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Will the Planning Commissioners sell out to a developer
On June 24 the Planning Commission will conduct its final review of the huge 70 room hotel that is proposed to take the place... Last comment 3 hours ago | 39 comments

Menlo Park set to enact cannabis business ban
Citing a lack of public pushback to the city's nearly two-year moratorium on cannabis businesses in Menlo Park, the City... Last comment on Jun 21, 2019 at 9:10 am | 11 comments

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Photo (0363.JPG). Mona & Bob Armistead and Vista Center Board Member, Joivta Honor attended the 35th Annual Vintage Affaire benefiting Vista Center For Blind & Visually Impaired individuals and their families through evaluation, counseling, education and training, to promote Independence & quality of life. Photo (0364.JPG) Many Atherton people incl. Barbara Peyton and Dave & Lynne & Heppberger enjoyed the wine & chiefs tasting reception before the live auction and gourmet dinner Benefit at a lovely Atherton Estate on Saturday, July 15. The benefit is staffed by local volunteers and the has raised over $8 million in the 34 years. vintageaffaire.org Submitted by bobbi bon on Jul 25, 2017

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Woodside coalition raising $200K to replace equestrian bridge
A coalition of horse lovers is joining the town of Woodside to build a bridge that will replace a section of a popular equestrian trail along Bear Gulch Creek that was washed out in 2017. Monday, 8:34 AM

Kiwanis boosts scholarship fund; eight students benefit
Eight outstanding Menlo-Atherton High School seniors received scholarships from the Menlo Park Kiwanis Club this year. Sunday, 2:26 PM

Home sales for the week of June 17
Homes Sales is a complete list of residential real estate transactions reported on the Midpeninsula this week. Sunday, 6:43 AM

East Palo Alto to add affordable homes, new transit connections with $20M grant
An East Palo Alto coalition will receive $20 million to add additional affordable housing units at Light Tree Apartments and expand transit services that reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, a state committee announced on Friday. Saturday, 1:33 PM

Atherton Police Activities League awards four $5,000 scholarships
The Atherton Police Activities League (PAL) has awarded scholarships to be used toward college to four 2019 high school graduates. Saturday, 8:05 AM

Dance floor therapy
This spring, the Rosener House in Menlo Park launched an experimental therapeutic tango program aimed at improving cognition, gait and balance in participants with Alzheimer's disease. It's proving to be a mood-booster, too. Sunday, 10:08 PM

Update: Skyline suspect charged with two murders
The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office has filed two murder charges and five other felony counts against Pacifica resident Malik Dosouqi in relation to the two killings on Skyline Boulevard earlier this week. Friday, 11:38 AM | 8 comments

Portola Valley plans street resurfacing this summer
Portola Valley will begin a street resurfacing program on 17 streets on Monday (June 24) that will continue until Aug. 9. Sunday, 10:08 PM

Menlo Park school district financially stable, but salaries, benefits continue to outpace revenues
Expenditures continue to outpace revenues for the Menlo Park City School District, but the district will remain financially stable until at least the 2021-22 fiscal year. Friday, 8:35 AM | 4 comments

Woodside Fire training teaches response to any disaster
With earthquakes, fire, floods, landslides and other disasters at a very real level of possibility in the area, the Woodside Fire Protection District is helping individuals help others and stay safe. Friday, 11:57 AM

Longtime Atherton resident dies at 105
A memorial will be held on Saturday, June 29, for longtime Atherton resident Louis Matas, who died in April at the age of 105. Thursday, 5:32 PM | 1 comments

Facebook hosts series of free festivals
Facebook will host a series of free festivals in the coming months. The next is June 22. Friday, 11:27 AM

Menlo Park: Electric vehicles a no-go for police department, for now
Despite requests for the city of Menlo Park to update its police fleet with electric vehicles, the department will buy eight hybrid SUV patrol vehicles instead, since electric vehicles don't meet certain police vehicle standards yet. Thursday, 11:21 AM

County aiming to avoid Election Day backups with new equipment, more staff

Selby Lane School celebrates library renovation

Menlo Park set to enact cannabis business ban

Menlo Park: No-contest plea in stabbing case

Editorial: Council moves swiftly in the right direction

Woodside Glens development rules further honed

Sacred Heart Prep awards diplomas to 121st class

Menlo Park: Police arrest man suspected of burglary near Nealon Park