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Letter: Fee for paper bags is outrageous
Some too narrowly focused and overenthusiastic "protectors of the environment" have convinced many Peninsula city councils to enact an ordinance regarding the use of plastic b... |
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on Apr 1, 2013 at 12:28 pm by Steve, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Caltrans previews Willow Road interchange redesign
The Menlo Park Transportation Commission recently got a look at how Caltrans could redesign the U.S. 101 and Willow Road interchange to improve safety and traffic flow.
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on Mar 28, 2013 at 10:11 pm by Mary, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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The sale (and free exchange) of locally grown food gathers steam
The idea of local people eating locally grown food continues to make headlines in Woodside. The Town Council has expressed interest in a public referendum on whether to allow ... |
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on Mar 28, 2013 at 2:28 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
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Hundreds celebrate opening of Devil's Slide tunnels
Hundreds gathered on a coastal San Mateo County hillside Monday to celebrate the opening of two tunnels that will replace a notorious stretch of state Highway 1 at Devil's ... |
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on Mar 27, 2013 at 1:29 pm by troll, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Portola Valley man pleads no contest to porn charges
Portola Valley resident Stephen Wolf, 65, pleaded no contest on March 19 to charges of possession of child pornography, according to the San Mateo County District's Attorney's... |
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on Mar 26, 2013 at 4:27 pm by parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Tonight: Facebook, hotel on Menlo Park council agenda
After sailing through with unanimous approvals from the Planning Commission, Facebook's plan for its Constitution Drive campus heads to the City Council for a final review on ... |
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on Mar 26, 2013 at 3:03 pm by downtowner, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Imogene Woodruff, 94, longtime dance instructor
Imogene Woodruff, who taught ballroom dance and cotillion classes to generations of Midpeninsula residents, died on March 14, one day short of her 95th birthday.
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on Mar 26, 2013 at 12:25 pm by bob, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Man struck, killed by train in Palo Alto
A man was struck and killed by a northbound train at about 6:50 a.m. this morning at Charleston Road in Palo Alto, a Caltrain spokesperson said.
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on Mar 25, 2013 at 2:36 pm by Continually Appalled, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
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Cafe Zoe hosts student exhibit
Cafe Zoe, a popular hub for caffeine- and community-loving locals, has added another dimension to its offerings of international flavors: Art by students of the nearby German-... |
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on Mar 25, 2013 at 12:20 pm by Austen, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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New suit claims high-speed-rail officials 'misled' public
Just weeks after California's high-speed rail project withstood a court challenge from a group of Peninsula cities, the agency is facing another suit from project critics, who... |
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on Mar 23, 2013 at 6:41 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Deputy DA 'reproved' by state bar for misconduct
A prosecutor in the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office has been "privately reproved" for misconduct by the California State Bar, according to a letter sent to a victi... |
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on Mar 22, 2013 at 3:47 pm by Holly L., a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
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Woodell countersued in cellphone caper
Well, now the shoe's on the other foot: First John Woodell sued two people for defamation. Now one, Chuck Bernstein, has countersued Mr. Woodell -- for defamation.
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on Mar 22, 2013 at 1:12 pm by Menlo Critic, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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CHP stops wrong-way driver on I-280
About 15 miles of Interstate 280 was not a movie set Thursday morning some minutes after 4:30 a.m., when officers from the California Highway Patrol corralled San Bruno resid... |
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on Mar 22, 2013 at 12:13 pm by Early morning commuter, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |
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Portola Valley council agrees to plastic-bag ban
The Portola Valley Town Council unanimously agreed on Wednesday to prohibit retailers in town from dispensing single-use plastic bags at checkout counters.
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on Mar 19, 2013 at 5:59 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Second Harvest food drive short of goal
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties' holiday fundraiser fell short of its goal, and now it needs help to continue feeding the thousands of strug... |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 9:56 am by neighbor, a resident of another community |
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Mark Sweyer of Woodside Bakery to open 25-seat cafe in Woodside
Woodside has no traffic signals, but Mark Sweyer, co-owner of the Woodside Bakery & Cafe, did get a green light on his plans to convert a nearby one-story office building at ... |
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on Mar 16, 2013 at 1:32 am by kevin mariani, a resident of the Woodside: Mountain Home Road neighborhood |
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Saturday: 'Paint the Garden' workshop
Artist Kirsten Olson is conducting a one-day "Paint the Garden" workshop at Allied Arts
Guild in Menlo Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16. Students will paint in... |
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on Mar 15, 2013 at 12:31 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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'Paint the Garden" workshop at Allied Arts
An exhibit of "Classic California" landscapes by Kristen Olson of Palo Alto will be on display at the Portola Art Gallery at Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park during March. A re... |
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on Mar 15, 2013 at 12:27 pm by Frances, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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No "clear mandate" for closing healthcare district
Jack Hickey didn't get his "clear mandate for dissolution" of the Sequoia Healthcare District, coming in third behind two fellow incumbents for two open seats on the board of ... |
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on Mar 14, 2013 at 1:07 pm by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Menlo Park silent on extent of gymnastics program review
Although Menlo Park City Manager Alex McIntyre released a letter to the community saying he had reviewed to his satisfaction the circumstances of a popular gymnastics instruct... |
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on Mar 12, 2013 at 9:15 pm by Frank, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
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Judge won't dismiss defamation lawsuit
The defamation lawsuit filed against a Menlo Park fire board director will proceed, according to a court ruling. San Mateo Superior Court Judge Raymond Swope ruled against dis... |
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on Mar 12, 2013 at 3:39 pm by SteveC, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Hillview School playing field nears finish line
The school district and city are racing against the clock to try to open the new Hillview Middle School playing field by this weekend, allowing local lacrosse teams to use the... |
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on Mar 8, 2013 at 7:48 am by SteveC, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Letter: Supervisor failure or discrimination?
A lot of negative attention has been directed at the couple who complained about the city of Menlo Park's gymnastics instructor Michelle Sutton. Most of us may find it difficu... |
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on Mar 5, 2013 at 10:41 pm by Scott, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Another lawsuit: Atherton donates $10K to high-speed rail litigation
Hoping to set an example for other local communities that will be impacted by construction of the high-speed rail project, the town of Atherton is kicking in $10,000 to suppor... |
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on Mar 5, 2013 at 1:40 pm by Dr Doodle, a resident of another community |
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New Chinese restaurant opens in Menlo Park
After seeing two favorites close last year, Menlo Park has a new Chinese restaurant. The Fey restaurant opened in January at 1368 El Camino Real, the former site of Ten Fu.
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on Mar 5, 2013 at 7:29 am by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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