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Nov 11, 2014 2:22 pm
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The big one, the six-lane state highway that divides Menlo Park unpleasantly and serves the region ineffectively. El Camino Real could indeed be royal a 21st-century... More
Nov 9, 2014 8:51 pm
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It's over. Lawn signs are disappearing. The Farmers' Market is selling produce, not politics. And what are the lessons?
For me, it's simple. Stay involved.
I... More
Nov 2, 2014 9:44 am
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There must be a civic goal that can pull Menlo Park together particularly after the bruising fight over Proposition M. What could truly inspire our community,... More
Oct 28, 2014 6:10 pm
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For a town that prides itself in village flavor, Menlo Park seems oddly un-walkable. True, from a wheelchair I appreciate the more accessible and rollable features... More
Oct 13, 2014 7:31 pm
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We need drought pioneers. California's water crisis demands bold thinking including these promising approaches:
PRICING. As several readers have pointed... More
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