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Viewpoint: Rogue board member roils health-care district
The Sequoia Healthcare District is under attack from one of its own board members, a Libertarian who says the taxes collected and allocated to nonprofits should be returned to... |
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on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:51 am by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Odd twist in Sequoia Healthcare District race
The Sequoia Healthcare District elections resemble a game of musical chairs this year. Director Jack Hickey, whose third term wouldn't expire until 2014, is still running for ... |
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on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:33 am by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Guest opinion: Director defends role of health care district
This is to respond to a letter published last week advocating dissolution of the Sequoia Healthcare District, which funds a number of community health-care related programs an... |
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on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:17 am by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Lost and found dogs confound Menlo Park neighborhood
Here's one for the Sherlock Holmes case file: In Menlo Park, two dogs vanish from a locked house. They're found, two days later, in the bedroom of a vacationing family's locke... |
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on Oct 29, 2012 at 11:21 pm by Chris, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Wreckage of plane found; pilot killed
The wreckage of an Arizona-bound airplane that disappeared after taking off from the Half Moon Bay Airport on Monday was found on a coastal bluff west of the airport this ... |
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on Oct 16, 2012 at 4:40 pm by Michael G Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Hard cases changing tenor of jail population
A year into a cost-reducing measure to selectively relocate some state prison inmates to county jails, the population at the San Mateo County jail is seeing changes to its co... |
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on Oct 15, 2012 at 10:02 am by Bob Cushman, a resident of another community |
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Tutor sentenced in molestation case
A former Menlo Park City School District employee was sentenced Oct. 5 to three years in state prison for two counts of felony child molestation.
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on Oct 8, 2012 at 6:42 pm by Michael G Stogner, a resident of another community |
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'Significant' mail theft reported in Woodside
A "significant theft" from mail boxes at Bear Gulch Road and Skyline Boulevard in Woodside occurred from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning, the San Mateo County Sheriff'... |
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on Oct 6, 2012 at 9:35 am by Moo, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Museum upgrades exhibit on county history
The San Mateo County History Museum is reopening its exhibit space, "Joseph W. Welch Jr. Gallery: Journey to Work," on Sunday, Oct. 7.
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on Oct 5, 2012 at 6:16 pm by neighbor, a resident of another community |
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Portola Valley: Time running out for ancient oak
It continues to shade the home team dugout at Portola Valley's Ford Field baseball diamond, that solitary old oak with its still-vibrant green canopy, its massive hollowed out... |
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on Oct 4, 2012 at 10:27 am by Dibs!, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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Letter: Avoid state mandates; become a charter city
An inspiring example of the power of local involvement took place at the Menlo Park Steering Committee meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 12. A large crowd — maybe 100 people &... |
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on Sep 28, 2012 at 10:10 pm by W. Dito, a resident of another community |
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Judges: Budget cuts could close courtrooms
San Mateo County Superior Court judges announced a plan Tuesday to close up to six courtrooms if the state does not reverse "unprecedented" budget cuts.
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on Sep 25, 2012 at 2:19 pm by Michael G Stogner, a resident of another community |
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News briefs: Menlo Park woman surprises
stranger in her home
The last thing anyone wants to stumble upon in their home is a stranger. That was, however, the sight greeting a Menlo Park woman early one Wednesday morning.
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on Sep 24, 2012 at 10:35 pm by Lisa Lovazzano, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda neighborhood |
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Slain activist Dave Lewis is celebrated
Supporters of a program that helps parolees transition back into their communities held a celebration Wednesday honoring slain East Palo Alto activist Dave Lewis.
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on Sep 21, 2012 at 12:41 pm by Bob Cancilla, a resident of another community |
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Registering to vote can now be done online
The process of registering to vote in California changed significantly on Wednesday, Sept. 19. New residents and Californians who've changed an address, party affiliation or n... |
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on Sep 20, 2012 at 9:55 pm by Hank Doyle, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Atherton woman pleads no contest to DUI
A 63-year-old Atherton woman who was arrested for driving under the influence during a chaotic exit from a Menlo Park parking plaza in 2010 pleaded no contest Feb. 3 to two ch... |
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on Sep 20, 2012 at 9:38 am by Michael G Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Guest opinion: How alcohol ruined a student's dreams
College students: As you prepare to start or return to college, there are a number of things on your mind. And while you should put your education first, it's a known fact tha... |
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on Sep 17, 2012 at 10:29 pm by college, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Man pleads not guilty to pellet gun robberies
A suspect in multiple armed robberies who was arrested Aug. 16 after a nearly 10-hour standoff outside a North Fair Oaks home has pleaded not guilty to five counts of robbery ... |
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on Sep 13, 2012 at 1:42 pm by Thomas, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood |
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Shorts: Local Girl Scouts win Bronze Awards
Thirteen Girl Scouts from Troop 32515 at Encinal School in Menlo Park were awarded the Bronze Award, the highest award for Junior Girl Scouts, on April 30.
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on Sep 13, 2012 at 9:09 am by kathleen, olivia\'s friend, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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Wednesday: County bag ban meeting
Local governments are taking steps this fall to turn a proposed ban on plastic bags into reality for San Mateo County.
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on Sep 11, 2012 at 12:49 pm by gunste, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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Bill to curb texting behind the wheel moves ahead
A proposal by state Sen. Joe Simitian to raise fines for drivers who text while behind the wheel passed through the state Senate Tuesday afternoon and now heads to Gov. Jerry ... |
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on Aug 31, 2012 at 3:47 pm by Steve, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Woodside resident helps arrest theft suspect
Retired San Francisco police officer and Woodside resident Bill Gilbert brought some of his professional skills to bear early on Aug. 30 when he assisted a sheriff's deputy in... |
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on Aug 31, 2012 at 3:41 pm by my bad, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Young immigrants seek reprieve through new Obama program
Hundreds of young immigrants showed up at a North Fair Oaks church Sunday to get legal advice on applying for President Barack Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals p... |
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on Aug 28, 2012 at 9:52 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
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Whitman gives $100,000 to Romney super PAC
Atherton resident Meg Whitman, a candidate in the 2010 race for governor, gave $100,000 to a super PAC working for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, according to ... |
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on Aug 27, 2012 at 3:53 pm by Romney is LOSING, a member of the Encinal School community |
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Obituary: Charles "Chuck" Huggins, top executive at See's Candies
Friends and relatives of Charles "Chuck" Newel Huggins, the noted philanthropist, president and chief executive of See's Candies, and resident of Menlo Park, say there will b... |
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on Aug 26, 2012 at 4:39 pm by John Straubel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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