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President Obama has had a tough week
This week will mark the 37th time House Republicans have tried to repeal Obamacare. If Republicans really wanted to do away with Obamacare they should just endorse it as a con... |
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on May 22, 2013 at 10:07 am by C Parker, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
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Outcry over train whistle: Caltrain will reduce volume
Following an outcry from people who live near the tracks, Caltrain plans to reduce the volume of its locomotives' horns back to a level residents are accustomed to, a Caltrain... |
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on Jan 3, 2013 at 9:31 am by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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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... |
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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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Cyclist severely injured in crash in Woodside
A 67-year-old bicyclist from Redwood City was admitted to Stanford Hospital with a severe brain injury requiring emergency surgery on Sunday, May 29. The cyclist crashed on W... |
Editor |
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on Jun 12, 2011 at 11:46 am by in traffic, a resident of another community |
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Guest opinion: Suit was a distraction for rail authority
Aristotle wrote that "the law is reason free from passion."
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 12:00 ... |
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on Jul 9, 2010 at 8:17 pm by ANONYMOUS, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood |
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Driver, 21, dies in Woodside crash
A 21-year-old man died in Woodside early this morning after his car hit two trees and another vehicle before flipping, a San Mateo County
Sheriff's Office sergeant said.
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on Dec 16, 2009 at 4:11 pm by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
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Why Rush Limbaugh supports Romney
I couldn't figure it out! Rushbo supporting a Massachusetts Moderate. A real headscratcher.
I get it now.
In 2006 Bain buys Clear Channel. In 2008, Rush Limbaugh inks a... |
Hill B |
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on Jan 23, 2012 at 4:04 pm by srini, a resident of another community |
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Sequoia Healthcare District dissolution survey
I have created a survey regarding dissolution of Sequoia Healthcare District. Web Link
Please feel free to e-mail this to your friends and associ... |
Jack Hickey |
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on Jan 22, 2013 at 2:12 pm by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Scott Walker opens up an 8 pt Lead in the recall election
Today the Milwaukee Wisconsin Sentinel Journal announced that Governor Scott Walker has opened a commanding lead to thwart the Union sponsored recall election.
Governer Wal... |
Hank Lawrence |
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on Jun 6, 2012 at 1:35 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Menlo Park complex turns into affordable housing
Veterans facing a tough search for housing in San Mateo County just caught a break.
Read the full story here Web Link posted ... |
Editor |
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on May 31, 2012 at 8:58 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Legislative analyst: 'Deny high-speed rail funding'
California legislators should deny Gov. Jerry Brown's requests for all but minimal funding for the California High-Speed Rail Authority in the current budget process, the Legi... |
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on Apr 23, 2012 at 6:38 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Neighbors and SFPUC: Move oak tree?
Granny might have to move. Tree advocates and the SFPUC met Tuesday to discuss how to save the 65-foot heritage oak tree standing in the way of the Hetch Hetchy pipeline.
Re... |
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on May 27, 2011 at 4:58 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
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New HSR group focuses on Caltrain corridor
A new high-speed rail group on the Peninsula says it's trying to fill a void in the discussion by concentrating on the Caltrain corridor.
Read the full story here Web Link.... |
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on May 1, 2011 at 5:11 pm by RayofSunshine, a resident of the Atherton: Lloyden Park neighborhood |
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Garbage strike causes three days of rescheduled collection service
Menlo Park residents and businesses that normally have their trash and recycling picked up today (Wednesday) will have to haul their containers back to the yard and roll them ... |
Editor |
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on Aug 29, 2010 at 10:34 am by Interested, a resident of another community |
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Family of Officer Richard May furious about leak
The family of slain East Palo Police Officer Richard May -- including stepfather Frank Merrill of Atherton -- is outraged that the defense attorneys for May's convicted killer... |
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on Jan 12, 2010 at 8:38 am by Interested, a resident of another community |
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Rail agency analyzes underground option
Peninsula residents crowded around tables, examined maps, shared their opinions and asked questions of officials representing the High-Speed Rail Authority on Wednesday evenin... |
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on Oct 6, 2009 at 4:53 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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When are bicyclists ever going to get it?
The following letter by Ted Bache was published in the Almanac's April 11 print edition:
Editor:
When on the road, car drivers and bikers are under the same rules.
On a r... |
Renee Batti |
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on Apr 17, 2008 at 10:45 pm by Dave, 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."
Read the full story here ... |
Editor |
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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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East Palo Alto: Four homicides in 12 days
East Palo Alto Police Chief Ron Davis said police officers will sacrifice their days off and work overtime to fight the recent outbreak in violent crimes, including four homic... |
Editor |
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on Jul 28, 2011 at 1:40 pm by sadfsf, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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Lawmaker rips plan for 'blended' rail system
A Central Valley assemblywoman came out swinging on Friday against a proposal by three Peninsula lawmakers to 'blend' Caltrain with California's proposed high-speed rail, call... |
Editor |
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on May 12, 2011 at 12:49 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Trucker in bike fatality seeks indemnity
Truck driver Gabriel Vera and his employer are seeking indemnity from San Mateo County in connection with a lawsuit brought against Mr. Vera by relatives of Los Altos Hills bi... |
Editor |
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on Apr 28, 2011 at 10:21 am by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Sequoia Healthcare District: Shefren, Hickey elected; third spot is close
Jerry Shefren and Jack Hickey were elected Tuesday to the board of the Sequoia Healthcare District. Art Faro leads in the count for the third seat.
Read the full story here ... |
Editor |
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on Nov 9, 2010 at 3:17 pm by John J. \"Jack\" Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Newcomer takes funding lead in Assembly race
A venture capitalist from Menlo Park has surged past two political veterans in the race for campaign fundraising, all but ensuring a tight three-way contest for Ira Ruskin's s... |
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on Feb 7, 2010 at 9:31 pm by Who Dat?, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Comment: absurd decision on Obama makes a mockery of the Nobel peace prize
The award of this year’s Nobel peace prize to President Obama will be met with widespread incredulity, consternation in many capitals and probably deep embarrassment by the Pr... |
Michael Binyon |
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on Oct 13, 2009 at 7:53 am by Ronald Kessler, 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.
Re... |
Editor |
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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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