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OTHER TOPICS
Anna Eshoo: President Bush not listening to American people
U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, released a statement Friday strongly criticizing President George W. Bush's televised address to the nation Thursday night. "The president c... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 15, 2007 at 10:33 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 17, 2007 at 4:10 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Nativity School Looks Forward to New "Home Field Advantage"
Nativity School celebrated its 50th anniversary this past summer by breaking ground on a new, state-of-the-art multipurpose building and kindergarten facilities. Slated to be... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by J Morgan, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood, on Sep 14, 2007 at 1:01 pm

ATHERTON
Deep divisions: Another controversy erupts in Atherton
Just when it seemed as if things were quieting down, Atherton town hall is once again a house divided. This time, the lightening rod at the center of the storm is Finance Dire... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 13, 2007 at 11:04 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 13, 2007 at 11:04 am.

MENLO PARK
Andy Duncan proposes city buy Park Theatre
The ongoing Park Theatre saga took yet another turn Wednesday night. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/news/show_story.php?id=1116 posted Thursday, Sep... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 13, 2007 at 9:30 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 18, 2007 at 9:08 am.

ATHERTON
Deep divisions: Another controversy erupts in Atherton town hall
Just when it seemed as if things were quieting down, Atherton town hall is once again a house divided. This time, the lightening rod at the center of the storm is Finance Dire... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 12, 2007 at 11:33 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 17, 2007 at 12:05 pm.

MENLO PARK
Morrow's plea was against attorney's advice
Against the advice of his attorney, Joseph Eli Morrow, 59, formerly of Menlo Park, pleaded no contest today to second-degree murder in San Mateo County Superior Court for the ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 11, 2007 at 10:40 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 11, 2007 at 10:40 pm.

MENLO PARK
Menlo Park settles lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in police department
The Menlo Park City Council voted unanimously tonight to settle a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in the police department. Read the full story here http://www.a... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 11, 2007 at 9:40 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 15, 2007 at 10:09 am.

FICTION
Letter: Meat production has big role in warming
I was very impressed with Leonardo DiCaprio's powerful documentary "The 11th Hour." Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/story.php?story_id=4868 posted Wednesd... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 11, 2007 at 3:09 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 11, 2007 at 3:09 pm.

MENLO PARK
Fire sprinkler debate returns to Menlo Park
The touchy debate over whether fire sprinklers should be required in more Menlo Park homes will resurface at a City Council study session scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 11. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 10, 2007 at 5:08 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 10, 2007 at 5:08 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Kepler's Best Sellers 09/09/07
Hardcover Fiction 1. Songs Without Words, Ann Packer 2. Flawless, Joshua Spanogle 3. A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini 4. Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallow... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on Sep 10, 2007 at 11:18 am

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Oak Knoll School plan gives 'minimal attention" to pedestrian and bike access
Menlo Park parent John Fox says that the new plan for the Oak Knoll School campus at 1895 Oak Knoll Lane has given "minimal attention" to pedestrian and bicycle access to the... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by School Poster, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood, on Sep 8, 2007 at 11:21 am

ATHERTON
SEF Selby Lane IBO Certification Achieved!
Selby Lane School Partners with Community To Achieve Prestigious International Baccalaureate Program (IBO) Certification Selby Education Foundation’s four-year fundra... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jenny Redo, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood, on Sep 7, 2007 at 7:27 am

MENLO PARK
VTA cuts MP bus service from train station
Beginning next year public transit riders will no longer be able to travel from the Menlo Park train station to Stanford and other points south aboard a Santa Clara Valley Tra... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 6, 2007 at 4:01 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 10, 2007 at 5:11 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Unbridled art exhibit at SPUR
An artistic exploration of horses is on tap at the SPUR Projects gallery in Portola Valley. Featuring work from Nicole Charbonet, Jeff Dikio, Ashlee Ferlito and Susan Friedman... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer, on Sep 6, 2007 at 2:31 pm

MENLO PARK
The Rev. Michael Spillane to be Installed as New Rector of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
The Rev. Michael Spillane officially becomes the 17th rector of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Saturday, September 15. The installation service, which is open to the public,... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Linda Hubbard Gulker, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood, on Sep 5, 2007 at 5:04 pm

ATHERTON
Atherton finance chief unfairly targeted, says audit panel
All is not well in the town of Atherton. Finance Director John Johns was suspended Aug. 27, following a complaint that he created a "hostile work environment." Town officials ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 5, 2007 at 4:41 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 6, 2007 at 8:28 pm.

SPORTS
Alpine FC Sting wins North vs. South Tournament
Congratulations to the Alpine FC Sting Girls U14 team for its success playing in soccer tournaments in August. The Alpine FC Sting won the North vs. South Tournament in San Lu... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by NewsGuy, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood, on Sep 5, 2007 at 10:07 am

MENLO PARK
Linfield Oaks residents fume over demolished building
It's not a secret that residents of Menlo Park's Linfield Oaks neighborhood are fed up with construction in their part of town. Read the full story here http://www.almanacn... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 4, 2007 at 11:39 pm
There have been 22 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 12, 2007 at 2:16 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Oak Knoll School Plan needs more work
There is no graceful solution to the Oak Knoll School Problem. A campus which was originally set aside to provide for 200+ students is now asked to service over 700. The commu... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Nancy Palmer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood, on Sep 4, 2007 at 5:22 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 25, 2008 at 12:44 pm.

SPORTS
Alpine Mountain Lions Win Bracket Place 2nd Overall in Labor Day Tourney
The Portola Valley Alpine FC Mountain Lions boys under 14 soccer team won their bracket and placed second overall in the Napa Valley Wine Country Classic soccer tournament ove... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by J Morgan, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood, on Sep 4, 2007 at 4:41 pm

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letter: Dreading the traffic logjam at Hillview School
I wonder if others who live or work in Menlo Park are dreading the return of students to school, as I am. From now until June, twice a day, Santa Cruz Avenue will be log-jamme... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 4, 2007 at 4:15 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 8, 2007 at 10:27 am.

OTHER TOPICS
Grants Give Local Seniors a Leg Up on Healthy Living with Tai Chi, Yoga Classes
Three recent grants are giving local older adults at Family Service Agency of San Mateo County's Fair Oaks Intergenerational Center a new leg up on healthy living. Two separat... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Katherine Chouteau, a resident of another community, on Sep 4, 2007 at 3:01 pm

MENLO PARK
District revises plans for Oak Knoll School
Revised plans for Oak Knoll School's expansion, part of the Menlo Park district's $91.1 bond-financed building program, are scheduled to come back for discussion and possible ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 4, 2007 at 10:04 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 11, 2007 at 2:56 pm.

SPORTS
Four local basketball teams head to NorCal
Four local basketball teams are headed to the Northern California playoffs, but not quite in the fashion they hoped. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/new... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 4, 2007 at 9:56 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 4, 2007 at 9:56 am.

OTHER TOPICS
Anna Eshoo takes up chloramine question
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo has arranged a meeting in early September between local opponents of the water additive chloramine and the federal Environmental Protection Agency ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 3, 2007 at 4:02 pm
There have been 40 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 23, 2012 at 7:29 am.

 

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