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Kepler's Bestsellers - January 29, 2012
Hardcover Fiction
Art of Fielding - Chad Harbach
Death Comes to Pemberley P D James
Sense of an Ending - Julian Barnes
Orphan Master’s Son - Adam Johnson
Night Circus - E... |
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on Jan 30, 2012 at 4:18 pm by Pam Grange, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Should county controller be appointed?
With San Mateo County government in its fifth year of annual workshops on structural deficits, Measure C offers voters an opportunity to consider a related issue: Should the c... |
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on Oct 25, 2012 at 1:36 pm by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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This week at Atherton Library
Tuesday, October 23 at 1:15 pm: Baby Bounce and Rhyme Time for ages 0-18 months.
Wednesday, October 24 at 3:30 pm: Origami for children (all ages) with students from Menlo ... |
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on Oct 23, 2012 at 10:09 am by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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San Mateo County Times the peninsula's Hometown Newspaper
Has decided that coverage of the Supervisors vote to increase the County Manager salary and benefits to $300,000 is not newsworthy. This is their way of helping Don Horsley, A... |
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on Dec 14, 2012 at 2:05 pm by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Kepler's Bestsellers - Week Ending 10/9/2011
Hardcover Fiction
1 REAMDE - Neal Stephenson
2 Language of Flowers - Vanessa Diffenbaugh
3 Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern
4 Paris Wife - Paula McLain
5 Affair - Lee Chi... |
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on Oct 10, 2011 at 3:02 pm by Pam Grange, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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College graduate
Glenn W.K. Shelton of Menlo Park graduated from Humboldt State University in December with a bachelor of science degree in botany. He was the recipient of a Young Botanist Awa... |
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on Jan 25, 2013 at 7:36 pm by Dianne Blake, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Local donors give $803,000 to Obama
Individuals listing ZIP codes in the Almanac's area -- Atherton, Menlo Park, Portola Valley and Woodside -- have given approximately $1.26 million to the Democratic and Republ... |
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on Apr 18, 2012 at 12:37 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Woodside's enchanted forest
Regal would not be too strong a word to describe this rider on a roadside trail in Woodside on Saturday, Oct. 13, for the annual celebration of the Day of the Horse. Riders ma... |
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on Oct 25, 2012 at 10:05 pm by Barbara Wood, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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It's Time for Honesty from Supervisors
Supervisors Carole Groom and Rose Jacobs Gibson have both personally benefited by being appointed to the Supervisor seat. Groom was appointed by Gibson and 2 others against tr... |
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on Oct 27, 2012 at 11:37 am by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Dr. William Ayres pleads guilty to child molestation today
Just in: Dr. William Ayres, the court appointed psychiatrist to hundreds of juveniles in San Mateo County, will plead guilty to child molestation today.
Sentencing is Augu... |
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on May 17, 2013 at 4:13 am by Lurker, a resident of another community |
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Is the League of Woman Voters Nonpartisan?
While the League of Women Voters do not endorse candidates it invariably supports bills and measures that have a decidely leftist slant -- Which in certian instances is not ba... |
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on May 21, 2012 at 7:18 am by Menlo Observer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Harbaugh Bowl I
I am really looking forward to Harbaugh Bowl I. I am rooting for the younger brother to win. Go Niners! |
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on Jan 20, 2013 at 8:46 pm by Walt, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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John Maltbie proposes budget with $80,000,000 increase.
This budget of $1.83 billion is based on taking $40,000,000 from reserves. It is also based on three new taxes on the ballot passing. If they don't we can add $28,000,000. Inc... |
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on Jun 1, 2012 at 11:17 am by Michael G. Stogner , a resident of another community |
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San Mateo County Supervisors unanimously approved another 11% increase
On December 11th the 5 supervisors approved a 11% raise for John Maltbie. This brings up several questions about the leadership of our 5 supervisors. Why wasn't this issue bro... |
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on Dec 12, 2012 at 11:45 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Jewels valued at $175,000 stolen in Menlo Park
Burglars struck the Sharon Heights neighborhood of Menlo Park four times in the past six days, with one resident on Continental Drive reporting the theft of jewelry with an e... |
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on Feb 7, 2013 at 8:11 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Menlo Park seeks input on two projects
Speak your mind on two upcoming Menlo Park projects: Irrigation system replacement on Santa Cruz Avenue, and tree-planting along El Camino Real.
Read the full story here http... |
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on Jan 15, 2013 at 1:28 pm by Downtowner, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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POST acquires 1,000 more acres of open space
The Peninsula Open Space Trust is richer in open space by nearly 1,000 acres after spending about $13.6 million for three tracts of land in San Mateo County on the western sid... |
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on Jan 23, 2013 at 2:04 pm by Suzanne, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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A new benchmark for cost of police services
The Woodside Town Council approved a budget that included ■ Sheriff's contract: A council majority approved a three-year $1.45 million law enforcement contract with the ... |
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on Jun 21, 2012 at 3:19 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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When rain causes fire
Electrical fires are known for being impervious to water, a truth demonstrated in the rain over nearly two hours early Thursday morning (Nov. 29) at the corner of Princeton Ro... |
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on Dec 6, 2012 at 8:36 am by Allied but not Arty, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Atherton burglar absconds with $45,800 in jewelry
Atherton police are investigating two home burglaries, including one that involves the reported loss of $45,800 in jewelry.
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on Apr 7, 2012 at 1:24 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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The House of Stahler: Calling it quits with tonight's 'Zombieland'
Al Stahler is gearing up for his last fright night. This Halloween, he expects hundreds to line up in front of his Valparaiso Avenue home ready to be scared out of their wits.... |
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on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:52 pm by Gratitude, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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Search for Walgreens robber continues
It's not Halloween yet, but that didn't stop a man from donning a fake moustache before robbing a Walgreens in Menlo Park on Friday night.
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on Oct 22, 2012 at 11:38 am by resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Assemblyman Gordon hosts open house
If your social calendar isn't quite full, you might drop by Assemblyman Rich Gordon's open house in Los Altos. The newly elected representative of the new 24th Assembly Distri... |
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on Nov 25, 2012 at 9:58 pm by another menlo voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
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Election 2012: Two county tax measures defeated; one may pass
San Mateo County voters defeated two San Mateo County tax measures on June 5. The vote on Measure T, a tax on rental-car companies, is close.
Read the full story here http://... |
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on Jun 12, 2012 at 3:31 pm by apex, a resident of the Woodside: Woodside Hills neighborhood |
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Paws for Tales at Atherton Library
Children ages 5 and up can sign up to read to a trained service dog. Reading aloud helps to build confidence and improve reading skills. The 4th Saturday of each month, there ... |
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on Jan 17, 2013 at 3:26 pm by Atherton Library, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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