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And this is news why?Atherton resident Carpenter replaces lawn with artificial turf,...
Original post made by whatever on Aug. 14, 2014Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Aug 15, 2014 at 11:57 am | 11 comments | 2349 Views
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Menlo Fire Artificial TurfPeter, Please add me to the list of people that don't merit a response. Indeed, I would be pleased if you didn't respond...
Original post made by CuriousKat on Aug. 17, 2014Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Aug 18, 2014 at 2:03 pm | 5 comments | 2326 Views
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Summer Learning at Your LibraryOur Summer Learning Program is in full swing! Children and Teens can pick up a reading log and a free book. After completing...
Original post made by Atherton Library on Jul. 16, 2014There are no comments yet. 2287 Views
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Atherton's year in review: Buried car, housing woes and a missing BatmobileIn 2022, a car was discovered buried in an Atherton backyard, the town planned for new housing despite protests from residents...
Original post made on Jan. 5, 2023There are no comments yet. 2266 Views
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Unlikely candidate aims for Atherton council seatA global pandemic. Wildfires. Environmental degradation. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/print/story/2020/08/28/unlikely-candidate-aims-for-atherton-council-s...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2020Last comment by Valerie Gardner, on Aug 29, 2020 at 10:15 am | 2 comments | 2252 Views
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Year in review: A year of wins and losses for AthertonAtherton moved ahead with its plans for a new civic center in 2017, receiving voter approval for public financing for the...
Original post made on Dec. 31, 2017Last comment by Another big loss, on Dec 31, 2017 at 8:20 am | 1 comment | 2230 Views
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Atherton Measure "F" PropagandaVarious e-mails are being sent out from Atherton council members explaining why a yes vote on Measure "F" is appropriate. It's...
Original post made by Concerned Citizen on Nov. 6, 2017Last comment by Just the Facts, on Nov 7, 2017 at 11:12 am | 6 comments | 2222 Views
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Letter: Ex-council member opposes Measure FIt was with horror that my husband happened to read to me the Almanac's endorsement of Measure F, which in support of its...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2017Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Oct 25, 2017 at 9:09 am | 2 comments | 2208 Views
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Property Tax Revenues to the Town of AthertonProperty Tax Revenues to the Town In November each year (due December 10), property owners pay their 1st installment of...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Dec. 16, 2019Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Dec 17, 2019 at 4:52 pm | 4 comments | 2203 Views
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Police Calls<I>This information is based on reports from the Menlo Park and Atherton police departments. Under the law, people charged...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2018Last comment by Laughing, on Sep 18, 2018 at 6:25 pm | 1 comment | 2192 Views
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Portola Valley teachers reach contract agreement with districtThe contract is expected to be finalized at the end of March. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2023/02/09/portola-valley-teachers-reach-contract-agreement-...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2023Last comment by Long Time Atherton Reaident, on Feb 9, 2023 at 12:59 pm | 1 comment | 2143 Views
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Atherton et. al sue Caltrain over electrification planA lawsuit has been filed against CalTrain and its electrification plan. The lawsuit can be viewed at: https://www.scribd.com/doc/255220567/Petition-for-Writ-of-Mandate-Atherto...
Original post made by morris brown on Feb. 9, 2015There are no comments yet. 2112 Views
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Atherton Police Officer receives Death ThreatThe PADP Jen Nowell reported today that an Atherton Police Officer received an e-mail Death Threat last Wednesday night. The...
Original post made by Michael G. Stogner on Jun. 1, 2015Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Jun 6, 2015 at 8:30 am | 1 comment | 2096 Views
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Widmer and Rancho Palos Verdes issueTake a look at one of the local papers for Rancho Palos Verdes for more info on the City Manager issue with Mr Widmer. http://www.dailybreeze.com According...
Original post made by whatever on Dec. 23, 2014There are no comments yet. 2078 Views
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Dogs on leash code being enforced at Holbrook PalmerVisitors to Holbrook Palmer Park are now greeted with a lighted, highway sized information sign stating that dogs not on...
Original post made by what-is-the-reason on Feb. 9, 2015Last comment by Barbara Wood, on Feb 9, 2015 at 5:23 pm | 1 comment | 2068 Views
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M-A stages 'The Man Who Came to Dinner'"The Man Who Came to Dinner," a Broadway comedy about a radio personality who recuperates in a small town in Ohio after a...
Original post made on May. 23, 2019There are no comments yet. 2051 Views
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Atherton: How can town cut cost of civic center?Should Atherton save money by building only a new police headquarters while deferring the building of its other offices and...
Original post made on Sep. 7, 2018Last comment by The Answer is Quite Clear, on Sep 7, 2018 at 1:15 pm | 2 comments | 2044 Views
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Atherton mayor endorses newcomer for council over incumbentAtherton Mayor Rick DeGolia has endorsed Diana Hawkins-Manuelian, who is challenging incumbents Elizabeth Lewis and Cary...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2020Last comment by Colleen Anderson, on Oct 19, 2020 at 8:37 pm | 6 comments | 2044 Views
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USC to receive wonderful gift from Atherton familyAccording to the LA Times Mark and Mary Stevens of Atherton "are donating $50 million to a USC brain research institute in...
Original post made by whatever on Mar. 25, 2015There are no comments yet. 2041 Views
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Saturday storytime at the Atherton LibrarySaturday May 9th at 11 AM, there will be a family storytime and craft for all ages. Free admission. The library is located...
Original post made by Atherton Library on May. 7, 2009There are no comments yet. 2001 Views
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