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on Mar 4, 2008 at 11:50 am by Joan, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Sea level rising
In a stunning reversal, the slogan for San Francisco Bay may have changed from "Save the Bay" to "Save the Land."
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on Feb 26, 2008 at 10:03 am by NGM, a resident of another community |
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Obituary: Patricia Brown helped shape Portola Valley
Patricia "Pat" Brown, who with her husband, the late Robert V. "Bob" Brown, helped shape the community of Portola Valley, died Dec. 26 at her home in Westridge. She was 78.
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on Feb 23, 2008 at 4:51 pm by Collette Hegg Wilson, a resident of another community |
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Atherton police officer is suspended
An Atherton police officer was recently placed on paid leave, although police Chief Bob Brennan said he could not comment on who the officer is, or why he was suspended.
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on Feb 23, 2008 at 2:06 pm by wow, a resident of the Atherton: Lloyden Park neighborhood |
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Supes place parks tax on June ballot
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to place a one-eighth cent sales tax measure on the June 3 ballot to raise money for parks and recreation p... |
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on Feb 14, 2008 at 12:25 pm by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Editorial: Facing the challenge of rising tides
Getting your arms around global warming is not easy. The more we learn about the energy-guzzling sins of our past, the more we realize there will be hell to pay down the road ... |
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on Feb 7, 2008 at 8:35 am by Joe, a resident of another community |
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Super Tuesday: Share your thoughts and experiences
Anything interesting to report about your polling place experience today?
Did you throw away your vote by voting absentee for a candiate who later withdrew from the race?
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on Feb 6, 2008 at 12:04 pm by Democratica, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Voters invited to avoid election day tsunami
Local voters have the opportunity to vote early and avoid the Election Day rush Tuesday.
On Saturday, Feb. 2, and Monday, Feb. 4, voters can drop off absentee ballots or vot... |
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on Feb 4, 2008 at 6:59 pm by Annelise Connell, a resident of the Portola Valley: Woodside Highlands neighborhood |
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Kepler's launches 'Go-Green' series of summer programs, including authors' talks and trips to parks and preserves
Clark Kepler, CEO of Kepler's, and Menlo Park Mayor Kelly Fergusson will host the kickoff event June 10 for a series of 12 Kepler's programs this summer that address the threa... |
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on Feb 4, 2008 at 12:08 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Letter: Keystone cop tactics in chase for Ladera mail thieves
Why the massive law enforcement response to a report of suspected mail theft in the Ladera area last week, with possibly 20 police units, dogs, guns and aircraft?
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on Feb 1, 2008 at 3:39 pm by truth, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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Congresswoman Eshoo endorses Obama; decision 'moves beyond gender or race'
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, has endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. Her announcement today delivers a blow to the Hillary Clinton election cam... |
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on Jan 30, 2008 at 4:46 pm by question, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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The bells, my God, the bells!
Is anyone else aware of the severely out-of-tune qualities of the recorded bells that emanate several times a day from the Bethany Lutheran Church at Avy and Cloud Avenues?
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on Jan 29, 2008 at 3:31 pm by laughing, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Editorial: Start planning for rail projects now
High-speed rail, with its promise of bullet trains running between Northern and Southern California, presents a conundrum for residents who live in the Peninsula communities a... |
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on Jan 18, 2008 at 11:02 pm by observer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Carbon dioxide emissions linked to mortality
In a groundbreaking study, Stanford University researchers have linked the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide to an increase in mortality.
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on Jan 8, 2008 at 4:13 pm by NoMoreBreadAndCircuses, a resident of the Menlo Park: Stanford Hills neighborhood |
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County agencies prepare for winter storms
San Mateo County officials are preparing for imminent winter storms by giving away sandbags and asking residents to remove leaves and other debris from storm drains and catch ... |
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on Jan 3, 2008 at 5:57 pm by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
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Family of cyclist Rodney Smith files wrongful death lawsuit
A more detailed picture of the circumstances surrounding the car accident that killed cyclist and former Altera Corp. chief executive Rodney Smith of Portola Valley in May ma... |
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on Jan 2, 2008 at 9:57 am by Peninsula Cyclist, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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No more public oversight for Sequoia Hospital
The public will no longer play a role in the governance of Sequoia Hospital, built with taxpayer funds in Redwood City some 57 years ago to serve much of the Midpeninsula as a... |
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on Dec 7, 2007 at 8:47 am by Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Building hope
Gifts to the Almanac's Holiday Fund benefit the Service League, which provides services to jail inmates and their families. The organization is located in a historic brick lau... |
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on Dec 7, 2007 at 8:18 am by Bill W., a resident of another community |
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Menlo College professor killed in car accident
Laura Marschall, 44, associate professor of biological sciences at Menlo College in Atherton, was killed Saturday in a head-on collision on Highway 92, just west of the state ... |
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on Dec 5, 2007 at 11:58 am by Joanna, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Twice yearly Woodside rummage sale involves the whole town
On May 10 and 11, a twice-yearly Woodside institution will once again take place — the rummage sale at the Woodside Village Church.
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on Dec 4, 2007 at 8:51 pm by dolores degnan, a resident of another community |
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Protect vital records from fire, CPA group says
In the wake of the recent fires in Southern California, the California Society of Certified Public Accountants has put together this list of important documents to protect in ... |
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on Nov 29, 2007 at 11:50 am by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
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Portola Valley cyclist struck, killed on Skyline Boulevard
The life of Thomas Colby Maddox came to an untimely end Saturday, July 15, after the Portola Valley resident and cyclist was struck by a car three days earlier while cycling w... |
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on Nov 15, 2007 at 4:02 pm by David Nader, a resident of another community |
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Town Square posts need to comply with terms of use
Town Square posts and comments are monitored by the Almanac for compliance with terms of use: Web Link
We want to encourage an intelligen... |
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on Nov 12, 2007 at 9:16 pm by Joanna, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Los Trancos Water District: Krenz, Swan lead
Incumbent Charles Krenz and challenger Richard Swan are leading in the early count in the contest for two seats on the board of the Los Trancos County Water District. Mr. Kren... |
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on Nov 7, 2007 at 8:21 am by k, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
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Swing time at Holbrook-Palmer Park
It's going to be a swinging party at the Sunday, Sept. 9, "Swing in the Park" fundraiser for Atherton's Holbrook-Palmer Park.
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on Oct 14, 2007 at 3:16 pm by Sharon Richards, a resident of another community |
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