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Man charged in 1982 cold-case murder of teen
The search for the killer in a cold-case rape and murder of a 15-year-old Palo Alto teen in 1982 has led to the arrest of a 75-year-old man from Hawaii, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said.
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The hidden secrets of the earliest printed pages
SLAC scientists study 600-year-old pages from the earliest printing presses in a new experiment comparing early printing presses of the east and west.
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Ravenswood trustee won't seek reelection
Ana Maria Pulido won't be running for reelection to the Ravenswood City School District Board of Trustees in November, citing a need to explore other opportunities and urging fresh faces to run for the open seat.
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Your COVID-19 vaccine questions — answered
We've compiled a list of who can currently get vaccinated in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, plus answers to common questions and links to resources.
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Pets In Need staff won't face trial in puppy-deaths case
Three women who faced misdemeanor charges related to the deaths of seven puppies in a hot van last summer were granted acceptance into a court diversion program and won't face trial, a judge ruled Tuesday.
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Peninsula wildlife rescue supports animals in need
Meet the people who specialize in helping Silicon Valley’s orphaned and injured wild animals, nursing back to health opossums, hawks, squirrels and skunks.
Peter Ohtaki challenges incumbent Betsy Nash in Menlo Park City Council race
Former Menlo Park City Council member Peter Ohtaki has pulled papers to run against incumbent Mayor Betsy Nash in District... Last comment 17 minutes ago | 23 comments
Peninsula Foodist
by The Peninsula Foodist
Pescadero’s farmworkers can’t afford the food they’re growing for the Peninsula
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An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
We need an audit of city spending
Aug 12, 2022 | 3 comments
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
“To get the full value of joy . . .
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A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
Try this for healthier, more drought-resistant plants
Jul 31, 2022 | 8 comments

With school board divided, Ravenswood district votes to drop its mask mandate
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