Menlo-Atherton grad files sexual abuse lawsuit against her former teacher, high school district
A former Menlo-Atherton High School student is alleging that her teacher sexually abused her about 20 years ago, when she was a teenager. A lawsuit was filed in San Mateo County Superior Court in June against the Sequoia Union High School District and instructional coach Salvadora Calonje for childhood sexual abuse and failing to protect the former student.
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.
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.
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.
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Measure P: Menlo Park’s downtown parking lot ballot initiative
On the Nov. 3 ballot, Menlo Park voters will weigh in on Measure P, a…
Challenger outraises Menlo Park City Council District 2 incumbent
Finance and Audit Commissioner Vamsi Velagapudi has raised almost $2,000 more than incumbent Drew Combs in the Menlo Park City Council District 2 race, according…
Councilmember urges citywide traffic review as developer adds housing to SRI project in Menlo Park
As Menlo Park considers an expanded redevelopment plan for SRI International’s former campus that would add nearly 300 more housing units, Councilmember Jeff Schmidt is…
