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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
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Tesla gets federal loan to build Palo Alto plantA $465 million low-interest federal loan will help Tesla Motors build its planned powertrain production facility in Palo...
Original post made on Jan. 22, 2010Last comment by DUH, on Oct 7, 2010 at 12:02 pm | 5 comments | 7113 Views
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After 43 years, Hobee's Restaurant sold to new ownersThe family that has owned Peninsula breakfast institution Hobee's Restaurant for 43 years sold the business to two longtime...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2017Last comment by historyguy, on Jun 16, 2017 at 5:38 am | 2 comments | 7025 Views
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Should local towns ban plastic bags?Someday, that plastic bag you carried home from Safeway might be worth something on eBay. OK, probably not, but it may become...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2011Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Apr 23, 2012 at 7:00 am | 12 comments | 6994 Views
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Atherton installing pedestrian-activated stoplight where man was killedA pedestrian-activated stoplight should be operating on El Camino at Almendral Avenue by the end of the summer, Atherton...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2016Last comment by Slow Crosser, on Jun 17, 2016 at 4:54 pm | 12 comments | 6976 Views
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Baffled by LuLu's "apparent" popularityWhen LuLu's opened on the Alameda here in west Menlo a little over a year ago, I was cautiously optimistic. Maybe even a...
Original post made by Burn Raybill on Dec. 14, 2006Last comment by West Menlo Resident, on Feb 27, 2007 at 8:40 pm | 9 comments | 6963 Views
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New map of supervisorial districts splits Menlo ParkThe San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has approved new boundaries for supervisorial districts that will split Menlo Park...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2013Last comment by Good riddance, Woodell/Keith!, on Oct 25, 2013 at 2:31 pm | 18 comments | 6957 Views
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Menlo Park, Atherton file new legal challenge to California High-Speed Rail AuthorityMenlo Park, Atherton and a coalition of environmental groups filed a new legal challenge against the California High-Speed...
Original post made on May. 7, 2010Last comment by Joe, on May 12, 2010 at 1:48 pm | 6 comments | 6953 Views
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Local artists create new gallery in Redwood CityLocal artists now have a new place to showcase their work, Art on Broadway in Redwood City, and they've organized their first...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2007Last comment by avanderbilt, on Nov 6, 2007 at 9:28 pm | 2 comments | 6801 Views
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Guidici named football coach at Menlo CollegeLong-time athletic department member Fred Guidici was named interim head football coach at Menlo College on Wednesday. Read...
Original post made on Apr. 5, 2009Last comment by , on Apr 5, 2009 at 5:53 am | 2 comments | 6790 Views
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Court of Appeal drops case against coroner for retaining heart of young manAn appellate court has overturned a ruling in San Mateo County Superior Court that held the coroner's office liable for...
Original post made on May. 27, 2010Last comment by Khaki, on Jun 1, 2010 at 1:16 pm | 5 comments | 6786 Views
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Food & Drink: Rising star<B>Teenage chef starts her own catering business Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/story.php?story_id=9582...
Original post made on May. 5, 2010Last comment by Betsy Olsen, on May 5, 2010 at 7:52 pm | 6 comments | 6727 Views
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Ex-ballerina hosts South African dancersWhen Woodside's Kristine Elliott Schwabacher heard about Dance For All, a program that teaches dance to young disadvantaged...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2008Last comment by Chanique Mckok, on May 23, 2009 at 6:00 am | 2 comments | 6665 Views
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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 | 6606 Views
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Post by Jesse Cool: 'Happy in my garden … with recipe'Click on the Web Link for a post by Menlo Park resident and restaurateur Jesse Cool: "Happy in my garden … (with Organic...
Original post made by News Guy on Aug. 18, 2007There are no comments yet. 6581 Views
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Briefs: Cheryl Burke won't host Miss USA pageantCheryl Burke, a 2002 graduate of Menlo-Atherton High School and a well-known professional dancer on the TV show "Dancing...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2015There are no comments yet. 6579 Views
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What's your experience at the Allied Arts restaurant?What's your experience at the Allied Arts restaurant? Post your personal review below. You still have a shot to eat there...
Original post made by Resturant Guy on Jan. 20, 2007Last comment by jpA8Q, on Feb 5, 2007 at 6:30 am | 2 comments | 6567 Views
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What can you do with all that fruit you couldn't resist? Five recipes<B>Roasted pork loin with apricots</B> Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/story.php?story_id=4663 posted...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2007Last comment by KitKat, on Oct 8, 2007 at 4:12 am | 3 comments | 6432 Views
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Routine food at new hamburger jointIn an echo of the bland and character-less stainless steel equipment behind the counter at Jeffrey's Hamburgers, the food...
Original post made by Dave on Dec. 10, 2007Last comment by Lynn, on Dec 13, 2007 at 3:26 pm | 6 comments | 6414 Views
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A miracle at JZ CoolLast week, for the first time, I didn't end up with an horribly over-cooked burger at JZ Cool. My child is addicted to...
Original post made by Alleluia on Nov. 16, 2006Last comment by Angela Hey, on Jul 28, 2007 at 11:38 pm | 4 comments | 6408 Views
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