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Top Menlo Park fire district compensation for 2017 totaled $378,703Deputy Fire Chief Donald Long had the highest total compensation in the Menlo Park Fire Protection District in 2017 -- $378,703...
Original post made on May. 2, 2018Last comment by Menlo Voter., on May 4, 2018 at 2:09 pm | 40 comments | 17200 Views
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Environmental report opens door for comment to FAA about aircraft noiseFor some residents of Portola Valley, Woodside and nearby communities, the current level of commercial aircraft noise in...
Original post made on Apr. 8, 2014Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Apr 8, 2014 at 4:39 pm | 2 comments | 16928 Views
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A tribute to Coach Parks: the passing of a legendLongtime Menlo-Atherton football and wrestling coach Ben Parks died in his sleep Friday night. He was 77. Known simply as...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2011Last comment by Wayne Newson, on Oct 12, 2011 at 11:21 am | 19 comments | 16813 Views
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Guest opinion: Concern over church use of council chambersThe following letter was addressed to the members of the Menlo Park City Council: Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/story.php?story_id=5558...
Original post made on Jan. 22, 2008Last comment by Richard Hine, on Jan 29, 2008 at 3:25 pm | 74 comments | 16811 Views
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Latest local scores, game detailsSee local [http://www.paloaltoonline.com/sports/scoreboard.php sports scores] and game details. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2015There are no comments yet. 16736 Views
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Menlo Park: Nak's Oriental Market to stay openGood news. Nak's Oriental Market — Menlo Park's last downtown mom-and-pop grocery store — will stay in business....
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2013Last comment by shira, on Sep 9, 2013 at 12:20 pm | 8 comments | 16658 Views
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Atherton couple's $50 million donation is part of pledge to give away half their wealthMark and Mary Stevens, the Atherton couple who have given $50 million to USC's Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute, are...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2015Last comment by Susan Bird, on Mar 28, 2015 at 11:39 am | 2 comments | 16654 Views
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Parcel tax measures defeated in Menlo Park City School District electionVoters in the Menlo Park City School District appear to have defeated two parcel tax measures according to semi-official...
Original post made on May. 3, 2016Last comment by menlo mom, on May 10, 2016 at 12:57 pm | 183 comments | 16356 Views
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A headmaster's parting lesson for parentsAn overemphasis on college preparation is "extinguishing childhood" for too many of today's kids, says Norm Colb, who is...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2013Last comment by smilingparent, on Feb 22, 2013 at 2:38 pm | 11 comments | 16317 Views
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This is the way that public employee contracts should be negotiatedThis is the way that public employee contracts should be negotiated - with the opportunity for public input BEFORE the process...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Jul. 25, 2012Last comment by Joe, on Aug 8, 2012 at 11:12 pm | 24 comments | 16309 Views
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A new plan for Park Theatre?A controversial plan to buy the former Park Theatre on El Camino Real for $2.2 million in city funds and lease it to Menlo...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2007Last comment by not sure, on Oct 25, 2007 at 2:31 pm | 50 comments | 16293 Views
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Menlo Park: Customers buying heavily at local grocery stores amid coronvirus concernsShoppers have been stocking up on staple foods and supplies in preparation for the the coronavirus. Read the full story...
Original post made on Mar. 3, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Mar 5, 2020 at 5:37 pm | 22 comments | 16193 Views
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Time for a 'fresh start': Menlo Park's police chief says he'll retire July 30, but may reconsiderIn the middle of a Menlo Park City Council discussion about police reform policies, Menlo Park's police Chief Dave Bertini...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2020Last comment by Jake, on Jul 17, 2020 at 10:47 pm | 63 comments | 16129 Views
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Services set for Menlo Park couple killed by alleged drunken driverA private funeral service for Balbir and Kamal Kaur Singh will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30, followed by a public memorial...
Original post made on Oct. 29, 2013Last comment by justathought, on Oct 31, 2013 at 11:34 pm | 3 comments | 16062 Views
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Menlo Park fire board election: Reports show union holds $17,000 heading into final daysBig money was not quite flying around in the final week before the Menlo Park Fire Protection District board election on...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2013Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Nov 4, 2013 at 2:13 pm | 1 comment | 16043 Views
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Fatal crash closes Sand Hill Road in Menlo ParkPolice are investigating a fatal crash in Menlo Park this morning (Dec. 19) that has closed Sand Hill Road. Read the full...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2015Last comment by Brian, on Dec 21, 2015 at 6:21 pm | 14 comments | 16017 Views
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Police calls: Grand piano missing from Atherton homePolice calls from Atherton, Portola Valley, West Menlo Park, Ladera, Woodside and Menlo Park. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/news/2013/11/19/police-calls-grand...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2013Last comment by Come on, now, on Nov 20, 2013 at 8:13 pm | 4 comments | 16004 Views
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Top stories of 2013This was not a year reporters spent idling at their desks, desperate for news to write. On the contrary, 2013 brought a deluge...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2013Last comment by Feeling defensive?, on Dec 30, 2013 at 6:04 pm | 2 comments | 15983 Views
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Jim Plunkett passes the ball to his daughterChildren grow up, go to college, get jobs and move away. Former Raider and Stanford star quarterback Jim Plunkett of Atherton...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2008Last comment by alex plunkett, on Apr 25, 2013 at 7:07 pm | 9 comments | 15898 Views
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San Mateo County sheriff's deputy arrested for alleged molestationSan Mateo County sheriff's deputy arrested for alleged molestation http://www.smdailyjournal.com/articles/lnews/2013-10-01/san-mateo-county-sheriffs-deputy-arrested-for-alleged-m...
Original post made by Lurker on Oct. 1, 2013Last comment by another, on Oct 3, 2013 at 1:21 pm | 21 comments | 15880 Views
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