AROUND TOWN Stanford grad pleads no contest in stalking case People say it's really hard to completely delete information from a computer. Erin Umberg, 28, is finding that the district attorney's office believes in that truism. She plea... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 29, 2013 at 2:08 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 30, 2013 at 10:19 am.
AROUND TOWN San Mateo gun buyback nets 680 firearms A gun buyback event in San Mateo Saturday collected more than 680 firearms, including 24 assault weapons, 338 hand guns and 371 long guns, according to Congresswoman Jacki... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 27, 2013 at 12:50 pm There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 29, 2013 at 10:37 am.
AROUND TOWN POST acquires 1,000 more acres of open space The Peninsula Open Space Trust is richer in open space by nearly 1,000 acres after spending about $13.6 million for three tracts of land in San Mateo County on the western sid... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 22, 2013 at 5:43 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 23, 2013 at 2:04 pm.
AROUND TOWN College graduate Glenn W.K. Shelton of Menlo Park graduated from Humboldt State University in December with a bachelor of science degree in botany. He was the recipient of a Young Botanist Awa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 22, 2013 at 5:17 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 25, 2013 at 7:36 pm.
AROUND TOWN Feature story: Local effort to help Guatemalan women Sallie DeGolia of Portola Valley reads aloud to Guatemalan children from the community of San Jorge during a visit that included lunch with indigenous women. ==I Photo by Stev... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 22, 2013 at 7:11 am There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 24, 2013 at 6:15 pm.
AROUND TOWN QUESTIONS THAT MUST BE ASKED In response to the article "Money Train" by Jon Mays, on January 18, the following questions must be asked now that San Mateo County residents pay the highest taxes in the Sta... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community, on Jan 21, 2013 at 5:56 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 22, 2013 at 11:33 am.
AROUND TOWN Harbaugh Bowl I I am really looking forward to Harbaugh Bowl I. I am rooting for the younger brother to win. Go Niners! READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Hank Lawrence, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood, on Jan 20, 2013 at 6:46 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 20, 2013 at 8:46 pm.
AROUND TOWN Supervisor Don Horsley recommends Lie Detector tests. This might be one of best ideas he has come up with. He has refused to speak to reporters since January 11th 2013. The Long Term Healthcare costs statement seems to be quite s... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community, on Jan 18, 2013 at 12:34 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 18, 2013 at 6:48 pm.
AROUND TOWN Paws for Tales at Atherton Library Children ages 5 and up can sign up to read to a trained service dog. Reading aloud helps to build confidence and improve reading skills. The 4th Saturday of each month, there ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Jan 17, 2013 at 3:26 pm
AROUND TOWN Craft Program at Atherton Library Thursday, January 17 at 3:30 pm the Atherton Library is hosting a craft program for children, ages 4 and up. They will make a winter mitten craft. 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane. ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Jan 16, 2013 at 2:28 pm
AROUND TOWN Editorial: Officer keeps job despite prostitution charge The recent discovery that a Menlo Park police officer who admitted soliciting a prostitute continues to work full time for the department is disturbing and shows just how litt... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 15, 2013 at 4:14 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 17, 2013 at 1:59 pm.
AROUND TOWN Destinations: 'Cuba is what it is' Marie Krenz is a freelance writer from Orinda who spends weekends at her family home in Woodside. As a former Spanish teacher, she was especially pleased to travel in Cuba.
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AROUND TOWN Horsley reverses, will forgo supes salary San Mateo County Supervisor Don Horsley issued a brief statement Friday saying he had changed his mind and would keep to his campaign pledge to not accept a salary as supervis... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 12, 2013 at 6:12 pm There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 15, 2013 at 8:15 am.
AROUND TOWN Menlo Park seeks input on two projects Speak your mind on two upcoming Menlo Park projects: Irrigation system replacement on Santa Cruz Avenue, and tree-planting along El Camino Real.
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AROUND TOWN Menlo School's Edelman will be honored at hall of fame Menlo School senior Drew Edelman will be honored during the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Northern California induction ceremony on Jan. 27 in San Francisco.
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AROUND TOWN Remembering Playland at the Beach In years past, a rare and wonderful treat for every Bay Area child was a visit to Playland at the Beach. Once or twice a year our Uncle Bill took my brothers and me for a driv... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 9, 2013 at 2:26 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 9, 2013 at 2:26 pm.
AROUND TOWN Around Town: Public invited to community day The public is invited to a community day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Folger Stable in Wunderlich County Park, 4040 Woodside Road in Woodside.
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AROUND TOWN Letter: Time to hold elderly drivers accountable The tragic accident on Interstate 280 (Dec. 14) brought a fresh reminder of a growing danger among us, elderly drivers.
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AROUND TOWN Letter: Too much traffic, not enough housing In addition to unknown impacts of the new campus development at Stanford of two additional medical centers and one additional medical school adjacent to Sand Hill Road, Stanfo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 8, 2013 at 7:29 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 8, 2013 at 7:29 pm.
AROUND TOWN Plastic bag ban on Menlo Park agenda Fresh off the holiday break, the Menlo Park City Council meets Tuesday, Jan. 8, to consider a plastic bag ban, the housing plan update, flood planning and the "Belle Haven vis... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 8, 2013 at 12:47 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 9, 2013 at 5:14 pm.
AROUND TOWN Toddler Dance Party Tuesday, January 8th at 10:30 am, the Atherton Library will host our Toddler Dance Party with musician Mariela Herrera. For ages 18 months and up. 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane i... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on Jan 8, 2013 at 10:04 am
AROUND TOWN Slingbox agrees to penalty to resolve complaints The maker of the Slingbox TV device has been ordered to pay $195,000 to settle customer complaints and must register with the state consumer affairs department, according ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 5, 2013 at 4:37 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 7, 2013 at 7:54 am.
AROUND TOWN CHP arrests 208 for DUI over New Year's weekend The California Highway Patrol is reporting that it made the same number of DUI arrests in the Bay Area over the holiday compared to the same period last year while fatal colli... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jan 2, 2013 at 2:42 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 2, 2013 at 2:42 pm.
AROUND TOWN Perhaps a better way to improve pedestrian and bike safety Today, 1 January 2013, many communities in the UK introduced 20 MPH speed limits in areas where cars, pedestrians and bicycles share the same space.
Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood, on Jan 1, 2013 at 12:29 am There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 6, 2013 at 8:47 am.
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