AROUND TOWN Suspicious of need for red light cameras The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 10 print edition:
Editor:
I want to echo the sentiments of Claude Leglise, (Letters Dec. 13) who was quite eloque... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Jan 10, 2007 at 1:14 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 27, 2008 at 12:11 pm.
OTHER TOPICS Two paths to improve African high schools The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 10 print edition:
Editor:
Congratulations on the excellent and timely article on local efforts to assist in the c... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Jan 10, 2007 at 1:11 pm
OTHER TOPICS Unhappy with PUC handling of chloramine health issues The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 10 print edition:
Editor:
Thank you for the Dec. 27 article on chloramine.
I would like to address the statemen... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Jan 10, 2007 at 1:08 pm
MENLO PARK I'm tired of Starbucks Why do we need 5 of them in Menlo Park? I always try to go to Martha's pastries for my coffee or plantation, which are small independent businesses that I like to support. Whe... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Jenna, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on Jan 9, 2007 at 11:54 am There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 15, 2007 at 4:04 pm.
ATHERTON Fencing classes at Holbrook-Palmer Park The town of Atherton Parks and Recreation and SF Fencers' Club are offering beginning fencing classes at Holbrook-Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Ave. in Atherton on Mondays, from 4 ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Miriam Khosh, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood, on Jan 9, 2007 at 10:28 am
OTHER TOPICS Superman lived in our community. One year ago, Officer Richard May, was shot and killed in East Palo Alto while performing his pledged duty to serve and protect. Sadly, for all of us who believe in good and s... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Jay Gertridge, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood, on Jan 5, 2007 at 7:28 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 7, 2007 at 8:34 pm.
MENLO PARK Boesch resigns (unbeknownst to Almanac) You gotta love the way our hometown newspaper, in its apparent effort to be the next Gentry, manages to cover every society bash in town but somehow misses the real news. Som... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Local news?, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood, on Jan 4, 2007 at 6:58 pm There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 13, 2007 at 3:57 pm.
AROUND TOWN Tunes for Kids at Atherton Library Musician MaryLee Sunsieri will lead an interactive "Best of the Best" performance on at 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 8, at the Atherton branch library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane.
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer, on Jan 4, 2007 at 6:40 pm
PORTOLA VALLEY Mountain Lion Sightings I was walking down Alpine Road on Jan 1 and at 4:30 pm saw a jogger with binoculars - looking in the field that is just below Nathorst on the other side of Alpine.
My husba... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Angela Hey, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood, on Jan 3, 2007 at 6:01 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 18, 2010 at 1:56 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Local kids who trekked through Nepal post trailer of their documentary on YouTube Local kids who trekked through Nepal and filmed their adventures have a five-minute trailer of their work-in-progress documentary posted on YouTube.com -- just search YouTube ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by andrea gemmet, Almanac staff writer, on Jan 3, 2007 at 5:05 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 3, 2007 at 8:52 pm.
WOODSIDE Jan. 9 Town Council meeting cancelled Town Clerk Janet Kolesch says that the Town Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 2007, has been cancelled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by andrea gemmet, Almanac staff writer, on Jan 3, 2007 at 3:05 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS No track classes at Summit Prep, unlike M-A This letter was published in the Jan. 3 edition of the Almanac.
Editor:
I have two children in high school, one at Menlo-Atherton and one at Summit.
Both are hap... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Jan 2, 2007 at 5:09 pm
OTHER TOPICS Big bike rides exacerbate cyclist/motorist tensions This letter was published in the Jan. 3 edition of the Almanac:
Editor:
I am appalled at Brian Peterson's piece printed in the Dec. 13 Almanac. He devotes paragrap... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Jan 2, 2007 at 4:58 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 9, 2007 at 4:48 pm.
MENLO PARK Lost Black Tibetan Terrier $2000 Reward. 9 y/o male, 25 lbs. Lost Saturday, 12/16. Last seen in Sharon Heights area of Menlo Park. Name is Cookie Monster. He has a microchip ID. Call 329-1353. Family is... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Dog owner, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood, on Dec 27, 2006 at 11:42 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS Considering a Year End Gift? Support the Boys & Girls Clubs Considering a year-end gift? Your donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula would be quadrupled. The youth organization, which has clubhouses and school based progra... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Chris Canter, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood, on Dec 26, 2006 at 9:02 am
FICTION Innocence - a work of fiction Innocence
Every Tuesday we would meet in the park. It wasn’t much of a park, but it was equidistant between our apartments, and the curved wooden bench proved a surpr... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Anonymous, a resident of another community, on Dec 22, 2006 at 11:38 am
MENLO PARK What's your ideal Derry project? As members of Menlo Park Tomorrow and the O'Brien Group try and negotiate a new Derry project, I'm curious to hear what others want to see as a compromise project.
30-foot ta... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by DerryAir, a resident of another community, on Dec 21, 2006 at 3:28 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 22, 2006 at 5:20 pm.
MENLO PARK small plane noise 24/7 is anyone else bothered by the noise of lo-flying small planes that occurs 50 to 60 times a day?? if so, then please contact me so we can develope a plan of action. thank you ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by robert alvarez, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood, on Dec 21, 2006 at 12:45 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 2, 2007 at 6:11 am.
AROUND TOWN Thanksgiving Vignette
There is a wonderful museum on the campus of Stanford University and in front of it there is an outdoor sculpture garden filled with Rodin's work. It is the biggest collecti... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Bemused, a resident of another community, on Dec 20, 2006 at 3:26 pm
OTHER TOPICS Crossing the line of convention From a wonderful book by Robert Fulghum. The book is titled "Maybe (Maybe Not)"
On a hot summer's day, late in August, I sought shade and a cool drink under the canvas awni... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Llib Brunyar, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood, on Dec 20, 2006 at 2:32 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Dec 20, 2006 at 4:50 pm.
MENLO PARK New Mayor Well, it did not take long for the new spirit of openness and cooperation touted by Menlo Park’s incoming Mayor Kelly Fergusson and Vice Mayor Andy Cohen to come to an end. T... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Disappointed Resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on Dec 20, 2006 at 2:56 am There have been 33 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 12, 2007 at 2:08 pm.
ATHERTON Author Appearance Sheralee Hill Iglehart, Atherton substitute teacher,children's author reads her latest book with puppets at Starbucks, 361 California Ave., Palo Alto.Saturday, Dec. 23 10 AM-1... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Brandon Chateauvert, a member of the Laurel School community, on Dec 20, 2006 at 2:01 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 17, 2011 at 12:12 am.
MOVIES Eragon Susan Tavernetti in the Palo Alto Weekly gave this movie three stars. Metacritic, the online movie review aggregator, gives it a 39 of a possible 100. Unfortunately, I didn't ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Menlo Park resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood, on Dec 19, 2006 at 11:00 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS Double of Nothing X 3 Boys & Girls Clubs Challenges The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula is currently facing several challenges. The youth organization, which has clubhouses and school based programs around the community, ha... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Chris Canter, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood, on Dec 19, 2006 at 10:43 am
WOODSIDE Update on Portola Road closure California Water Service Co. has finished the first phase of a project to install a new water main on Portola Road between Forrest View Road and Woodside Road/Highway 84.
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer, on Dec 18, 2006 at 12:23 pm
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