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MENLO PARK

Grafitti in Menlo Park

Is anyone as offeded as I am by the grafitti that appears in our parks, on the sides of buildings, etc.? The grafitti on...

Original post made by Offended Citizen on Apr. 20, 2007
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SPORTS

M-A Beats Menlo 5-0 in Shutout

After returning from Spring Break, M- A Varsity Softball came on strong with a 5-0 shut out of Menlo School. M-A improved...

Original post made by Rick Vujovich on Apr. 19, 2007
There are no comments yet. 6397 Views

AROUND TOWN

Common Sense Guide to Aging in Place using Low-Cost Technology

As part of a speaker series during Older Americans Month, Peninsula Volunteers Rosener House Adult Day Center will host a...

Original post made by RosenerHouse on Apr. 19, 2007
There are no comments yet. 5360 Views

THE LOCAL DISH

State legislation would require restaurants to post calorie content of meals in plain view

<I>This press release was submitted by State Sen. Carole Migden:</I> SACRAMENTO—New legislation introduced by State...

Original post made by Checkout on Feb. 7, 2007
Last comment by Eatin Good in the Neighborhood, on Apr 19, 2007 at 12:12 pm | 4 comments | 6484 Views

OTHER TOPICS

So it goes: The passing of a great man

Kurt Vonnegut is dead. Long live Kurt Vonnegut....

Original post made by In Mourning on Apr. 12, 2007
Last comment by Diana, on Apr 19, 2007 at 11:01 am | 2 comments | 6373 Views

THE LOCAL DISH

Allied Arts gets Cool -- hooray!

I'm thrilled to hear that Jesse Cool is bringing her food wizardry to Allied Arts Guild. I was there a few days ago, and...

Original post made by Cool Fan on Apr. 18, 2007
Last comment by Miss Picky, on Apr 19, 2007 at 10:58 am | 2 comments | 6332 Views

SPORTS

M-A Boys Golf WIns Fog City Classic

Our boys varsity golf team placed 1st in the Fog City Golf Classic on Wednesday, despite very windy and cold conditions at...

Original post made by Linda Sako on Apr. 19, 2007
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MENLO PARK

Signing posts with your real name.

I suggest all posts should be ignored that are not signed with a real name. They are simply hot air. This city deserves real...

Original post made by Marianne Dean on Apr. 8, 2007
Last comment by Jenna Jameson, on Apr 18, 2007 at 11:17 am | 14 comments | 7126 Views

AROUND TOWN

Why are most of these things calendar listings?

I'm confused. I thought this was a place to talk about things, not list calendar events. The first three items (now the second,...

Original post made by Confused on Apr. 3, 2007
Last comment by Angela Hey, on Apr 17, 2007 at 11:39 pm | 4 comments | 6568 Views

OTHER TOPICS

Don't derail Caltrain's new service

The following letter by Richard Silver was published in the Almanac's April 11 print edition: Editor: An ad hoc group...

Original post made by Renee Batti on Apr. 12, 2007
Last comment by Angela Hey, on Apr 17, 2007 at 11:35 pm | 1 comment | 6098 Views

THE LOCAL DISH

Pleasure for the Palate at Red Lotus

My family and I enjoyed a most delicious dinner at Red Lotus in the Ladera Shopping Center. The restaurant features the cuisine...

Original post made by Renee M. on Jan. 16, 2007
Last comment by Angela Hey, on Apr 17, 2007 at 11:29 pm | 1 comment | 6313 Views

THE LOCAL DISH

Lousy service plagues MP restaurants

I don't eat out often, but when I do go to restaurants in Menlo Park there is one constant ... service is not good. It ranges...

Original post made by Tipster on Feb. 12, 2007
Last comment by Angela Hey, on Apr 17, 2007 at 11:21 pm | 1 comment | 6089 Views

MENLO PARK

How do we solve the playing field shortage in Menlo Park?

The majority on the City Council opposed Measure J to develop playing fields in East Menlo Park. They said we need instead...

Original post made by Kids need more playing fields on Apr. 10, 2007
Last comment by Angela Hey, on Apr 17, 2007 at 11:05 pm | 22 comments | 6304 Views

MENLO PARK

Fuzzy logic on turf field decision

The following letter by Steve Wallace was published in the Almanac's April 18 print edition: Editor: So the Menlo Park...

Original post made by Renee Batti on Apr. 17, 2007
Last comment by Angela Hey, on Apr 17, 2007 at 11:01 pm | 1 comment | 5596 Views

MENLO PARK

Menlo Park Toastmasters - Award Winning Club Open House

Menlo Park Toastmasters is an award winning club - it has won local public speaking contests and for the last 3 years has...

Original post made by Angela Hey on Apr. 17, 2007
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THE LOCAL DISH

WANTED: Kitchen gods and goddesses

Do you know someone who's a fabulous home chef? Someone who not only is a wiz with a whisk and a sauce pan, but who also...

Original post made by Renee Batti on Mar. 20, 2007
Last comment by Angela Hey, on Apr 17, 2007 at 10:48 pm | 1 comment | 6301 Views

OTHER TOPICS

Time to get off the CO2 habit

The following guest opinion by Atherton City Councilman Charles Marsala was published in the Almanac's April 18 print edition: By...

Original post made by Renee Batti on Apr. 17, 2007
Last comment by , on Apr 17, 2007 at 5:34 pm | 1 comment | 5697 Views

OTHER TOPICS

Cyclist killed by VTA train

To Whom it may concern. My brother Douglas K. Cowger was killed last Wednesday by a VTA. He was riding his mtn. bike on his...

Original post made by Teri Markle on Apr. 2, 2007
Last comment by Sebelia, on Apr 16, 2007 at 9:14 am | 2 comments | 5688 Views

MENLO PARK

Time for Menlo Park to phase out herbicides

<B>The following letter by Steve Schmidt was published in the Almanac's April 11 print edition.</B> <I>Editor:</I> In 1998...

Original post made by Renee Batti on Apr. 10, 2007
Last comment by Yoohooooo, on Apr 12, 2007 at 3:49 pm | 2 comments | 5695 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Praise for Manfred Kopisch, Almanac for biking-to-school article

The following letter by C. D. Randall was published in the Almanac's April 11 print edition: Editor: The recent article...

Original post made by Renee Batti on Apr. 12, 2007
There are no comments yet. 7464 Views
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