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Tax relief extended for seniors<b>Here is a press release from Warren Slocum.</b> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2007 ...
Original post made by Newsboy on Jan. 24, 2007There are no comments yet. 6018 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Dogs on trailsMuch of the time, it is cool in Portola Valley when it's hot elsewhere, but there is nothing cool about the ongoing dispute...
Original post made by David Boyce on Dec. 14, 2006Last comment by Angela Hey, on Jan 24, 2007 at 2:24 pm | 3 comments | 6566 Views
MENLO PARK
An FYI On SEIU City Union ContractMountain View just finalized their contract with the SEIU. Here's the story: http://www.mv-voice.com/story.php?story_id=2502 and...
Original post made by ElectionWatcher on Jan. 24, 2007Last comment by , on Jan 24, 2007 at 1:44 pm | 2 comments | 5441 Views
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Is there a mental illness reporting center?Hello everyone and Happy Holidays! Here is the background information for my question: I have a neighbor who may have...
Original post made by Joanne on Dec. 17, 2006Last comment by Jenna, on Jan 24, 2007 at 12:54 pm | 4 comments | 6069 Views
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Contact Ruskin with chloramine symptom informationThe following letter by Rita Solk was published in the Almanac's Jan. 24 issue: Editor: Thank you for your Dec. 27 coverage...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Jan. 23, 2007There are no comments yet. 6218 Views
MENLO PARK
Budget surplus, new utility tax don't mixThe following letter by Heather Nelson was published in the Almanac's Jan. 24 issue: Editor: What is going on here?...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Jan. 23, 2007There are no comments yet. 5619 Views
AROUND TOWN
Cyclist's accident: Puzzled by police reportingThe following letter by Mike Laine was published in the Almanac's Jan. 24 print edition: Editor: I read the Jan.17...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Jan. 23, 2007Last comment by , on Jan 23, 2007 at 12:19 pm | 1 comment | 5608 Views
AROUND TOWN
100 Book Clubs Have Joined Kepler’sHere's a Jan. 22 e-mail from Kepler's bookstore in Menlo Park: On June 1, 2006, Kepler’s launched its Book Club program,...
Original post made by Kepler\'s Lover on Jan. 22, 2007There are no comments yet. 6188 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pub Night gone wild in Menlo ParkSeniors complain of long waits, line hopping, juniors at BBC January 16, 2007 By David Gauvey Herbert The BBC is an old...
Original post made by Stanford student on Jan. 17, 2007Last comment by Local Yocal, on Jan 22, 2007 at 3:54 pm | 1 comment | 6204 Views
MENLO PARK
What do you think should be done about the Park Theatre?What do you think should be done about the Park Theatre. Click here for the latest news: http://www.almanacnews.com/news/show_story.php?id=272 To...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Jan. 21, 2007Last comment by TryThisOnForSize, on Jan 21, 2007 at 7:40 pm | 7 comments | 5235 Views
MENLO PARK
Why was news of Menlo Park's budget surplus withheld?The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 17 print edition: Editor: I was shocked to read the announcement...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Jan. 18, 2007Last comment by Taxing, on Jan 19, 2007 at 6:08 pm | 8 comments | 5595 Views
OTHER TOPICS
War in Iraq to be discussed at StanfordFormer U.S. Defense Secretary William J. Perry will be one of the panelists in a discussion on the war in Iraq Monday, Jan....
Original post made by News Guy on Jan. 19, 2007Last comment by Robin, on Jan 19, 2007 at 4:10 pm | 1 comment | 6227 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Red Lotus a disappointmentThree of us were disappointed recently with our lunch at the new Red Lotus restaurant featuring Southeast Asian food in the...
Original post made by Suzy on Dec. 13, 2006Last comment by Andria, on Jan 18, 2007 at 7:54 pm | 3 comments | 7132 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Stifling Debate: Reflections on the Misuse of Anti-Semitism and the Exploitation of Jewish SufferingPlease join us on Thursday, January 25 at 7:30PM for an evening with Professor Norman Finkelstein. Free and open to the...
Original post made by Robin on Jan. 18, 2007There are no comments yet. 6295 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Cities must plan now for senior housing needsThe following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 17 edition: Editor: It may or may not come as news, but the...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Jan. 18, 2007Last comment by , on Jan 18, 2007 at 10:29 am | 1 comment | 5522 Views
AROUND TOWN
Here are Frank’s Picks from Kepler'sThis month's picks by Frank Sanchez, head book-buyer at Kepler's Books, include a collection of American protest literature,...
Original post made by Book Buyer on Jan. 16, 2007Last comment by PageTurner, on Jan 17, 2007 at 10:03 pm | 3 comments | 6417 Views
AROUND TOWN
Peninsula Open Space Trust names board chair<b>This is a Jan. 17, 2006, press release from the Peninsula Open Space Trust:</b> (Menlo Park, Calif.) – Karie Thomson...
Original post made by Open space guy on Jan. 17, 2007There are no comments yet. 8386 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Eshoo votes to cut student loan interest rates<b>From a Jan. 17, 2006, press release from Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Atherton.</b> WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo,...
Original post made by Poster on Jan. 17, 2007There are no comments yet. 6211 Views
AROUND TOWN
Bill Moggridge of Woodside talks at Kepler's on design in digital age<b>Here is an e-mail from Susan Lider, a spokeswoman for Kepler's bookstore.</b> Bill Moggridge of Woodside, author of...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Jan. 17, 2007There are no comments yet. 5599 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MP city school district: 2007-08 Kindergarten registrationJanuary 16, 2007 Registration for fall 2007 will be accepted beginning February 1, 2007 at Oak Knoll School and February...
Original post made by Poster on Jan. 17, 2007There are no comments yet. 6048 Views
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