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Happy Valentine's Day to Egypt from San Mateo CountyDear Egypt: Here from the home of Google and FaceBook we want to extend our congratulations to you for opting for democratic...
Original post made by Ed on Feb. 14, 2011Last comment by Joe, on Feb 14, 2011 at 2:57 pm | 1 comment | 2673 Views
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1999 op-ed piece about Atherton P.D.GUEST OPINION: Reserve officer defends work of Atherton Police Department By Sherman Hall The Atherton Police Department...
Original post made by Things don\\\\\\\'t seem to change on Jan. 8, 2012Last comment by Glad I'm Not You, on Jan 10, 2012 at 8:44 am | 5 comments | 2664 Views
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Atherton Council Calls Saturday 3 pm Special MeetingNow I have heard everything. The town council called a meeting on 3 pm Saturday with the absolute minimum notice requirement...
Original post made by Resident on Oct. 15, 2010Last comment by Renee Batti, on Oct 15, 2010 at 3:28 pm | 3 comments | 2661 Views
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Remembering the Atherton of his youthIt's been many years since Jonathan Berg has lived in Atherton. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/print/story/2016/07/27/remembering-the-atherton-of-his-youth...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2016Last comment by More than "just a mom", on Jul 28, 2016 at 1:33 pm | 1 comment | 2659 Views
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Atherton police: Burglary reported at home on Polhemus AvenuePolice are searching for the burglars who broke into an Atherton home on Jan. 13. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2023/01/17/burglary-reported-in-atherton...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2023Last comment by Joy, on Jan 18, 2023 at 1:38 pm | 1 comment | 2647 Views
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Atherton braces for cardiac arrestI have just been reviewing Mr. Hickey comments on the Sequoia Healthcare Endorsement thread on the Almanac Forum, where he...
Original post made by Thelma on Oct. 23, 2010Last comment by Thelma, on Oct 23, 2010 at 10:58 pm | 1 comment | 2644 Views
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Obituaries: Malcolm Hardy Dudley, Mary Alice ByrneThis week in obituaries, read about the lives of Malcolm Hardy Dudley, 88, and Mary Alice Byrne, 94. Read the full story...
Original post made on Mar. 3, 2021Last comment by Mr. Engel, on Mar 3, 2021 at 12:27 pm | 1 comment | 2609 Views
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Local events will commemorate Sept. 11's 20th anniversaryPalo Alto and Stanford organizations will mark 20th years since the Sept. 11 attacks on Friday and Saturday, hosting events...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2021There are no comments yet. 2594 Views
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Should Atherton look at withdrawing from fire district?Atherton's City Council wants residents to weigh in on what it should do after receiving a report that shows that the Menlo...
Original post made on Feb. 20, 2018Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Feb 20, 2018 at 11:42 am | 2 comments | 2559 Views
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Protecting the CorruptThe Almanac News has been deleting posts that question the conduct of a home grown Atherton Police Officer. Inquiring...
Original post made by lingering questions on Oct. 25, 2010Last comment by ExcuseMe, on Oct 25, 2010 at 6:58 pm | 1 comment | 2552 Views
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How does everyone feel the candidates did at the ACIL & LWV interviewsI would love to hear everyones feedback on how you felt each candidate did....
Original post made by Just Wondering on Oct. 5, 2010Last comment by Interesting, on Oct 5, 2010 at 10:56 pm | 1 comment | 2549 Views
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Two former SHP Gators help USA beat Chile in Women's World CupCarli Lloyd and Julie Ertz each finished off headers into the back of the net off corner kicks and the U.S. women's soccer...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2019There are no comments yet. 2532 Views
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Atherton makes #1 on Forbes listCongratulations to Atherton, #21 most expensive zip code in the USA according to the November 18, 2013 edition of Forbes. Unfortunately,...
Original post made by Snap! on Nov. 29, 2013Last comment by Stella, on Nov 30, 2013 at 12:12 pm | 2 comments | 2529 Views
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Time for some transparencyNow that Atherton wants to redivert surpluses into increasing expenses rather than decreasing taxes, as promised, here is...
Original post made by Transparency on May. 19, 2014There are no comments yet. 2514 Views
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Atherton: What's next after parcel tax defeat?After voters Nov. 7 rejected the renewal of a parcel tax that brought $1.86 million a year to Atherton for its police, roads...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2017Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Nov 16, 2017 at 4:57 pm | 7 comments | 2480 Views
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Hartnett appointed to CEO of SM transit at salary of of $435,000.This is just plain outrageous. See: Ex-Redwood City mayor to lead SamTrans http://thedailynews.ca.newsmemory.com/ee/thedailynews/default.php?pSetup=thedailynews ...
Original post made by anonymous on Mar. 12, 2015Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Mar 12, 2015 at 10:12 am | 1 comment | 2473 Views
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Federal Appeals Court Rules that Jon Buckheit Doesn't Have to Pay County's Legal FeesFrom the Mercury News today: Headline: "Court: Atherton Resident Doesn't Have to Pay County's Legal Fees For Fighting...
Original post made by Federal Court Decision on May. 21, 2014Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on May 21, 2014 at 12:22 pm | 4 comments | 2420 Views
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Civic center cost-cutting on Atherton council agendaAtherton's City Council will work on the difficult task of trying to figure out how to reduce the costs of its planned new...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2018Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Aug 14, 2018 at 4:09 pm | 1 comment | 2407 Views
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Informing the worldThe way Rhett Butler tells the story, he was inspired to become a champion of the natural environment by a childhood full...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2017Last comment by Thomas, on Nov 8, 2017 at 7:49 pm | 1 comment | 2352 Views
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Homeless ordinance/law?I read where Atherton City Council is considering and will likely make it illegal for people to sleep in their cars - it...
Original post made by Eliza on Oct. 24, 2013There are no comments yet. 2352 Views
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