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Becker bill to reform builder’s remedy fizzles in committee
Proposed legislation by State Sen. Josh Becker that would have curbed the contentious zoning tool known as builder’s remedy faltered on Tuesday afternoon when the Senate Housing Committee opted not to advance it, according to Becker.
Sequoia Union District schools report after visit from school accreditation group
Sequoia Union High School District campuses of East Palo Alto Academy, Menlo-Atherton High School and Woodside High School were visited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges over the past months.
Menlo Park is prioritizing sustainability, not just in earth month
On April 26, Menlo Park, in collaboration with the city of East Palo Alto and various community organizations, hosted the fourth annual Love Our Earth Festival. The event served as a way to educate and motivate community members to take action on climate change, as well as celebrate the city’s progress so far.
Nativity Carnival worker charged with attempted murder
A Nativity Carnival worker has been charged with attempted murder after the convicted felon allegedly threatened to shoot another individual at the Menlo Park 7-11 after working at the carnival, police say.
Portola Valley residents ask town to save Dorothy Ford Park
Portola Valley residents showed out during a recent Town Council meeting to push for the preservation of Dorothy Ford Park and Ford Field, a town-owned site that has been identified as a potential affordable housing parcel in the 2023-2031 housing element.
Holiday funds grant over $1.1 million
With a record-breaking amount of money raised over the holiday season from readers, businesses and foundations this year, The Almanac has made grants of $36,600 each to 10 local nonprofit organizations serving families and children. The Almanac Holiday Fund began more than 25 years ago and each year selects 10 nonprofits providing needed services to residents of Menlo Park, Redwood City, North Fair Oaks or East Palo Alto.
Replacement of Newell Road bridge to finally kick off
After years of setbacks and frustrations, Palo Alto, East Palo Alto and Menlo Park residents who live in flood-prone areas near the San Francisquito Creek received a jolt of good news this month, with Caltrans recently approving the long-awaited replacement of the Newell Road bridge.
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