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Anna Eshoo takes up chloramine questionCongresswoman Anna Eshoo has arranged a meeting in early September between local opponents of the water additive chloramine...
Original post made on Sep. 3, 2007Last comment by Robin, on Feb 23, 2012 at 7:29 am | 42 comments | 21589 Views
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Sinnott files lawsuit over drivewayThe battle over a Louise Street driveway in Menlo Park has now moved to the courtroom. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/news/2013/11/22/sinnott-files-lawsuit-o...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2013Last comment by pathetic, on Jan 31, 2014 at 11:26 pm | 8 comments | 21331 Views
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Menlo Park bicyclist struck by motorist, sustains major injuriesA Menlo Park man was struck by a motorist in the early morning darkness at Stanford University on Wednesday, according to...
Original post made on Nov. 23, 2013Last comment by neighbor, on Nov 23, 2013 at 9:44 am | 1 comment | 21144 Views
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COVID-19 vaccine clinic at SFO opens to all San Mateo County residents for two daysA two-day vaccination clinic at San Francisco International Airport will provide drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations for all...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2021Last comment by Margaret L, on Feb 17, 2021 at 2:51 pm | 2 comments | 20950 Views
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Mark Rich of Menlo Park dies in plane crashMenlo Park resident Mark Rich, 58, the husband of former longtime Menlo Park City School District board member Laura Rich,...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2017Last comment by Elsie Floriani, on Aug 22, 2017 at 1:29 pm | 2 comments | 20836 Views
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Judge: Rail authority's funding plan violated lawThe California High-Speed Rail Authority violated state law and "abused its discretion" in proceeding with the controversial...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2013Last comment by Vernon, on Aug 19, 2013 at 2:21 pm | 3 comments | 20246 Views
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COVID-19 cases rising in San Mateo and Santa Clara countiesA new swell in COVID-19 cases is happening along the Peninsula, according to testing of wastewater in Santa Clara and San...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2023Last comment by Bobnoir, on Aug 3, 2023 at 12:10 pm | 2 comments | 20188 Views
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Out-of-control wildfires grow to 40,000 acres in San Mateo, Santa Cruz countiesWildfires blazing in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties, dubbed the CZU August Lightning Complex fires, have merged and spread...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2020There are no comments yet. 19505 Views
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Rally opposing Prop 8Several community leaders in San Mateo County, including Supervisor Rich Gordon, will speak at a rally to oppose Proposition...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2008Last comment by Pledge, on Nov 13, 2008 at 12:32 pm | 248 comments | 19491 Views
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JFK-friend Paul 'Red' Fay dies in Woodside; they met in PT boat training during World War IIPaul Burgess "Red" Fay of Woodside was known for his close friendship with President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, whom he met...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2009Last comment by Seth Hoffman, on Sep 26, 2009 at 11:58 am | 2 comments | 19205 Views
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Gov Romney explains how he differs from George W BushA question asked many times and never answered in the popular forum "Can anyone tell me: why Mitt Romney?" (3199 views, 127...
Original post made by Wally on Oct. 17, 2012Last comment by reality-based observer, on Nov 9, 2012 at 12:47 pm | 38 comments | 18658 Views
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Sequoia Healthcare District Grant Applications oversubscribedIn a press release from District PR guy, Don Shoecraft (a.k.a. MTK Communications http://www.almanacnews.com/square/index.php?i=3&d=1&t=8177),...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Jan. 4, 2013Last comment by Jack Hickey, on Mar 29, 2013 at 9:41 am | 10 comments | 18651 Views
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Obituaries: A list of local residents who died recentlyThis week in obituaries, read about the lives of Frederick Earl Judd, 95, Gayle Lensing Rimerman, 71, William John Gardner,...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2021There are no comments yet. 18425 Views
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Will Surf Air soon stop flying?Surf Air's distinctive blue and white planes may soon disappear from Peninsula skies, but not because of continuing noise...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2018Last comment by Ken, on Sep 6, 2018 at 9:14 pm | 55 comments | 18411 Views
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Veteran now considered competent to stand trial over Woodside shovel attackMilo Mcintosh Imrie, a former Marine infantryman in Afghanistan, is now competent to stand trial in connection with a December...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2013Last comment by pearl, on Aug 26, 2013 at 1:26 pm | 1 comment | 17633 Views
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Jean Lane, philanthropist and environmentalist, dies at 87Jean Lane, a philanthropist, environmentalist, gardener and notable Portola Valley resident, died at her home on Nov. 18...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2017Last comment by Philippe, on Dec 4, 2017 at 12:52 pm | 1 comment | 17518 Views
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When Lyme disease becomes a nightmareSherry Cagan of Portola Valley says she nearly died when she ended up in the emergency room with the systemic MRSA staph...
Original post made on May. 5, 2012Last comment by StephKN, on Jun 18, 2017 at 8:13 pm | 5 comments | 17476 Views
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Prevailing wage laws guarantee inefficiency in government.Government agencies should not discriminate against contractors on the basis of wages paid to workers. That is a privileged...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Oct. 15, 2013Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Oct 15, 2013 at 7:02 pm | 2 comments | 17456 Views
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14-year-old from Menlo Park reported missingWynne Lee, a 14-year-old from Menlo Park vanished from their family's home on Jan. 11, according to an alert from the National...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2021There are no comments yet. 17147 Views
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As bidding wars cool, is a Peninsula housing crash on the way?As we roll through summer, many families are finally getting away for their first vacation since 2020. With fewer active...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2021Last comment by Sunny Storm, on Oct 6, 2021 at 6:49 am | 3 comments | 17098 Views
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