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Caltrans offers weekly updates on Highway 84 closure near Woodside
Caltrans is putting out a new weekly newsletter with updates on repair work to a stretch of Highway 84 near Woodside that's been closed due to landslide damage since March.
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With 600 miles to go, these solar cyclists are hoping for some sun
A group of eight cyclists is pedaling, and cruising, toward Los Angeles to raise awareness of solar-powered bikes and sustainable transportation.
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School district's friendly, furry new wellness workers
The bell rings and classroom doors swing open, unleashing a flood of students into the hallways of Hillview Middle School, along with shaggy, four-legged Duke, one of the Menlo Park district's social-emotional learning dogs.
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Six pop-up spots enriching the Peninsula's dining scene
From yakitori-grilled skewers prepared at local breweries to regionally ranked tacos in a Redwood City parking lot, there's an abundance of good food being made outside of traditional restaurant spaces on the Peninsula. Here are some places to check out.
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The end of an era as longtime M-A coach and teacher Pam Wimberly retires
Pamela Wimberly, Menlo-Atherton High School's athletic director and longtime coach and P.E. teacher who helped shape its athletic program, is retiring after a 55-year career at the school.
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Portola Valley facing higher policing costs in new contract
Facing a potentially large increase in costs for contracting with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office for police services, the Portola Valley Town Council opted to extend the current contract through September while town officials negotiate.
With deadline looming, Becker bills on privacy, clean energy advance in state Senate
State Sen. Josh Becker stood apart from most of his Democratic colleagues this week when he opted not to support this year's... Last comment 2 hours ago | 3 comments
Noisy pool heaters force Menlo Park council to confront its own rules on ditching gas-powered appliances
The Menlo Park City Council faced a problem at its May 23 City Council meeting: an environmentally friendly heat pump pool... Last comment on Jun 2, 2023 at 9:12 pm | 4 comments

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Friends of man killed in Highway 101 crash remember him as supportive, kind
PG&E's San Mateo County power shutoff drill focuses on circuits in Menlo Park and Half Moon Bay
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Caltrans offers signups for weekly updates on Highway 84 closure near Woodside
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Renovations further delay Stanford Theatre reopening
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