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High-speed rail issue draws a crowdHow do you pack the room at the annual Atherton Civic Interest League meeting? Put a discussion of the California High Speed...
Original post made on May. 29, 2009Last comment by confused, on Jul 8, 2009 at 2:33 pm | 45 comments | 13621 Views
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Guest opinion: Downsizing not the answer for AthertonWe are deeply concerned about the proposal to downsize our Atherton government, which can only result in a decreased level...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2011Last comment by POGO, on Jun 14, 2011 at 7:13 am | 45 comments | 17562 Views
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Atherton pushes for action to limit Surf AirAtherton has send a letter demanding something be done about the noise impacts of Surf Air flights, asking for action by...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2015Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Oct 5, 2015 at 7:29 am | 45 comments | 9337 Views
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Atherton Little League plans face oppositionLast November, in an Atherton election that sharply divided the town, there was one measure on the ballot most voters agreed...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2013Last comment by Barry B., on Sep 19, 2013 at 3:14 pm | 45 comments | 53819 Views
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President Obama to return to Atherton Feb. 11 for fundraising visitPresident Barack Obama is due to visit Atherton, again, on Feb. 11, to raise funds for Democrats but this time the town's...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2016Last comment by L&D, on Feb 2, 2016 at 9:59 am | 44 comments | 9173 Views
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Atherton: Special meeting on Marsala allegations set for April 7A second special Atherton City Council meeting to discuss "alleged improper official conduct and allegations that council...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2010Last comment by Bill, on Apr 5, 2010 at 8:43 pm | 44 comments | 6185 Views
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Is Trump coming to Atherton?Atherton may be the destination of President Donald Trump's Bay Area political fundraising visit on Sept. 17, according to...
Original post made on Sep. 3, 2019Last comment by IOKIYAR, on Sep 17, 2019 at 1:00 pm | 44 comments | 10956 Views
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Atherton: Parcel tax opponents miss deadline for ballot argumentThere will be no ballot argument against Atherton's parcel tax renewal measure in November — but not for lack of trying...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2013Last comment by real deal, on Sep 3, 2013 at 1:05 pm | 44 comments | 5656 Views
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Atherton OKs settlement deal with developerThe Atherton City Council has approved a tentative agreement to settle a lawsuit with the development firm Pacific Peninsula...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2011Last comment by Draper/ King neighbor, on Oct 17, 2011 at 5:25 am | 44 comments | 7623 Views
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Atherton: Construction starts on controversial Little League fieldUpgrades to the Little League baseball field in Atherton's Holbrook-Palmer Park are underway, with the league hoping to be...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2014Last comment by Stop the Trolls, on Dec 3, 2014 at 3:41 pm | 43 comments | 9314 Views
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Atherton voters OK public funding of new civic centerAtherton voters have approved an advisory measure asking whether the town should spend more public money to build a new...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2017Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Jun 13, 2017 at 5:31 pm | 43 comments | 6341 Views
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Atherton may cut staff compensationThe mayor calls it a wrap-up. The police union is calling it revenge. As the Atherton City Council meets on Nov. 28 for the...
Original post made on Nov. 26, 2012Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Dec 4, 2012 at 11:37 am | 43 comments | 10611 Views
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Obama to brunch, lunch in AthertonAtherton will have a few extra visitors in town on Thursday, April 4, as President Barack Obama is the guest of honor at...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2013Last comment by Hmmm, on Apr 8, 2013 at 8:58 pm | 42 comments | 7899 Views
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Was councilwoman's house built lawfully?The question has been raised, publicly and emotionally, for at least two years: Did Atherton City Councilwoman Elizabeth...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2010Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Jun 8, 2010 at 2:02 pm | 42 comments | 19155 Views
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Atherton councilwoman cites harassment and abuseThe difficult job of serving on the Atherton City Council has been made nearly intolerable by incidents including vandalism...
Original post made on Jan. 23, 2012Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Jan 29, 2012 at 4:00 pm | 42 comments | 20848 Views
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Atherton council: more spending cuts neededAtherton staff must sharpen their pencils and find more spending cuts to avoid reaching into reserves and the parcel tax...
Original post made on May. 22, 2010Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Aug 25, 2010 at 10:03 am | 41 comments | 9957 Views
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Guest opinion: Misuse of social media by 'Athertonians' blogIn connection with the Atherton Library controversy the moderators of the Yahoo blog "Athertonians," which was set up a number...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2012Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Aug 6, 2012 at 6:14 am | 41 comments | 5819 Views
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Atherton voters to choose council member, decide on parcel tax renewal in NovemberAtherton voters will choose their new council member after all: The City Council reaffirmed on Wednesday night (July 17)...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2013Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Jul 24, 2013 at 10:56 am | 40 comments | 7868 Views
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Police oversight committee for Atherton?Is a citizen oversight committee needed to restore confidence in the Atherton Police Department? Peter Carpenter, the president...
Original post made on Feb. 4, 2010Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Feb 6, 2010 at 5:39 am | 39 comments | 6845 Views
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Atherton settles sexual harassment caseThe town of Atherton paid $230,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former police officer who claimed the...
Original post made on Dec. 14, 2009Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Dec 19, 2009 at 8:36 pm | 39 comments | 6645 Views
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