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Letter: Break the big box habit; shop close to home
I recently drove past a beautiful toy store right here in Menlo Park to get to Target's toy department to purchase some toys for holiday guests. The thought occurred to me how... |
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on Dec 8, 2008 at 2:40 pm by Joe, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Scott Alonso adds to political career.
Scott Alonso, a 2004 graduate of Menlo-Atherton, recently completed a stint with the California Democratic Party in San Francisco. President-Elect Barack Obama's message of ch... |
Tony Miller |
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on Dec 7, 2008 at 1:20 pm by Julia, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Letter: Why it pays to shop with local merchants
As our budgets are stretched thinner these days and as many of us are pondering how we will manage through the holidays, it's a good time to reflect on how and why our shoppin... |
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on Dec 6, 2008 at 3:15 pm by shopper, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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It's the Economy!
I am amazed that the most important single news item in the world, does not register on this web site. It’s the ECONOMY!
The State is $28 billion in the hole for this curr... |
Martin Engel |
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on Dec 2, 2008 at 7:25 pm by James, a resident of another community |
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Spare the air day - fines for burning wood
The Bay Area Air District has issued a Winter Spare the Air Alert for Monday, November 24, 2008, which bans wood burning both indoors and outdoors through noon tomorrow.
Ai... |
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on Nov 24, 2008 at 11:12 am by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
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Guest opinion: High-speed rail takes dollars from real transit
The Almanac carried an editorial about the high-speed train last week. It points out the challenges facing Menlo Park if and when the construction teams take over the swath of... |
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on Nov 18, 2008 at 5:06 pm by G, a resident of another community |
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How do parents explain their bad behavior?
I've appreciated the great decline in the number of people driving while yakking on a hand-held cellphone since July. But driving to work this morning, I saw a woman with two ... |
Donna |
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on Nov 17, 2008 at 12:32 pm by Norma, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood |
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Rally opposing Prop 8
Several community leaders in San Mateo County, including Supervisor Rich Gordon, will speak at a rally to oppose Proposition 8 at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Redwood Cit... |
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on Nov 13, 2008 at 12:32 pm by Pledge, a resident of the Atherton: Lloyden Park neighborhood |
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Students remember classmate who took her life
Grief-stricken friends, relatives and teachers mourned and lamented the death of 16-year-old Ophylia Mona Lisa Afuhaamango Mataele on Friday, March 3, at a tearful standing-r... |
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on Nov 12, 2008 at 1:50 pm by <3, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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Golden Gala marks 50 years for Boys & Girls Clubs
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula will celebrate 50 years in style with a "Golden Gala" on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Sun Microsystems Campus, 1601 Willow Road in Menlo P... |
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on Nov 6, 2008 at 5:45 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Voters can vote early at elections offices
The San Mateo County Elections Office invites voters to vote early -- by mail or at elections offices in Redwood City or San Mateo.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Nov 3, 2008 at 11:36 am by Susie B., a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Superintendent: No ban on homework
Contrary to some television, newspaper and Web site reports, "neither the district nor Oak Knoll School has banned homework," said Superintendent Ken Ranella of the Menlo Par... |
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on Oct 29, 2008 at 2:07 pm by Bobby, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Editorial endorsements on Propositions 5 to 8
The Almanac's positions on ballot Propositions 5 to 8
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Oct 29, 2008 at 8:25 am by MP resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Sustainable living sage talks in Portola Valley
Amory Lovins, MacArthur Fellow and noted spokesman on tackling global warming by living more efficiently, spoke about sustainable living to an overflow crowd at Portola Valley... |
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on Oct 27, 2008 at 11:14 am by David Boyce, Almanac staff writer |
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FPPC BART Complaint
Isn't the Measure B complaint the same problem with CalTrain's advocacy for High Speed Rail's Proposition 1A? |
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on Oct 26, 2008 at 9:11 pm by M. Fruth, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood |
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'Sunset Unlimited': Lane family honored as history makers
When Laurence W. "Larry" Lane bought floundering Sunset magazine in 1928 for $60,000, he planted the seeds of more than pretty Western flowers.
Read the full story here http:... |
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on Oct 23, 2008 at 4:23 pm by Sue Purdy Pelosi, a resident of another community |
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No on 2! Cock-a-doodle-doo!
I have noticed that the opponents of much needed Proposition 2, a measure to end overcrowding of laying hens, pregnant pigs, and calves, are largely those who are affiliated... |
Meghan F. |
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on Oct 23, 2008 at 4:09 pm by Meghan F., a member of the Belle Haven Elementary community |
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Superintendent: No ban on homework
Contrary to some television, newspaper and Web site reports, "neither the district nor Oak Knoll School has banned homework," said Superintendent Ken Ranella of the Menlo Par... |
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on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:28 am by none of yours, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
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Superintendent: No ban on homework
Contrary to some television, newspaper and Web site reports, "neither the district nor Oak Knoll School has banned homework," said Superintendent Ken Ranella of the Menlo Par... |
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on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:28 am by none of yours, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
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Lorry Lokey pledges $33 million for stem cell research center
Lorry Lokey of Atherton, has pledged a minimum of $33 million to build a home for Stanford University's Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, the universi... |
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on Oct 8, 2008 at 2:26 pm by Marvelous!, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Another electric car company may come to MP
Tesla Motors' days as the only electric car dealership in Menlo Park may be numbered. ZAP!, a Santa Rosa-based electric vehicle company, is in talks with the city to open a de... |
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on Oct 5, 2008 at 8:56 pm by Jonathan, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Car visits Flegel's via front window
The top of a $10,000 inlaid Italian table was showered with broken glass at Flegel's Home Furnishings at 870 Santa Cruz Ave. in Menlo Park after a Jaguar drove into a plate gl... |
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on Sep 30, 2008 at 8:40 pm by Alice, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
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Red-light runners: Cameras up on El Camino at Glenwood
Another camera system to catch red-light runners has been installed in Menlo Park -- this time at the intersection of El Camino Real and Glenwood Avenue.
Read the full s... |
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on Sep 23, 2008 at 7:19 pm by Pizza Eater, a resident of the Menlo Park: Stanford Hills neighborhood |
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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... |
Richard V |
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on Sep 22, 2008 at 2:52 pm by Gato Gordo, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Letter: It's up to us to bring about change in our country
I am a liberated woman, teacher, mother and grandmother who is very concerned with the future of all children and grandchildren. I am also not fooled by the media blitz of thi... |
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on Sep 20, 2008 at 9:56 pm by Joseph E. Davis, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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