San Bruno library saved at 11th hour
Sarah Haughey - 08/25/2010
San Bruno students will continue to have access to school libraries for the 2010-11 school year, according to a new plan approved last week by the San Bruno Park Elementary School District board of trustees.
Sarah Haughey - 08/25/2010
San Bruno students will continue to have access to school libraries for the 2010-11 school year, according to a new plan approved last week by the San Bruno Park Elementary School District board of trustees.
Library a top issue for SB council
Tara Ramroop - 11/01/2007
One first-time candidate goes up against two longtime incumbents in next week's vote for City Council, a board that hasn't seen much turnover in years.
Tara Ramroop - 11/01/2007
One first-time candidate goes up against two longtime incumbents in next week's vote for City Council, a board that hasn't seen much turnover in years.
Harry Potter book hype in full swing
Heather Murtagh - 07/16/2007
Normally at 9 p.m. on any given night Cooper Thompson is heading to bed.
Heather Murtagh - 07/16/2007
Normally at 9 p.m. on any given night Cooper Thompson is heading to bed.
Library survey takes residents' pulses
Mark Abramson - 06/08/2007
City Council members got some insight this week into what is on residents' minds.
Mark Abramson - 06/08/2007
City Council members got some insight this week into what is on residents' minds.
City may weigh library measure
Tara Ramroop - 03/30/2007
This fiscal year, the city plans on investing hundreds of thousands of dollars into planning for a new library, but step one is testing the waters to determine whether San Bruno voters would shell out the funds for a much-needed facility.
Tara Ramroop - 03/30/2007
This fiscal year, the city plans on investing hundreds of thousands of dollars into planning for a new library, but step one is testing the waters to determine whether San Bruno voters would shell out the funds for a much-needed facility.
City seeks more funds for library
Mark Abramson - 12/26/2006
A new year could mean a flurry of activity in the effort to get a new library built in San Bruno.
Mark Abramson - 12/26/2006
A new year could mean a flurry of activity in the effort to get a new library built in San Bruno.
Library at the top of San Bruno's wish list
Tara Ramroop - 10/26/2006
Hundreds of thousands of dollars will be invested this year in planning for a new city library, and the city hopes to make more progress next year with cost estimates and funding sources for the major, much-anticipated project.
Tara Ramroop - 10/26/2006
Hundreds of thousands of dollars will be invested this year in planning for a new city library, and the city hopes to make more progress next year with cost estimates and funding sources for the major, much-anticipated project.
Library debate one for the books
Matthew Artz - 10/12/2006
When city leaders met last week with their likely future state senator, Ellen Corbett, they wasted little time asking if Sacramento might pitch in for a new library.
Matthew Artz - 10/12/2006
When city leaders met last week with their likely future state senator, Ellen Corbett, they wasted little time asking if Sacramento might pitch in for a new library.
Libraries looking for loot after loss
Heather Murtagh - 06/08/2006
Local libraries will need to devise a new funding plan since Proposition 81 failed Tuesday, taking away the option of millions of dollars cities were hoping to use for new buildings and renovations.
Heather Murtagh - 06/08/2006
Local libraries will need to devise a new funding plan since Proposition 81 failed Tuesday, taking away the option of millions of dollars cities were hoping to use for new buildings and renovations.
Peninsula hopes for library money
Heather Murtagh - 05/30/2006
Local libraries hope a $600 million bond measure will pass June 6 since it will bring much needed money for new library construction and renovation but opponents argue Proposition 81 is an added debt the state doesn't need.
Heather Murtagh - 05/30/2006
Local libraries hope a $600 million bond measure will pass June 6 since it will bring much needed money for new library construction and renovation but opponents argue Proposition 81 is an added debt the state doesn't need.
County libraries take modern look
Christine Morente - 02/09/2006
Frank Leonard sits comfortably in a plush easy chair reading a magazine, surrounded by a sea of books and magazines, the fireplace blazing a few feet away. Meanwhile, Shirley Tashjian peruses a large DVD section, picking out movies for her mom.
Christine Morente - 02/09/2006
Frank Leonard sits comfortably in a plush easy chair reading a magazine, surrounded by a sea of books and magazines, the fireplace blazing a few feet away. Meanwhile, Shirley Tashjian peruses a large DVD section, picking out movies for her mom.
Updated library overdue
Heather Murtagh - 02/01/2006
San Bruno's dream for a library with room to sit, more books, handicap accessibility and maybe more than one toilet may still be years down the road, but the legwork is starting.
Heather Murtagh - 02/01/2006
San Bruno's dream for a library with room to sit, more books, handicap accessibility and maybe more than one toilet may still be years down the road, but the legwork is starting.
City looks to state for $25M library
Neil H. Dempsey - 01/31/2006
With the city library facing growing use and declining conditions, officials last night discussed strategies to fund a $20 million to $25 million reconstruction project -- including the possibility of applying for millions of dollars in state bonds that might become available later this year.
Neil H. Dempsey - 01/31/2006
With the city library facing growing use and declining conditions, officials last night discussed strategies to fund a $20 million to $25 million reconstruction project -- including the possibility of applying for millions of dollars in state bonds that might become available later this year.
Go ahead with San Bruno library
Gary Fleming - 03/13/2003
In June 2001, the citizens of San Bruno rejected a bond issue to build a new library. I agreed with the outcome of that election, as there were too many unknowns, and there was the appearance that the City Council was playing games with project costs, funding sources and location.
Gary Fleming - 03/13/2003
In June 2001, the citizens of San Bruno rejected a bond issue to build a new library. I agreed with the outcome of that election, as there were too many unknowns, and there was the appearance that the City Council was playing games with project costs, funding sources and location.
San Bruno locates possible library sites
Erin Sherbert - 06/21/2002
One year after efforts to pass a library bond measure failed, library committee members said they have landed on what they believe is the perfect site for a new library.
Erin Sherbert - 06/21/2002
One year after efforts to pass a library bond measure failed, library committee members said they have landed on what they believe is the perfect site for a new library.
Speier's bill offers hope for another library bond measure
Michael Flaherty - 05/11/2002
Another library bond measure for San Bruno may seem unlikely, judging by the city's failed attempt last June. But if state Sen. Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, is able to pass Senate Constitutional Amendment 10, one more push for local taxpayer money to build a new library may not seem like such a bad idea.
Michael Flaherty - 05/11/2002
Another library bond measure for San Bruno may seem unlikely, judging by the city's failed attempt last June. But if state Sen. Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, is able to pass Senate Constitutional Amendment 10, one more push for local taxpayer money to build a new library may not seem like such a bad idea.
O'Connell addresses lawmakers re library bonding.
Irene O'Connell - 04/25/2002
"Good morning, my name is Irene O'Connell and I am a city Council woman in San Bruno. As you know, libraries are an extremely crucial part of education system of a community. They serve all people of all ages.
Irene O'Connell - 04/25/2002
"Good morning, my name is Irene O'Connell and I am a city Council woman in San Bruno. As you know, libraries are an extremely crucial part of education system of a community. They serve all people of all ages.
Library Director Reports on Citizen's Committee
Terry Jackson, Library Services Director - 02/12/2002
Good evening, Mayor Franzella and Members of the City Council. Thank you for the opportunity to update the Council and the public as to the status of the work of the Ad Hoc Library Citizens Committee.
Terry Jackson, Library Services Director - 02/12/2002
Good evening, Mayor Franzella and Members of the City Council. Thank you for the opportunity to update the Council and the public as to the status of the work of the Ad Hoc Library Citizens Committee.
Voters Close Book On San Bruno Library
Wire Services - 06/06/2001
CITY OF SAN BRUNO Measure D Up to $14 million in bonds to build library and community center; imposes tax of $36.24 per $100,000 of assessed value.* 100 % of 28 precincts
Wire Services - 06/06/2001
CITY OF SAN BRUNO Measure D Up to $14 million in bonds to build library and community center; imposes tax of $36.24 per $100,000 of assessed value.* 100 % of 28 precincts
No to Library From Mom of Catholic School Kids
Mark Simon - 06/02/2001
Peninsula voters will decide Tuesday on 11 local measures -- five in Santa Clara County and six in San Mateo County.
Mark Simon - 06/02/2001
Peninsula voters will decide Tuesday on 11 local measures -- five in Santa Clara County and six in San Mateo County.