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PORTOLA VALLEY
Watch video of team vaulting at Spring Down Equestrian CenterWatch a 7-minute video of the team vaulting -- gymnastics on horseback -- at Woodside SpringFest06 at the Spring Down Equestrian...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Jan. 30, 2007There are no comments yet. 6871 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Tell us about your favorite science fair exhibitsIn this week's Almanac, staff writer Marjorie Mader tells about the mind-stretching array of exhibits on display at science...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Jan. 30, 2007There are no comments yet. 10010 Views
MOVIES
Guild does the Time WarpThe Rocky Horror Picture Show is playing at the Guild in Menlo Park on two Saturdays, February 3 and 17, at midnight, according...
Original post made by Andrea Gemmet on Jan. 29, 2007Last comment by Rockette, on Jan 29, 2007 at 5:10 pm | 2 comments | 9710 Views
ATHERTON
Fantastic news: Caltrain wants to move to modern light railWhat fantastic news that Caltrain wants to move from heavy rail to modern light rail type EMU's (Electrical Multiple Units)....
Original post made by Railroader on Jan. 26, 2007Last comment by Menlo Park resident, on Jan 29, 2007 at 2:54 pm | 3 comments | 6009 Views
MENLO PARK
Should Menlo Park drop the new tax because of the $3.5 million budget surplus?Menlo Park City Councilman John Boyle is pushing for a public discussion and re-evaluation of the city's plan to enact, in...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Jan. 21, 2007Last comment by Ship of fools, on Jan 29, 2007 at 10:05 am | 11 comments | 5901 Views
MENLO PARK
Congrats to the new Housing Commissioner ...Dear Don Brawner, I am writing to congratulate you on being the newest member of the Housing Commission. I applaud you for...
Original post made by Marianne Quarre Dean on Jan. 24, 2007Last comment by Marianne Dean, on Jan 28, 2007 at 8:04 am | 11 comments | 6216 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Post your memories of Portola Valley town pioneer Robert "Bob" AndersonFor the last 50 years, Robert Anderson gave much of his life to founding and building the town of Portola Valley. To view...
Original post made by Bob Booster on Jan. 26, 2007Last comment by Churchgoer, on Jan 27, 2007 at 10:15 am | 3 comments | 6627 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
What are you doing to prepare for wildland fire, earthquake?A wildland fire or an earthquake could wreak havoc in Portola Valley, with its wooded semi-rural character and its location...
Original post made by Be Prepared on Jan. 26, 2007Last comment by , on Jan 26, 2007 at 2:30 pm | 1 comment | 6122 Views
ATHERTON
Statement on recent mountain lion attackContact: Mountain Lion Foundation, Karen Cotton 800-319-7621 ext 110 In response to the recent mountain lion attack on...
Original post made by Karen Cotton on Jan. 26, 2007There are no comments yet. 6487 Views
WOODSIDE
Little Store closed? Say it ain't so!The Little Store on Woodside Road has been a landmark/community hangout for decades, and I'm so upset that it has closed!...
Original post made by Good Eats on Jan. 26, 2007There are no comments yet. 9565 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Free Dental Appointments Available for KidsSeveral San Mateo County dentists have openings for free dental services to children ages 1 to 18 years on Give Kids a Smile...
Original post made by Beverly Thames on Jan. 26, 2007There are no comments yet. 6287 Views
AROUND TOWN
Online tips that are helpful to cyclists<b>This letter by John Fox of Menlo Park was published in the Jan. 24, 2006, issue of the Almanac.</b> Editor: As one...
Original post made by Infoguy on Jan. 25, 2007Last comment by Robin, on Jan 26, 2007 at 8:32 am | 1 comment | 6623 Views
OTHER TOPICS
MP company tracks reactions to Bush's talk<b>Below is a press release from the Menlo Park company, Knowledge Networks.</b> 'Instant' Reactions Among Viewers of...
Original post made by Newsboy on Jan. 24, 2007There are no comments yet. 6347 Views
OTHER TOPICS
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. 6153 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 | 6688 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 | 5554 Views
OTHER TOPICS
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 | 6181 Views
OTHER TOPICS
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. 6348 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. 5735 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 | 5722 Views
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