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Americans clearly see source of decisiveness & hate - TrumpFalse equivalent in a nutshell. Media: They BOTH do it! New Quinnipiac Poll: 61% say this election has increased...
Original post made by Bruce on Jul. 12, 2016Last comment by Ashley, on Jul 17, 2016 at 5:36 pm | 4 comments | 1779 Views
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A generational call to action against climate changeIf you were born after 1981, you are a part of the "Climate Generation" — the generation of people who have lived exceptionally...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2022Last comment by Michael, on Aug 13, 2022 at 7:59 am | 2 comments | 1764 Views
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Are gas prices going up in Menlo Park since the election?Very few folks are rooting for higher gas prices. One of them is Vladimir Putin, trying to rescue his failing economy. Putin...
Original post made by SVK on Feb. 10, 2017Last comment by El Camino, on Feb 13, 2017 at 1:56 pm | 2 comments | 1762 Views
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The Menlo 13% are happy! The first Trump/Ryan action to use ACA repeal to give the RICH a couple tax cutsLocal Trump voters, all 13%, must be ecstatic that the first tax cuts will give the top .01% a $154,000 annual tax break. Drop...
Original post made by UM law professor on Dec. 9, 2016Last comment by 8 pause, on Dec 10, 2016 at 8:54 am | 4 comments | 1751 Views
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Your perspective on the claims of a Trump landslide?13% of MP voted for Trump, 87% against. Yet we see so many Trump supporters in the various threads in our Almanac Town Square....
Original post made by St Bernard on Nov. 30, 2016Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Dec 1, 2016 at 1:12 am | 1 comment | 1743 Views
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Trump violates more laws - does business with Iranian bank"Donald Trump’s ... rented New York office space from 1998 to 2003 to an Iranian bank that U.S. authorities have linked...
Original post made by section 516 scandal on Oct. 3, 2016Last comment by TS Elliott , on Oct 8, 2016 at 1:25 pm | 2 comments | 1724 Views
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Sequoia Healthcare District subsidizing Lyft rides for SeniorsFor the past couple of years, Sequoia Healthcare District(SHD) has been subsidizing all but $4 of the cost to SHD residents,...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Apr. 26, 2019Last comment by Rhea St C, on May 10, 2019 at 12:48 pm | 15 comments | 1709 Views
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Shefren supports delay in SHD minority Zone D electionOn February 7, 2018, theSequoia Healthcare District took action to establish the election schedule for the newly formed zones...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on May. 24, 2018Last comment by Jack Hickey, on May 25, 2018 at 11:37 am | 2 comments | 1697 Views
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Visit to the Veterans For Peace sailboat the Golden Rule - docking at marina in Redwood City July 18-20Celebrate the Voyage of the Sailboat the Golden Rule, for a Nuclear-Free Future The 34’ wooden ketch arrives at the...
Original post made by Judy Adams on Jul. 14, 2017There are no comments yet. 1655 Views
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One from the Heart Breakfast, with Guest Speaker Author Alexander McCall SmithBe a part of Pathways’ compassionate and caring mission. This inspirational breakfast has become a “must attend” for...
Original post made by Russell Ferretti-Hoyle on Sep. 13, 2016There are no comments yet. 1651 Views
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Spambots On The Loose On The Almanac Town Square PageI think the moderators on the Almanac Town Square page need to check in on this page sometime -- it seems that a group of...
Original post made by Stop the Trolls on Oct. 16, 2016Last comment by Stop the Trolls, on Oct 16, 2016 at 1:45 pm | 3 comments | 1650 Views
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Hoover Commission Report on Healthcare DistrictsThe report can be found at: http://www.lhc.ca.gov/sites/lhc.ca.gov/files/Reports/239/Report239.pdf Notable excerpts: "The...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Aug. 31, 2017There are no comments yet. 1642 Views
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2nd Trump son claims you would ask too many questions about his daddy's taxesFirst, Eric Trump: "you would have a bunch of people who know nothing about taxes" looking through them and making "assumptions...
Original post made by Raul on Sep. 15, 2016Last comment by Raul, on Sep 15, 2016 at 10:12 am | 1 comment | 1639 Views
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Sequoia Healthcare District threatened by lawsuitAnother topic in this forum, "Sequoia Healthcare District moving to "zone-based" elections" https://www.almanacnews.com/square/2017/09/21/sequoia-healthcare-district-moving-to-zone...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Oct. 3, 2017There are no comments yet. 1627 Views
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frustrated democracyFor the second time in five elections, the winner of the popular vote---the person the most Americans voted for---did not...
Original post made by Bob Pierce on Nov. 11, 2016There are no comments yet. 1574 Views
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Sequoia Healthcare District authorizes CEO To Enter Into an Agreement For Specialized Legal Services.In typical fashion, the Sequoia Healthcare District discussed 3 items in closed session at a special meeting this past Monday,...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Sep. 13, 2017There are no comments yet. 1547 Views
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FPPC-BART-SamTrans-Measure WAn article in yesterday's San Mateo Daily Journal, "Watchdog calls for prosecution of BART for campaign violations" promises...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Dec. 22, 2018There are no comments yet. 1542 Views
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Is there a possible consensus that this election cycle is so messed up because of money?I am just wondering what people think about the relationship of money, billionaires, corporations and even foreign influences...
Original post made by Mr.SmithRunsFromOffice on Aug. 11, 2016There are no comments yet. 1535 Views
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Earth Day documentary film program Apr. 27: Thirsty for Justice: The Struggle for the Human Right to WaterAll are invited to the program at the Los Altos Public Library, Green Room (13 S. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos) 5-7 pm, free...
Original post made by Judy A on Apr. 19, 2019Last comment by Judy A, on Apr 20, 2019 at 2:33 pm | 2 comments | 1447 Views
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Weekly Peaceful Sidewalk Demonstrations every Friday, noon - 1 in Palo AltoOngoing noon-1 demonstration EVERY FRIDAY on peace and justice issues sponsored by the local Women's Intl. League for Peace...
Original post made by Judy Adams on Aug. 15, 2018There are no comments yet. 1442 Views
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