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Protesters call on Zuckerberg to 'unfriend ' ChristieFacebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is catching flack for his blossoming friendship with New Jersey's Republican Gov. Chris...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2013Last comment by Thank-ster, on Feb 18, 2013 at 3:13 pm | 15 comments | 5703 Views
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Judge strikes down state teacher tenure laws in suit brought by Menlo Park nonprofitCalifornia's teacher tenure laws were declared unconstitutional Tuesday by a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, ruling...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2014Last comment by PV Parent, on Jun 13, 2014 at 12:54 pm | 15 comments | 11410 Views
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Atherton volunteers rebuild plane-crash victim's homeFour years after a Tesla employee's plane plummeted into an East Palo Alto neighborhood, destroying Lisa Jones' home and...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2014Last comment by Mary S, on Sep 27, 2014 at 1:00 pm | 15 comments | 15649 Views
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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 | 2117 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 | 5966 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 | 5977 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 | 2062 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 | 1941 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 | 6494 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 | 7181 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 | 2062 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 | 6341 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 | 1524 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 | 6636 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 | 5330 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 | 2830 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 | 5068 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 | 4285 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 | 5790 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 | 7343 Views
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