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Saturday, January 23, 2021
This week's community briefs: missing teen found, wildfires contained and more
In this week's community briefs, we cover a found missing teen, wildfire containment, the latest plans for an affordable housing development, a former councilwoman's plans to step down from a regional water board, and more.
Saturday, 8:06 AM | No comments yetFriday, January 22, 2021
Time running out to extend California's eviction moratorium
Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders need to reach an agreement by Jan. 31 for California renters to avoid the beginning of a statewide eviction tsunami.
Friday, 3:44 PM | No comments yetRainstorms, potential atmospheric river expected to drench Bay Area in coming week
Multiple rainstorms, cold temperatures and some light snowfall are in the Bay Area's forecast over the next week, culminating in a potential atmospheric river by the middle of the week, according to the National Weather Service.
Friday, 1:43 PM | No comments yetLocal middle school parents upset over lack of face time with teachers
Middle school parents want their children more engaged with their teachers amid a pandemic that's isolated many.
Friday, 11:48 AM | 2 commentsPortola Valley: Town begins public meeting process for Stanford housing project
Portola Valley kicked off the process of reviewing Stanford's housing project known as the "Stanford Wedge" with a well-attended Planning Commission study session.
Friday, 11:46 AM | 3 commentsAfter a theft, Menlo Park family creates a food locker for the hungry
Last week, Menlo Park resident Xan Craven learned that food and drinks her family had stored in the carport had disappeared. Instead of reacting with anger, she and her young family set out on a project to feed the hungry.
Friday, 10:18 AM | 2 commentsThursday, January 21, 2021
San Mateo County officials say vaccine data, more drive-thru vaccinations coming soon
The county has so far received 25,800 first vaccine doses and 22,354 of these have been administered through county channels -- such as a drive-thru clinic last week which vaccinated 9,550 people over seven days.
Thursday, 1:47 PM | No comments yetModerna COVID-19 vaccine batch cleared after safety review
A batch of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine that was held back since Sunday has been released for distribution, freeing up 21,800 doses in Santa Clara County, county leaders announced on Thursday.
Thursday, 12:04 PM | No comments yetFinding cheer in a tough year
It's been a cheerleading season like no other for the student athletes at Woodside High School. "Cheerleading is not meant to be learned through Zoom," said coach Jaymie Guillena.
Thursday, 11:34 AM | No comments yetYour COVID-19 vaccine questions — answered
We've compiled a list of who can currently get vaccinated in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, plus answers to common questions and links to resources.
Thursday, 11:15 AM | 3 commentsBiden signs flurry of executive orders, many reversing Trump policies
On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed a bevy of executive orders that reverse policies of the Trump administration, many of which have been subject to litigation in Bay Area courts.
Thursday, 10:40 AM | No comments yetWednesday, January 20, 2021
New parking fee, lower visitor cap on the horizon at Foothills Park
After seeing a spike in visits to Foothills Park, the Palo Alto City Council moved on Tuesday to sharply curtail the number of people who can enter the scenic preserve.
Wednesday, 2:34 PM | 3 commentsObituaries: Eugene Rauen, Barry Carr, Mary Ann Ferrando, Robert Shenk
This week in obituaries, read about the lives of Eugene Rauen, 92, Barry Carr, 62, Mary Ann Ferrando, 68, and Robert Shenk, 80.
Wednesday, 11:44 AM | No comments yetMass-vaccination centers to open, but only for those without primary care physicians
Anyone hoping to be vaccinated at one of the COVID-19 mass-vaccination centers in Santa Clara or San Mateo counties is likely to be turned away if they have a primary care physician, Santa Clara County staff said on Tuesday.
Wednesday, 11:44 AM | No comments yetFeeling a sense of urgency, Ravenswood moves to reopen schools
The Ravenswood school district is looking to start reopening its campuses as soon as next week for small groups of high-need students, which school leaders hope will be an initial step toward safely resuming more in-person instruction.
Wednesday, 10:13 AM | No comments yetTuesday, January 19, 2021
Menlo School sophomore dies from injuries in Sharon Heights car crash
A Portola Valley teen who was a sophomore at Menlo School died Monday night after being injured in a car accident in Menlo Park on Saturday.
Tuesday, 3:57 PM | 19 commentsPregnant and homeless: Menlo Park resident's documentary aims to raise awareness
Five years ago, a filmmaker in Menlo Park saw a news story about a homeless woman who gave birth at a bus stop. The story inspired her own project to explore and document the lives of local women who are pregnant and homeless.
Tuesday, 11:57 AM | No comments yetThursday: State senator hosts town hall on COVID-19
State Sen. Josh Becker, D-Menlo Park, will host an online town hall on Thursday, Jan, 21, to discuss the latest COVID-19 developments, including vaccine availability.
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State Sen. Josh Becker, D-Menlo Park, will host an online town hall on Thursday, Jan, 21, to discuss the latest COVID-19 developments, including vaccine availability.
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Monday, January 18, 2021
New COVID-19 variant increasing in Bay Area, linked to Kaiser San Jose outbreak
The L452R variant of COVID-19 -- being identified by viral genomic sequencing in the Bay Area -- has been linked to the Kaiser San Jose outbreak as well as other large outbreaks in Santa Clara County.
Monday, 3:44 PM | No comments yetLocal health care providers reeling from huge spike in demand for vaccine
Health care providers in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties are reeling from a massive spike in requests for COVID-19 vaccines last week, after state and county officials greatly expanded eligibility for the vaccine.
Monday, 10:08 AM | No comments yetSunday, January 17, 2021
Menlo Park: Three people suffer major injuries in solo vehicle crash
Three people, identified by a 911 caller as teenagers, were taken to Stanford Hospital with "significant" injuries after a solo vehicle rollover crash in Menlo Park on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 16), according to the Menlo fire district.
Sunday, 9:54 AM | 2 commentsEditorial: The menace in the White House
Hopes were high among many going into the new year, buoyed by the beginning of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. But the pandemic has become a backdrop in the aftermath of an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Sunday, 7:44 AM | 7 commentsSaturday, January 16, 2021
Struggling small businesses could get boost from Newsom's proposed $227B budget
On Jan. 11, 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 | No comments yetFriday, January 15, 2021
'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 | 6 commentsOpinion: 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 | No comments yetCal 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 | No comments yetCalifornia'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 | No comments yetResident 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 | 6 commentsA 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 | No comments yetWednesday, January 13, 2021
'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 | No comments yetDebate 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 | No comments yetAmericans 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 | No comments yetUpdate: 14-year-old from Menlo Park reported missing has been found
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 | No comments yetNew 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 | 1 commentNew Menlo Park 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 starting Jan. 21, making way for a new structure the district says will offer improved services.
Wednesday, 11:54 AM | 3 commentsNewsom's school reopening plan puts tight deadlines on districts, legislature
Schools would have to offer in-person learning for primary students starting Feb. 16 in order to get the full funds under the governor's education budget. Lawmakers would need to meet deadlines in February and March.
Wednesday, 11:44 AM | No comments yetAs visitors flock to Foothills Park, city plans to restrict access
Concerned about the recent surge of visitors to Foothills Park, Palo Alto leaders are planning to restrict access to the once-exclusive nature preserve by closing the entrance gates when the open space reaches maximum capacity.
Wednesday, 11:07 AM | No comments yetTuesday, January 12, 2021
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 commentStanford Shopping Center was a hot spot of violations when public health inspectors came calling
Eighteen stores in the Stanford Shopping Center were fined for violating Santa Clara County COVID-19 health orders over the Black Friday weekend, according to documents obtained by the Almanac's sister paper, the Palo Alto Weekly.
Tuesday, 3:14 PM | 4 commentsCrime brief: Atherton police respond to weekend burglary
Police reported a burglary on Saturday evening in Atherton. It's the latest in a string of burglaries reported in town since October.
Tuesday, 11:48 AM | 4 commentsMonday, January 11, 2021
Gov. Newsom: Bay Area's ICU capacity drops below 1%
Less than 1% of the Bay Area's intensive care unit beds remain available amid the region's latest coronavirus surge, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday. Announcement on extending the region's stay-at-home order is expected Tuesday.
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Less than 1% of the Bay Area's intensive care unit beds remain available amid the region's latest coronavirus surge, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday. Announcement on extending the region's stay-at-home order is expected Tuesday.
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Woodside kept calm and carried on in 2020
The town met the challenges of 2020 and its many curveballs, particularly in both finances and governance, and the community came together in the face of twin calamities: the pandemic and the largest wildfires in county history.
Monday, 3:03 PM |
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The town met the challenges of 2020 and its many curveballs, particularly in both finances and governance, and the community came together in the face of twin calamities: the pandemic and the largest wildfires in county history.
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San Mateo County opens drive-thru vaccine clinic for vulnerable residents, health care workers
Starting Monday, Jan. 11, San Mateo County is offering a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic for eligible health care workers and vulnerable residents. Anyone interested must register online for an appointment.
Monday, 1:30 PM | No comments yetWith COVID-19 surge, Stanford frosh-soph students can't return to campus after all
Stanford University announced Saturday that freshman and sophomore students would not be allowed to return to campus for winter quarter, citing a surge in coronavirus cases.
Monday, 10:05 AM | No comments yet
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