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Opinion: Republican takes on the debt-ceiling issue
The July 20 Guest Opinion piece by Rep. Anna Eshoo, a Democrat, requires a fair and balanced response. The title of her essay clearly shows the sanctimonious pedestal on which... |
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on Aug 11, 2011 at 10:34 pm by David Dellinger, a resident of another community |
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Tesla gets federal loan to build Palo Alto plant
A $465 million low-interest federal loan will help Tesla Motors build its planned powertrain production facility in Palo Alto's Stanford Research Park, the U.S. Department of ... |
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on Oct 7, 2010 at 12:02 pm by DUH, a resident of another community |
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Butler Construction receives Family Friendly Award
W.L. Butler Construction of Redwood City, founded by Bill Butler of Woodside, received the Family Friend Employer Award at the annual sixth annual Dads Count Fatherhood Breakf... |
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on Jun 26, 2008 at 6:10 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Running for Coroner
Please vote June 8th |
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on Jun 3, 2010 at 1:46 pm by NevaresFor Coroner, a resident of another community |
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Court of Appeal drops case against coroner for retaining heart of young man
An appellate court has overturned a ruling in San Mateo County Superior Court that held the coroner's office liable for retaining the heart of a 23-year-old man who died u... |
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on Jun 1, 2010 at 1:16 pm by Khaki, a resident of another community |
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Jesse Cool wins Trailblazer Award
Restaurateur and organic food pioneer Jesse Ziff Cool received the Trailblazer Award at the 24th annual Leaders & Legends luncheon held recently at the Westin St. Francis Hote... |
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on Jun 4, 2008 at 11:56 am by Annie Nunan, a resident of another community |
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Bella Vista in Woodside
The Bay Guardian just ran a wordy, but positive, review of Bella Vista Restaurant. You can read about it here: Web Link... |
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on Mar 7, 2007 at 4:32 pm by Local Yokel, a resident of the Woodside: Skywood/Skylonda neighborhood |
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Times changed, Mervyns didn't, founder says
Mervyns founder Merv Morris of Atherton expressed 'great sadness for the several thousand employees' impacted by the final closure of Mervyn's chain of department stores -- al... |
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on Jun 15, 2009 at 9:12 pm by Former employee, a resident of another community |
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Menlo Park, Atherton file new legal challenge to California High-Speed Rail Authority
Menlo Park, Atherton and a coalition of environmental groups filed a new legal challenge against the California High-Speed Rail Authority Thursday afternoon, seeking to force ... |
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on May 12, 2010 at 1:48 pm by Joe, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Simple soup for wonderful tomatoes
I went a little crazy buying heirloom and dry-farmed tomatoes at the Farmer's Market a few weeks ago. Fortunately, I stumbled upon a wonderful and simple way to use them up.
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on Sep 21, 2007 at 11:50 am by Golden Apples, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Kaygetsu restaurant in Menlo Park has critics raving. What's your view?
The Kaygetsu Japanese restaurant in Sharon Heights Shopping Center in Menlo Park has top food critics raving. Here is a recent story about it by Almanac News Editor Renee Batt... |
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on May 2, 2007 at 10:30 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Ex-ballerina hosts South African dancers
When Woodside's Kristine Elliott Schwabacher heard about Dance For All, a program that teaches dance to young disadvantaged South African township residents, she knew she had ... |
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on May 23, 2009 at 6:00 am by Chanique Mckok, a resident of another community |
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Post by Jesse Cool: 'Happy in my garden … with recipe'
Click on the Web Link for a post by Menlo Park resident and restaurateur Jesse Cool: "Happy in my garden … (with Organic Bitter Green and Egg Salad recipe): Web Link... |
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on Aug 18, 2007 at 10:30 am by News Guy, a resident of another community |
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Portola Valley holds town picnic June 6 at new Town Center
The town picnic on Saturday, June 6, in Portola Valley includes the Zot's to Tot's 2.2-mile run, a car show, carnival games sponsored by the Cub Scouts, picnic food sponsored... |
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on Jun 9, 2009 at 10:10 pm by Angela Hey, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |
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Miller Design Co. returns to Woodside
After four years in Portola Valley, interior designer Robert W. Miller is back in Woodside with a new partner and a new studio.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Nov 29, 2007 at 4:47 pm by Rick Davis, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Frances Geballe named Citizen of the Year in Woodside School District
Longtime Woodside resident and philanthropist Frances Geballe is this year's recipient of the Citizen of the Year award. Each year the Woodside School District's PTA asks the... |
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on May 10, 2010 at 11:25 pm by Moinica, a resident of the Woodside: Woodside Hills neighborhood |
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Pasta to live for
If there is a pasta dish better than Penne Sylvia at Woodside Bakery for the lunchtime price of $14, I'd really like to hear about it.
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on May 8, 2007 at 12:32 pm by Mr. Man, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Local artists create new gallery in Redwood City
Local artists now have a new place to showcase their work, Art on Broadway in Redwood City, and they've organized their first exhibit, which will run through November.
Read t... |
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on Nov 6, 2007 at 9:28 pm by avanderbilt, a resident of another community |
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Former President Clinton gives Governor Romney Glowing Praise
Last Thursday on CNN Bill Clinton praised Mitt Romney while he was the CEO of Bain Capital.
Former President Clinton said
“I think he had a good business career”
He fu... |
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on Nov 7, 2012 at 10:57 am by The Coming GOP Civil War, a resident of another community |
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Guidici named football coach at Menlo College
Long-time athletic department member Fred Guidici was named interim head football coach at Menlo College on Wednesday.
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Woodside: Teens, ages 13-16, rounded up in arson incidents at Woodside Elementary School
Arson and vandalism at Woodside Elementary School over three days in early August have led deputies from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office to make two arrests in a roundup... |
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on Nov 10, 2011 at 7:15 am by student1, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Woodside riders worried over fate of horse trail
Woodside equestrians fear they are about to lose another key stretch of horse trail in town, thanks to a new owner's development plans.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Jun 18, 2009 at 9:15 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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Opening Reception on Friday, April 8 for Jody Alexander Exhibition at CSMA
The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) at Finn Center in Mountain View presents Sedimentals, an exhibition of works by Jody Alexander, in CSMA’s Mohr Gallery from April... |
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on Apr 5, 2011 at 10:27 am by CSMA, a resident of another community |
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CSMA Presents its 1st Annual party4all to Benefit Financial Aid and Arts Education Programs
On Saturday, October 24, the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) will throw open the doors of its Finn Center campus from 6-10 pm to hold its first-ever party4all to be... |
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on Oct 7, 2009 at 12:39 pm by CSMA, a resident of another community |
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Portola Valley: Mountain lion spotted Monday night
A resident of Portola Valley spotted a mountain lion heading toward Portola Green Circle in the Brookside Park neighborhood at about 9:25 p.m. Monday (April 11), according t... |
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on Apr 13, 2011 at 7:00 am by Fred, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |