be Menlo Park mayor
A new mayor and vice mayor will be chosen at tonight's Menlo Park City Council meeting.
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on Dec 4, 2012 at 3:10 pm by Gina, a resident of the Menlo Park: Stanford Weekend Acres neighborhood |
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