OTHER TOPICS Los Trancos Woods in the 40's and 50's I am currently researching the Los Trancos Woods of the past. My family had a summer home in LTW during the 40's and 50's. I located an article about the area via "Palo ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by JoAnne, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood, on Mar 3, 2007 at 3:02 pm
OTHER TOPICS Dumbarton Scoping & Freight I would like to share my scoping comments for the Dumbarton Railroad Environmental Impact Report (EIR). I believe I have determined the reason this project continues without a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Margaret Fruth, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood, on Mar 2, 2007 at 11:14 am
OTHER TOPICS The Beyond Cancer Art Project Call for young artists (to age 18) for show at Pacific Art League ( Palo Alto )
Any child whose life has been affected by cancer–their own or someone else’s– is encouraged to... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Deirdre Clark, a resident of another community, on Feb 28, 2007 at 1:25 pm
OTHER TOPICS Posting on student painters Cindy, I took your posting on student house painters offline because -- while it looks like a terrific company to help college students learn entrepreneurial skills -- it appe... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac, on Feb 26, 2007 at 7:31 pm
OTHER TOPICS How to vote in the 'far right' News Poll To vote in the News Poll on TheAlmanacOnline, go to the home page http://www.almanacnews.com/index.php and check the far right side of the page (no political leanings intende... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac, on Feb 24, 2007 at 12:51 pm
OTHER TOPICS How to view all posts in Town Square To view all Town Center posts, click the link "View All Posts" to the right of the words, "Today's Top Posts." See illustration.
READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac, on Feb 22, 2007 at 7:07 pm
OTHER TOPICS County stuck with BART costs The following Guest Opinion by Steve Schmidt was published in the Almanac's Feb. 21 print edition:
By Steve Schmidt
Finally, there is a deal in the works to settle the ann... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Feb 21, 2007 at 5:51 pm
OTHER TOPICS Stanford's Donald Kennedy to speak at Avenidas Feb. 26 This Feb. 21 press release is from Kari Martell of Avenidas, (650) 289-5427:
Donald Kennedy, President Emeritus of Stanford University and Bing Professor of Environmental Sc... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Newsboy, a resident of another community, on Feb 21, 2007 at 11:57 am
OTHER TOPICS Preparing for disaster in La Honda Larry Whitney (chief@lahondafire.org) of the La Honda Fire Department sent the Almanac this notice Feb. 20:
On February 17, the La Honda Fire Department graduated nineteen n... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac, on Feb 20, 2007 at 11:39 am
OTHER TOPICS Rep. Anna Eshoo's statement opposing the Iraq war escalation Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today in support of the resolution opposing the escalation of the war in Iraq.
View t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Feb 15, 2007 at 5:07 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 16, 2007 at 9:18 am.
OTHER TOPICS Aggressive timber harvest trend needs scrutiny The following letter by Hilary Yoffe-Sharp was published in the Almanac's Feb. 14 print edition:
Editor:
As concerned members of the community, we've been watching develo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Feb 14, 2007 at 3:59 pm
OTHER TOPICS See slide show on East Palo Alto peace march See a slide show with audio on the East Palo Alto peace march by clicking here: http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=4454#slide_show
Click on the right-poin... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac, on Feb 6, 2007 at 11:36 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.
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
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
OTHER TOPICS War in Iraq to be discussed at Stanford Former U.S. Defense Secretary William J. Perry will be one of the panelists in a discussion on the war in Iraq Monday, Jan. 22, at Stanford University. Perry is a Stanford pro... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by News Guy, a resident of the Portola Valley: Woodside Highlands neighborhood, on Jan 19, 2007 at 8:06 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 19, 2007 at 4:10 pm.
OTHER TOPICS Cities must plan now for senior housing needs The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 17 edition:
Editor:
It may or may not come as news, but the big work force of the future will be retired baby boo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac, on Jan 18, 2007 at 10:29 am
OTHER TOPICS Eshoo votes to cut student loan interest rates From a Jan. 17, 2006, press release from Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Atherton.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, voted for bipartisan legislation W... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Poster, a resident of the Atherton: Lloyden Park neighborhood, on Jan 17, 2007 at 5:13 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
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.
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.