MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Mayor Nicholas Jellins learns of “larger than expected budget surplus"
Below is an Oct. 26 press release from Menlo Park Mayor Nicholas Jellins. In addition to the surplus, he says: "… we recently identified a currently unfunded retiree healthc... |
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on Oct 27, 2006 at 12:55 pm by Gern Blanston, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Prop 90 could cost local government billions, says Portola Valley council in resolution
The Portola Valley Town Council adopted the resolution below on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in a meeting at The Seqouias retirement community in Portola Valley.
RESOLUTION NO. 228... |
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on Oct 27, 2006 at 12:03 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
MENLO PARK
Councilwoman Mickie Winkler's e-mail on recovering Menlo Park sales tax revenues
Below is Councilwoman Mickie Winkler’s Oct. 23 e-mail to Menlo Park residents on recovering Menlo Park revenues. (Note: Mickie Winkler is a candidate for one of three seats on... |
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on Oct 26, 2006 at 5:49 pm by FinanceWonk, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
What do you think of AARP’s “Don’t Vote” campaign?
See info below. Click on "Add a comment" and give us your opinion.
Warren Slocum, San Mateo County’s chief elections officer, doesn't like the AARP's "Don't Vote" ad c... |
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on Oct 25, 2006 at 2:56 pm by Enfranchised and loving it, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
SPORTS
FOOTBALL: M-A, Woodside game on KCEA
KCEA (89.1-FM) will broadcast the football showdown between Menlo-Atherton and Woodside high schools at 2 p.m. today (Nov. 11).
You can listen to the live broadcast from M-... |
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on Oct 20, 2006 at 11:26 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
WOODSIDE
"Tip-A-Cop" event at Buck's in Woodside Oct. 26
Message from Jamis MacNiven of Buck's restaurant in Woodside.
Join us Thursday, October 26th, 2006 for breakfast at the legendary Buck’s of Woodside restaurant and l... |
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on Oct 19, 2006 at 12:37 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
AROUND TOWN
No excuses -– it’s easier than ever to find election information
Report from Elliot Margolies of the Community Media Center.
Election day is coming November 7, and too many voters aren’t paying attention. The last midterm election... |
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on Oct 18, 2006 at 12:57 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
WOODSIDE
Hundreds of books, CDs on sale at Woodside Library book sale Nov. 4
If you like bargains, the upcoming Woodside Library book sale is the place for you.
On Saturday, Nov. 4, hundreds of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, video and audio tapes wil... |
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on Oct 18, 2006 at 12:19 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
Founder of Patagonia Inc. to discuss environmental sustainability at Oct. 23 lecture
This report is from Stanford University.
Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner of Patagonia Inc., will deliver the 2006-07 Conradin von Gugelberg Memorial Lecture on the E... |
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on Oct 18, 2006 at 11:35 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
Discoverer of `10th planet` to give public lecture about the planet Oct. 25
This report is from Stanford University.
By Clara Moskowitz
Still mourning the loss of Pluto as a planet? Blame Caltech astronomer Michael Brown. His 2005 discovery... |
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on Oct 18, 2006 at 10:35 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
COMMENT ON POSTS BELOW
It's simple to comment on TownSquare posts:
-- Click on any post and read it.
-- At the bottom of the post, click on "Add a comment"
And go from there.
To post a n... |
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on Oct 17, 2006 at 3:17 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
SPORTS
Year-round aquatics programs at Burgess Park
NOTE: This is a report from Menlo Swim and& Sport, the company that operates the new Burgess Park pools.
Menlo Swim and Sport announces its fall line-up of programs ... |
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on Oct 14, 2006 at 8:09 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Stanford event: school financing problems
This report is from Stanford University
Michael Kirst, professor emeritus of education and of business administration, and state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, will... |
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on Oct 11, 2006 at 12:05 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
What do you think of our new Web site?
What do you think of the Almanac's new Web site, which includes the Town Square forum, where you can post news, information and opinion? Please post your comments and suggesti... |
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on Oct 10, 2006 at 11:39 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Meeting Wednesday on reorganizing schools
Trustees of the Menlo Park City School District will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, to hear more information to help them decide how to reconfigure the three elementary sc... |
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on Oct 10, 2006 at 10:43 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Reorganizing Menlo Park schools
The Menlo Park City School District is seriously considering reorganizing the elementary schools to include changes in grade configurations and attendance boundaries. What do ... |
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on Oct 9, 2006 at 10:50 pm by Rich Cline, a member of the Oak Knoll School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Welcome to Town Square!
This is your place to post news, information and opinions about activites and issues involving schools and kids.
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on Oct 9, 2006 at 1:09 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
THE LOCAL DISH
Welcome to Town Square!
Here's the place to post your recommendations for your favorite restaurants in our area, and to comment on other posts.
For example, what do you think of the new Palermo re... |
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on Oct 9, 2006 at 12:34 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
SLAC contributes to Nobel Prize in chemistry
NOTE: This report is from Kelen Tuttle of the Stanford News Service.
Roger D. Kornberg, who won this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry, carried out a significant part ... |
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on Oct 5, 2006 at 12:04 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
Poll workers needed for Nov. 7 election
NOTE: This information is from Warren Slocum, San Mateo County’s chief elections officer.
Anyone interested in serving as a San Mateo County poll worker for the Nov. ... |
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on Oct 5, 2006 at 7:02 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
AROUND TOWN
Welcome to Town Square!
Residents of Atherton, Menlo Park, Portola Valley and Woodside, and other visitors to The Almanac Online: Here is your place to post news, information and comment about acti... |
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on Oct 2, 2006 at 12:49 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
Press release: Rail safety bill signed into law
Assemblymember Rudy Bermúdez has issued the press release below regarding a new rail safety bill.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ... |
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on Sep 29, 2006 at 12:53 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
SPORTS
SPORTS: Vikings score clean sweep
Report by Jim Gallagher, Vikings Boosters
Menlo-Atherton's Pop Warner Vikings scored a clean sweep during the Oct. 7-8 weekend over football forces from the Delta, ... |
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
OTHER TOPICS
Got Greed? Government & Corporate America at their worst
With the latest news of another government bailout in the financial sector, three things become clear: Corporate leaders, the 21st century version of Robber Barons, will neve... |
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on Sep 22, 2008 at 2:52 pm by Gato Gordo, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Why Re-Elect Anna Eshoo?
In the 14th District congressional race, most people will probably cast their vote for incumbent Congresswoman Anna Eshoo without even giving it a second thought. But with Co... |
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on Oct 20, 2010 at 6:03 am by Hank Lawrence, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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