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President dines in Woodside tonight
A media van drives up Manzanita Way in Woodside while other reporters wait to get a glimpse of President Obama's motorcade in Woodside on Wednesday night (Feb. 17). ==I Photo... |
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on Feb 19, 2011 at 5:47 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Getting there is half the fun; coming back is the other half
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Heads up, Caltrain. Check out these photos. Here is some pro-bono advice that a consultant woul... |
Martin Engel |
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on Apr 16, 2008 at 2:22 pm by Bleeding eyes, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood |
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Obituaries
These obituaries are based on information provided by families and funeral homes.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday... |
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on Mar 17, 2008 at 11:40 pm by Beth Blote, a resident of another community |
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Happy Independence Day to all
I'm relatively new to this forum, but appreciate the opportunity it provides. To all of you fellow forum contributors, Happy 4th of July, we're all extremely fortunate to be ... |
tom |
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on Jul 10, 2008 at 3:25 pm by Resident, a resident of another community |
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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... |
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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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Ebay Founder Meg Whitman hosted McCain Fundraiser today
So glad I know to avoid using Ebay in the future.
For the real McCain: "Less Jobs/More War"
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TrueBlue |
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on May 22, 2008 at 5:45 pm by Fewer goofs/Better grammar, a member of the Menlo-Atherton High School community |
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Wasted Tax Dollars on the San Mateo Chicken Police
I read the wonderful article, "Your Own Backyard," about the growing popularity of backyard chickens throughout the County. For that reason, I was shocked to receive a letter... |
Jessica J. Holcombe |
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on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:33 pm by Frustrated, a resident of another community |
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Menlo Park asks for underground rail system
After some wrangling, Menlo Park's City Council approved the text of a letter to the High-Speed Rail Authority at its meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10, stating the city's preference f... |
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on Nov 16, 2009 at 9:24 am by taxpayer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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BART vs. Dumbarton Rail debate gets testy
The dust has settled, and round one in a fight for scarce Bay Area transit dollars goes to Dumbarton Rail supporters.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Aug 2, 2008 at 10:13 pm by Jay L. Tulock, a resident of another community |
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Consider online strorage for data backup
Backup your data. Backup your files. Backup your pictures. Backup your 'system state'. Backup, backup, backup!
Backup your files. Please. (with sugar on top.)
Dear Reade... |
techpaul |
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on Apr 27, 2008 at 3:26 pm by Jenny, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda neighborhood |
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Recommendation for health care reform
I suggest Obama, Reid and Pelosi commission a one-page bill. It would simply amend the Medicare Act in two ways: to remove all references to age (thus allowing anyone to buy i... |
Malcolm Dudley |
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on Jan 30, 2010 at 10:10 am by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other 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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Simitian says schools can't breathe easy yet
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's budget-rescue plan is a "patch and repair Band-Aid to get us through this tough year," state Sen. Joe Simitian said Saturday in a Palo Alto presen... |
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on Jun 6, 2008 at 3:28 pm by Speedy G., a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Recognition for World War II heroism may be near for Carl Clark
Carl Clark is a survivor, many times over. On Dec. 7, 1941, he was awakened by the sounds of war, and barely escaped serious injury or death as the Japanese strafed his quarte... |
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on Dec 25, 2011 at 4:02 pm by Byron Stout - Kansas, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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Caltrain conducts Rail Safety Relay
Caltrain officials held a Rail Safety Relay Wednesday morning to teach the community about safety and emphasize that tracks are for trains, not people. There were three fatal ... |
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on May 23, 2008 at 10:07 am by Martin Engel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood |
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Bill Lane, publisher, philanthropist, Portola Valley fan, dies at age 90
Bill Lane, a member of Portola Valley's first Town Council, the town's first mayor, and a philanthropist, longtime environmentalist, former ambassador to Australia and perhaps... |
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on Aug 3, 2010 at 3:41 pm by David Boyce, Almanac staff writer |
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San Mateo County Tax Collector/Treasurer
I would like to suggest Joe Galligan as an exceptional candidate for Tax Collector/Treasurer. He will bring new ideas and the skill necessary to keep the County Treasury safe... |
WatchDog |
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on Sep 13, 2009 at 11:34 am by WatchDog, a resident of another community |
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LOST PARAKEET?
A beautiful light-greenish yellow parakeet has been at my feeder since Sun., Aug. 17. It feeds several times a day, usually early AM. mid-morning, then again late afternoon. ... |
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on Aug 21, 2008 at 11:50 am by Jeanne Gary, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Measure O: Second try to pass 1/8-cent sales tax for parks
The only countywide measure on the June ballot would put extra money into San Mateo County and city parks and recreation programs squeezed for years by hard economic times and... |
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on Jun 9, 2008 at 10:43 am by Amelie, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Court throws out city's letter to rail authority
In a ruling that Menlo Park Councilman Rich Cline called "kind of a stomach punch," a California Superior Court judge has denied a motion to include a comment letter from the ... |
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on Apr 14, 2009 at 12:47 pm by truth, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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'Significant' mail theft reported in Woodside
A "significant theft" from mail boxes at Bear Gulch Road and Skyline Boulevard in Woodside occurred from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning, the San Mateo County Sheriff'... |
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on Oct 6, 2012 at 9:35 am by Moo, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Guest Opinion: Stray cat the best deal in town
By John Schulte
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, March 26, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Mar 26, 2008 at 2:34 pm by Don, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest 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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Senator seeks to revamp rail authority leadership
The agency charged with building California's high-speed rail system would lose its semi-independent status and see its entire leadership team replaced under a bill proposed ... |
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on Feb 24, 2011 at 2:26 pm by Observer, a resident of another community |
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Daffodils by the thousands
About 14,000 daffodils live on Village Hill in Woodside, having been planted there by the Woodside Landscape Committee, and many of the yellow and white flowers are now in blo... |
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on Mar 18, 2008 at 1:12 pm by wild flower, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |