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WOODSIDE
Woodside: Glens residents resist the 'nonconforming' labelFor some people, being labeled a nonconformist is a badge of honor. Homeowners in the Glens in Woodside are tired of being...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2018Last comment by Need new roads 2, 2 hours ago | 3 comments | 1178 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo Park: Bike lanes on Oak Grove Avenue to stayA little over a year ago, temporary bike lanes were installed on segments of Oak Grove Avenue, Crane Street and University...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2018Last comment by Sorry..was out of town, 5 hours ago | 5 comments | 1667 Views
MENLO PARK
Former Menlo Park mayor Dee Tolles dies at 79Former Menlo Park mayor Raymond "Dee" Tolles died Monday, Nov. 12, at age 79, leaving behind a legacy of civic involvement...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2018Last comment by Mary Ann Draeger, 10 hours ago | 5 comments | 1675 Views
OTHER TOPICS
New mail-in ballot system triggers delays in election results for San Mateo CountyWhen the first, much anticipated vote counts were released by the San Mateo County Elections Office at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday,...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2018Last comment by Mission Accomplished, 13 hours ago | 32 comments | 5046 Views
MENLO PARK
New Facebook bus stop approvedThe Menlo Park City Council voted 4-0 on Tuesday, Nov. 13, to approve a new bus stop and bus circulation configuration proposed...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2018Last comment by sie, 14 hours ago | 1 comment | 652 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Hickey oustedToday's Daily Post had an article by Emily Mibach, entitled "Hickey ousted, campaigned against district" Below is my response: Editor,...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Nov. 9, 2018Last comment by hey-hey, guh...., 15 hours ago | 13 comments | 265 Views
ATHERTON
An urgent Atherton public safety issue - We cannot ignore the lessons of Coffey Park, Redding and ParadiseNovember 11, 2018 Atherton Town Council, When the Town approved, many years ago, the subdivision of the Flood Estate...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Nov. 13, 2018Last comment by Observer, 17 hours ago | 13 comments | 701 Views
MENLO PARK
State Auditor High Critical (to say the least) report on High Speed RailThe California State Auditor has just released a very critical report on the High Speed Rail Project and the Authority. One...
Original post made by Morris Brown on Nov. 15, 2018There are no comments yet. 72 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park City Council: Taylor, Combs and Nash leadingPreliminary election night results show that Menlo Park City Council candidates Cecilia Taylor, Drew Combs and Betsy Nash...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2018Last comment by Lean Out, 23 hours ago | 41 comments | 8036 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tonight: District considers resolution to ‘mitigate impact' of development on M-ASequoia Union High School District officials have not been shy in voicing their concern that student enrollment could increase...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2018Last comment by David P., on Nov 14, 2018 at 11:07 pm | 2 comments | 1214 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Pensions discussions on council agendaThe Menlo Park City Council is scheduled to discuss what it should do about its pension obligations at its meeting scheduled...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2018Last comment by pay it forward, on Nov 14, 2018 at 4:36 pm | 3 comments | 853 Views
AROUND TOWN
Portola Valley promoting use of electric leaf blowersGas-powered leaf blowers are in the cross hairs in Portola Valley. They're the little engines that can generate emissions...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2018Last comment by home front, on Nov 14, 2018 at 3:05 pm | 5 comments | 1079 Views
MENLO PARK
Historical Association hosts celebration of Armistice Day centennial on SundayThis Sunday, Nov. 11, will mark 100 years since the end of World War I, and 80 years of Fremont Park's existence in Menlo...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2018Last comment by J Neene, on Nov 13, 2018 at 7:56 pm | 6 comments | 664 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Election 2018: New voting system triggers election results delay for San Mateo County racesWhen the first, much anticipated vote counts were released by the San Mateo County Elections Office at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday,...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2018Last comment by Michael, on Nov 13, 2018 at 3:04 pm | 1 comment | 137 Views
OTHER TOPICS
The amazing life story of a natural hamMove over Miss Piggy. There's a new superstar hogging the limelight: Pickles the pig, who lives in the loving care of Portola...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2018Last comment by Elsie Floriani, on Nov 13, 2018 at 2:23 pm | 2 comments | 2002 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo fire staff wants aerial maps of districtMenlo Park fire officials have an interest in mapping areas vulnerable to burning in the fire district. Technologies for...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2018Last comment by MAC, on Nov 13, 2018 at 4:23 am | 1 comment | 997 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Police Department names new commanderThe Menlo Park Police Department has hired a new police commander, Rich Struckman, who was scheduled to start Tuesday, Nov....
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2018Last comment by Yup, on Nov 12, 2018 at 8:59 pm | 2 comments | 1659 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo-Atherton holds grand opening for new STEAM wingMenlo-Atherton High School celebrated its new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) wing on Oct. 30. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2018Last comment by John Gruner, on Nov 12, 2018 at 8:21 pm | 1 comment | 2212 Views
AROUND TOWN
Arson charges for Menlo man rescued at Compadres firePalo Alto police arrested a man Saturday night, Nov. 10, on suspicion of starting two fires that afternoon within 50 minutes...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2018Last comment by PAT, on Nov 12, 2018 at 12:17 pm | 2 comments | 2137 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Measure Z: $49.5 million Portola Valley School District bond measure leadsPreliminary election night results show Measure Z, a $49.5 million bond to pay for repairs, renovations and new buildings...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2018Last comment by Enough, on Nov 12, 2018 at 12:15 pm | 13 comments | 2210 Views
Couples: Philosophy of Love
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 1,571 views
Trials of My Grandmother
By Aldis Petriceks | 1 comment | 1,096 views
Lakes and Larders (part 2)
By Laura Stec | 0 comments | 836 views
