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'Where do we go from here?' documentary film festival explores Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy
To mark the national holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth, the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University is hosting an online documentary film festival and webinar.
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'I will vote to impeach this traitor'
Granted only 30 seconds to speak on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Anna Eshoo did not mince words regarding President Donald Trump during Wednesday's impeachment hearing.
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A harrowing experience with COVID-19
Sequoia district advisor Rolando Bonilla shares his experience falling ill with COVID-19 at the same time as losing a family member to the virus.
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New fire station to break ground this month
Menlo Park Fire Protection District plans to demolish its 72-year-old fire station on Alameda de las Pulgas on Jan. 21, making way for a new structure the district says will offer improved services.
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New community center in Belle Haven wins approval
The Menlo Park City Council gave the green light for Facebook to move forward with its plans to rebuild the complex at 100 Terminal Avenue into a multi-generational community center.
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Documenting an unreal year in photos
The past 12 months have been unlike any other. As the Almanac’s visual journalist captured this historic year, their images reflect a range of unfamiliar and sometimes surreal moments that shaped 2020.
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Almanac launches Holiday Fund 2020
Local nonprofits like East Palo Alto's Ecumenical Hunger Program have been scrambling to meet the needs of clients, as the pandemic forced a hard pivot from its broader menu of aid to simply providing food. It's one of 10 organizations helped by The Almanac Holiday Fund.
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Picturing life under the coronavirus
Check out our photo essay showing how Midpeninsula residents and workers are coping with the COVID-19 threat that has disrupted our lives.
Menlo Park councilman announces run for Board of Supervisors
Weeks after being sworn in for a third term on the Menlo Park City Council, Councilman Ray Mueller announced on Jan. 5 he... Last comment on Jan 10, 2021 at 12:22 pm | 7 comments
Pro-Trump business owner documented at Capitol invasion rally faces backlash
Some people are threatening a boycott of a Menlo Park business after it came to light that its owner attended a pro-Trump... Last comment on Jan 12, 2021 at 8:36 am | 71 comments
A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
Demystifying heat pump water heaters
Jan 17, 2021 | 0 comments
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
Premarital and Couples: Join the Club . . .
Jan 15, 2021 | 0 comments
Toddling Through the Silicon Valley
by Cheryl Bac
Which Christmas Gifts are Lasting?
Jan 12, 2021 | 2 comments
Peninsula Foodist
by Elena Kadvany
Craving B. Patisserie's perfect pastries? The San Francisco bakery is popping up in San Mateo next week
Jan 12, 2021 | 0 comments
"VintageAffaireBenefit"
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
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Struggling small businesses could get boost from Newsom's proposed $227B budget
On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $575 million grant program for small businesses and nonprofits as part of his $227 billion budget proposal to the state legislature. Saturday, 8:26 AM
'Let them play' say youth sports advocates during Friday rally
About 20 student athletes and their parents gathered in front of Sequoia High School in Redwood City Jan. 15 to plead with officials to allow them to compete again. Friday, 5:46 PM
Opinion: Contradictions of COVID-19
While city councils up and down the Peninsula contemplate severe housing shortages in the decades ahead, we are also witnessing probably the largest exodus from the Bay Area in many years. Friday, 5:13 PM
A harrowing experience with COVID-19
Sequoia district advisor Rolando Bonilla shares his experience falling ill with COVID-19 at the same time as losing a family member to the virus. Friday, 9:39 AM
Resident raises concern Atherton police officers are flouting mask rules
A local resident says she has witnessed Atherton Police Department officers not wearing face masks while on the job, potentially putting themselves and the people they encounter at risk of contracting COVID-19. Friday, 10:00 AM | 4 comments
Coronavirus central: FDA warns of inaccurate Curative test results for asymptomatic individuals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert that Curative, a COVID-19 test provider operating widely in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, may return false negative results for asymptomatic individuals. Friday, 5:06 PM | 5 comments
California's new goal: Vaccinate a million people in 10 days
Acknowledging that vaccinations have been too slow, state officials aim to ramp up the pace. But many questions remain about expanding to the next groups of Californians. Friday, 11:28 AM
Cal Fire CZU is latest to provide text to 911 option
Cal Fire CZU's Emergency Command Center that responds to emergencies in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties is the latest public agency to now provide the option to send text messages to 911 if necessary. Friday, 11:43 AM
'I will vote to impeach this traitor': Rep. Anna Eshoo supports removing Trump from office
Granted only 30 seconds to speak on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Anna Eshoo did not mince words regarding President Donald Trump during Wednesday's impeachment hearing. Wednesday, 5:52 PM
New community center in Belle Haven wins approval
The Menlo Park City Council last night gave the green light for Facebook to move forward with its plans to rebuild the complex at 100 Terminal Avenue into a multi-generational community center. Wednesday, 3:22 PM
Debate over Foothills Park access continues as Palo Alto weighs new restrictions
Nearly a month after Palo Alto opened the once-exclusive Foothills Park to the broader public, city leaders are preparing to adopt new restrictions on Tuesday to curb the sudden onrush of visitors. Wednesday, 5:41 PM
14-year-old from Menlo Park reported missing
Wynne Lee, a 14-year-old from Menlo Park vanished from their family's home on Jan. 11, according to an alert from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Wednesday, 3:33 PM
Americans are living 30 years longer on average — and that's a big plus for businesses
A recent Stanford conference looked at everything from business innovations to caregiving to new ways for Americans to work and thrive throughout the increasingly long lives they're now living. Wednesday, 3:36 PM
San Mateo County COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues via clinic, partnerships
In San Mateo County, about one-third of the health care workers and long-term care residents eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine have received it so far, county health officials said Tuesday. Tuesday, 5:13 PM | 1 comments
Stanford Shopping Center was a hot spot of violations when public health inspectors came calling
New Menlo Park fire station to break ground this month
Newsom's school reopening plan puts tight deadlines on districts, legislature
Gov. Newsom: Bay Area's ICU capacity drops below 1%; stay-at-home order extension expected
As visitors flock to Foothills Park, city plans to restrict access
San Mateo County opens drive-thru vaccine clinic for vulnerable residents, health care workers
Crime brief: Atherton police respond to weekend burglary
Pro-Trump business owner documented at Capitol rally faces backlash
Woodside kept calm and carried on in 2020
With COVID-19 surge, Stanford frosh-soph students can't return to campus after all
Facebook's Willow Village now includes giant glass dome, 'High Line' path and more
Holiday Fund: Reimagining sexual health education in a digital world
Biennial homelessness count faces delays due to pandemic
County embarks on project to renovate Middlefield Road through North Fair Oaks
Obituaries: A list of local residents who died recently
'A day from hell': After rioters overrun Capitol, lawmakers have harsh words for president

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