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Boots on the groundLean, mean craftsmanship defines the compact (para)military thriller "'71," set during the titular time of the Troubles in...
Original post made on Mar. 24, 2015Last comment by Nate@bestcombatboots.net, on Mar 24, 2015 at 2:52 pm | 1 comment | 4246 Views
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Mayor says affordable housing and safety are among prioritiesAhead for 2019, Portola Valley Mayor Ann Wengert cited the importance of moving forward on affordable housing, keeping after...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2019Last comment by , on Jan 15, 2019 at 10:48 am | 1 comment | 4245 Views
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The Dinner a novel by Herman KochThis book has been described as "An internationally bestselling phenomenon: the darkly suspenseful, highly controversial...
Original post made by Bookworm on Jun. 13, 2013There are no comments yet. 4203 Views
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Bay Area to cook over next three days; Spare the Air alert issuedTriple-digit temperatures are expected in inland Bay Area locations later this week, National Weather Service officials said....
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2016Last comment by Oh no, my wig!, on Jun 1, 2016 at 7:06 pm | 2 comments | 4120 Views
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Woodside Glens development rules further honedWoodside planning officials received a boatload of feedback at a study session about a proposal that would have allowed most...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2019There are no comments yet. 4068 Views
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From KQED to caregiver for mom in Menlo ParkAt a time when some people think about retiring, Dave Iverson, nearing 60 with a recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease,...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2022There are no comments yet. 3986 Views
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'I will vote to impeach this traitor': Rep. Anna Eshoo supports removing Trump from officeGranted only 30 seconds to speak on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Anna Eshoo did not mince words regarding...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2021There are no comments yet. 3974 Views
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MPPD says it won't tolerate home fireworks or firearms New Year's EveEven on New Year's Eve, it is illegal to discharge a firearm and to use or possess fireworks within the city of Menlo Park,...
Original post made on Jan. 29, 2016There are no comments yet. 3967 Views
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Sunday: Portola Valley Arts Guild hosting social media forumThe Arts Guild of Portola Valley is taking on a topic that involves the intersection between the arts and social science...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2019There are no comments yet. 3862 Views
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Strong fundraising by Berman, Veenker in state Assembly racePalo Alto Councilman Marc Berman raised $104,481 in the latest reporting period for his bid to succeed Rich Gordon in the...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2016There are no comments yet. 3860 Views
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Guest opinion: Rethinking Stanford's development planIn mid-December, Santa Clara County released the final iteration of the environmental impact report (EIR) assessing the impacts...
Original post made on Jan. 21, 2019Last comment by Neilson Buchanan, on Jan 21, 2019 at 1:39 pm | 1 comment | 3846 Views
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Atherton: Always wanted a street with your name on it? Here's your chanceLooking for a special gift for the person who has everything? Or do you want to ensure your name is not soon forgotten? Read...
Original post made on May. 18, 2016There are no comments yet. 3733 Views
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Long-term care facilities prepare for COVID-19 vaccinesOperators of local skilled nursing and long-term care facilities are breathing a sigh of relief after learning that they...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2020There are no comments yet. 3681 Views
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Obama Saves Detroit Not!President Obama went on television and before a nationwide audience said: "We refused to let Detroit go Bankrupt. I bet...
Original post made by Nathan Detroit on Dec. 4, 2013Last comment by saved gm, on Dec 7, 2013 at 8:16 am | 5 comments | 3662 Views
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New year brings with it plenty of new lawsA slew of new laws that went into effect on Jan. 1 -- from bills addressing gender issues to new rules banning gun ownership...
Original post made on Jan. 8, 2019There are no comments yet. 3659 Views
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Letter: A 'no' vote on parcel tax measuresVote NO on Menlo Park School District's Measures A and C. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/print/story/2016/04/20/letter-a-no-vote-on-parcel-tax-measures...
Original post made on May. 18, 2016There are no comments yet. 3614 Views
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What hath Palo Alto wrought?In Malcolm Harris' expansive, engaging and explosive book "Palo Alto," the image of Stanford racing to replace its beds to...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2023Last comment by Banes, on Feb 13, 2023 at 3:30 pm | 5 comments | 3612 Views
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School mailing claims demolished building was upgradedA slick four-color brochure from the Woodside Elementary School District arrived in the mailboxes of district residents around...
Original post made on May. 18, 2016There are no comments yet. 3554 Views
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Vaccine passports in California? Answers to your questionsCalifornia has no plans to administer a passport. But the state is sending mixed messages to businesses about the need to...
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2021There are no comments yet. 3407 Views
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'Where do we go from here?' documentary film festival explores Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacyTo mark the national holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth, the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2021There are no comments yet. 3272 Views
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