School staff extinguish battery fire at Menlo-Atherton High
A lithium-ion battery was to blame for a fire at Menlo-Atherton High School’s Performing Arts Center Friday afternoon.
‘Never forget, be ready’: Remembering 9/11, 25 years later
It’s been 25 years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, killed thousands, leveled New York City’s iconic Twin Towers and damaged the Pentagon in Washington D.C. While the attacks were carried out on the East Coast, the shockwaves sent ripples across the globe. The effects are still being felt on the Peninsula.
Community briefs: Eagle Scouts honored, gratitude for Bob Lutticken
In Community Briefs this week, longtime Lutticken’s owner is honored by youth sports leagues and seven new Eagle Scouts will be honored in Portola Valley.
Julie Makinen named Embarcadero Media publisher and CEO
Julie Makinen, a veteran news executive who was inspired to pursue a career in journalism after interning at the Palo Alto Weekly while attending Stanford, will become the CEO and publisher of the Weekly and The Almanac’s parent nonprofit Embarcadero Media Foundation, foundation board chair Bill Johnson announced today.
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Atherton OKs resident parking permits near Menlo-Atherton High School
In a cordial meeting Wednesday, Sept. 9, the Atherton City Council approved a resident-only parking…
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Education
Sequoia Union High School District recognizes exemplary employees, volunteers
Sequoia Union High School District announced its annual awards recognizing top teachers, staff and volunteers for their efforts and dedication to their schools’ community.
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San Mateo County
‘Spectacular’ fossilized mastodon tooth found in San Mateo County preserve
A molar from an ancient Pacific mastodon was discovered in a San Mateo County open space preserve. The fossil is estimated to be 10,000 years…
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