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Police impersonator in Atherton

After a young woman from Atherton was pulled over last week by what turned out to be a police impersonator who stole her car keys, Atherton police advise that there are several things that can be done to make sure the driver of an unmarked vehicle is really a police officer.

Ladera School site

A decision on starting the bid process for leasing the Ladera School site, which was put off last month so Las Lomitas Elementary School District board members could consult with their absent attorney, is scheduled for the board's Wednesday, Dec. 14, meeting, starting at 7 p.m. at the La Entrada School Multi-Use Room, 2200 Sharon Road, Menlo Park.

Toxic chemicals

A meeting to discuss a report on ways San Mateo County can control weeds without toxic chemicals has been postponed until January. The meeting of the county Board of Supervisors' environmental quality subcommittee had been scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 6. Last week, however, county residents who have been pushing the county to halt roadside spraying of herbicides were told the meeting has been postponed until Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m.