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Eshoo votes to cut student loan interest rates
From a Jan. 17, 2006, press release from Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Atherton.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, voted for bipartisan legislation W... |
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on Jan 17, 2007 at 5:13 pm by Poster, a resident of the Atherton: Lloyden Park neighborhood |
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Preparing for disaster in La Honda
Larry Whitney (chief@lahondafire.org) of the La Honda Fire Department sent the Almanac this notice Feb. 20:
On February 17, the La Honda Fire Department graduated nineteen n... |
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on Feb 20, 2007 at 11:39 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Menlo Park man commits suicide in Baylands
A Menlo Park man in his late 70s shot and killed himself Friday afternoon in a parking lot of Palo Alto's Baylands Nature Preserve, Police Sgt. Sandra Brown said.
Read the fu... |
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on May 26, 2008 at 5:08 pm by Jane, a resident of the Menlo Park: Stanford Hills neighborhood |
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Why are Menlo Park/Atherton residents so apathetic?
I check this board every day to see if anyone has posted anything new. How disappointing to see that the only post before mine (at approximately 3 p.m.) pertains to Ken's Hou... |
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on Aug 2, 2007 at 6:22 pm by Martin Engel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood |
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Grants Give Local Seniors a Leg Up on Healthy Living with Tai Chi, Yoga Classes
Three recent grants are giving local older adults at Family Service Agency of San Mateo County's Fair Oaks Intergenerational Center a new leg up on healthy living. Two separat... |
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on Sep 4, 2007 at 3:01 pm by Katherine Chouteau, 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 ... |
Andrea Gemmet |
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on Nov 29, 2007 at 11:50 am by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
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Stanford's Donald Kennedy to speak at Avenidas Feb. 26
This Feb. 21 press release is from Kari Martell of Avenidas, (650) 289-5427:
Donald Kennedy, President Emeritus of Stanford University and Bing Professor of Environmental Sc... |
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on Feb 21, 2007 at 11:57 am by Newsboy, a resident of another community |
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Here's a conservation tip: Stop population growth
Yes, Charles Marsala is right. It is "time to get off the CO2 habit," as he expressed in last week's guest opinion.
We each express "conservation" in different ways. Even w... |
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on May 2, 2007 at 11:30 pm by SettingTheRecordStraight, a resident of another community |
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Locals take chloramine fight to EPA
In an effort to help dozens of Peninsula residents who say their sensitivity to chloramine has caused skin rashes and respiratory problems, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo is pulling... |
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on Sep 2, 2007 at 7:27 pm by Ellen Powell, People Concerned About Chloramine, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda 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.
Read the full story here Web Link.... |
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on Dec 4, 2007 at 8:51 pm by dolores degnan, a resident of another community |
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Can Allied Arts Guild survive?
The Allied Arts Guild, to thousands of volunteers and patrons, has been a favorite institution to support, as its profits go to the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanf... |
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on Jul 17, 2007 at 9:35 pm by Tom, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights 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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Have public servants lost their ethics?
Thanks for the excellent editorial last week: "Sheriff should answer questions."
This event occurs when there is significant decline across the nation in the ethical profile... |
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on May 23, 2007 at 9:47 am by peeved in portola valley, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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Should the county spend money, provide cars for the Las Vegas law enforcement race?
Should San Mateo County spend thousands of dollars and provide cars for the Las Vegas law enforcement race, where the sheriff got caught in a brother raid this year?
About $... |
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on May 8, 2007 at 9:46 am by Question Man, a resident of another community |
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New thinking needed on community values and being a NIMBY
Editor: The recent "not in my backyard" discussion about whether taking a NIMBY position is a noble cause is a timely debate.
With all the attention the environment is get... |
Brielle Johnck |
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on Aug 23, 2007 at 3:19 pm by Brielle Johnck, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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How to view all posts in Town Square
To view all Town Center posts, click the link "View All Posts" to the right of the words, "Today's Top Posts." See illustration.
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on Feb 22, 2007 at 7:07 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Michael Richards Racist Rant
I am compelled to weigh in on this subject, as I feel race is one of the most compelling and fascinating subjects.
Of course, I have seen Richard's out of control resp... |
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on May 31, 2007 at 2:45 pm by Anonymous, a resident of another community |
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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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Council members right to question Caltrain
The following letter by Bruce Balshone was published in the Almanac's March 21 print edition:
Editor:
Recent criticism of city council members from San Mateo ... |
Renee Batti |
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on Mar 20, 2007 at 3:37 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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How to get e-mail alerts when others comment on your Town Square posts
If you register before you post on Town Square, you will get e-mail alerts when others comment on your post.
To register, go here: Web Link... |
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on Aug 15, 2007 at 3:48 pm by addicted, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
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Time to get off the CO2 habit
The following guest opinion by Atherton City Councilman Charles Marsala was published in the Almanac's April 18 print edition:
By Charles Marsala
In the last year public awa... |
Renee Batti |
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on Apr 17, 2007 at 5:34 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Spring Open Studio and Art Sale, Hunters Point Shipyard
SHIPYARD ARTISTS HOST 16TH ANNUAL SPRING OPEN STUDIO
Public Invited to Buy Directly From Artists
Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, 2007
11 AM – 6 PM
Free Admission – ... |
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on Apr 3, 2007 at 11:43 am by Marc Ellen Hamel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park 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.
Read the full story here ht... |
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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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Eshoo: No plans for health care town hall?
As people pack town hall meetings across the country on plans for health care reform, Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, has not announced plans to hold a similar meeting with her... |
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on Aug 26, 2009 at 1:43 pm by Concerned Parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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Law Library program on estate planning for pets
For pet owners concerned about who will care for their beloved animal companion if there is a death in the family, the San Mateo County Law Library is offering guidance.
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on Aug 13, 2007 at 10:22 am by Cat\'s meow, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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