SCHOOLS & KIDS Las Lomitas, Woodside High parents spar There was both faint and full-throated praise for Woodside High School at the May 29 public forum to consider strategies to address a projected 22 percent enrollment surge by ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 3, 2013 at 10:37 pm There have been 46 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 13, 2013 at 5:54 pm.
PORTOLA VALLEY Picnicking in Portola Valley like it's 2013 Running, walking and everything in between will be fine in the Zots to Tots race on Saturday, June 8, at the Portola Valley Town Picnic.
Read the full story here Web Link.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 3, 2013 at 7:02 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 3, 2013 at 7:02 pm.
WOODSIDE Woodside recognizes residents for historic home preservation To the community in Woodside that is concerned with the town's history, the age and historical significance of older homes are of vital interest. Last week, the current owners... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 3, 2013 at 6:01 pm
MENLO PARK Menlo Park hires assistant for city manager Update: Not to be confused with the assistant city manager, Clay Curtin has been hired to be Menlo Park's new assistant to the city manager, sources told the Almanac.
Read th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 3, 2013 at 12:18 pm There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 4, 2013 at 2:13 pm.
OTHER TOPICS Police calls: Bag burgled from black BMW Crime and accident reports from Ladera, Woodside, Menlo Park, and West Menlo Park.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thu... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 3, 2013 at 11:06 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 3, 2013 at 11:06 am.
AROUND TOWN Our Regional Heritage An unidentified man examines damages on Alpine Road in Portola Valley after the 1906 earthquake.
The site is near today's emergency exit from Portola Valley Ranch. Photo cour... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 3, 2013 at 9:10 am
AROUND TOWN What happens when reasonable developments are turned down From today's SJ Mercury News:
"Mercury News Editorial
Posted: 05/31/2013 03:00:00 PM PDT
Updated: 06/02/2013 05:51:21 PM PDT
San Jose City Councilman Pierluigi Oli... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood, on Jun 3, 2013 at 6:50 am
AROUND TOWN When a kiss is not just a kiss Encinal School Principal Sharon Burns puckered up to kiss Lily the Pig on Friday afternoon as students watched -- their reward for raising nearly $7,300 to benefit the Leukemi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 1, 2013 at 11:59 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS School board faces tough decisions on new campus, bond measure The members of the Menlo Park City School District's board of education have had to make some difficult choices in the recent past as they struggle to deal with a flood of new... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 31, 2013 at 12:25 pm There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 3, 2013 at 7:37 pm.
AROUND TOWN NASDAQ hit with $10 million fine in Facebook IPO The aftermath of Facebook's glitchy transition to a public company continues to unfold a year after the social media company, headquartered in Menlo Park, held its initial pub... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 31, 2013 at 10:35 am
WOODSIDE Veteran ordered to state hospital over Woodside shovel attack Milo Mcintosh Imrie, a former Marine infantryman in Afghanistan, was ordered by a San Mateo County judge to not more than three years at Napa State Hospital in connection with... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 30, 2013 at 9:59 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 5, 2013 at 12:03 pm.
OTHER TOPICS Grand Jury report on Sequoia Healthcare District and LAFCo I invite interested readers to attend the next Board Meeting of the Sequoia Healthcare District on June 5, 2013. See: Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood, on May 30, 2013 at 3:08 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 3, 2013 at 6:40 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS New contract: Portola Valley teachers' pay will depend on performance In a radical departure from the way teachers have been paid in the past, Portola Valley School District teachers will soon receive raises based on their performance, advanced ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 30, 2013 at 12:36 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 30, 2013 at 8:32 pm.
AROUND TOWN Press Support for Eric Holder waning Eric Holder has scheduled an off the record press conference regarding the abuse of the IRS that is being boycotted by:
1. New York Times
2. Associated Press
3. CNN
4. Huf... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Menlo Observer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood, on May 30, 2013 at 7:32 am There have been 43 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 4, 2013 at 8:35 pm.
AROUND TOWN What's to eat? As usual in this season, spring is busting out all over, and in Woodside, there's a new venue for farm-grown products: the Sunday afternoon farmers' market at the elementary s... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 30, 2013 at 12:43 am
OTHER TOPICS Parents push for Mandarin immersion program With China on a path to becoming the largest economy in the world, the interest in teaching children in the United States the Mandarin language is also growing apace. And give... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 29, 2013 at 5:33 pm There have been 57 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 11, 2013 at 10:38 pm.
AROUND TOWN advertisers force Facebook to censor right-wing free speech Be careful if engage in right-wing free speech such as discussions on legitimate rape on Facebook. Facebook may delete your posts as well as cancel your account. Story in the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on May 29, 2013 at 1:25 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 29, 2013 at 7:58 pm.
MENLO PARK Menlo Park staff responds to commissioner's resignation Former Transportation Commissioner Charlie Bourne, who resigned after nearly six years of service, and Menlo Park city staff aren't seeing eye to eye on what constitutes adequ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 29, 2013 at 12:40 pm There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 31, 2013 at 8:09 am.
MENLO PARK Tonight: Forum at Woodside High on addressing enrollment growth James Lianides, superintendent of the Sequoia Union High School District, is scheduled to be on stage at the Performing Arts Center at Woodside High School on Wednesday at 7 p... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 29, 2013 at 12:37 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 3, 2013 at 5:13 pm.
AROUND TOWN Redistricting Committee a short history In June 2006 Jerry Hill successfully runs a campaign and wins for Supervisor for the 3rd time and takes an oath to fulfill the 4 year obligation. Shortly thereafter he chooses... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Michael G Stogner, a resident of another community, on May 29, 2013 at 12:37 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 31, 2013 at 10:58 am.
AROUND TOWN Upcoming events at Atherton Library Summer Reading Program starts June 1st. All ages are welcome to participate. The theme is "Reading is So Delicious!" Come in to pick up a reading log starting this Saturday! S... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on May 29, 2013 at 10:47 am
AROUND TOWN Learning and giving: A two-way street for local kids and seniors Karen Rynewicz teaches fourth-graders in a school that's among the highest-achieving in the state. It's located in a town steeped in wealth, inhabited by more holders of docto... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 28, 2013 at 9:40 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS Editorial: Enrollment surge may alter attendance boundaries It appears that some Menlo Park, Atherton and Ladera parents planning on sending their teenagers to Menlo-Atherton High School in a few years may be in for a surprise as a hug... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 28, 2013 at 6:14 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2013 at 6:14 pm.
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