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Portola Valley puts tax, charter town measure on November ballot
Portola Valley voters will decide whether their town will adopt a charter, paving the way for a new tax on property sales.
Kyle Shanahan, 49ers head coach, seriously injured in Palo Alto car crash
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan reportedly suffered serious injuries, including broken ribs, a severe concussion and facial injuries that required 40 stitches after a July 14 car accident in downtown Palo Alto.
Guest opinion: We cannot afford to say no to independent sheriff oversight
San Mateo County needs — and taxpayers deserve — meaningful, independent oversight of the Sheriff’s Office, including a permanent Inspector General, writes Jim Lawrence of Fixin San Mateo County.
Community briefs: Application for Parks and Recreation, Girl Scout Gold project and hazardous waste drop-off
In this week’s Community Briefs, Menlo Park seeks applicants for the Parks and Recreation Commission, an M-A senior’s Girl Scout Gold Award project teaches sixth graders money management and a hazardous waste drop-off day for La Honda residents.
Bay Area World Cup trafficking operation: 25 arrested, 53 survivors identified
A Bay Area task force identified 53 human trafficking survivors and arrested 25 suspected traffickers during the six matches at Levi’s Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday.
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