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ATHERTON
Is the recall still on?I haven't heard a word about the recall of Kathy McKeithen in ages. What happened? Did those people get bored and give up...
Original post made by Baffled in Lindenwood on Nov. 6, 2006There are no comments yet. 6225 Views
AROUND TOWN
Art in Action Opens 2006-7 Library ShowsArt in Action opens a 6-month long art show series featuring artwork from local students grades K-8.Students create their...
Original post made by Art in Action on Nov. 6, 2006There are no comments yet. 6525 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Lane brother donate $50,000 to Yes on Measure A, the 1/8th cent parks sales taxThe Lane brothers of Portola Valley and Atherton have donated a total of $50,000 to the Yes on Measure A campaign in San...
Original post made by Voter on Nov. 6, 2006There are no comments yet. 6356 Views
SPORTS
FOOTBALL Terra Nova edges Woodside, 14-13 Friday; M-A faces Aragon this afternoonTerra Nova edged Woodside, 14-13, Friday. Click here for San Mateo County Times story: http://www.insidebayarea.com/prepsports/ci_4603516 Menlo-Atherton...
Original post made by Sports Fan on Nov. 4, 2006Last comment by , on Nov 4, 2006 at 12:40 pm | 1 comment | 6565 Views
MENLO PARK
Fake Endorsement Claims By Incumbents...Who Can You Trust?Incumbent Slate Mails Four Fictitious Flyers to Menlo Park Residents Winkler, Boyle and Duboc Use Fake Endorsement Flyers...
Original post made by Looking4Truth on Oct. 30, 2006Last comment by Dick Poe, on Nov 3, 2006 at 3:52 pm | 2 comments | 5948 Views
AROUND TOWN
Learn about birds at Bayfront Park on Saturday, Nov. 4Sat. Nov 4th. If you're walking the dog, taking the kids out, or just enjoying a stroll at Bayfront Park on Sat. morning,...
Original post made by Chris on Nov. 1, 2006Last comment by Bird Watcher, on Nov 3, 2006 at 11:14 am | 1 comment | 5750 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo Park School District Expansion - idea propsed..Since the school district is in the process of considering how to use bond money and increase school sizes- and it seems...
Original post made by Curious on Nov. 3, 2006There are no comments yet. 5857 Views
AROUND TOWN
Watch Midpeninsula election-night results on cable TV and InternetMedia Center offers 3 ways to watch the local races On November 7, several city council seats on the mid-peninsula are...
Original post made by Streaming Video on Nov. 2, 2006Last comment by , on Nov 2, 2006 at 9:11 pm | 1 comment | 6235 Views
AROUND TOWN
Sanchez AdobeThere is a wonderful site of California History in our own backyard. The Sanchex Adobe built between 1842 and 1846 was restored...
Original post made by JB on Nov. 2, 2006There are no comments yet. 6061 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
"Friends" Drama at The SequoiasVeteran actors John Hutchinson and Marilyn Kamelgarn will appear in "Friends," the story of two senior citizens who meet...
Original post made by The Sequoias on Nov. 1, 2006There are no comments yet. 6254 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Should sales taxes be increased 1/8th cent for parks and park programs?Measure A on the San Mateo County ballot would raise $16 million a year for parks and park programs in the county. To pass,...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Oct. 26, 2006Last comment by MP Voter, on Nov 1, 2006 at 7:32 am | 7 comments | 6135 Views
MENLO PARK
Could Arbie's be a new location for Foster's Freeze?Arbie's is gone and the building needs a new occupant. It has high visibility and decent parking. Foster's Freeze will likely...
Original post made by Elizabeth Lasensky on Oct. 26, 2006Last comment by Judith, on Nov 1, 2006 at 5:32 am | 2 comments | 5995 Views
MENLO PARK
Yet another developer taking the low roadIn looking at the 10/24 agenda of the Menlo Park City Council found at: http://service.govdelivery.com/docs/CAMENLO/CAMENLO_35/CAMENLO_35_20061024_en.pdf Item...
Original post made by Gern Blanston on Oct. 30, 2006There are no comments yet. 6247 Views
AROUND TOWN
Immigrants Day at History Museum on SaturdayAs part of San Mateo County's Sesquicentennial celebration, Immigrants Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 4, from noon...
Original post made by Renee Meil on Oct. 30, 2006There are no comments yet. 5691 Views
MENLO PARK
Civil Discourse and Intimidation in Menlo ParkCivil society in Menlo Park took an ugly turn for the worse recently, setting the City on a downward path that, if uncorrected,...
Original post made by Diane Hart on Oct. 29, 2006There are no comments yet. 5852 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Prop. 90: Most important measure on the ballotTempted by Prop. 90? First read this from Robert Redford: "We had no idea." You're going to hear that a lot if Proposition...
Original post made by Smart Voter on Oct. 28, 2006There are no comments yet. 6069 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Mayor Nicholas Jellins learns of “larger than expected budget surplus"Below is an Oct. 26 press release from Menlo Park Mayor Nicholas Jellins. In addition to the surplus, he says: "… we...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Oct. 27, 2006Last comment by Gern Blanston, on Oct 27, 2006 at 12:55 pm | 4 comments | 7741 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Prop 90 could cost local government billions, says Portola Valley council in resolutionThe Portola Valley Town Council adopted the resolution below on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in a meeting at The Seqouias retirement...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Oct. 27, 2006Last comment by , on Oct 27, 2006 at 12:03 pm | 1 comment | 6185 Views
MENLO PARK
Scottsdale group want input from MP on problems, issues with "Jan Dolan traffic calming measures"In Scottsdale Arizona, the citizens are revolting against a mass traffic calming program initiated and heavily pushed...
Original post made by George Knowlton on Oct. 26, 2006Last comment by , on Oct 27, 2006 at 11:42 am | 3 comments | 6301 Views
SPORTS
M-A girls' tennis team aims for undefeated season FridayThe girls' varsity tennis team at Menlo-Atherton High School may cap its season with an undefeated record this year if it...
Original post made by Sports Fan on Oct. 27, 2006Last comment by , on Oct 27, 2006 at 7:23 am | 1 comment | 5831 Views
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