Anyone looking to rent a restaurant? The city of Millbrae wants to be your landlord. It purchased the land at 100 El Camino Real, where Zack’s Bar and Grill is located, for $1.3 million in 2008. On April 7, the city posted an ad on its Web site advertising the opportunity to lease the property immediately. No word on exactly when Zack’s closed, but the phone number has been disconnected.
The 24,000-square-foot building includes a dining area, kitchen, large bar, fireplace, two rest rooms and a manager’s office for $4,000 a month with a three-year lease offered. Those interested should call 259-2341.
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The Muscular Dystrophy Association will be honoring Local No. 2400 Firefighters for their fundraising efforts in 2009. The group raised more than $56,000. The event will take place 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Fire Station 21 in downtown San Mateo, 120 S. Ellsworth Ave. Those boots sure hold a lot!
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Know any outstanding fathers? The county’s Fatherhood Collaborative will honor three San Mateo County fathers June 19 and needs nominees for Fatherhood Service, Fatherhood Advocacy and Father of the Year. More information on criteria and nomination forms are available at www.fatherhoodcollaborative.org, info@fatherhoodcollaborative.org or 802-5090.
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Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo conferred the Presidential Medal of Merit on state Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco/San Mateo, at a ceremony Monday in Burlingame. The Presidential Medal of Merit is conferred upon an individual for outstanding service such as fostering national pride and gaining prestige for the Republic of the Philippines. Last year, Philippine Consul General Marciano A. Paynor Jr. recommended to President Arroyo that a Presidential Medal of Merit be conferred on Yee for promoting the interests of the Filipino American community. Yee, whose district includes the largest Filipino community outside of the Philippines, has long advocated for the Filipino community, particularly for the benefit of Filipino World War II veterans.
President Arroyo was in town on her way to Washington, D.C. to join more than 40 world leaders in the Nuclear Security Summit hosted by President Obama.
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San Mateo County is pulling its weight when it comes to filling out the census. According to recently released numbers by the U.S. Census, 70 percent of county residents have filled out the forms. That’s compared to 67 percent nationwide and 66 percent in California.
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San Carlos may have another claim to fame. Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, a San Carlos native and a former Miss San Carlos, is reportedly on the short list to replace Justice John Paul Stevens on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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San Carlos Police Chief Greg Rothaus might not be in the running for the Supreme Court but deserves kudos for earning the Patriotic Employer Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The ESGR is an agency with the Department of Defense that recognizes employers who support employees serving in the U.S. Armed Forced and Reserves. San Carlos Officer Robert Higareda, who currently serves as a sergeant in the California Air National Guard, nominated Rothaus.
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The Belmont Police Department honored some of its outstanding employees at an annual ceremony at City Hall Tuesday night. Bret Mueller was named officer of the year, Jennifer Fredstrom was named dispatcher of the year, David Asher was named employee of the year and Rick Reed was named volunteer of the year. Mueller won the award for the second year in a row. The department also honored lead dispatcher Sabrina Chicas for 10 years of service.
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And since we’re talking about awards ... the Government Finance Officers Association awarded a "Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Report” to San Mateo County Controller Tom Huening for the 2008-09 comprehensive annual financial report. This marks the 10th year the county has received the award.
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As of 8 a.m. today, Burlingame had access to the new Walgreens at El Camino Real and Burlingame Avenue. The store, which opened this morning, replaces the Walgreens at Howard Avenue and Primrose Road.
The reporters’ notebook is a weekly collection of facts culled from the notebooks of the Daily Journal staff. It appears in the Thursday edition.
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