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Today: Rich Gordon hosts hearing on high-speed-rail
California's controversial and increasingly expensive high-speed-rail system is the subject of a public hearing hosted by Assemblyman Rich Gordon, D-Menlo Park, from 1:30 to 4... |
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on Nov 15, 2011 at 5:33 am by R.Gordon, a resident of another community |
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High-speed rail hit with legal setback
A coalition that includes Menlo Park, Atherton and Palo Alto scored a legal victory over the California High Speed Rail Authority Thursday when a Sacramento judge ruled that t... |
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on Nov 12, 2011 at 6:38 am by UH OH, a resident of another community |
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Rebuilding veterans
The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are creating disabled veterans in greater numbers due to advanced life-saving techniques and greater awareness of the emotional impact o... |
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on Sep 26, 2011 at 5:10 pm by donald sexton, a resident of another community |
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The Transit of Venus As Viewed From Around The World
Check out this web link to see the most extraordinary photos of the Transit of Venus. The next transit will be in 2117. In comes in pairs 8 years apart every 105 years.
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on Jun 6, 2012 at 7:18 am by Hank Lawrence, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Supervisors to say "yes" to Stanford's offer of $10 million for trails
Dear Supervisors Groom, Tissier, Jacobs Gibson, Pine, and Horsley,
Stanford’s offer to fund the research and planning is still “on the table” until December 31.
Wouldn’t... |
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on Dec 26, 2011 at 1:11 pm by Lovinda, a resident of another community |
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Election 2012: Warren Slocum ballot revised after complaint
Candidates for political office are expected to sing their own praises in hopes of swaying voters, but there are rules regarding what they can say, rules that county Board of ... |
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on Jul 28, 2012 at 11:18 am by not susan, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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PayPal exec battled mental illness, family said
A losing battle against mental illness led a man to his death, according to a statement released by his family on Monday.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Mar 15, 2012 at 10:14 pm by Michelle, a resident of another community |
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Fire occurred at Larry Ellison's former home
The large Japanese pagoda-style home in Atherton where firefighters quickly extinguished an attic fire Sunday was the former home of Oracle CEO Larry Ellison.
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on Feb 1, 2012 at 7:49 pm by Susan Smith, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Former PV superintendent Hanretty charged with three felonies
Tim Hanretty, who resigned Jan. 31 as superintendent of the Portola Valley School District during an investigation of "financial irregularities" stemming from his earlier empl... |
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on Apr 5, 2012 at 2:09 pm by R.Gordon, a resident of another community |
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Kaygetsu owner now cooks for Apple
When Menlo Park's Kaygetsu restaurant closed in September, owners Keiko and Toshi Sakuma weren't quite sure what would come next for them.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Mar 30, 2012 at 9:10 am by Sam, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Menlo College foursome in all-star bowl game
The Menlo College football team will be well-represented at the 17th annual All-American Bowl after four seniors were named to the all-star team. Wide receiver Robert Adan, li... |
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on Dec 20, 2012 at 12:23 pm by Todd Zeo, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Thieves burglarize cars Thursday morning while hikers walk The Dish
Thieves broke into and burglarized six vehicles parked at the informal dirt parking area at the Alpine Road intersection with Piers Lane between 9:30 and 10:15 a.m. Thursday ... |
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on Sep 27, 2011 at 2:54 pm by Jon, a resident of the Woodside: Woodside Heights neighborhood |
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Free Family Concert of Peter and the Wolf at CSMA this Sunday
This Sunday, March 25 at Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) in Mountain View, bring the whole family to a performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s masterpiece "Peter and the... |
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on Mar 22, 2012 at 10:30 am by CSMA, a resident of another community |
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Former OMB Director Under Reagan Slams Romney's Bain Job Claims
Last Friday on Fox News David Stockman is surprisingly honest about Romney's job creation claims.
Former Reagan OMB Director Stockman said
"...I don't think Mitt Romney ... |
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on Jun 13, 2012 at 5:54 pm by GOLLY, a resident of another community |
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Slocum, Masur face off in November
Expanded version of previously posted story. It's down to a two-person race for a seat on the five-member San Mateo County Board of Supervisors.
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on Jun 12, 2012 at 11:40 pm by numbers, a resident of another community |
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Love to play jazz? Come to Jazz Jam on July 29
Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) in Mountain View hosts jazz jam sessions several times per year. The Jam is open to all players and vocalists ranging in experience f... |
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on Jul 25, 2012 at 3:34 pm by CSMA, a resident of another community |
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Today is the day of International Worker Solidarity
Today is a great day. The United States is the latest county to become enlightened. Under the inspiring leadership of President Barack Obama, he and his leadership have kept ... |
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on May 14, 2013 at 1:02 pm by Baum ECR, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Free Concert Thu, May 2 - Mark Russo and The Classy Cats
Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) presents Mark Russo and the Classy Cats - Swing, Latin & Brazilian Stylings TONIGHT, May 2, at 7 pm in Tateuchi Hall. The concert is ... |
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on May 2, 2013 at 9:54 am by CSMA, a resident of another community |