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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 | 2744 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. 2701 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 | 2698 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 | 2636 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 | 2631 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 | 2628 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. 2616 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 | 2616 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 | 2587 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 | 2565 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 | 2518 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 | 2486 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. 2465 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 | 2461 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 | 2459 Views
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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 | 2426 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 | 2418 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 | 2381 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. 2369 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 | 2343 Views
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