MENLO PARK Ya, The problems with CalPERS aren't going to cost us any more or result in service cuts. WRONG!
Dear Menlo Park Voter,
CalPERS, (The California Public Employees' Retirement System) is on the brink of raising its required contribution rates by 50% over 6 year... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood, on Apr 6, 2013 at 6:36 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 8, 2013 at 7:47 pm.
OTHER TOPICS Bank robber arrested after teller helps track him A 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly robbing a bank in Redwood City on Monday afternoon after a bank teller helped police track him to a nearby Caltrain station, polic... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 5, 2013 at 10:36 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 7, 2013 at 9:01 am.
MENLO PARK More photos along Obama's motorcade route Berna Davis, a resident of Atherton, sent us these photos that she took along President Obama's motorcade route in Atherton on Thursday morning, April 4.
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AROUND TOWN Saturday: Free compost in Menlo Park Time to fertilize? Menlo Park is giving away compost on Saturday, April 6.
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OTHER TOPICS Does Rich Gordon endorse the Sequoia Healthcare District? In a recent presentation to the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee this morning, a PowerPoint presentation created by District PR consulting firm, MTK... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood, on Apr 5, 2013 at 3:27 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 23, 2013 at 7:32 pm.
PORTOLA VALLEY Tonight: Portola Valley meets on affordable housing Affordable housing in Portola Valley is the topic for a community meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, at the Alpine Hills Swim & Tennis Club at 4139 Alpine Road.
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SCHOOLS & KIDS Private school faces eviction in Menlo Park Menlo Park City School District staff is recommending that the school board terminate the German-American International School's lease of the district's former O'Connor School... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 5, 2013 at 1:46 pm There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 9, 2013 at 4:28 pm.
MENLO PARK Menlo Park raises city fees Changes to Menlo Park fees for community services such as gymnastics classes, afterschool programs and facility rentals will add approximately $178,125 to the city's annual re... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 5, 2013 at 1:34 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 5, 2013 at 1:34 pm.
OTHER TOPICS Self-publish your book -- and print it in 10 minutes It's getting easier for writers to get published now that there are so many self-publishing options. Vanity press has largely become an online business, but I found one outlet... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 5, 2013 at 11:11 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 5, 2013 at 11:11 am.
MENLO PARK Letter: 'Reasonable solution' could save school On April 9, the Menlo Park City School District Board of Directors will decide whether or not to terminate its 20-plus-year lease of the O'Connor site to the German-American I... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 5, 2013 at 9:52 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 6, 2013 at 12:45 pm.
SPORTS Girls softball: Patton pitches perfect game Woodside High School's Christina Patton pitched a perfect game Tuesday to lead her team to a 11-0 victory over Menlo-Atherton in a Peninsula Athletic League Ocean Division gir... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 4, 2013 at 6:43 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 4, 2013 at 6:43 pm.
MENLO PARK Facebook reveals new 'Home' for smartphones "We're not building a phone," Mark Zuckerberg said today, finally putting to rest months of rumors. What Facebook has done, however is build what they bill as "the best versio... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 4, 2013 at 12:04 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 4, 2013 at 12:57 pm.
MENLO PARK Attorney scrutinizes Menlo hotel parking approval The Menlo Park council voted 4-0 last week in favor of a proposed hotel on Glenwood Avenue, but that won't be the last time the public hears about the issue.
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AROUND TOWN President raises funds at two Atherton events The president got into some trouble at the Goldman home when he referred to California Attorney General Kamala Harris as "by far the best-looking attorney general in the count... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 4, 2013 at 10:49 am There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 5, 2013 at 1:44 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Getting tough on distracted drivers If you're not paying attention to what's happening in front of you while moving down the road, chances are that you're engaged in distracted driving. If you make a routine of ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 4, 2013 at 9:23 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 4, 2013 at 12:29 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Will German-American school get reprieve? As the decision nears for the Menlo Park City School District board to let the German-American International School know whether it's being evicted from a former district scho... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 3, 2013 at 6:09 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 4, 2013 at 7:12 pm.
ATHERTON President Obama raises money for Democrats President Barack Obama arrived at San Francisco International Airport Wednesday evening for a quick fundraising trip in the Bay Area.
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MENLO PARK Gang members allegedly beat preschooler Two members of the Taliban East Palo Alto gang allegedly beat a preschooler and threatened to shoot him because his father is a rival gang member, the San Mateo County distric... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 3, 2013 at 12:27 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 3, 2013 at 2:39 pm.
MENLO PARK Menlo Park adds part-time budget director Larry Lisenbee, San Jose's former budget director, has joined Menlo Park part-time, according to a memo sent to city staff.
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MENLO PARK Menlo council will review Stanford plan April 16 Stanford University said it will have the latest revision of its proposed eight-acre mixed-used complex ready next week -- just in time for the Menlo Park City Council to carr... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 3, 2013 at 8:48 am There have been 74 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 11, 2013 at 2:29 pm.
AROUND TOWN Tonight Show spoofs the Associated Press Jay Leno from the Tonight Show had a little fun at the Associated Press' and the Democratic National Party's expense. He said
“And in a groundbreaking move, the Associated... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Political Observer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood, on Apr 3, 2013 at 8:05 am
AROUND TOWN San Mateo County Counsel: Contact Attorney General about disciplined prosecutor Recently, San Mateo prosecutor Melissa Mckowan was disciplined by the California Bar for unethical behavior on the Dr. William Ayres molestation case. While there have been... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Holly L, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood, on Apr 3, 2013 at 6:37 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 7, 2013 at 8:23 am.
WOODSIDE Sewer rates to jump for Woodside customers Woodside is semi-rural and most of the town's 2,200 properties use septic tanks in lieu of sewers, but for some 157 properties that do not, the annual cost for sewer service w... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 3, 2013 at 5:42 am There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 4, 2013 at 4:47 pm.
ATHERTON Obama to brunch, lunch in Atherton Atherton will have a few extra visitors in town on Thursday, April 4, as President Barack Obama is the guest of honor at two fundraisers.
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