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MENLO PARK
Diagonal vs. 90-degree parking in city's lotI frequently use the downtown city-owned parking lot behind JZ Cool and Paper Chase, and am curious what other users think...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Mar. 5, 2007Last comment by Local Parker, on Mar 15, 2007 at 10:23 am | 4 comments | 6958 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
M-A presents the 50s musical GREASE!Menlo-Atherton High School's International Thespian Society will present the hit musical Grease! Come enjoy the fast pace...
Original post made by Drama Booster on Mar. 15, 2007There are no comments yet. 5787 Views
AROUND TOWN
APRIL DANCE CONCERT IN WOODSIDE: Dancing Feet from Around the WorldThe Red Thistle Dancers will be presenting an exciting multi-ethnic concert on April 21st at 8 p.m. and April 22nd at 2:30...
Original post made by Zaza Wu on Mar. 14, 2007There are no comments yet. 7897 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Polish sausage at the Dutch GoosePlease correct me if I'm wrong about this, since I haven't been back to the Dutch Goose after the experience one night in...
Original post made by Dave B. on Feb. 7, 2007Last comment by Dave B., on Mar 14, 2007 at 2:47 pm | 7 comments | 6366 Views
SPORTS
Menlo-Atherton Bears 3rd Annual Golf TournamentThe 3rd Annual Bears Classic, benefiting the Menlo-Atherton Boys Golf Teams, will be held on Saturday, April 28, at Coyote...
Original post made by LinksNut on Mar. 14, 2007There are no comments yet. 5508 Views
MENLO PARK
A vote against new commissionerThis letter by Pat White was published in the Almanac's Feb. 14 print edition: Editor: I missed the recent appointment...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Feb. 14, 2007Last comment by Margaret Fruth, on Mar 13, 2007 at 11:31 am | 2 comments | 5869 Views
SPORTS
Menlo-Atherton defeats Menlo in Boys Varsity LacrosseThe Menlo-Atherton boys lacrosse team defeated last year's PAL champions Menlo School by a score of 8 - 3 Monday afternoon....
Original post made by Alison Blank on Mar. 12, 2007There are no comments yet. 6647 Views
ATHERTON
Valparaiso roadwork updateThe week of March 19 is the new target end-date for Atherton’s repaving project on Valparaiso Avenue, between El Camino...
Original post made by Andrea Gemmet on Mar. 12, 2007There are no comments yet. 5889 Views
MENLO PARK
Andy Cohen's Feigned EthicsStrange that Council Member Cohen is spearheading an open government platform. Has anyone ever seen members of Mr. Cohen’s...
Original post made by Barf Bag Warning on Mar. 9, 2007Last comment by AndyAdmirer, on Mar 10, 2007 at 5:50 pm | 5 comments | 6755 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Should a new Hillview Middle School be built, and the old one torn down?Please post your comments below. The school board of the Menlo Park City School District plans to meet Tuesday, March...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Feb. 24, 2007Last comment by Mr. Man, on Mar 8, 2007 at 11:40 am | 5 comments | 6344 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Bella Vista in WoodsideThe Bay Guardian just ran a wordy, but positive, review of Bella Vista Restaurant. You can read about it here: http://www.sfbg.com/entry.php?entry_id=3035&catid=77&volume_id=254&iss...
Original post made by Local Yokel on Mar. 7, 2007There are no comments yet. 6293 Views
SPORTS
Redwood NJB Warriors Clinch Silicon Valley Division 3 TitleUndefeated Redwood NJB "Warriors" Clinch Division 3 Silicon Valley Title Regular Season, 8-0; Post-Season, 6-0 March...
Original post made by Ruby Seidl on Mar. 5, 2007Last comment by , on Mar 5, 2007 at 11:44 pm | 2 comments | 16814 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Camp Galileo Inspires Next Generation of Educators; Offers 1,000 Summer Camp ScholarshipsQuestion: What would inspire a former Navy submarine officer to detour his plans for medical school, opting instead to pursue...
Original post made by Katherine Chouteau on Mar. 5, 2007Last comment by , on Mar 5, 2007 at 3:46 pm | 2 comments | 9227 Views
MENLO PARK
Council members Cline and Cohen call for "Open Government Initiative"Menlo Park City Council members Richard Cline and Andy Cohen sent a letter to the rest of the council calling for more transparency...
Original post made by Rory Brown on Feb. 21, 2007Last comment by Voter, on Mar 5, 2007 at 6:17 am | 7 comments | 5625 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Mini ScandalThere are certainly serious concerns about the financial reporting by the City over the last year. This is really a mini...
Original post made by LetTheTruthBeKnown on Feb. 25, 2007Last comment by twice disgusted, on Mar 4, 2007 at 10:41 am | 5 comments | 6054 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Los Trancos Woods in the 40's and 50'sI am currently researching the Los Trancos Woods of the past. My family had a summer home in LTW during the 40's and...
Original post made by JoAnne on Mar. 3, 2007Last comment by , on Mar 3, 2007 at 3:02 pm | 1 comment | 6648 Views
MENLO PARK
CAN'T MP PATROL OFFICERS TAKE THEIR COFFEE BREAKS AFTER 8AM WHEN THE KIDS ARE SAFELY IN SCHOOL?I'VE NOTICED WITH REGULARITY THAT MULTIPLE SQUAD CARS ARE PARKED AROUND DOWNTOWN STARBUCKS ON WEEKDAYS AT 8AM. CAN'T WE GET...
Original post made by juswondering on Jan. 17, 2007Last comment by jl, on Mar 2, 2007 at 2:41 pm | 12 comments | 5917 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Triumphing Over Adversity; Local Students Honored at Winners BreakfastTwo local students were honored on March 1st at the Family Service Agency of San Mateo County and Oracle’s 12th Annual...
Original post made by Katherine Chouteau on Mar. 2, 2007Last comment by , on Mar 2, 2007 at 12:02 pm | 1 comment | 5885 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Dumbarton Scoping & FreightI would like to share my scoping comments for the Dumbarton Railroad Environmental Impact Report (EIR). I believe I have...
Original post made by Margaret Fruth on Mar. 2, 2007There are no comments yet. 5789 Views
WOODSIDE
Illegal removal of heritage trees in WoodsideOr, If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, does it make a sound? Recent Almanac articles have documented...
Original post made by I Speak For the Trees on Mar. 2, 2007There are no comments yet. 6016 Views
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