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Trump won't be coming to Atherton after all, police chief saysAtherton will not be the destination of President Donald Trump as he makes his political fundraising visit to the Bay Area...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2019Last comment by Menlo Voter., 3 hours ago | 10 comments | 1551 Views
WOODSIDE
Kings Mountain Road fire safety work begins July 15A long-delayed fire suppression project along King's Mountain Road in San Mateo County's Huddert County Park was set to start...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2019Last comment by Steve Cutcomb, 5 hours ago | 4 comments | 2393 Views
AROUND TOWN
Fire Board to deny citizens the right to put items on its agendaFire Board, It has been proposed that this section of the Board policy Manual be removed in its entirety: Agenda...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Sep. 13, 2019There are no comments yet. 59 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Traffic alert: Skyline Boulevard south of Alpine Road closed following small grass fireSkyline Boulevard near Alpine Road will be closed for about two to three hours today (Sept. 12) due to downed electrical...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2019There are no comments yet. 412 Views
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Second-straight Spare the Air alert in effect FridayThe Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a Spare the Air alert for Friday because of elevated levels of smog...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2019There are no comments yet. 656 Views
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Portola Valley is ready to party this Saturday with annual picnicPortola Valley will be continuing a long tradition on Saturday when the town comes together for its annual picnic. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2019There are no comments yet. 751 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Stanford's Michele Barry to speak on the climate impact of megacitiesWhen it comes to the climate crisis, are massive "megacities" part of the problem, or part of the solution? According to...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2019There are no comments yet. 569 Views
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The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Menlo Park today. Here's where to stay cool.With a predicted high of about 94 degrees in Menlo Park today, the National Weather Service has declared a heat advisory...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2019There are no comments yet. 763 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Third straight Spare the Air alert issued for SaturdayBay Area air district officials issued a third straight Spare the Air alert for Saturday (Sept. 14) and expanded an air quality...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2019There are no comments yet. 622 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Mutts take the spotlight. And who can complain?Fremont Park could have been christened Muttville Menlo Park on Sunday, Sept. 8, as canines big and small converged to take...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2019Last comment by , on Sep 13, 2019 at 6:14 pm | 1 comment | 664 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Enrollment up slightly at M-A, Woodside high schoolsWhen Sequoia Union High School District students returned to school last month, they were met with new teachers, classes...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2019Last comment by Angela Swartz, Almanac Staff Writer, on Sep 13, 2019 at 3:57 pm | 2 comments | 1398 Views
AROUND TOWN
DA's Office investigating former community college chancellorThe San Mateo County District Attorney's Office has issued search warrants in connection with Ron Galatolo's tenure as San...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2019Last comment by Jack Hickey, on Sep 13, 2019 at 2:29 pm | 3 comments | 1966 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Minimum wage ordinance approvedStarting on Jan. 1, workers in Menlo Park must be paid a minimum of $15 an hour, following a 4-0-1 vote on Sept. 10 by the...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2019Last comment by Jack Hickey, on Sep 13, 2019 at 2:16 pm | 34 comments | 2354 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Who wins the trade war with ChinaWhat am I missing here? If China and the U.S. reciprocate on a 5& tariff, where does the money go? Don't both China and...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Sep. 6, 2019Last comment by crib, on Sep 13, 2019 at 1:27 pm | 18 comments | 397 Views
ATHERTON
Is Trump coming to Atherton?Atherton may be the destination of President Donald Trump's Bay Area political fundraising visit on Sept. 17, according to...
Original post made on Sep. 3, 2019Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Sep 13, 2019 at 12:48 am | 35 comments | 6386 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside Planning Commission declines permit for equestrian bridgeThe Woodside Planning Commission gave a nudge to town traditions Sept. 4 by declining to approve a conditional use permit...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2019Last comment by John, on Sep 12, 2019 at 10:26 pm | 21 comments | 2266 Views
OTHER TOPICS
A hot spot of hospitalityOn a recent Sunday morning, hundreds of visitors flocked to the same destination: Alice's Restaurant. The scene wasn't unique...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2019Last comment by katie murdock, on Sep 12, 2019 at 5:32 pm | 1 comment | 1777 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton to begin exploring gas-powered leaf blower restrictionsAfter a study session debate about whether Atherton town staff has the time to explore limiting leaf blower use in town,...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2019Last comment by MEMBERONE, on Sep 12, 2019 at 5:29 pm | 10 comments | 1273 Views
AROUND TOWN
Interested in school board seat? Application deadline is Sept. 16The deadline to apply for appointment to a seat on the Menlo Park City School District Board of Trustees is 4 p.m. Monday,...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2019Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 12, 2019 at 2:34 pm | 1 comment | 877 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton committee considering off-leash dog park postpones meetingAtherton's Park and Recreation Committee is considering adding a dog park within Holbrook-Palmer Park. Read the full story...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2019Last comment by Bored dogs, on Sep 12, 2019 at 12:27 pm | 3 comments | 971 Views
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