MENLO PARK What do people want in a new city manager? The Menlo Park City Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, Feb. 8, so members of the public can tell the council what they want in a new city manager.
The meeting is sch... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Rory Brown, Almanac staff writer, on Feb 1, 2007 at 3:59 pm There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 11, 2007 at 11:18 am.
OTHER TOPICS Risk everywhere when bikes, autos share the road The following letter by Bruce Campbell was published in the Almanac's Jan. 31 print edition:
Editor:
Sailboats have the right of way over powerboats, but most sailboat ow... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Jan 31, 2007 at 10:33 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 3, 2007 at 1:31 pm.
MENLO PARK Adding a stop sign on Coleman Ave. and Ringwood I wonder if anyone has had a similar experience: driving down Ringwood (the street that intersects Middlefield and Menlo Atherton High School) ... driving down Ringwood on a ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ann, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood, on Jan 30, 2007 at 1:43 pm
MENLO PARK Blueprint for change in Menlo Park? The following was published as a guest opinion by Martin Engel in the Almanac's Jan. 31 print edition:
By Martin Engel
A central theme drove last fall's City Council ele... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Jan 30, 2007 at 11:07 am There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 2, 2007 at 9:44 am.
PORTOLA VALLEY Combat ritual between two male rattlesnakes in Portola Valley Click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksdMaCE9_g4 to view a video of a combat ritual between two male Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes (Crotalus viridis oreganos) on the Anni... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by In Your Back Yard, a resident of the Portola Valley: Westridge neighborhood, on Jan 30, 2007 at 7:38 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 29, 2007 at 7:19 pm.
PORTOLA VALLEY Watch video of team vaulting at Spring Down Equestrian Center Watch a 7-minute video of the team vaulting -- gymnastics on horseback -- at Woodside SpringFest06 at the Spring Down Equestrian Center in Portola Valley. Click here:
http://... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac, on Jan 30, 2007 at 7:24 am
PORTOLA VALLEY Tell us about your favorite science fair exhibits In this week's Almanac, staff writer Marjorie Mader tells about the mind-stretching array of exhibits on display at science fairs at Corte Madera and Ormondale schools in Por... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac, on Jan 30, 2007 at 6:52 am
MOVIES Guild does the Time Warp The Rocky Horror Picture Show is playing at the Guild in Menlo Park on two Saturdays, February 3 and 17, at midnight, according to Roger Brown of Landmark Theatres.
In case... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer, on Jan 29, 2007 at 3:37 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 29, 2007 at 5:10 pm.
PORTOLA VALLEY What are you doing to prepare for wildland fire, earthquake? A wildland fire or an earthquake could wreak havoc in Portola Valley, with its wooded semi-rural character and its location along the San Andreas fault.
What are you doing ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Be Prepared, a resident of the Portola Valley: Westridge neighborhood, on Jan 26, 2007 at 2:30 pm
ATHERTON Fantastic news: Caltrain wants to move to modern light rail What fantastic news that Caltrain wants to move from heavy rail to modern light rail type EMU's (Electrical Multiple Units). This may sound esoteric, but the ecological differ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Railroader, a resident of the Atherton: Lloyden Park neighborhood, on Jan 26, 2007 at 1:49 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 29, 2007 at 2:54 pm.
ATHERTON Statement on recent mountain lion attack Contact: Mountain Lion Foundation, Karen Cotton 800-319-7621 ext 110
In response to the recent mountain lion attack on Mr. Jim Hamm at the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park,... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Karen Cotton, a resident of another community, on Jan 26, 2007 at 1:42 pm
PORTOLA VALLEY Post your memories of Portola Valley town pioneer Robert "Bob" Anderson For the last 50 years, Robert Anderson gave much of his life to founding and building the town of Portola Valley.
To view Marion Softky's story, click here: http://www.almana... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Bob Booster, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood, on Jan 26, 2007 at 12:40 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 27, 2007 at 10:15 am.
WOODSIDE Little Store closed? Say it ain't so! The Little Store on Woodside Road has been a landmark/community hangout for decades, and I'm so upset that it has closed!
I really hope that someone will come forward to r... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Good Eats, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood, on Jan 26, 2007 at 11:20 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS Free Dental Appointments Available for Kids Several San Mateo County dentists have openings for free dental services to children ages 1 to 18 years on Give Kids a Smile Day, February 2, 2007. This is a one day only even... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Beverly Thames, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood, on Jan 26, 2007 at 9:21 am
AROUND TOWN Online tips that are helpful to cyclists This letter by John Fox of Menlo Park was published in the Jan. 24, 2006, issue of the Almanac.
Editor:
As one of the Menlo Park bicycle commissioners, I want to t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Infoguy, a member of the Encinal School community, on Jan 25, 2007 at 5:56 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 26, 2007 at 8:32 am.
MENLO PARK Global Warming- What's a person to do? While our leaders are deciding what government can do to stem global warming, there are things we, the people, can do. The big question is, what are we willing to sacrifice so... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Elizabeth Lasensky, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on Jan 25, 2007 at 2:10 pm There have been 32 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 14, 2007 at 11:33 am.
SPORTS Post your memories of Jerry Rice's playing days 49er legend Jerry Rice of Atherton will be signing his new book, "Go Long! My Journey Beyond the Game and the Fame," at Kepler's bookstore on Friday, Jan. 26, from 6 to 9 p.m.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sportsfan, a resident of the Portola Valley: Westridge neighborhood, on Jan 25, 2007 at 8:32 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 9, 2009 at 6:16 pm.
OTHER TOPICS MP company tracks reactions to Bush's talk Below is a press release from the Menlo Park company, Knowledge Networks.
'Instant' Reactions Among Viewers of State of the Union Address Show 82% Approve of Preside... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Newsboy, a member of the Willow Oaks Elementary community, on Jan 24, 2007 at 6:59 pm
OTHER TOPICS Tax relief extended for seniors Here is a press release from Warren Slocum.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2007
Contact Warren Slocum, Chief Elections Officer & A... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Newsboy, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood, on Jan 24, 2007 at 5:48 pm
MENLO PARK Congrats to the new Housing Commissioner ... Dear Don Brawner,
I am writing to congratulate you on being the newest member of the Housing Commission. I applaud you for your many years of service to the city and your com... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Marianne Quarre Dean, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood, on Jan 24, 2007 at 2:57 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 28, 2007 at 8:04 am.
MENLO PARK An FYI On SEIU City Union Contract Mountain View just finalized their contract with the SEIU.
Here's the story:
http://www.mv-voice.com/story.php?story_id=2502
and here's the MV Voice's opinion on it:
http:... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by ElectionWatcher, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood, on Jan 24, 2007 at 1:44 pm
OTHER TOPICS Contact Ruskin with chloramine symptom information The following letter by Rita Solk was published in the Almanac's Jan. 24 issue:
Editor:
Thank you for your Dec. 27 coverage of the chloramine issue and the two letters fo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Jan 23, 2007 at 12:27 pm
MENLO PARK Budget surplus, new utility tax don't mix The following letter by Heather Nelson was published in the Almanac's Jan. 24 issue:
Editor:
What is going on here? I don't understand how Menlo Park can have a year of c... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Jan 23, 2007 at 12:23 pm
AROUND TOWN Cyclist's accident: Puzzled by police reporting The following letter by Mike Laine was published in the Almanac's Jan. 24 print edition:
Editor:
I read the Jan.17 article about MaryAnn Levenson, the cyclist who was hi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Jan 23, 2007 at 12:19 pm
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