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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 program for Maple Manor after neighbors said student parking from nearby Menlo-Atherton High School had spilled onto their streets.
‘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 old.
East Palo Alto plants seeds for a future urban forest
For years, East Palo Altans and the nonprofit organization Canopy have planted trees to increase the city’s canopy coverage. Those efforts are taking root.
Local photographers honored in Midpen’s photo contest
Across the Midpeninsula, there are hundreds of hiking trails through dozens of open space preserves, offering nature lovers impressive views of grasslands, redwood forests, creeks and more — views that are too impressive not to share.
10 ways to celebrate Oktoberfest along the Peninsula
Get your stein-holding arm and beer bellies ready, because it’s almost Oktoberfest season along the Peninsula. From San Mateo to Los Gatos, a variety of Oktoberfest events are scheduled throughout September and October.
Stanford donates land in Redwood City for free cancer patient lodging
As part of its broader cancer center development, Stanford Health Care is donating land in Redwood City to support out-of-town cancer patients who need lodging near their care. The site, near downtown Redwood City, will become the first Hope Lodge on the West Coast.
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