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Fight over historic urns spawns Web siteAn Atherton couple is taking the fight against the town's historic preservation ordinance online, with a Web site and petition...
Original post made on Jan. 13, 2008Last comment by Artifact Owner, on Jan 13, 2008 at 3:36 pm | 1 comment | 5391 Views
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Atherton: Report probes allegations, but makes no findings against ex-building chiefAn investigator probed allegations that Mike Hood, Atherton's former building official, undermined town rules, accepted gifts...
Original post made on Dec. 17, 2007Last comment by kate, on Dec 17, 2007 at 6:04 pm | 2 comments | 6092 Views
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Atherton: Fired finance director seeks to block investigation reportThe murky details surrounding the unceremonious firing of Atherton Finance Director John Johns on Oct. 29 might be revealed...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2007Last comment by OutsideObserverLOL, on Dec 12, 2007 at 4:02 pm | 18 comments | 6113 Views
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Judge OKs release of report on Atherton's fired finance chiefThe investigator's report that led to Atherton Finance Director John Johns being fired must be released to the public, San...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2007Last comment by Michael G Stogner, on Dec 1, 2007 at 11:22 am | 1 comment | 5979 Views
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Atherton fires its finance directorAtherton has fired its finance director following an investigation into charges that he created a hostile work environment....
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2007Last comment by Michael G Stogner, on Nov 23, 2007 at 7:38 am | 23 comments | 7599 Views
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At Menlo-Atherton, Class of 2006 bids farewellThe Menlo-Atherton High School Class of 2006 on June 8 proceeded to their assigned places on Coach Parks Field decked in...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2007Last comment by Erouh Attiyat, on Nov 13, 2007 at 3:42 am | 1 comment | 9628 Views
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Judge blocks report on finance directorThe interested, the affected and the merely curious are going to have to wait until the end of November to find out if an...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2007Last comment by chad, on Nov 8, 2007 at 1:41 pm | 1 comment | 5604 Views
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Atherton finance chief unfairly targeted, says audit panelAll is not well in the town of Atherton. Finance Director John Johns was suspended Aug. 27, following a complaint that he...
Original post made on Sep. 5, 2007Last comment by Friend of Atherton, on Nov 6, 2007 at 8:28 pm | 3 comments | 5448 Views
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Free glow necklaces for trick-or-treatersThe Atherton Police Department is handing out glow necklaces this Halloween. To get on, ask an officer, or go to the police...
Original post made by Andrea Gemmet on Oct. 29, 2007There are no comments yet. 5635 Views
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Guest opinion: Who owns Atherton's urns?Has the Atherton City Council gained so much control that they feel that they have authority over our personal property? Read...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2007Last comment by abc, on Oct 24, 2007 at 12:04 am | 1 comment | 4925 Views
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Atherton: Public records request: review of expense reports turns up some violationsDoes Atherton have a problem with employee expense reports? Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/story.php?story_id=5037...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2007Last comment by Charles Marsala, on Oct 14, 2007 at 4:20 pm | 1 comment | 5451 Views
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Deep divisions: Another controversy erupts in Atherton town hallJust when it seemed as if things were quieting down, Atherton town hall is once again a house divided. This time, the lightening...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2007Last comment by Carole Parker, on Sep 17, 2007 at 12:05 pm | 4 comments | 5666 Views
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Deep divisions: Another controversy erupts in AthertonJust when it seemed as if things were quieting down, Atherton town hall is once again a house divided. This time, the lightening...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2007Last comment by Charles Marsala, on Sep 13, 2007 at 11:04 am | 1 comment | 5883 Views
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SEF Selby Lane IBO Certification Achieved!Selby Lane School Partners with Community To Achieve Prestigious International Baccalaureate Program (IBO) Certification...
Original post made by Jenny Redo on Sep. 7, 2007There are no comments yet. 7704 Views
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Go Solar meeting for Atherton and Menlo ParkAn informational meeting explaining the economic advantages of solar power is set for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24, at the...
Original post made by Andrea Gemmet on Jul. 13, 2007There are no comments yet. 5304 Views
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Kepler's selects best picks for book clubsStaff from Kepler´s, the oldest independent bookstore on the Peninsula will recommend their top book picks for book clubs...
Original post made by Andrea Gemmet on May. 30, 2007There are no comments yet. 5229 Views
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Summer Reading Program for children and teensThe annual summer reading program begins at the Atherton Library June 1st, and runs through August. This year's reading program...
Original post made by DeAnn Okamura on May. 15, 2007There are no comments yet. 5064 Views
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Off-Campus Student Photo Exhibition on ImmigrationThe Advanced Photography Students of Sacred Heart Preparatory in Atherton, California are pleased to announce: An Exhibition...
Original post made by Lars Howlett on May. 14, 2007There are no comments yet. 5363 Views
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BEARSTOCKFirst Annual Art and Music Festival Saturday May 19, 2007 12- 4PM at Menlo-Atherton High School (555 Middlefield Rd) on the...
Original post made by Art and Music Festival on May. 9, 2007There are no comments yet. 5048 Views
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Smooth sailing on ValparaisoEastbound Valparaiso Avenue is still a bumpy mess, but on the westbound Atherton side of the street, it's smooth sailing....
Original post made by Andrea Gemmet on Apr. 6, 2007There are no comments yet. 5425 Views
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