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AROUND TOWN
California budget rollercoaster: Analyst predicts $68 billion deficitWith tax revenues in a free fall comparable to the Great Recession and the dot-com bust, California faces a projected $68...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2023Last comment by Scott Lohmann, 1 hour ago | 1 comment | 1296 Views
AROUND TOWN
Inside Margo Cilker’s new album, ‘Valley of Heart’s Delight’To listen to Los Altos-raised musician Margo Cilker’s latest album is to travel down a trail with a seasoned rambler; to...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2023There are no comments yet. 1065 Views
MENLO PARK
Aglow with holiday spirit at Menlo Park's tree lightingHoliday magic was in the air at Fremont Park on Friday, Dec. 1, as the community turned out for Menlo Park's annual tree...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2023Last comment by esther, on Dec 9, 2023 at 5:11 pm | 1 comment | 1770 Views
MENLO PARK
Flood Park to get revamp with $1.3 million grant"Realize Flood Park" would allow for a new baseball field, walking paths, parking lot and more in the park near North Fair...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2023Last comment by MP_Resident , on Dec 8, 2023 at 10:16 pm | 3 comments | 2561 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park council votes to allow development of up to 100 housing units per acre in downtownAfter going back and forth at a Nov. 28 meeting, the Menlo Park City Council vote for seven rezoning resolutions, including...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2023Last comment by Tecsi, on Dec 8, 2023 at 9:22 am | 7 comments | 2869 Views
MENLO PARK
'I think that the voice of the people was thrown in the trash.' Community implores Menlo Park council to reconsider its naming decision for community campusCommunity members implored the Menlo Park City Council Tuesday night, Dec. 5, to reconsider naming the new community campus...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2023Last comment by susannahID, on Dec 8, 2023 at 9:20 am | 1 comment | 2266 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Julie Lythcott-Haims weighs run for Congress seatAuthor and Palo Alto City Council member Julie Lythcott-Haims is considering jumping into the race to succeed Rep. Anna Eshoo...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2023Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on Dec 7, 2023 at 1:21 pm | 4 comments | 1369 Views
MENLO PARK
Letters to the editor: Fixing a dangerous crosswalk, lambasting the council's community center decision and moreIn this week's letters to the editor, an idea for fixing a dangerous crosswalk, a plea for tree-trimming and Onetta Harris'...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2023Last comment by Brian, on Dec 4, 2023 at 8:24 pm | 4 comments | 2315 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton strives to meet state mandates on housing plan and still protect town's characterAs a state deadline fast approaches, Atherton is searching for ways to spur residential development that complies with California's...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Dec 4, 2023 at 6:45 pm | 8 comments | 2041 Views
MENLO PARK
California homes affordable to only 1-in-5 buyers, yet Peninsula still sees 'over-asking' salesCalifornia's housing affordability has dipped to its lowest point in 16 years with only 1-in-5 (15%) homebuyers able to afford...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2023Last comment by Menlo Lifestyle, on Dec 4, 2023 at 3:53 pm | 1 comment | 3028 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park council bucks public sentiment, doesn't name new community campus after Onetta HarrisAfter four years of construction and debate over the naming of the new community campus in Menlo Park, it has officially...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2023Last comment by Mpbiker, on Nov 30, 2023 at 4:50 pm | 11 comments | 4271 Views
AROUND TOWN
Silicon Valley congresswoman Anna Eshoo announces retirementFor the first time in two decades, a Silicon Valley congressmember is poised to retire and shake up the South Bay's political...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2023Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Nov 28, 2023 at 9:10 am | 6 comments | 3759 Views
AROUND TOWN
Recognizing fake news now a required subject in California schoolsPushing back against the surge of misinformation online, California will now require all K-12 students to learn media literacy...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2023Last comment by Westbrook, on Nov 27, 2023 at 1:08 pm | 2 comments | 2461 Views
AROUND TOWN
Heirloom Organic Gardens, a staple at Menlo Park's farmers market, fights to stay afloatMenlo Park Farmers Market staple Heirloom Organic Gardens is struggling to make it after the COVID19 pandemic, so owner Grant...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2023Last comment by Menlo Lifestyle, on Nov 27, 2023 at 11:23 am | 2 comments | 2589 Views
AROUND TOWN
Don Horsley, former San Mateo County supervisor and longtime sheriff, diesFormer San Mateo County Sheriff and County Supervisor Don Horsley has died, the sheriff's office confirmed Friday evening....
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2023Last comment by pogo, on Nov 26, 2023 at 6:49 am | 2 comments | 7332 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Former community college district chancellor Ron Galatolo facing new felony charges for embezzlement, theft of public fundsFormer San Mateo County Community College District Chancellor Ron Galatolo's case continued this week as prosecutors added...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2023Last comment by Brad, on Nov 24, 2023 at 6:55 pm | 1 comment | 2598 Views
MENLO PARK
Ravenswood City School District may use bond funds to help pay for new $10M district officeThe Ravenswood City School District is in the midst of various real estate transactions and construction projects. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2023Last comment by MP Father, on Nov 24, 2023 at 12:28 pm | 1 comment | 1402 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park to gather data on impact of Middle Avenue traffic safety pilot projectMenlo Park's Middle Avenue project has faced contention and at a Nov. 8 Complete Streets Commission meeting, commissioners...
Original post made on Nov. 20, 2023Last comment by MP Father, on Nov 22, 2023 at 9:57 am | 4 comments | 2368 Views
AROUND TOWN
Meet the Stanford grad who created a 'plug-in' ADU to solve the housing crisisAs California grapples with its housing crisis, one Stanford grad has come up with an affordable solution for families living...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2023Last comment by Menlo Lifestyle, on Nov 22, 2023 at 9:02 am | 2 comments | 4955 Views
OTHER TOPICS
A message from Embarcadero Media's CEOAdam Dawes, CEO of Embarcadero Media, the parent company of the Almanac, explains why the 44-year-old news publisher is becoming...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2023Last comment by Francesca Segre, on Nov 18, 2023 at 2:23 pm | 4 comments | 2009 Views
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