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Superman lived in our community.One year ago, Officer Richard May, was shot and killed in East Palo Alto while performing his pledged duty to serve and protect....
Original post made by Jay Gertridge on Jan. 5, 2007Last comment by friend, on Jan 7, 2007 at 8:34 pm | 1 comment | 5357 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Best neighborhood Japanese spotIt's not the fanciest Japanese restaurant in Menlo Park, and certainly not the priciest, but Tokyo Subway is my favorite...
Original post made by Ichiban on Nov. 20, 2006Last comment by Ichiban, on Jan 5, 2007 at 4:42 pm | 3 comments | 6602 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tunes for Kids at Atherton LibraryMusician MaryLee Sunsieri will lead an interactive "Best of the Best" performance on at 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 8, at the...
Original post made by Andrea Gemmet on Jan. 4, 2007There are no comments yet. 6249 Views
AROUND TOWN
Acting locally on global warmingIn September, the Town Council of Portola Valley unanimously approved a resolution to sign the U.S Mayors Climate Protection...
Original post made by David Boyce on Dec. 11, 2006Last comment by Gail Slocum, on Jan 4, 2007 at 7:12 am | 11 comments | 6997 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Local kids who trekked through Nepal post trailer of their documentary on YouTubeLocal kids who trekked through Nepal and filmed their adventures have a five-minute trailer of their work-in-progress documentary...
Original post made by andrea gemmet on Jan. 3, 2007Last comment by Diana, on Jan 3, 2007 at 8:52 pm | 3 comments | 6731 Views
WOODSIDE
Jan. 9 Town Council meeting cancelledTown Clerk Janet Kolesch says that the Town Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 2007, has been cancelled. ...
Original post made by andrea gemmet on Jan. 3, 2007There are no comments yet. 6303 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
No track classes at Summit Prep, unlike M-A<B>This letter was published in the Jan. 3 edition of the Almanac.</B> Editor: I have two children in high school, one...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Jan. 2, 2007There are no comments yet. 5762 Views
MENLO PARK
small plane noise 24/7is anyone else bothered by the noise of lo-flying small planes that occurs 50 to 60 times a day?? if so, then please contact...
Original post made by robert alvarez on Dec. 21, 2006Last comment by am, on Jan 2, 2007 at 6:11 am | 2 comments | 5937 Views
MENLO PARK
Lost Black Tibetan Terrier$2000 Reward. 9 y/o male, 25 lbs. Lost Saturday, 12/16. Last seen in Sharon Heights area of Menlo Park. Name is Cookie Monster....
Original post made by Dog owner on Dec. 27, 2006There are no comments yet. 5031 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Considering a Year End Gift? Support the Boys & Girls ClubsConsidering a year-end gift? Your donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula would be quadrupled. The youth organization,...
Original post made by Chris Canter on Dec. 26, 2006There are no comments yet. 5653 Views
MENLO PARK
Unsustainable committmentsEditor, More than one Menlo Park city council member has counted on union support in his/her public aspirations, yet I...
Original post made by Henry Riggs on Dec. 11, 2006Last comment by AnotherResident, on Dec 23, 2006 at 11:00 am | 4 comments | 5813 Views
MENLO PARK
What's your ideal Derry project?As members of Menlo Park Tomorrow and the O'Brien Group try and negotiate a new Derry project, I'm curious to hear what others...
Original post made by DerryAir on Dec. 21, 2006Last comment by AlsoBaffled, on Dec 22, 2006 at 5:20 pm | 3 comments | 5835 Views
MENLO PARK
Density is a matter of perspectiveI have lived in apartments since I was 15. They've been in Miami, Manhattan, the Bronx, Mountain View and Menlo Park. I've...
Original post made by Elizabeth Lasensky on Dec. 15, 2006Last comment by HomeOwner, on Dec 22, 2006 at 2:39 pm | 13 comments | 8027 Views
FICTION
Innocence - a work of fictionInnocence Every Tuesday we would meet in the park. It wasn’t much of a park, but it was equidistant between our...
Original post made by Anonymous on Dec. 22, 2006There are no comments yet. 7766 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Crossing the line of conventionFrom a wonderful book by Robert Fulghum. The book is titled "Maybe (Maybe Not)" On a hot summer's day, late in August,...
Original post made by Llib Brunyar on Dec. 20, 2006Last comment by Diana, on Dec 20, 2006 at 4:50 pm | 1 comment | 5752 Views
AROUND TOWN
Thanksgiving VignetteThere is a wonderful museum on the campus of Stanford University and in front of it there is an outdoor sculpture garden...
Original post made by Bemused on Dec. 20, 2006There are no comments yet. 5615 Views
AROUND TOWN
Poems from the homelessIt was a surprise and inspiration to learn that Lorin Vernon Krogh, who now lives in an apartment at the new Opportunity...
Original post made by Marion Softky on Dec. 5, 2006Last comment by Mr. Man, on Dec 19, 2006 at 1:16 pm | 3 comments | 5860 Views
AROUND TOWN
One thing to do with a Starbucks gift cardA $10 Starbucks gift card is a terrible thing to waste, right, so I went out last night to downtown Palo Alto to find a homeless...
Original post made by Menlo Park resident on Dec. 15, 2006Last comment by Menlo Park resident, on Dec 19, 2006 at 1:10 pm | 3 comments | 6359 Views
MOVIES
EragonSusan Tavernetti in the Palo Alto Weekly gave this movie three stars. Metacritic, the online movie review aggregator, gives...
Original post made by Menlo Park resident on Dec. 19, 2006There are no comments yet. 8658 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Double of Nothing X 3 Boys & Girls Clubs ChallengesThe Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula is currently facing several challenges. The youth organization, which has clubhouses...
Original post made by Chris Canter on Dec. 19, 2006Last comment by , on Dec 19, 2006 at 10:43 am | 1 comment | 5841 Views
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