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Editorial: Your friend, not enemy
In an effort to focus public attention on the dangers of the President Donald Trump's attacks, we join in an unprecedented... Last comment on Aug 18, 2018 at 8:50 pm | 18 comments

West Menlo residents petition county for a safer Santa Cruz Avenue
A coalition of residents in West Menlo Park has petitioned San Mateo County for a series of road changes to improve safety... Last comment on Aug 18, 2018 at 10:26 pm | 11 comments

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Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory through Tuesday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for the region through Tuesday, as winds are expected to continue blowing smoke from wildfires into the Bay Area. Sunday, 7:29 PM

Passing on a legacy (and some basic kitchen knowhow)
Once upon a time, back in 1985, Yale roommates Rebecca Bloom of New York and Shelley Onderdonk of San Mateo had approximately no money, one pot, one pan and a couple of knives between them. Fortunately, they didn't take the easy way out and subsist on Top Ramen. Sunday, 3:54 PM

Woodside fire district ambulance struck in alleged DUI hit-and-run
Three people, including the driver and passenger in a Woodside Fire Protection District ambulance, were taken to a local hospital following an alleged DUI hit-and-run on southbound I-280 on Saturday, Aug. 18. Saturday, 11:46 PM

Teacher arrested for alleged sex-related messages with girl
A former music teacher at The Harker School in San Jose was arrested for allegedly having inappropriate sexual communication with a 16-year-old girl, San Jose police reported Thursday. Friday, 5:51 PM

Contested election ahead for Menlo fire board
Four candidates are vying for three open seats on the board of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, which includes the communities of Atherton, Menlo Park, East Palo Alto and nearby unincorporated areas. Friday, 11:30 AM | 1 comments

List of council candidates set
The list of candidates for the Nov. 6 election in San Mateo County has been settled -- write-in candidates aside -- with filing deadlines having passed for candidates for city and town councils in Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley and Woodside. Thursday, 5:02 PM | 3 comments

Editorial: Your friend, not enemy
In an effort to focus public attention on the dangers of President Donald Trump's attacks, we join in an unprecedented coordinated expression of concern by newspapers across the country. Thursday, 1:18 PM | 18 comments

West Menlo residents petition county for a safer Santa Cruz Avenue
A coalition of residents in West Menlo Park has petitioned San Mateo County for a series of road changes to improve safety on the chaotic northbound stretch of Santa Cruz Avenue between Sand Hill Road and where it goes through a "Y" split with Alameda de las Pulgas. Thursday, 11:59 AM | 11 comments

No contest in most local school board races
The Ravenswood City School District will have the only local school board election after four other districts' elections were automatically cancelled because the number of candidates equaled the number of open seats. Thursday, 10:42 AM

Most local firefighters back from battling deadly California wildfires

Editorial: Key election issue: Addressing Bayfront area's general plan

Menlo Park: No charter city ballot measure, council decides

Ordinance in works to make landlords assist displaced renters

Street Smarts: Traffic safety training is crucial for kids

Woodside: Neighbors contest use of roadside

Town councils to decide on having elections

The healing touch