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... |
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on Jan 30, 2007 at 6:52 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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... |
Andrea Gemmet |
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on Jan 29, 2007 at 5:10 pm by Rockette, a resident of another community |
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... |
Railroader |
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on Jan 29, 2007 at 2:54 pm by Menlo Park resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Should Menlo Park drop the new tax because of the $3.5 million budget surplus?
Menlo Park City Councilman John Boyle is pushing for a public discussion and re-evaluation of the city's plan to enact, in April, the voter-approved utility users' tax at the ... |
Richard Hine |
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on Jan 29, 2007 at 10:05 am by Ship of fools, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood |
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... |
Marianne Quarre Dean |
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on Jan 28, 2007 at 8:04 am by Marianne Dean, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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: Web Link... |
Bob Booster |
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on Jan 27, 2007 at 10:15 am by Churchgoer, a resident of the Portola Valley: Portola Valley Ranch neighborhood |
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 ... |
Be Prepared |
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on Jan 26, 2007 at 2:30 pm by Be Prepared, a resident of the Portola Valley: Westridge neighborhood |
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,... |
Karen Cotton |
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on Jan 26, 2007 at 1:42 pm by Karen Cotton, a resident of another community |
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... |
Good Eats |
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on Jan 26, 2007 at 11:20 am by Good Eats, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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... |
Beverly Thames |
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on Jan 26, 2007 at 9:21 am by Beverly Thames, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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... |
Infoguy |
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on Jan 26, 2007 at 8:32 am by Robin, a resident of another community |
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... |
Newsboy |
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on Jan 24, 2007 at 6:59 pm by Newsboy, a member of the Willow Oaks Elementary community |
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... |
Newsboy |
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on Jan 24, 2007 at 5:48 pm by Newsboy, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Dogs on trails
Much of the time, it is cool in Portola Valley when it's hot elsewhere, but there is nothing cool about the ongoing dispute over whether dogs are to be allowed on the rural si... |
David Boyce |
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on Jan 24, 2007 at 2:24 pm by Angela Hey, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
An FYI On SEIU City Union Contract
Mountain View just finalized their contract with the SEIU.
Here's the story:
Web Link
and here's the MV Voice's opinion on it:
http:... |
ElectionWatcher |
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on Jan 24, 2007 at 1:44 pm by ElectionWatcher, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Is there a mental illness reporting center?
Hello everyone and Happy Holidays!
Here is the background information for my question:
I have a neighbor who may have a mental illness. He/She closes the door when exiti... |
Joanne |
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on Jan 24, 2007 at 12:54 pm by Jenna, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 23, 2007 at 12:27 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 23, 2007 at 12:23 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 23, 2007 at 12:19 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
AROUND TOWN
100 Book Clubs Have Joined Kepler’s
Here's a Jan. 22 e-mail from Kepler's bookstore in Menlo Park:
On June 1, 2006, Kepler’s launched its Book Club program, and over 100 book clubs have registered their clubs w... |
Kepler\'s Lover |
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on Jan 22, 2007 at 10:54 pm by Kepler\'s Lover, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Pub Night gone wild in Menlo Park
Seniors complain of long waits, line hopping, juniors at BBC
January 16, 2007
By David Gauvey Herbert
The BBC is an old Menlo Park bank turned nightclub, but the mob scene... |
Stanford student |
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on Jan 22, 2007 at 3:54 pm by Local Yocal, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
What do you think should be done about the Park Theatre?
What do you think should be done about the Park Theatre. Click here for the latest news: Web Link
To post your comment, click on ... |
Richard Hine |
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on Jan 21, 2007 at 7:40 pm by TryThisOnForSize, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Why was news of Menlo Park's budget surplus withheld?
The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 17 print edition:
Editor:
I was shocked to read the announcement last week that Menlo Park had a $3.7 million |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 19, 2007 at 6:08 pm by Taxing, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
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... |
News Guy |
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on Jan 19, 2007 at 4:10 pm by Robin, a resident of another community |
THE LOCAL DISH
Red Lotus a disappointment
Three of us were disappointed recently with our lunch at the new Red Lotus restaurant featuring Southeast Asian food in the Ladera shopping center in Portola Valley. The locat... |
Suzy |
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on Jan 18, 2007 at 7:54 pm by Andria, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
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