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Protesters demanding justice for Breonna Taylor stop traffic in Menlo ParkMore than 150 people from around the Bay Area gathered Friday evening in Menlo Park in a protest that called for justice...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2020Last comment by Enough, 19 hours ago | 2 comments | 2575 Views
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The Stanford alumnus behind Netflix documentary 'The Social Dilemma' wants you to stop scrollingDirector Jeff Orlowski's "The Social Dilemma," leaves no stone unturned as it dives into tech's ugly downside, from social...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2020Last comment by Local shopper, on Sep 25, 2020 at 8:54 pm | 1 comment | 3972 Views
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San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury raises red flags with private defender programSan Mateo County's private defender program, which has less than half the budget of the District Attorney's office, needs...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2020Last comment by Bob Viera, on Sep 25, 2020 at 12:55 pm | 3 comments | 5293 Views
AROUND TOWN
Heat, risk of fires, rip current pose danger in Bay Area this weekendWeather will pose a danger to Bay Area residents starting Friday with a higher risk for rip currents at beaches and increased...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 25, 2020 at 12:51 pm | 2 comments | 1525 Views
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Want to get to know your local candidates? Here's a list of election debates, forumsWe've compiled a list of local election debates and forums taking place virtually for Midpeninsula voters ahead of the Nov....
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020Last comment by Heather Hopkins, on Sep 25, 2020 at 12:46 pm | 3 comments | 2490 Views
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Newsom orders ban of new gas-powered cars by 2035In a dramatic move to tackle climate change, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday ordered state officials to ban new gasoline-powered...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 25, 2020 at 11:53 am | 4 comments | 1752 Views
MENLO PARK
Modified downtown street closures to last through FebruaryA pilot program to close some areas of Santa Cruz Avenue and allow restaurants and retailers to spread onto the sidewalks...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020Last comment by Sara T, on Sep 24, 2020 at 1:44 pm | 5 comments | 1977 Views
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State stops accepting unemployment claims for 2 weeks to address backlogGov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the state Economic Development Department will stop accepting new unemployment insurance...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2020Last comment by jgftw, on Sep 24, 2020 at 8:12 am | 1 comment | 1216 Views
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Menlo Park kindergartners and first graders to return to classrooms on MondayThe Menlo Park City School District will reopen for in-person classes for kindergartners and first graders starting on Monday. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 23, 2020 at 9:43 pm | 1 comment | 4910 Views
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More businesses can open as San Mateo County moves into less restrictive 'red' tier'San Mateo County moved to the less-restrictive red tier of California's COVID-19 classifications on Tuesday, meaning additional...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Steve_J, on Sep 23, 2020 at 2:19 pm | 3 comments | 3187 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
COVID testing of teachers, staff hotly debated as California schools reopenAs schools throughout California tiptoe toward reopening, decisions about whether to routinely test teachers, staff and even...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020Last comment by Boy Howdy, on Sep 23, 2020 at 1:41 pm | 1 comment | 1510 Views
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Today: Special fire board meeting on the future of Community Crisis Management and district volunteer organizationsThe Menlo Park Fire Protection District is holding a virtual study session beginning at 4 p.m. today (Sept. 22) to discuss...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 22, 2020 at 7:28 pm | 2 comments | 1581 Views
MENLO PARK
Alleged serial killer lands in hospital before trialA man charged with killing two young women in the 1970s on Stanford University property has been hospitalized right before...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by margomca, on Sep 22, 2020 at 3:00 pm | 1 comment | 2351 Views
MENLO PARK
With new deal, communities seek to cement partnership on land use concernsAfter banding over shared concerns about Stanford University's growth plan, city and county officials in Santa Clara and...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Long Time Resident, on Sep 22, 2020 at 1:35 pm | 1 comment | 1554 Views
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Fire district candidates say race hinges on micromanagement versus progressThe race for a seat on the Menlo Park Fire Protection District board is heating up, with incumbents Virginia Chang Kiraly...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 22, 2020 at 8:25 am | 9 comments | 555 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
High school superintendent Mary Streshly announces resignation amid calls for district to fire herMore than a month after Sequoia Union High School District's teachers union and 22 principals and top administrators called...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020Last comment by Angry Parent, on Sep 21, 2020 at 3:41 pm | 8 comments | 7146 Views
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Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade FundraiserHand crafted wood Toy Fire Station silent auction to benefit Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade. Alice's Restaurant is...
Original post made by nancy wagner on Sep. 19, 2020Last comment by Nancy, on Sep 21, 2020 at 7:10 am | 1 comment | 99 Views
MOVIES
High schools will stay online for second quarter of the fallStudents in the Sequoia Union High School district will continue learning at home for the rest of the fall semester due to...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2020There are no comments yet. 2690 Views
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Former longtime Ladera resident celebrates centennial birthdayEarlier this week, a small number of friends and relatives made their way to Aptos to celebrate the 100th birthday of Jean...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2020Last comment by Thomas Beck, on Sep 19, 2020 at 8:11 pm | 1 comment | 2628 Views
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Former longtime Ladera resident celebrates centennial birthdayEarlier this week, a small number of friends and relatives made their way to Aptos to celebrate the 100th birthday of Jean...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020Last comment by Linda Craig, on Sep 18, 2020 at 3:43 pm | 1 comment | 230 Views
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The 36th annual Moonlight Run and Walk is Friday evening, October 2, wherever you are! Proceeds go to the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund, benefiting local non-profits that serve families and children in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Join us under the light of the full Harvest Moon on a 5K walk, 5K run, 10K run or half marathon.
