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Monkeypox is spreading in the Bay Area. Stanford wastewater data shows the region's hot spots.Evidence of the monkeypox virus has shown up in Bay Area wastewater since mid-June, indicating the presence of infection,...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2022There are no comments yet. 4921 Views
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Wednesday at Kepler's: Armistead Maupin concludes 'Tales of the City'With "The Days of Anna Madrigal," the ninth book in his "Tales of the City" series, beloved San Francisco writer Armistead...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2015Last comment by Exasperated reader, on Jan 28, 2015 at 5:35 pm | 3 comments | 4897 Views
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Menlo Park: City Council supports updates to heritage tree ordinanceOn Tuesday, July 16, the Menlo Park City Council adopted recommendations from a task force to update its tree protection...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2019There are no comments yet. 4889 Views
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Grants to expand legal services for immigrantsThe Silicon Valley Community Foundation is awarding nearly $1.4 million in grants it says will produce more consultations...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2016There are no comments yet. 4871 Views
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Three households recognized for welcoming native plants, crittersWhile Portola Valley is not Eden for the plants that dwell there -- they do have pathogens to contend with -- the yards of...
Original post made on Jan. 8, 2019Last comment by Friend of Woodside, on Jan 8, 2019 at 1:14 pm | 1 comment | 4789 Views
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The story of Oscar (who was not a grouch)Oscar padded across the field, his feet leaving tracks in the patches of dust and short grass, his ears alert to the noises...
Original post made by Joe on Mar. 31, 2012Last comment by Joe, on Mar 31, 2012 at 6:15 pm | 1 comment | 4776 Views
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Kepler's Bestsellers - March 28, 2010Hardcover Fiction 1 Help Kathryn Stockett 2 Man From Beijing Henning Mankell 3 Major Pettigrew's Last Stand Helen Simonson 4 Too...
Original post made by Pam Grange on Mar. 29, 2010There are no comments yet. 4746 Views
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Kepler's Bestsellers - Week ending 2/7/10Hardcover Fiction 1 Where The God Of Love Hangs Out Amy Bloom 2 Unnamed Joshua Ferris 3 Help Kathryn Stockett 4 Lost...
Original post made by Pam Grange on Feb. 8, 2010There are no comments yet. 4665 Views
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Editorial: Our election recommendationsLearn about The Almanac's recommendations on regional and statewide candidates and measures, in addition to California propositions,...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2020Last comment by Bill Wohler, on Nov 2, 2020 at 9:41 pm | 1 comment | 4596 Views
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Menlo Park: capital of commercial dronesMenlo Park has more registered commercial drones than any other U.S. city, according to a database released by the Federal...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2016Last comment by Yarns, on Jun 20, 2016 at 11:10 am | 2 comments | 4595 Views
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Are small business owners angry enough at Gavin Newsom to throw him out of office?The COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns slammed small business owners. But opinions vary on whether that should lead to a Newsom...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2021Last comment by Healthy & wary , on Aug 23, 2021 at 1:47 pm | 1 comment | 4580 Views
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Newcomer leading in race for two seats on Menlo Park school district boardFrancesca Segrè has taken an early lead in the Menlo Park City School District race. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2020/11/03/newcomer-leading-in-race-...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2020There are no comments yet. 4545 Views
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Kepler's Bestsellers as of March 21, 2010Hardcover Fiction 1 Spellwright Blake Charlton 2 Help Kathryn Stockett 3 So Much For That Lionel Shriver 4 Lacuna Barbara...
Original post made by Pam Grange on Mar. 22, 2010There are no comments yet. 4506 Views
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Elected leaders celebrate start of Caltrain electrification projectGov. Jerry Brown and other elected leaders were at the Millbrae Caltrain station Friday to celebrate the beginning of a project...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2017Last comment by peninsula resident, on Jul 24, 2017 at 7:16 pm | 9 comments | 4504 Views
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Warning: Weekend may be a scorcherThe National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Friday through Monday, with temperatures predicted...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2017Last comment by Beth, on Sep 1, 2017 at 11:19 pm | 6 comments | 4474 Views
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Caltrain gets 3-month extension for electrification projectCaltrain has successfully negotiated an extension of the deadline for contractors to begin construction on a massive electrification...
Original post made on Feb. 28, 2017Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Mar 2, 2017 at 8:08 am | 4 comments | 4440 Views
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Bay Area law enforcement grapples with rise in 'ghost guns'Officials in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties have reported a significant rise in "ghost guns" over the last few years....
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2022Last comment by Brian, on Jan 31, 2022 at 9:17 am | 2 comments | 4386 Views
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HRC Book 'Hard Choices' dead-panned by ReviewersHillary Clinton's new book Hard Choices bombs with critics. "Hard Choices' is a newsless snore" Politico Mike Allen "There...
Original post made by Love to Read Fiction on Jun. 10, 2014Last comment by JulieToo, on Jun 28, 2014 at 2:46 pm | 39 comments | 4318 Views
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Woodside: Decking the hallThere is new wood on the exterior deck at Town Hall in Woodside. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/news/2016/09/07/woodside-decking-the-hall...
Original post made on Sep. 7, 2016Last comment by MPer , on Sep 7, 2016 at 4:03 pm | 1 comment | 4278 Views
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Woodside council shifts preference on basement ordinanceA majority of Woodside council members now favors an ordinance that would allow the floor area of a new basement to extend...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2016Last comment by Oh Please, on Apr 22, 2016 at 12:18 pm | 3 comments | 4200 Views
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