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Judges: Budget cuts could close courtrooms
San Mateo County Superior Court judges announced a plan Tuesday to close up to six courtrooms if the state does not reverse "unprecedented" budget cuts.
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on Sep 25, 2012 at 2:19 pm by Michael G Stogner, a resident of another community |
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News briefs: Menlo Park woman surprises
stranger in her home
The last thing anyone wants to stumble upon in their home is a stranger. That was, however, the sight greeting a Menlo Park woman early one Wednesday morning.
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on Sep 24, 2012 at 10:35 pm by Lisa Lovazzano, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda neighborhood |
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Slain activist Dave Lewis is celebrated
Supporters of a program that helps parolees transition back into their communities held a celebration Wednesday honoring slain East Palo Alto activist Dave Lewis.
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on Sep 21, 2012 at 12:41 pm by Bob Cancilla, a resident of another community |
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Registering to vote can now be done online
The process of registering to vote in California changed significantly on Wednesday, Sept. 19. New residents and Californians who've changed an address, party affiliation or n... |
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on Sep 20, 2012 at 9:55 pm by Hank Doyle, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Atherton woman pleads no contest to DUI
A 63-year-old Atherton woman who was arrested for driving under the influence during a chaotic exit from a Menlo Park parking plaza in 2010 pleaded no contest Feb. 3 to two ch... |
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on Sep 20, 2012 at 9:38 am by Michael G Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Guest opinion: How alcohol ruined a student's dreams
College students: As you prepare to start or return to college, there are a number of things on your mind. And while you should put your education first, it's a known fact tha... |
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on Sep 17, 2012 at 10:29 pm by college, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Man pleads not guilty to pellet gun robberies
A suspect in multiple armed robberies who was arrested Aug. 16 after a nearly 10-hour standoff outside a North Fair Oaks home has pleaded not guilty to five counts of robbery ... |
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on Sep 13, 2012 at 1:42 pm by Thomas, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood |
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Shorts: Local Girl Scouts win Bronze Awards
Thirteen Girl Scouts from Troop 32515 at Encinal School in Menlo Park were awarded the Bronze Award, the highest award for Junior Girl Scouts, on April 30.
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on Sep 13, 2012 at 9:09 am by kathleen, olivia\'s friend, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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Wednesday: County bag ban meeting
Local governments are taking steps this fall to turn a proposed ban on plastic bags into reality for San Mateo County.
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on Sep 11, 2012 at 12:49 pm by gunste, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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Bill to curb texting behind the wheel moves ahead
A proposal by state Sen. Joe Simitian to raise fines for drivers who text while behind the wheel passed through the state Senate Tuesday afternoon and now heads to Gov. Jerry ... |
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on Aug 31, 2012 at 3:47 pm by Steve, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Woodside resident helps arrest theft suspect
Retired San Francisco police officer and Woodside resident Bill Gilbert brought some of his professional skills to bear early on Aug. 30 when he assisted a sheriff's deputy in... |
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on Aug 31, 2012 at 3:41 pm by my bad, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Young immigrants seek reprieve through new Obama program
Hundreds of young immigrants showed up at a North Fair Oaks church Sunday to get legal advice on applying for President Barack Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals p... |
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on Aug 28, 2012 at 9:52 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
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Whitman gives $100,000 to Romney super PAC
Atherton resident Meg Whitman, a candidate in the 2010 race for governor, gave $100,000 to a super PAC working for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, according to ... |
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on Aug 27, 2012 at 3:53 pm by Romney is LOSING, a member of the Encinal School community |
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Obituary: Charles "Chuck" Huggins, top executive at See's Candies
Friends and relatives of Charles "Chuck" Newel Huggins, the noted philanthropist, president and chief executive of See's Candies, and resident of Menlo Park, say there will b... |
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on Aug 26, 2012 at 4:39 pm by John Straubel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Guest opinion: Time for action on gun violence
Another gun spree killing. This time a house of worship, last time a movie theater, and before that a shopping mall, a campus, a school room.
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on Aug 25, 2012 at 8:55 am by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Gordon named 'Recycling Legislator of the Year'
The award reflects Assemblyman Rich Gordon's success in authoring two bills last year that provided incentives for state manufactures to re-use plastic and to stop using landf... |
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on Aug 21, 2012 at 1:37 pm by WhoRUpeople, a resident of another community |
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Oracle buys Menlo Park software company
Oracle has announced that its latest buying spree will include Skire, a Menlo Park company founded in 2000 that specializes in construction and facilities management software.... |
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on Aug 14, 2012 at 3:59 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Suspected drunken drivers involved in collision
Two suspected drunken drivers crashed into each other in Menlo Park early Saturday morning, according to police.
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on Aug 13, 2012 at 2:48 pm by Steve, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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A New Climate Change Consensus
A thoughtful and measured opinion piece from Fred Krupp about climate change from today's Wall Street Journal.
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on Aug 13, 2012 at 10:10 am by Corn, Beef; Hash & Wine, a resident of the Woodside: Family Farm/Hidden Valley neighborhood |
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Editorial: Don't undermine the Brown Act
California journalists and advocates of open government are rightfully concerned over the Legislature's suspension of an important provision of the Brown Act, the state's ope... |
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on Aug 11, 2012 at 10:05 am by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Guest opinion: Another perspective on Stanford funding for trail
The June 29 guest opinion in the Palo Alto Weekly submitted by Stanford's James Sweeney is laden with misleading and selectively chosen arguments. Mr. Sweeney's piece (http://... |
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on Aug 10, 2012 at 11:18 am by WEISMULLER, a resident of another community |
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Judge denies bail for psychiatrist accused of molesting boys and faking dementia
A San Mateo County judge Wednesday denied bail for an 80-year-old former psychiatrist accused of molesting boys during examinations in the 1990s.
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on Aug 8, 2012 at 8:29 pm by Poster , a resident of another community |
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$3.2 million granted for Caltrain upgrade
Caltrain's goal of "faster, quieter, more frequent service" using electric trains instead of diesel got another step closer to reality thanks to a federal grant.
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on Aug 8, 2012 at 1:06 pm by Martin Engel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood |
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Business: Menlo Park native aims to cut cost of home automation
Imagine an inexpensive device that allows you to set an alarm on your smart phone that will automatically turn on your coffee pot in the morning, or turn off the lights when y... |
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on Aug 7, 2012 at 3:42 pm by Tim Cook, a resident of another community |
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Grand jury: Pension costs out of control
A recent grand jury report dissects a topic near and dear to many hearts in San Mateo County: "Controlling the County's Escalating Pension Costs."
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on Aug 7, 2012 at 2:20 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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