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Three for reform of the Sequoia Healthcare DistrictIn her recent letter, Betty Seckler hit the nail on the head – reform of the Sequoia Healthcare District will only happen...
Original post made by John McDowell on Oct. 23, 2014Last comment by pogo, on Oct 23, 2014 at 6:50 pm | 15 comments | 2030 Views
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Editorial: Fatal shooting calls for camera policy refinementBody-worn cameras for police work has escaped much of the criticism directed toward other technological surveillance tools....
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2014Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Dec 6, 2014 at 9:31 pm | 15 comments | 5797 Views
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Guest opinion: Water woes - Let's focus on the rest of the icebergThe Almanac's April 7 editorial, "Increase the pressure on water wasters," only touches the tip of the iceberg. Read the...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2015Last comment by L, on Apr 21, 2015 at 11:48 am | 15 comments | 5817 Views
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Reagan: Tear down this wall; Trump: "Will he become my new best friend?"Trump loves Putin, like Bush: "I looked the man in the eye – I was able to get a sense of his soul." American Leaders...
Original post made by Stanford research on the issue on Sep. 9, 2016Last comment by Rik, on Jan 14, 2017 at 10:15 pm | 15 comments | 1961 Views
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Ultra Conservative Arizona Republic condemns Trump, endorses Hillary Clinton"the United States ... demand a steady hand, a cool head and the ability to think ... Hillary Clinton understands this. Donald...
Original post made by Eton on Sep. 28, 2016Last comment by Sunrise for new conservatives , on Oct 8, 2016 at 4:08 pm | 15 comments | 1844 Views
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Menlo Park gives preliminary approval to 'Safe City' ordinanceFor what was at least the third time, a small group of adults and kids sat in on the Menlo Park Council meeting, many of...
Original post made on May. 25, 2017Last comment by Menlo Voter., on May 26, 2017 at 6:26 pm | 15 comments | 6214 Views
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Menlo Park woman launches campaign for governorLess than four months before the primaries, a Menlo Park woman has launched a campaign to be elected as California's next...
Original post made on Mar. 7, 2018Last comment by Brooksie, on Mar 9, 2018 at 4:36 pm | 15 comments | 7012 Views
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Hickey oustedToday's Daily Post had an article by Emily Mibach, entitled "Hickey ousted, campaigned against district" Below is my response: Editor,...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Nov. 9, 2018Last comment by pogo, on Nov 18, 2018 at 6:32 am | 15 comments | 1943 Views
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Measure W poised for last-minute winWith very few ballots remaining to be counted, San Mateo County's Measure W appears poised for a last-minute win, according...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2018Last comment by Nurse Irene, on Nov 28, 2018 at 5:24 pm | 15 comments | 6156 Views
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Sequoia Healthcare District subsidizing Lyft rides for SeniorsFor the past couple of years, Sequoia Healthcare District(SHD) has been subsidizing all but $4 of the cost to SHD residents,...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Apr. 26, 2019Last comment by Rhea St C, on May 10, 2019 at 12:48 pm | 15 comments | 1420 Views
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Editorial: It is time to test chloramineAmid the recent turmoil over dangerous chemicals in our food and toys, it's amazing to observe the federal government's somewhat...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2007Last comment by Gregory, on Oct 13, 2007 at 9:27 am | 15 comments | 6474 Views
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New jail in Menlo Park?A plot of land in Menlo Park is one of seven potential sites for a new county jail. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/news/show_story.php?id=4433...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2009Last comment by Hmmm, on Jul 22, 2009 at 1:39 pm | 15 comments | 5164 Views
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Where is the accountability for anonymous Town Forum posters ?When a person posts on Town Forum using their real name any interested reader can immediately, in the age of Google and the...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Mar. 7, 2010Last comment by john p johns, on Mar 8, 2010 at 5:03 pm | 15 comments | 2743 Views
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Nuances abound in supervisor runoffFormer sheriff Don Horsley and small business owner April Vargas are in a runoff election for the District 3 San Mateo County...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2010Last comment by concerned, on Oct 25, 2010 at 9:25 pm | 15 comments | 4895 Views
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'Saggy pants' passenger won't face chargesThe San Mateo County District Attorney's Office has decided not to file charges against a man who was taken off an airplane...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2011Last comment by when you ain't white, on Jul 14, 2011 at 5:33 pm | 15 comments | 4101 Views
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Electrification of Caltrain approved by boardCaltrain has received a unanimous thumbs-up by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board to electrify the Peninsula commuter-rail...
Original post made on May. 4, 2012Last comment by Hank Lawrence, on May 11, 2012 at 6:57 am | 15 comments | 5564 Views
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Park Theatre plans take shape in Menlo ParkThe peeling façade of the long-vacant Park Theatre may give way to a mix of office space and retail, according to owner...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2012Last comment by sammymiami, on Dec 24, 2012 at 10:28 am | 15 comments | 7197 Views
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San Mateo gun buyback nets 680 firearmsA gun buyback event in San Mateo Saturday collected more than 680 firearms, including 24 assault weapons, 338 hand guns...
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2013Last comment by elko-fer, on Jan 29, 2013 at 10:37 am | 15 comments | 4096 Views
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Train strikes man in Palo AltoA 22-year-old Palo Alto man was struck and killed by a Union Pacific Railroad Co. freight train Monday night north of Churchill...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2013Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Apr 4, 2013 at 7:25 pm | 15 comments | 6669 Views
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Menlo Park weighs privacy versus surveillanceOn the heels of an announcement of the long-awaited Belle Haven police substation, the Menlo Park council found itself mulling...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2013Last comment by What, on Jun 16, 2013 at 8:20 pm | 15 comments | 4572 Views
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