AROUND TOWN NASDAQ hit with $10 million fine in Facebook IPO The aftermath of Facebook's glitchy transition to a public company continues to unfold a year after the social media company, headquartered in Menlo Park, held its initial pub... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 31, 2013 at 10:35 am
AROUND TOWN Press Support for Eric Holder waning Eric Holder has scheduled an off the record press conference regarding the abuse of the IRS that is being boycotted by:
1. New York Times
2. Associated Press
3. CNN
4. Huf... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Menlo Observer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood, on May 30, 2013 at 7:32 am There have been 43 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 4, 2013 at 8:35 pm.
AROUND TOWN What's to eat? As usual in this season, spring is busting out all over, and in Woodside, there's a new venue for farm-grown products: the Sunday afternoon farmers' market at the elementary s... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 30, 2013 at 12:43 am
AROUND TOWN advertisers force Facebook to censor right-wing free speech Be careful if engage in right-wing free speech such as discussions on legitimate rape on Facebook. Facebook may delete your posts as well as cancel your account. Story in the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on May 29, 2013 at 1:25 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 29, 2013 at 7:58 pm.
AROUND TOWN Redistricting Committee a short history In June 2006 Jerry Hill successfully runs a campaign and wins for Supervisor for the 3rd time and takes an oath to fulfill the 4 year obligation. Shortly thereafter he chooses... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Michael G Stogner, a resident of another community, on May 29, 2013 at 12:37 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 31, 2013 at 10:58 am.
AROUND TOWN Upcoming events at Atherton Library Summer Reading Program starts June 1st. All ages are welcome to participate. The theme is "Reading is So Delicious!" Come in to pick up a reading log starting this Saturday! S... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood, on May 29, 2013 at 10:47 am
AROUND TOWN Learning and giving: A two-way street for local kids and seniors Karen Rynewicz teaches fourth-graders in a school that's among the highest-achieving in the state. It's located in a town steeped in wealth, inhabited by more holders of docto... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 28, 2013 at 9:40 pm
AROUND TOWN Tonight: What will new school look like, and how much should it cost? What kind of school do Menlo Park City School District residents want to see built on the district's former O'Connor School site, and how much are they willing to pay for it? ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 28, 2013 at 11:16 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2013 at 11:51 am.
AROUND TOWN Sharing from the garden The second Garden Share event under the redwoods at Portola Valley Town Center drew a gathering of 20 or 25 people and a picnic table of fresh goods between 10 and 11 a.m. on ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 27, 2013 at 2:49 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2013 at 5:06 pm.
AROUND TOWN Ravenswood hires new superintendent An administrator from a Sacramento-area school district will become the new superintendent of East Palo Alto's Ravenswood City School District on July 1. Gloria Hernandez, as... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 26, 2013 at 9:56 am
AROUND TOWN Whos is the best Bay Area Surgeon for Total Knee Replacement Surgery I need a total knee replacement. Four names come to mind and I am soliciting Almanac readers for their opinions on who is the best. If you have a favorite not on the followi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Gimpy, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on May 26, 2013 at 8:43 am
AROUND TOWN Tonight: Windy Hill band plays at Club Fox It's called "Lonesome Garbage Man" and it's the second album just released by Windy Hill, the local bluegrass band known for its white shirts, ties and cowboy hats, and its re... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 24, 2013 at 11:06 am
AROUND TOWN A headmaster hangs up the chalk after 20 years of transformation It was mid-afternoon on a glorious day -- sunny, mild, the air fragrant with spring. But on the Menlo School campus, Norman Colb wasn't out smelling the roses. Instead, he sai... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 23, 2013 at 9:00 am
AROUND TOWN Menlo Park community services director expects cost-of-living increases for employees A 2 percent cost of living increase and travel expenses for professional development figure into Menlo Park's community services budget for fiscal year 2013-2014, according to... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 22, 2013 at 2:03 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 22, 2013 at 2:03 pm.
AROUND TOWN Supervisors Approve 25 new jobs on Consent Agenda where a single vote and NO discussion is needed. Of the 25 positions 2 of them are for supervisors to the 23 other positions. Its a shame we weren't able to have a discussion,... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Michael G Stogner, a resident of another community, on May 22, 2013 at 10:32 am
AROUND TOWN Menlo Park hires consultant to study city's administrative services department Now that a $25,000 review of the police department's internal operations is done, Menlo Park City Manager Alex McIntyre has hired a consultant to take a look at the city's adm... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 21, 2013 at 9:41 am There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 23, 2013 at 4:08 pm.
AROUND TOWN St. Raymond says goodbye to Nigerian pastor St. Raymond Church in Menlo Park had a big barbecue event Friday night, with live music and Nigerian dancing, to say goodbye to its pastor, Father Edward Inyanawachi (in cente... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 20, 2013 at 8:31 pm
AROUND TOWN I want a girl like the girls on Fox News My liberal days are over.
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AROUND TOWN Menlo Park ... 1927 Downtown Menlo Park, including the building at right that now is known as the British Bankers Club, was photographed in 1927, the year the city incorporated. ==I Photo courtes... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 20, 2013 at 8:37 am
AROUND TOWN Sunday: Atherton's 'Evening in Paris' The Mid-Peninsula League of the San Francisco Symphony will celebrate "An Evening in Paris" with cocktails, floral displays, fine dining and musical entertainment on Sunday, M... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 19, 2013 at 11:52 am
AROUND TOWN Public asked to help families devastated by fire Redwood City officials are asking the public to help families who lost everything in an apartment building fire in the unincorporated North Fair Oaks neighborhood May 15. ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 19, 2013 at 3:51 am
AROUND TOWN Friday shooting: Victim probably shot himself A 19-year-old man injured in a shooting in East Palo Alto Friday afternoon probably shot himself, Police Chief Ronald Davis said.
Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 18, 2013 at 12:51 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 20, 2013 at 10:08 am.
AROUND TOWN Monday: Screening of 'Tapestries of Hope' As part of their senior project at Woodside Priory School, Clara Johnson and Stephanie Brugger are hosting the screening on May 20 of the film, "Tapestries of Hope," a documen... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 18, 2013 at 12:14 pm
AROUND TOWN Obama to attend June fundraiser in Portola Valley President Barack Obama will attend a $32,400-a-head June 6 fundraising dinner at the Portola Valley home of Silicon Valley venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and his wife, Neeru... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 18, 2013 at 11:11 am
AROUND TOWN Interim chief named while injured chief recovers A former chief of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, Douglas Sporleder, will serve as interm chief while Chief Harold Schapelhouman recovers from injuries sustained from... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 18, 2013 at 9:10 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 11, 2013 at 4:52 pm.
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