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Citing privacy concerns, Menlo Park says no to automated license plate readers
While other local towns, aiming to reduce crime, have opted to install automatic license plate readers and gunshot detection services, the Menlo Park City Council veered in a different direction at its Sept. 26 meeting.
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Atherton club finds itself in crosshairs of housing mandate
Atherton is eyeing additional properties, including that of an exclusive social club, for potential new multifamily and workforce dwellings to help meet a state requirement for cities to plan for future housing.
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President Biden leaves Bay Area after campaign stops, meeting with science and tech advisors
President Joe Biden left the Bay Area via Air Force One on Wednesday evening after a day and a half of campaign fundraising stops and a meeting with science and tech advisors.
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Former Peninsula theater producer opens Coastside cider spot
After moving to the Coastside, Meredith Kasyan changed course from creating theater to serving up ciders at an outdoor tasting room in Pillar Point Harbor, not far from Half Moon Bay.
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How locals are helping rescuing LGBTQ+ Afghans from Taliban
Americans for Afghans, a humanitarian startup co-founded by Palo Alto human relations commissioner Michelle Kraus and San Francisco tech executive Joe Rodriguez, is helping rescue LGBTQ Afghans from the clutches of the Taliban.
Exclusive Atherton club finds itself in crosshairs of housing mandate
Atherton is eyeing additional properties, including that of an exclusive social club, for potential new multifamily and workforce... Last comment 22 hours ago | 4 comments
Team Sheeper's pool contract comes under new scrutiny from Menlo Park City Council
In an unusual move, Mayor Jen Wolosin is bringing Team Sheeper’s new contract to operate public swimming pools at Burgess... Last comment on Sep 26, 2023 at 8:56 pm | 5 comments

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