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AROUND TOWN
Cyclist injured in Alpine Road collision
A woman cyclist suffered a fractured skull and facial trauma in a bike-versus-car accident Saturday, June 30, on Alpine Road, west of Golden Oak Drive, in Portola Valley, acc... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jul 2, 2007 at 8:38 pm
There have been 44 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 13, 2007 at 9:42 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Wild animals at Atherton library
Monday, July 9, 2007 at 4 p.m., Wildlife Associates will present a wild animal program entitled "California Wild" for kids ages 5 and up. A variety of animals such as a bob... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer, on Jul 2, 2007 at 5:17 pm

AROUND TOWN
Kepler's Best Sellers 07/01/07
Hardcover Fiction 1. A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini 2. On Chesil Beach, Ian McEwan 3. The Yiddish Policemen's Union, Michael Chabon 4. Michael Tollive... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on Jul 2, 2007 at 2:53 pm

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Movie Special Effects Show at the Atherton Library
from DeAnn Okamura of the Atherton library: Monday, July 16, 2007 at 4:00 PM, Mad Science will present a movie special effects program for ages 5 and up. Some of the to... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer, on Jul 2, 2007 at 11:55 am

AROUND TOWN
Best place to see fireworks
Any secret tips on where to view fireworks in the area? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by happyfourth, a resident of another community, on Jul 1, 2007 at 9:55 pm
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 17, 2007 at 12:29 am.

MENLO PARK
Driver not faulted in Rodney Smith bicycle fatality on Sand Hill Road
The Sand Hill Road traffic accident that killed Portola Valley resident Rodney Smith apparently happened as a result of Mr. Smith turning his bike from the eastbound bike lan... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 28, 2007 at 5:39 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 16, 2007 at 4:22 pm.

OTHER TOPICS
Portola Valley man dies, unnoticed, in busy parking lot
A tender memorial has cropped up in an unusual place — a parking space at the Sharon Heights Shopping Center. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/story.... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 28, 2007 at 2:42 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 30, 2008 at 5:10 pm.

OTHER TOPICS
Letter: Riding facing traffic safer for cyclists?
Editor: Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/story.php?story_id=4407 READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 28, 2007 at 12:35 pm
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 7, 2007 at 5:43 pm.

AROUND TOWN
USGS June Evening Public Lecture
This month's Evening Public Lecture Series program -- at 7:00 on June 28th -- features a colorful 3-D tour of the spectacular southern Colorado Plateau region describing many ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Amelia Barrales, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood, on Jun 28, 2007 at 10:00 am

SPORTS
Carly Villareal on crew that places second in major regatta
Carly Villareal of Portola Valley, who just graduated from Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, has returned from the Women's Henley Regatta in England where she was on... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood, on Jun 28, 2007 at 9:41 am

OTHER TOPICS
Portola Valley cyclist struck, killed on Skyline Boulevard
The life of Thomas Colby Maddox came to an untimely end Saturday, July 15, after the Portola Valley resident and cyclist was struck by a car three days earlier while cycling w... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 27, 2007 at 2:36 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 15, 2007 at 4:02 pm.

SPORTS
Juventus Strikers 90 boys soccer team are US Club Regional Champions
The Juventus Strikers 90 U16 Boys team won the US Club Soccer 2007 National Cup VI Region H championships in Modesto on June 19 after a weekend of hard fought matches, incl... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by suzanne brownstein, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community, on Jun 26, 2007 at 10:20 pm

MENLO PARK
Show that the "green" effort isn't all hot air
Connoisseur's Marketplace is right around the corner, and you can bet businesses and other booth-keepers are busy renting their helium machines for the balloons they'll be giv... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Friend of the Birds, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood, on Jun 26, 2007 at 4:34 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 29, 2007 at 9:54 am.

MENLO PARK
$204k for a City Manager????
From the Almanac: "Mr. Rojas will start Aug. 2, at a salary of $204,000 a year -- a 25 percent increase over the $163,233 a year former manager David Boesch was making" Gu... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by AreYouKiddingMe!!!, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood, on Jun 26, 2007 at 9:51 am
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 27, 2007 at 10:22 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Kepler's Best Sellers 06/24/07
Hardcover Fiction 1. A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini, Penguin 2. On Chesil Beach, Ian McEwan, Delacorte 3. The Yiddish Policemen's Union, Michael Chabon, Harp... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on Jun 25, 2007 at 11:57 am

MENLO PARK
READERS' CHOICE: You decide. Vote today for your favorites
To vote now for your favorite shops and services in your Readers' Choice poll, click here: http://www.almanacnews.com/readers_choice/voting/form.php By sending in an online b... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 24, 2007 at 9:50 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 26, 2007 at 12:02 am.

MENLO PARK
Menlo Park council chooses city manager
Menlo Park City Council members told the Almanac Friday they have picked a new city manager, but aren't releasing his or her name until a contract is finalized. Read the f... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 23, 2007 at 7:48 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 23, 2007 at 8:32 am.

MENLO PARK
Last Menlo Park auto dealership to close
Menlo Park's last auto dealership -- Stanford Lincoln Mercury at 444 El Camino Real -- will close on June 30, owner Robert Kopf announced late Thursday. Read the full stor... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 22, 2007 at 12:06 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 25, 2007 at 1:04 pm.

MENLO PARK
Woodland Ave safety issue -- sidewalks needed
At the Council meeting of June 19,2007, a very compelling case was made for getting the City to fund a project to install sidewalks and perhaps more speed bumps along a stretc... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by OBSERVING, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood, on Jun 20, 2007 at 5:29 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 22, 2007 at 12:01 pm.

SPORTS
Menlo Atherton HS Roller Hockey Club Wins Championship!
Menlo-Atherton High School’s Franchise Hockey wins League Championship! In an absolutely stunning upset of Gilroy, Franchise Hockey, the Menlo-Atherton High School rolle... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Perryn Rowland, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood, on Jun 20, 2007 at 4:21 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 21, 2007 at 6:54 am.

AROUND TOWN
Harry Potter Celebraton at Atherton Library
In honor of the release of the final Harry Potter book and latest film, children ages 3 and up are invited to a special afternoon of fun. Become a Hogwart's student for the da... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by DeAnn Okamura, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Jun 20, 2007 at 10:29 am

MENLO PARK
Panel of Contributors: Nothing to fear from Dumbarton rail
The proposal to operate six trains in each direction on weekdays between Union City (or Newark) over the Dumbarton rail bridge is a practical plan whose time has come. Read t... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 19, 2007 at 2:48 pm
There have been 28 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 30, 2007 at 9:19 am.

MENLO PARK
Why There’s No Restaurant at Allied Arts
You’re absolutely correct, “It Wasn’t Inevitable.” (See Comments for “Fixing the Many Problems at Allied Arts,” dated June 10, 2007, in Town Square Forums.) The Palo Alto vol... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Tired of Misinformation, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood, on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:13 am

MENLO PARK
All aboard? Residents say plans for commuter trains through their backyards are off track, but proponents insist they're good for the environment and regional transit
For Bay Area transit proponents, a new commuter train running across the Bay would be a dream come true. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/story.php?story_i... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:03 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:03 am.

SPORTS
Two Alpine Menlo soccer teams reach finals
Two teams from the Alpine Menlo Soccer Club both reached the finals at the Clovis Challenge Cup II in Clovis, California, last fall. The Alpine Menlo Pumas girls U14 and Sting... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 18, 2007 at 8:50 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 18, 2007 at 8:50 pm.
 
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