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Today is the day of International Worker Solidarity
Today is a great day. The United States is the latest county to become enlightened. Under the inspiring leadership of President Barack Obama, he and his leadership have kept ... |
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on May 14, 2013 at 1:02 pm by Baum ECR, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Free Concert Thu, May 2 - Mark Russo and The Classy Cats
Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) presents Mark Russo and the Classy Cats - Swing, Latin & Brazilian Stylings TONIGHT, May 2, at 7 pm in Tateuchi Hall. The concert is ... |
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on May 2, 2013 at 9:54 am by CSMA, a resident of another community |
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Menlo College foursome in all-star bowl game
The Menlo College football team will be well-represented at the 17th annual All-American Bowl after four seniors were named to the all-star team. Wide receiver Robert Adan, li... |
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on Dec 20, 2012 at 12:23 pm by Todd Zeo, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Former President Clinton gives Governor Romney Glowing Praise
Last Thursday on CNN Bill Clinton praised Mitt Romney while he was the CEO of Bain Capital.
Former President Clinton said
“I think he had a good business career”
He fu... |
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on Nov 7, 2012 at 10:57 am by The Coming GOP Civil War, a resident of another community |
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Neil Kelly Quartet to Perform at CSMA, Thursday, Oct 4
Admission is FREE to this Faculty Concert at Community School of Music and Arts' Tateuchi Hall.
Enjoy the cutting edge jazz of the Neil Kelly Quartet - Neil Kelly (guitar);... |
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on Oct 4, 2012 at 6:21 am by Scott, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Vote Yes on Proposition 32
"The measure (Proposition 32) would change campaign finance rules by banning corporations and unions from contributing to candidates. It also would ban spending for "political... |
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on Aug 25, 2012 at 10:15 am by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Election 2012: Warren Slocum ballot revised after complaint
Candidates for political office are expected to sing their own praises in hopes of swaying voters, but there are rules regarding what they can say, rules that county Board of ... |
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on Jul 28, 2012 at 11:18 am by not susan, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Love to play jazz? Come to Jazz Jam on July 29
Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) in Mountain View hosts jazz jam sessions several times per year. The Jam is open to all players and vocalists ranging in experience f... |
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on Jul 25, 2012 at 3:34 pm by CSMA, a resident of another community |
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What are your memories of Ken's House of Pancakes in Menlo Park?
Kenneth H. Pruitt, who became known as the "Pancake Man" after opening his first Ken's House of Pancakes in Menlo Park in 1959, died April 13. He was 83. [See obituary: http:/... |
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on Jul 8, 2012 at 8:07 am by Jim K, a resident of another community |
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Former OMB Director Under Reagan Slams Romney's Bain Job Claims
Last Friday on Fox News David Stockman is surprisingly honest about Romney's job creation claims.
Former Reagan OMB Director Stockman said
"...I don't think Mitt Romney ... |
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on Jun 13, 2012 at 5:54 pm by GOLLY, a resident of another community |
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Slocum, Masur face off in November
Expanded version of previously posted story. It's down to a two-person race for a seat on the five-member San Mateo County Board of Supervisors.
Read the full story ... |
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on Jun 12, 2012 at 11:40 pm by numbers, a resident of another community |
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The Transit of Venus As Viewed From Around The World
Check out this web link to see the most extraordinary photos of the Transit of Venus. The next transit will be in 2117. In comes in pairs 8 years apart every 105 years.
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on Jun 6, 2012 at 7:18 am by Hank Lawrence, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Video: Romero claims degrees he doesn't have
Election 2012: A few seconds from a video of a candidates forum in the 2008 election for City Council in East Palo Alto shows then-candidate Carlos Romero, now a candida... |
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on May 27, 2012 at 11:55 pm by voter, a resident of another community |
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Letter: Plastic bag ban would be a pain for everyone
The stated purpose of the proposed plastic bag ban and 10-cent fee at checkout counters is to encourage shoppers to bring and use their own bags. Evidently the county governme... |
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on May 16, 2012 at 12:12 pm by dirty bag, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Occupy group targets Saltworks project
Members of Occupy Redwood City have formed a new group targeting a planned Bayfront development.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Apr 25, 2012 at 9:00 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
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Democratic Central Committee endorses Shelly Masur for the Board of Supervisors
The San Mateo County Democratic Central Commitee met last Thursday Night at the Transport Workers Union 505 Building in Burlingame and voted to endorse Shelly Masur for Distri... |
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on Apr 24, 2012 at 3:36 pm by anne, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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Should local towns ban plastic bags?
Someday, that plastic bag you carried home from Safeway might be worth something on eBay. OK, probably not, but it may become an endangered species in San Mateo County.
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on Apr 23, 2012 at 7:00 am by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Former PV superintendent Hanretty charged with three felonies
Tim Hanretty, who resigned Jan. 31 as superintendent of the Portola Valley School District during an investigation of "financial irregularities" stemming from his earlier empl... |
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on Apr 5, 2012 at 2:09 pm by R.Gordon, a resident of another community |
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Kaygetsu owner now cooks for Apple
When Menlo Park's Kaygetsu restaurant closed in September, owners Keiko and Toshi Sakuma weren't quite sure what would come next for them.
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on Mar 30, 2012 at 9:10 am by Sam, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Free Family Concert of Peter and the Wolf at CSMA this Sunday
This Sunday, March 25 at Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) in Mountain View, bring the whole family to a performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s masterpiece "Peter and the... |
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on Mar 22, 2012 at 10:30 am by CSMA, a resident of another community |
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PayPal exec battled mental illness, family said
A losing battle against mental illness led a man to his death, according to a statement released by his family on Monday.
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on Mar 15, 2012 at 10:14 pm by Michelle, a resident of another community |
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What the Board of Supes race is really all about
To find out click here
Web Link
If Ms. Keith wins the Board of Supes race will she have enough to overcome Gail Slocum who w... |
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on Mar 5, 2012 at 11:09 pm by Minutes, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Fire occurred at Larry Ellison's former home
The large Japanese pagoda-style home in Atherton where firefighters quickly extinguished an attic fire Sunday was the former home of Oracle CEO Larry Ellison.
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on Feb 1, 2012 at 7:49 pm by Susan Smith, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Supervisors to say "yes" to Stanford's offer of $10 million for trails
Dear Supervisors Groom, Tissier, Jacobs Gibson, Pine, and Horsley,
Stanford’s offer to fund the research and planning is still “on the table” until December 31.
Wouldn’t... |
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on Dec 26, 2011 at 1:11 pm by Lovinda, a resident of another community |
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Mitsunobu restaurant opens in Sharon Heights
Mitsunobu Japanese restaurant has opened in the Sharon Heights Shopping Center in Menlo Park, replacing the highly rated Kaygetsu.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Dec 14, 2011 at 2:02 pm by Orly Taitz, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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