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Horse senseDr. Beverley Kane is a physician with an impressive resume. She teaches second- and third-year medical students how to be...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2009Last comment by Stefanie Mazer, on Oct 25, 2009 at 9:55 pm | 3 comments | 4584 Views
WOODSIDE
Tuesday: Woodside could reconsider fines for those who illegally cut down treesThe Woodside Town Council meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in Independence Hall. On the agenda is a discussion of its...
Original post made on Oct. 10, 2009Last comment by AgeOfReason, on Oct 13, 2009 at 10:28 am | 2 comments | 5113 Views
WOODSIDE
Jobs tries to demolish historic mansion -- againSteve Jobs is not a quitter. He's trying once again to get permission to tear down the historic Jackling house in Woodside....
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2009Last comment by Don D'Anthony, on Oct 12, 2009 at 8:14 pm | 18 comments | 6943 Views
WOODSIDE
Police Calls: Residential burglary in Atherton, four Rolex watches stolen in Portola ValleyThis information is from the Atherton and Menlo Park police departments and the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Under...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2009Last comment by Andre Driscoll, on Sep 30, 2009 at 8:13 am | 1 comment | 5659 Views
WOODSIDE
New parking restrictions for Woodside RoadNo-parking signs will be going up along Woodside Road near Woodside Elementary School to increase safety and put an end to...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2009Last comment by Leslie Stepp, on Sep 29, 2009 at 6:15 pm | 1 comment | 5449 Views
WOODSIDE
Letter: Some rules of the road for cyclistsAs one who has biked on busy roads and rides on Alpine Road almost every day, I must say that although there are many good...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2009Last comment by Devin Kruse (Cupertino), on Sep 28, 2009 at 7:17 am | 4 comments | 4691 Views
WOODSIDE
Solar array to offset huge electricity billsA Woodside homeowner who pays about $40,000 yearly for 105,000 kilowatt hours of electricity is having a 10-500-square foot...
Original post made on Sep. 2, 2009Last comment by R.GORDON, on Sep 25, 2009 at 1:40 pm | 2 comments | 5222 Views
WOODSIDE
Town Council fines Woodside couple $10,000 for felling trees without a permitA couple who cut several significant trees in Woodside without a permit drew a hefty fine. The Town Council dramatically...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2009Last comment by Stanford Speaks, Woodside better listen, on Sep 16, 2009 at 10:02 pm | 8 comments | 6394 Views
WOODSIDE
Two more clothing retailers open in downtown MenloTwo new clothing retailers are opening in Menlo Park, the latest additions in an influx of new clothing stores to the downtown...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2009Last comment by Renee Batti, on Sep 15, 2009 at 5:36 pm | 2 comments | 4945 Views
WOODSIDE
Couple found dead in Woodside homeDeputies from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office today discovered an elderly married couple dead in a home on Woodside...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2009Last comment by Susan, on Sep 15, 2009 at 1:12 pm | 10 comments | 6605 Views
WOODSIDE
REAL ESTATE: Woodside home sells for $1.1 millionA house on Ware Road in Woodside sold for $1,125,000 on July 21, 2009. The house previously sold for $1,595,000 in October...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2009Last comment by Puzzled, on Aug 28, 2009 at 7:21 pm | 2 comments | 5041 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside roadside attractionLisa Green and her son Evan (in picture) maintain a barnyard habitat of chickens, goats, ducks, geese and a llama in a Woodside...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2009Last comment by Jeannine, on Aug 14, 2009 at 2:06 pm | 1 comment | 7070 Views
WOODSIDE
$3 million house raffled to help the homelessBuy a raffle ticket, help the homeless -- and possibly win a $3 million house in Los Altos Hills. That's the pitch in a new...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2009Last comment by R.GORDON, on Aug 13, 2009 at 8:06 pm | 1 comment | 6023 Views
WOODSIDE
Mountain lion reported near Phillips LaneA mountain lion was seen in the vicinity of 140 Phillips Lane near Woodside very early Sunday morning, according to an alert...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2009Last comment by Robin Smith, on Aug 11, 2009 at 10:49 am | 2 comments | 5712 Views
WOODSIDE
Parents win delay in parking crackdownThe Woodside Town Council is determined to put an end to illegal parking along Woodside Road between Canada and Miramontes...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2009Last comment by Brian, on Aug 10, 2009 at 2:29 pm | 6 comments | 6423 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside's planning director resignsHope Sullivan, Woodside's planning director and assistant town manager, has resigned , said Town Manager Susan George. Ms....
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2008Last comment by R.GORDON, on Jul 25, 2009 at 1:56 pm | 3 comments | 5854 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside council OKs Jackling house dealWoodside's Town Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night for a resolution that approves a contract between Apple co-founder Steve...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2009Last comment by R.GORDON, on Jul 23, 2009 at 1:25 pm | 3 comments | 5150 Views
WOODSIDE
Editorial: Solution in sight for Jackling houseSo far, preservationists have not indicated how they feel about a proposal that appears to rescue certain parts of Apple...
Original post made by Poster on Jul. 13, 2009Last comment by R.GORDON, on Jul 15, 2009 at 7:29 pm | 3 comments | 4723 Views
WOODSIDE
Two days of ticketing targets stop sign, cell phone scofflawsDeputies from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office and nearby police departments visited Portola Valley and Woodside on...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2009Last comment by Renee Batti, on Jul 8, 2009 at 12:42 pm | 2 comments | 4147 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside road rage leads to pepper spraying and arrestIn the right hands, a can of pepper spray can come in handy. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/story.php?story_id=4712...
Original post made on Aug. 15, 2007Last comment by Anne, on Jul 1, 2009 at 6:06 pm | 14 comments | 7471 Views
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