Will Atherton say 'yea' to Willie Mays Way?
With the backing of most residents of the street, a local Little League leader wants the town of Atherton to rename Mount Vernon Lane to Willie Mays Way, after one of the street's most famous residents. (Friday, 9:10 AM)

Portola Valley schools superintendent resigns under cloud of investigation
Tim Hanretty has resigned from his position as superintendent of the Portola Valley School District while an investigation is conducted into suspected "financial irregularities" in the accounts of the Woodside School District, which he previously worked for, according to district officials. (Thursday, 11:01 AM)

Town lends residents $100,000 for road repairs
The Portola Valley Town Council stuck its neck out last week by agreeing to lend money to a group of residents before determining whether they will formally agree to set aside future funds to repay the town. (Friday, 8:52 AM)

Saturday: Alisa Clancy talks jazz in Menlo
"The Power of the Horn: Charlie Parker to John Coltrane" will be the theme of a talk by Alisa Clancy at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, in the Menlo Park Council Chambers at 701 Laurel St. in Menlo Park. (Thursday, 5:41 PM)

Fire district helps residents prepare for disaster
For six evenings and a day, starting Tuesday, Feb. 7, firefighters from the Woodside Fire Protection District will lead a series of free disaster-preparedness classes on skills that save lives and protect property, including search-and-rescue, fire suppression and disaster psychology. (Friday, 8:50 AM)

Saturday: Colbie Caillat performs at benefit
Grammy Award pop singer and songwriter Colbie Caillat will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Fox Theatre, 2223 Broadway, in Redwood City in a concert that benefits the Children's Health Council. (Thursday, 5:48 PM)

Opinion: Ceremony provides learning experience
The Jan. 25 Almanac cover photo of Carl Clark saluting in his dress uniform is posted prominently on my classroom wall; it is a beautiful memory of an incredible day. (Friday, 7:47 AM)

Menlo School girls widen lead in WBAL soccer race
Thursday's prep roundup: The Menlo School girls' soccer team opened up a five-point lead in the West Bay Athletic League (Foothill Division) with a very big 1-0 victory over visiting Priory on Thursday. The Knights improved to 8-1 in league for 24 points and 10-4-2 overall while the Panthers fell to 6-2 (18 points) and 9-4-2 overall. (Friday, 9:13 AM)

Atherton officer named in lawsuit retires
An Atherton police officer named in a federal lawsuit for his role in a domestic violence incident and the subsequent alteration of a police report has announced his retirement. (Friday, 7:33 AM)

M-A boys stay unbeaten despite suffering tie
Wednesday's prep soccer: Menlo-Atherton had to settle for a 1-1 boys' soccer deadlock with host Woodside on Wednesday evening in PAL Bay Division action. The Bears got their goal from junior Alexei Lopes on an assist from senior Alan Propp. (Thursday, 11:00 AM)

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• Lane closure on Crystal Springs Road (Thursday, 8:29 AM)
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• Fire occurred at Larry Ellison's former home (Tuesday, 5:45 PM)
• Former Menlo School coach pleads not guilty (Wednesday, 1:33 PM)
• Police nab two Menlo Park men as burglary suspects (Tuesday, 9:03 PM)
• Andreessen more than doubles assets (Tuesday, 6:27 PM)
• Kepler's reveals new details about future (Tuesday, 5:57 PM)
• Menlo finds itself in unusual position this late in WBAL race (Wednesday, 9:19 AM)
• Police calls: Burglaries in Woodside, Menlo Park (Tuesday, 10:34 AM)
• Rare falcon dies at Wildlife Rescue Center (Tuesday, 10:38 AM)
• Why the rush in Atherton city manager shuffle? (Tuesday, 10:35 AM)
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