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MENLO PARK
Massage Parlor Use Permit Applied for at 1800 ECRA use permit has been applied for at 1800 El Camino Real. I urge all neighbors to contact the planning commission and raise...
Original post made by Menlo Voter. on Feb. 27, 2020There are no comments yet. 1104 Views
MENLO PARK
Screening Wed. Sept. 25th of "Cinema Paradiso" to honor the Menlo Park Guild theater and its staffMenlo Park's 90+ yr. old movie theater, the Guild, is closing Thurs. Sept. 26th to make way to a new Guild that will focus...
Original post made by Judy A on Sep. 24, 2019There are no comments yet. 1089 Views
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Guest opinion: Shooting for carbon negative developmentOne of the most daunting challenges of developing new housing in the wildland urban interface is increased fire danger. Fire...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2022Last comment by Linda Drey-Nightingale, on Sep 27, 2022 at 12:00 pm | 1 comment | 1086 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park Mayors Proclamation for 75th Anniv. of Hiroshima/Nagasaki Peace Week with Bizen, JapanMenlo Park Proclamation of Aug. 5-12 as Peace Week: The proclamation is on the agenda for the Tue. Aug. 11th City Council...
Original post made by Judy A on Aug. 10, 2020There are no comments yet. 1069 Views
MENLO PARK
RV Vehicle for Menlo Park Police Dept - $0.5 Million !Dear Fellow Citizens: Were you aware that the City of Menlo Park are to vote soon on a request to spend $478,886.50 on...
Original post made by DC McGlynn on Nov. 13, 2019There are no comments yet. 1067 Views
OTHER TOPICS
If I need to do something ...“If I need to do something, I’ll do it,” Mr. Trump said on Thursday. What is needed is a president who acknowledges...
Original post made by Ed Kyser on Mar. 13, 2020There are no comments yet. 1062 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park should rethink nixing parking on Middle AvenueThe primary objective of Menlo Park's Middle Avenue Project is to improve the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians, and last...
Original post made by dana hendrickson on Mar. 17, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Mar 24, 2023 at 3:46 pm | 1 comment | 1059 Views
AROUND TOWN
Call to ActionMany of us have organized and trained as part of our local Cert organization. Our political leaders are unfortunately...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Mar. 21, 2020There are no comments yet. 1049 Views
MENLO PARK
Having A “Turkey-Less” Thanksgiving? Or simply need a break from leftovers (again).No Problem. Now through Sunday, November 29 simply order a delicious take-out lunch or dinner from a local restaurant or...
Original post made by dana hendrickson on Nov. 24, 2020Last comment by dana hendrickson, on Dec 7, 2020 at 7:05 pm | 1 comment | 1041 Views
MENLO PARK
Camp Menlo Park and its Mid Peninsula LegacyBetween the pandemic and political races this year, it is little wonder we haven’t paused to remember that Camp Menlo Park...
Original post made by jeff Kleck on Dec. 14, 2020There are no comments yet. 1032 Views
MENLO PARK
Post Covid 19 - A Wish ListThe message below is from the Galway Mayor Michael Cubbard. The thoughts expressed may be universal as stated by the youth...
Original post made by Jim Lewis on Jun. 17, 2021There are no comments yet. 1032 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park Chess ClubSeveral of your neighbors are starting a chess club which will meet Wednesday evenings in the Cypress Room at the Arrillaga...
Original post made by Mark Drury on Dec. 15, 2021Last comment by Mark Drury, on Dec 22, 2021 at 2:59 pm | 1 comment | 1022 Views
MENLO PARK
SISTER CITY PROGRAMMenlo Park has had a Sister City program for many years. In fact, its relationship with Galway, Ireland can be traced back...
Original post made by Jim Lewis on Nov. 12, 2021There are no comments yet. 1016 Views
AROUND TOWN
Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade FundraiserHand crafted wood Toy Fire Station silent auction to benefit Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade. Alice's Restaurant is...
Original post made by nancy wagner on Sep. 19, 2020Last comment by Nancy, on Sep 21, 2020 at 7:10 am | 1 comment | 1012 Views
MENLO PARK
Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/news/show_story.php?id=11399 posted Thursday, June 7, 2012, 11:19 PM...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2012Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Jun 9, 2012 at 7:43 am | 4 comments | 1011 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Woodside, Portola Valley brace for wildfire seasonThe July 16 edition of the Almanac emphasized the growing concern we all feel on the Peninsula about wildfires in California....
Original post made by Rob Hogue on Jul. 28, 2021There are no comments yet. 966 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Taking the pain out of pointe: How dancer, designer and author Kelly Schmutte found the secret to saving ballerinas' feetDancer and designer Kelly Schmutte was 11 years old when she finally got permission to go en pointe. Read the full story...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2022Last comment by Alice Newton, on Jul 2, 2022 at 5:21 pm | 1 comment | 961 Views
MENLO PARK
Who removed the right turn lane at the start of Santa Cruz Ave?Who is responsible for removing the right turn lane and creating traffic backups on Alameda de las Pulgas? Is this a MP decision?...
Original post made by new guy on Jul. 3, 2019There are no comments yet. 936 Views
MENLO PARK
It's Time To Save Menlo Park Outdoor Dining And The Santa Cruz Avenue Community PlazaThe Menlo Park City Council will decide the future of these important community assets on January 25. https://www.almanacnews.com/blogs/p/2022/01/10/help-make-the-temporary-outdoor...
Original post made by dana hendrickson on Jan. 19, 2022There are no comments yet. 928 Views
AROUND TOWN
Contractors contribute $75,000 to bond measure campaign for community college districtThe campaign for Measure H, a $564 million bond measure on the Nov. 8 ballot for the San Mateo County Community College District,...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2011Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Oct 18, 2011 at 11:04 am | 1 comment | 927 Views
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