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Tim Hanretty pleads not guilty of embezzling funds from Portola Valley School District
Tim Hanretty pleaded not guilty this morning (June 19) to six counts of embezzlement from the Portola Valley School District, charges involving the alleged stealing of nearly ... |
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on Jun 22, 2012 at 7:39 am by Stephanie, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Bike route closes for 18 days, except Sundays
The stretch of Crystal Springs Road that connects Polhemus Road and Skyline Boulevard in San Mateo closed to all vehicle traffic on Monday, June 11, and will remain closed thr... |
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on Jun 12, 2012 at 10:32 pm by Sawyer Camp Trail user, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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New state Assembly candidate speaks out
State Assemblyman Rich Gordon, D-Menlo Park, is no longer alone on the campaign trail. Republican Chengzhi "George" Yang, 36, decided to challenge Mr. Gordon.
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on May 30, 2012 at 10:20 am by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Was it a conflict of interest?
Was it a conflict of interest for two school districts to award major contracts to an architectural firm that was also doing work on the home of a top official with those dist... |
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on May 26, 2012 at 9:32 am by Matt R., a resident of the Woodside: Skywood/Skylonda neighborhood |
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Portola Valley School District may lay off classroom aides
Thirteen part-time classroom aides may lose their jobs in the next school year as the Portola Valley School District struggles with a financial crisis brought on in part by ne... |
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on May 26, 2012 at 7:42 am by Matt Richter, a resident of the Woodside: Skywood/Skylonda neighborhood |
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Burnetts won't face charges for underage drinking
Two parents won't be prosecuted for alleged underage drinking at a party held in their Menlo Park home on Nov. 25, the San Mateo County district attorney's office said Wednes... |
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on May 24, 2012 at 4:41 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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34 to graduate from Mid-Peninsula High
Thirty-four students are graduating June 2 from Mid-Peninsula High School, a private high school for grades 9 to 12, located at 1340 Willow Road in Menlo Park.
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on May 17, 2012 at 2:08 pm by Ellis A. Schoichet AIA, a resident of another community |
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Las Lomitas district superintendent to resign to return to Millbrae
Just eight months after joining the Las Lomitas Elementary School District as superintendent, Shirley Martin has announced this week that she's leaving in June to return to th... |
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on May 11, 2012 at 1:33 pm by Anne, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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Online Auction for Las Lomitas Education Foundation
The auction benefiting the Las Lomitas Elementary School District is going on now! Many great items are available. Check it out-
www.llef.org
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on May 11, 2012 at 12:07 pm by David Henig, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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New Montessori preschool opens
There's a new school in town. Casa dei Bambini, a Montessori preschool, has opened a 20,000-square-foot campus at 1215 O'Brien Drive in Menlo Park.
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on May 9, 2012 at 11:14 am by Casa dei Bambini School, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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The Grab Bag Theater presents: "Anything Goes"
The Grab Bag Theater presents “Anything Goes!” This musical comedy, set onboard an ocean liner and featuring classic Cole Porter hits such as “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’r... |
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on May 5, 2012 at 2:01 pm by Maddie Napel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Digital gear stolen at Sacred Heart Schools
Someone stole six Apple iPads and five cell phones from unlocked lockers in the boys locker room on Tuesday, May 1, at Sacred Heart Preparatory High School on Valparaiso Avenu... |
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on May 4, 2012 at 6:26 pm by Joe, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Friday: Frederick's Follies is back in town
Frederick's Follies celebrates 10 years of entertaining the Corte Madera school community with an anniversary production on Friday, April 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Corte Made... |
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on Apr 26, 2012 at 5:29 pm by Shazia Jang, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Woodside High principal makes career move
The next career phase for David Reilly begins July 1 when, after five years as principal of Woodside High School, he will move to the high school district's office as assista... |
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on Apr 25, 2012 at 2:02 pm by Admirer, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Thursday: 'SurvivalFest 2012' at Hillview
A rock-climbing wall, make-your-own survival bracelet, and an appearance by Game Truck, a mobile audiovisual and video-game studio will among the exhibits at SurvivalFest 201... |
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on Apr 15, 2012 at 9:43 am by Edwin, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
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School district goals topic of roundtable at Encinal School
The Menlo Park City School District's top five goals will be the topic of discussion at a roundtable set for Wednesday, April 11, at Encinal School, 195 Encinal Ave. in Athert... |
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on Apr 11, 2012 at 4:04 pm by Fran, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood |
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Facebook, city to release draft development deal
Facebook and the city of Menlo Park will release this week the terms of a draft development agreement that, when approved, would allow the social networking giant to continue ... |
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on Apr 10, 2012 at 2:25 pm by Don\'t understand, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Woodland School wins bid to stay at Ladera site
The Woodland School community and its neighbors in Ladera are celebrating after the private school won its bid at a March 27 auction to remain on the site it has called home f... |
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on Apr 6, 2012 at 10:39 am by Woodland Parent, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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Update: Two local men arrested in child porn sweep
Detectives from a regional Internet-crimes task force have arrested nine men, including Portola Valley resident Stephen Wolf, 64, and Menlo Park resident Charles Vela Reyes J... |
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on Apr 4, 2012 at 7:44 pm by Portola Valley - Stephen Wolf Concerns, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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College Bound at Hillview Middle School engages at-risk students
Long before the push for "No Child Left Behind" made headlines, Hillview Middle School teachers and staff in Menlo Park began working with students who performed poorly on sta... |
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on Apr 4, 2012 at 5:45 am by Trevor, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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Panel: Tech can help close achievement gap
About 100 people endured the wind and rain last night (Tuesday, March 27) to gather in the performing arts center at Woodside High School for a panel discussion on 1) the role... |
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on Apr 1, 2012 at 3:57 pm by teacher, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
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Ghysels' Leadership in the MPCSD
There have recently been several posts on other threads regarding the maangement style of Maurice Ghysels. As noted by Carl, a "toxic leader" is defined as a person who demons... |
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on Apr 1, 2012 at 2:33 pm by Smart Gal, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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High school board examines 'achievement gap'
The persistent academic achievement gap among the schools and students in the Sequoia Union High School District is the topic for a three-hour conceptual discussion set for 5... |
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on Mar 19, 2012 at 9:02 pm by Clarification, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Letter: Time to reform Proposition 13
How ironic that Silicon Valley, the very center of innovation and creativity envied the world over, is saddled with California's outmoded form of taxation that rewards the sta... |
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on Mar 13, 2012 at 9:37 am by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Chris Zider scholarship winners named
Two student-athletes -- Jenna Swartz of Menlo Park and Derek Hunter of Portola Valley -- are winners of the 2011 Chris Zider Scholarships.
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on Mar 8, 2012 at 12:37 pm by kd94025, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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