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Spanish travels - The Almanac Online border=

Spanish travels - The Almanac Online

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The activity was part of the school's "Viajando en Espanol," or "Travel in Spanish," program, held in April. Schoolchildren traveled to a series of classrooms, each representing a different Spanish-speaking country. The children learned about geography …

City to buy, refurbish foreclosed homes - The Almanac Online border=

City to buy, refurbish foreclosed homes - The Almanac Online

The Almanac Online, CA
The city will allocate $2 million from its below-market-rate housing fund to buy 10 to 15 foreclosed homes, according to city's Housing Manger Doug Frederick. The city will also contribute up to $500000 to a Habitat for Humanity plan to purchase up to …
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Portola Valley council agrees: Commercial gardeners can blow ... - The Almanac Online border=

Portola Valley council agrees: Commercial gardeners can blow … - The Almanac Online

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by Dave Boyce An updated noise ordinance for Portola Valley had been set for a vote on April 22, but it was delayed by the Town Council's unanimous decision to remove a proposal that would have banned commercial gardening services such as leaf-blowing …

Flower show goes 'Platinum' in Portola Valley - The Almanac Online border=

Flower show goes 'Platinum' in Portola Valley - The Almanac Online

The Almanac Online, CA
Proceeds will be used for gardening projects of the Woodside-Atherton Garden Club. The club maintains the native plant garden at the Woodside public library and does gardening at Stanford's Ronald McDonald House. The "Portola Valley Platinum" flower …

Ways to celebrate 'Earth Day' - The Almanac Online border=

Ways to celebrate 'Earth Day' - The Almanac Online

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For information, visit tinyurl.com/d2xevh • Earth Day story time: Author and illustrator Peter Brown will read from his new book, "The Curious Garden," in the Menlo Park Library at 4 pm Wednesday, April 22. Attendees will get seed packets to help them …

Exhibit spotlights the 'Sunset Way' - The Almanac Online border=

Exhibit spotlights the 'Sunset Way' - The Almanac Online

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For newcomers settling in the California suburbs, Sunset offered advice on topics such as gardening, architecture and building, home economics, traveling and do-it-yourself projects. The Sunset exhibit continues through Oct. 4. …

MP Sidewalk arts festival starts Friday - The Almanac Online border=

MP Sidewalk arts festival starts Friday - The Almanac Online

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… part of the city's 27th annual Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival. Mixed media paintings, photography, and jewelry will be on display from 10 am to 6 pm Friday and Saturday, and from 10 am to 5 pm Sunday. The event is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.

Student, 16, still hospitalized after being struck by car in … - The Almanac Online

The Almanac Online, CA
Travel speeds in that section of El Camino are often 35 to 45 mph, he said, but it varies with time of day and traffic conditions. Southbound traffic can reach 50 or 55 mph with a green light at Fifth Avenue, he said.

Pedestrian, 15, struck in Atherton crosswalk - The Almanac Online border=

Pedestrian, 15, struck in Atherton crosswalk - The Almanac Online

The Almanac Online, CA
Travel speeds in that section of El Camino are often 35 to 45 mph, Lt. Guerra said, but it varies with time of day and traffic conditions. Southbound traffic can reach 50 or 55 mph with a green light at Fifth Avenue, he said. …

Two Woodsiders named among 'top 100 women' - The Almanac Online border=

Two Woodsiders named among 'top 100 women' - The Almanac Online

The Almanac Online, CA
Certified as an environmentally green animal shelter, it includes an adoption gallery, medical center, dog park and training center, a veterinary hospital, and pet-friendly cafe. The winners of the "Top 100 Women of Influence" award were honored at an …