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The Danger of PG&E Smart MetersSmart meters are here. The purpose of smart meters is not to save the cost employing of meter readers but to introduce multi-tier...
Original post made by Hank Lawrence on Sep. 9, 2011There are no comments yet. 4560 Views
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Almanac Rush to JudgmentA friend of mine Lisa Rossetti wrote a great article in the Lagonian. I asked her if she would publish that in the Almanac...
Original post made by Hank Lawrence on Jul. 13, 2011Last comment by STINGY, on Aug 30, 2011 at 11:54 am | 11 comments | 4426 Views
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Opinion: Republican takes on the debt-ceiling issueThe July 20 Guest Opinion piece by Rep. Anna Eshoo, a Democrat, requires a fair and balanced response. The title of her essay...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2011Last comment by David Dellinger, on Aug 11, 2011 at 10:34 pm | 38 comments | 10986 Views
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Bay Road pipeline construction startsAs part of its $4.6 billion Hetch Hetchy seismic upgrade project, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission starts work...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2011Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Aug 2, 2011 at 4:56 pm | 2 comments | 5083 Views
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The Party of Rich Old White Men[Post removed. If you are going to refer to an article written by someone else, give clear attribution at the top, link to...
Original post made by SMGOP on Jul. 12, 2011Last comment by Hmmm aka Cleopatra, on Jul 27, 2011 at 5:36 pm | 8 comments | 5276 Views
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The Party of Rich Old White Men ReduxAuthor's note: I posted the opinion piece below my note yesterday. I used the name SMGOP. The article was clearly attributed...
Original post made by Lisa Rossetti on Jul. 13, 2011Last comment by R.Gordon, on Jul 19, 2011 at 10:02 am | 28 comments | 5137 Views
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Tonight: Willows crime meeting in Menlo ParkAfter another spate of burglaries in the Willows neighborhood, the Menlo Park police department will hold a community meeting...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2011There are no comments yet. 5330 Views
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Portola Valley: Mountain lion spotted Monday nightA resident of Portola Valley spotted a mountain lion heading toward Portola Green Circle in the Brookside Park neighborhood...
Original post made on Apr. 12, 2011Last comment by Fred, on Apr 13, 2011 at 7:00 am | 4 comments | 6011 Views
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Opening Reception on Friday, April 8 for Jody Alexander Exhibition at CSMAThe Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) at Finn Center in Mountain View presents Sedimentals, an exhibition of works...
Original post made by CSMA on Apr. 5, 2011There are no comments yet. 4874 Views
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Marche restaurant in Menlo Park is closingMarche restaurant in Menlo Park, which had been named one of the top 25 restaurants in the Bay Area by Michelin Guide, will...
Original post made on Mar. 6, 2011Last comment by sadfsf, on Mar 12, 2011 at 11:18 am | 96 comments | 13179 Views
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Free Hindustani Classical Music Event at CSMA in Mountain View on October 19Join Shubha Mudgal (Vocalist, Hindustani Classical Music) for an evening of musical excerpts and conversation in this Stanford...
Original post made by CSMA on Oct. 15, 2010Last comment by CSMA, on Oct 15, 2010 at 2:38 pm | 2 comments | 5771 Views
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Today: Council meets to peruse cell phone tower siteThe Town Council of Portola Valley meets outside at the corner of Golden Oak Drive and Peak Lane today, Oct. 12, at 4 p.m....
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2010Last comment by El Granadian, on Oct 12, 2010 at 2:24 pm | 1 comment | 11890 Views
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Tesla gets federal loan to build Palo Alto plantA $465 million low-interest federal loan will help Tesla Motors build its planned powertrain production facility in Palo...
Original post made on Jan. 22, 2010Last comment by DUH, on Oct 7, 2010 at 12:02 pm | 5 comments | 6777 Views
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Lanes still closed on 101; fatalities ID'dTraffic on U.S. Highway 101 in San Mateo continues to be limited to one lane in north and southbound directions this...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2010Last comment by anonymous, on Sep 13, 2010 at 7:29 pm | 5 comments | 7766 Views
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TESLA IS GOING PUBLICThis ill fated company which cannot anticipate making money for at least 20 years is just moving so fast that it has announced...
Original post made by R.GORDON on Jun. 29, 2010There are no comments yet. 5782 Views
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Running for CoronerPlease vote June 8th...
Original post made by NevaresFor Coroner on Jun. 3, 2010There are no comments yet. 5232 Views
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Atherton hears opposing views on CargillCargill's proposal to build a new community for up to 25,000 people in Redwood City, where there are now only salt ponds...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2010Last comment by R. Vaughan, on Jun 2, 2010 at 6:11 am | 1 comment | 4325 Views
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Court of Appeal drops case against coroner for retaining heart of young manAn appellate court has overturned a ruling in San Mateo County Superior Court that held the coroner's office liable for...
Original post made on May. 27, 2010Last comment by Khaki, on Jun 1, 2010 at 1:16 pm | 5 comments | 6489 Views
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Menlo Park, Atherton file new legal challenge to California High-Speed Rail AuthorityMenlo Park, Atherton and a coalition of environmental groups filed a new legal challenge against the California High-Speed...
Original post made on May. 7, 2010Last comment by Joe, on May 12, 2010 at 1:48 pm | 6 comments | 6638 Views
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Frances Geballe named Citizen of the Year in Woodside School DistrictLongtime Woodside resident and philanthropist Frances Geballe is this year's recipient of the Citizen of the Year award....
Original post made on May. 10, 2010Last comment by Moinica, on May 10, 2010 at 11:25 pm | 1 comment | 8606 Views
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