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Free flu shots in Woodside, Menlo Park
Looking ahead to flu season, the San Mateo County Health Department is offering free vaccinations to eligible residents over coming months in Woodside and Menlo Park.
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Editor |
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on Oct 29, 2009 at 12:30 pm by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
AROUND TOWN
Heritage Oak at risk -- Urgent
This is an urgent appeal to anyone who may be able to help - the SF PUC has informed neighbors whose homes are between 15th and 18th avenues (and between 15th and 14th avenues... |
MaryAnnMP |
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on May 31, 2011 at 2:18 pm by MaryAnnMP, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Supes reject Stanford's $10.4 million trail offer
Update: For a third time, San Mateo County supervisors have rejected an offer by Stanford to spend millions of dollars to upgrade a deteriorating asphalt path that runs along ... |
Editor |
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on Dec 22, 2011 at 10:52 am by An old engineer, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Best neighborhood Japanese spot
It's not the fanciest Japanese restaurant in Menlo Park, and certainly not the priciest, but Tokyo Subway is my favorite neighborhood hangout, for those nights when you can't ... |
Ichiban |
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on Jan 5, 2007 at 4:42 pm by Ichiban, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
Ted Schlein, what are you thinking?
Why on earth would Ted Schlein of the Menlo Park school foundation sign his name to blatant lies on an election mailer for the Boyle/Duboc/Winkler slate?
I got a mailer tha... |
Aghast and agape |
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on Nov 8, 2006 at 9:54 am by Former MPAEF doner, a member of the Oak Knoll School community |
AROUND TOWN
National Family Week Photo Contest for Kids & Adults--Win $$$!
Calling all shutterbugs! Family Service Agency of San Mateo County, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping struggling Peninsula children, families and seniors improve ... |
Kathy |
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on Oct 19, 2006 at 2:47 pm by Kathy, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Guided tours: Eco-friendly driveway and parking lot
Want to make your driveway or parking areas more eco-friendly? Join the San Francisquito Watershed Council for a free guided tour of two demonstration sites that might give y... |
Katie Pilat |
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on Mar 19, 2007 at 11:33 am by Katie, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Poisonous mushrooms kill dogs
All dog owners know that if a dog realizes something can fit inside its mouth, it's only a matter of seconds before the item goes down the gullet. If that item is a mushroom, ... |
Editor |
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on Mar 16, 2012 at 12:39 pm by Debbie, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
FICTION
Ken Follet's Book Fall of Giants
I am only partially through the book Fall of Giants but I highly recommend reading it. One very hilarious passage occurs in Chapter 9 at the end of Part V where Lady Maude is... |
Hank Lawrence |
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on Oct 30, 2010 at 2:37 pm by R.Gordon, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Surprise move: funds for library's book group axed
The final chapter of the Menlo Park Library's 15-year-old book discussion group doesn't make for a happy ending. In fact, it's proven to be quite the tear-jerker.
Read the fu... |
Editor |
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on Aug 28, 2010 at 12:01 am by Trilda, a resident of another community |
THE LOCAL DISH
State legislation would require restaurants to post calorie content of meals in plain view
This press release was submitted by State Sen. Carole Migden:
SACRAMENTO—New legislation introduced by State Senator Carole Migden (D-San Francisco) may revolutioniz... |
Checkout |
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on Apr 19, 2007 at 12:12 pm by Eatin Good in the Neighborhood, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
Burgess pool savings are unknown
In their literature, the Winkler, Duboc, Boyle campaign claims that
privatizing Burgess pool is saving the city over $400,000 annually.
At the September Parks and Recreation... |
Heyward Robinson |
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on Nov 9, 2006 at 5:17 pm by Pool Experience, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
The real reason behind red light cameras
Editor:
The decision by the Menlo Park City Council to install red-light cameras is motivated by greed, not public safety.
I was recently falsely accused by the San Dieg... |
Claude Leglise |
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on Dec 13, 2006 at 3:02 pm by new guy, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Kelly Ferguson e-mail: Public invited to "One Menlo Park" event, brainstorming session
Following is a press release e-mailed by Menlo Park Councilwoman Kelly Fergusson:
With the city-issued press release (below), the City of Menlo Park invites the community t... |
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on Dec 2, 2006 at 10:40 am by Good neighbor, a member of the Hillview Middle School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MP school district seeks $178 parcel tax
Voters will be asked to help the Menlo Park City School District bridge a projected $2 million budget shortfall with a $178 parcel tax. The school board voted Feb. 2 to put a ... |
Editor |
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on Feb 24, 2010 at 1:36 pm by Alumni Parent, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Lanes still closed on 101; fatalities ID'd
Traffic on U.S. Highway 101 in San Mateo continues to be limited to one lane in north and southbound directions this morning more than nine hours after a multi-vehicle cra... |
Editor |
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on Sep 13, 2010 at 7:29 pm by anonymous, a resident of another community |
THE LOCAL DISH
Routine food at new hamburger joint
In an echo of the bland and character-less stainless steel equipment behind the counter at Jeffrey's Hamburgers, the food -- by which I mean the Polish dogs -- is equally with... |
Dave |
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on Dec 13, 2007 at 3:26 pm by Lynn, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Where have all the Kepler's supporters gone?
I've been bewildered by the lack of customers in Kepler's when I've dropped by during the past few months. When the store closed "for good" last year, hundreds of people came ... |
Renee Batti |
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on Nov 30, 2006 at 3:06 pm by Community member, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Bravo Fono restaurant closes after 27 years
Bravo Fono restaurant, a landmark at Stanford Shopping Center, has closed after 27 years in business. Owners Laszlo and Paulette Fono said they are closing the restaurant beca... |
Editor |
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on Apr 18, 2010 at 3:37 pm by jack rosenberg, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Should Kelly Fergusson have gone to DC
Anyone reading the California Fair Political Practice Act would have to conclud that Council Woman Kelly Fergusson violated it. Fergusson is the Clean Energy Business Developm... |
henry |
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on Mar 19, 2011 at 10:36 am by listener, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Rock of Gibraltar rocks
In an otherwise very good article on Spanish cooking in the SF Chronicle's food section this week, the writer slighted the Rock of Gibraltar Comestibles in Menlo Park by leavi... |
Donna Con Brio |
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on Jan 16, 2007 at 10:14 pm by Angela, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Boesch resigns (unbeknownst to Almanac)
You gotta love the way our hometown newspaper, in its apparent effort to be the next Gentry, manages to cover every society bash in town but somehow misses the real news. Som... |
Local news? |
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on Jan 13, 2007 at 3:57 pm by Nushound, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
West Bay Model Railroad Association holds Christmas Show in Menlo Park
The West Bay Model Railroad Association has scheduled its 2006 Christmas Show for December 8 through December 10 at the former baggage/freight building for the Menlo Park Trai... |
Reporter |
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on Nov 14, 2006 at 2:45 am by Reporter, a resident of another community |
MOVIES
A few minutes with Martin Litton
Here's a softball question for an environmentalist: With climate change largely absent from the national consciousness, if you could issue royal decrees in your corner of the... |
Editor |
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on Sep 12, 2012 at 12:14 pm by Nicole, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
A miracle at JZ Cool
Last week, for the first time, I didn't end up with an horribly over-cooked burger at JZ Cool.
My child is addicted to the mac & cheese, and every 8th visit or so, I attem... |
Alleluia |
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on Jul 28, 2007 at 11:38 pm by Angela Hey, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |
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