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ATHERTON
Atherton police consult FBI on vandalism targeting wealthyThe Atherton Police Department is reviewing material on security cameras made available by residents and consulting with...
Original post made on Feb. 21, 2014Last comment by MPCSD/Atherton resident, on Nov 17, 2016 at 11:57 pm | 23 comments | 11603 Views
MENLO PARK
Tonight: Grand opening party for new Menlo Park furniture storeANTHEM Home, a new home furnishings store at 889 Santa Cruz Ave. in downtown Menlo Park, is holding a grand opening party...
Original post made on Sep. 8, 2017Last comment by Menlo Park Mama, on Sep 8, 2017 at 9:19 am | 1 comment | 11594 Views
ATHERTON
Menlo Park district will apply for waiver to reopen public schoolsThe Menlo Park City School District will apply to California's waiver program in order to reopen elementary schools to kindergarteners...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2020Last comment by parent, on Sep 14, 2020 at 5:15 pm | 10 comments | 11589 Views
MENLO PARK
Firefighters deserve high pay, chief saysFirefighters, says Menlo Park Fire Protection District Chief Harold Schapelhouman, deserve to be well paid. Read the full...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2017Last comment by Zephyrab, on Apr 18, 2017 at 2:32 pm | 21 comments | 11588 Views
AROUND TOWN
'Mixed feelings' as young students return to campus in the Menlo Park school districtOak Knoll Elementary students on Monday sprawled in front of lap desks on yoga mats placed next to colorful dots 6 feet apart....
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2020Last comment by parent, on Oct 2, 2020 at 8:27 am | 2 comments | 11582 Views
AROUND TOWN
Man with semi-automatic weapon protests on Sand Hill==B Update:== There's a man with a gun over there, and what he wants ain't exactly clear. "There" is in the 2800 block of...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2012Last comment by Marshall, on Feb 10, 2012 at 11:21 am | 9 comments | 11575 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park city manager plans to leave for VenturaMenlo Park City Manager Alex McIntyre told The Almanac today (Sept. 24) that he has given notice of resignation to the City...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2018Last comment by Lynne Bramlett, on Sep 26, 2018 at 6:17 pm | 21 comments | 11558 Views
MENLO PARK
Sea level rise could cost area billions, countywide study findsBy 2100, the sea water that surrounds the San Francisco Peninsula is expected to rise anywhere from 17 to 66 inches, according...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2018Last comment by No Easy Solutions, on Apr 19, 2018 at 2:25 pm | 12 comments | 11557 Views
MENLO PARK
After 28 years, Menlo Park's favorite place for pet supplies and friendly advice is closing downCome July, Menlo Park's four-legged residents will lose out on a favorite spot to score free treats and those who care for...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2020Last comment by Linda, on Jul 19, 2020 at 12:44 pm | 21 comments | 11557 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park school district sets meetings on building schoolWhether the $23 million bond measure on Nov. 5 the election ballot passes or fails, the Menlo Park City School District has...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2013Last comment by Katie Ferrick, on Nov 5, 2013 at 12:05 am | 10 comments | 11553 Views
MOVIES
Review: 'Ruby Sparks'"Ruby Sparks" proves it's something special by being unafraid to follow its premise to a dark place, the dream turning into...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2012Last comment by Norman, on Aug 4, 2012 at 4:02 pm | 1 comment | 11551 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Should the YMCA be allowed to log Camp Jones Gulch in perpetuity, without further public review?To manage fire hazards and gain some income, the YMCA has applied to the California Division of Forestry (CDF) for a timber...
Original post made by Andrea Gemmet on Dec. 8, 2006Last comment by Robyn Pierce, on Dec 12, 2006 at 4:20 pm | 8 comments | 11523 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
County plans fresh look at Mandarin charter school in Menlo Park districtOnce again a crowd packed a hearing room to listen and speak about the Mandarin immersion charter school that has been proposed...
Original post made on Jan. 8, 2015Last comment by palo alto resident, on Jan 11, 2015 at 7:37 pm | 11 comments | 11520 Views
WOODSIDE
Shirley Temple Black dies at her home in WoodsideShirley Temple Black died Monday night at her home in Woodside. She was 85. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/news/2014/02/11/shirley-temple-black-dies-at-her-ho...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2014Last comment by roc, on Feb 12, 2014 at 8:54 am | 6 comments | 11514 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside: 75 drivers cited for speeding in one daySeventy-five speeding tickets, 15 tickets for "distracted driving" and eight for seat belt violations were issued to drivers...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2014Last comment by matt from the block, on Sep 1, 2014 at 9:06 pm | 27 comments | 11514 Views
ATHERTON
Glimpse of history: Flood estate artifacts offer a look into the pastPassersby who happen to pause to peer through the opening in the fence fronting Marion and Bob Oster's property in the Lindenwood...
Original post made on May. 10, 2018Last comment by Calypso41, on May 10, 2018 at 6:59 pm | 4 comments | 11513 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mark Box resigns from school boardThe superintendent of the Menlo Park City School District is recommending that the school board avoid a costly election and...
Original post made on May. 25, 2011Last comment by Not our MPCSD, on Jun 3, 2011 at 12:52 pm | 29 comments | 11511 Views
SPORTS
Menlo College Continues Losing Ways! Why?Dear President Haight, As a mother of three children and working a full time job I look forward to coming to my Son's...
Original post made by Nancy on Oct. 4, 2009Last comment by [email protected], on Oct 6, 2009 at 11:52 am | 121 comments | 11506 Views
WOODSIDE
Friendly persuasionIf films and TV shows about the Old West are any guide, cowboys and ranchers back then persuaded a horse to perform on command...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2013Last comment by Holly W, on Dec 28, 2013 at 6:14 pm | 27 comments | 11497 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Police investigating possible homicideMenlo Park police are investigating a possible homicide after a woman was found dead in a house in the 900 block of Valparaiso...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2018Last comment by Hmmm, on Dec 14, 2018 at 9:56 am | 10 comments | 11496 Views
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