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Too hot to slide: County delays Flood Park playground opening, again

The San Mateo County Parks Department is delaying the long-awaited opening of the renovated Flood Park playground in Menlo Park because the metal slide has gotten dangerously hot this summer.

Today: The Almanac hosts Menlo Park City Council candidate forum

The Almanac is hosting a forum tonight, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. featuring all six candidates running for seats on the Menlo Park City Council.

Voter Guide: Sequoia Union High School District, Area D: Michael Dekshenieks

As a parent of two Menlo-Atherton High School graduates, Sequoia Union High School District Area D candidate Michael “Deks” Dekshenieks said he is running for a school board seat to improve community engagement, student safety, data-driven policymaking and financial leadership.

Local groups unite in Portola Valley for event, concert marking U.S.’ 250th anniversary

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, it seems fitting that a group of very different organizations are coming together to present a concert on Oct. 18 hailing this milestone year.

SamTrans celebrates 50 years on the road

This year, SamTrans celebrated its 50th anniversary. It began operations on July 1, 1976, by consolidating local bus services in a handful of cities.

Why a Foster City resident started his own line of decaf teas 

Chris Horng’s company de-tea offers decaffeinated teas in green and black varieties, with more options brewing.

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Andrea Gemmet is the editor of The Almanac and a Midpeninsula native who got her first newspaper job while still in high school. After graduating from the University of California, Santa Cruz, she became...