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MENLO PARK
Midpeninsula mayors, tech company transportation leaders convene to talk trafficIn view of a hulking manzanita tree branch hung from the wall at the Unitarian Universalist Church in south Palo Alto, mayors...
Original post made on Apr. 20, 2019Last comment by Hilda, 10 hours ago | 4 comments | 876 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto woman who berated MAGA hat-wearing man reported missingRebecca Parker Mankey of Palo Alto, who made national headlines when she verbally assaulted a man wearing a Make America...
Original post made on Apr. 20, 2019Last comment by Wondering, on Apr 20, 2019 at 7:04 pm | 1 comment | 710 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Earth Day documentary film program Apr. 27: Thirsty for Justice: The Struggle for the Human Right to WaterAll are invited to the program at the Los Altos Public Library, Green Room (13 S. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos) 5-7 pm, free...
Original post made by Judy A on Apr. 19, 2019Last comment by Judy A, on Apr 20, 2019 at 2:33 pm | 2 comments | 136 Views
MENLO PARK
Understanding the unsheltered among usIt's the day before an atmospheric river is supposed to dump over Menlo Park and Steven Hough is on the go. Read the full...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2019Last comment by Solidarity, on Apr 20, 2019 at 10:19 am | 8 comments | 4224 Views
MENLO PARK
Village Stationers to close Menlo Park and Los Altos locationsFor 53 years, Village Stationers has helped Peninsula residents find gifts, cards, office supplies and more at its family-run...
Original post made on Apr. 19, 2019Last comment by Mila Zelkha, on Apr 20, 2019 at 1:21 am | 2 comments | 1484 Views
MENLO PARK
Street parking could be removed on stretch of Middle AvenueMembers of Menlo Park's Complete Streets Commission voted 6-0 on April 10 to recommend that the City Council permit the removal...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2019Last comment by Julie, on Apr 19, 2019 at 5:33 pm | 22 comments | 2571 Views
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Bill to mandate safe parking for homeless students raises concernsCommunity college students in California, many of whom are vulnerable to food, housing and financial insecurity, may soon...
Original post made on Apr. 19, 2019Last comment by Twentse, on Apr 19, 2019 at 2:28 pm | 2 comments | 1454 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park council picks top 2019 prioritiesIt's become a tradition for the Menlo Park City Council to narrow down its list of top projects into a top five do-or-die...
Original post made on Mar. 7, 2019Last comment by Nathan , on Apr 18, 2019 at 8:06 pm | 2 comments | 2400 Views
MENLO PARK
Investigation finds Menlo Park horse facility owner housed workers in stables, cheated on wagesWorkers at a prestigious Menlo Park horse training center and a second facility owned by the same person were denied minimum...
Original post made on Apr. 7, 2019Last comment by X boarder at pvtc, on Apr 18, 2019 at 8:04 pm | 18 comments | 4740 Views
ATHERTON
Wednesday: Atherton looks at ways to reduce traffic congestionWhile its lack of commercial and multifamily zoning has kept the population of Atherton relatively stable in recent years,...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2019Last comment by peninsula resident, on Apr 18, 2019 at 10:08 am | 13 comments | 1619 Views
MENLO PARK
PA Weekly's April Fool's Story - Elon To Build Palo Alto TunnelJust read a wonderfully written satire published by the Palo Alto Weekly that I missed on April Fool's Day. It's about Palo...
Original post made by Longtime MP Booster on Apr. 15, 2019Last comment by ThrillRider, on Apr 18, 2019 at 8:21 am | 1 comment | 257 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Man convicted in death of toddlerA jury has convicted a 27-year-old man of involuntary manslaughter and assault on a child resulting in death for his role...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2019Last comment by 5 years, on Apr 18, 2019 at 12:31 am | 1 comment | 1262 Views
WOODSIDE
Fire chief leaving Woodside district with priorities intactWoodside Fire Protection District Chief Dan Ghiorso has a lot to reflect on after his 28 years in the department, with his...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2019Last comment by SFO2HKG, on Apr 17, 2019 at 5:18 pm | 1 comment | 2197 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tuesday: Menlo Park fire board to discuss concerns with JPA agreementFaced with the complexity of the issue, the Menlo Park Fire Protection District has asked for more time to evaluate a proposal...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2019Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Apr 17, 2019 at 9:31 am | 3 comments | 1579 Views
MENLO PARK
How would SB 50 impact Menlo Park?Across California, Senate Bill 50, a proposed law that would require cities to relax height, density and parking restrictions...
Original post made on Apr. 12, 2019Last comment by Gary, on Apr 16, 2019 at 8:03 pm | 22 comments | 2807 Views
MENLO PARK
How would SB 50 impact Menlo Park?Across California, Senate Bill 50, a proposed law that would require cities to relax height, density and parking restrictions...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2019Last comment by Helen, on Apr 16, 2019 at 7:06 pm | 1 comment | 129 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park's red light camera program to endThe Menlo Park City Council opted Tuesday to not renew a contract with Redflex, a red light camera company, thereby ending...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2019Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Apr 16, 2019 at 3:11 pm | 21 comments | 3070 Views
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Man arrested after reportedly firing gun in home with toddlers insideA 33-year-old man was arrested Monday after allegedly firing his gun in a home in unincorporated Menlo Park in which two...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2019Last comment by Cold Dead Hands Heston, on Apr 16, 2019 at 11:58 am | 22 comments | 1911 Views
AROUND TOWN
SMC Sheriff Carlos G. Bolanos, Public Trust & HonestyThe day Chinedu Okobi was killed in Custody, Sheriff Carlos G. Bolanos issued this statement. "The deputy exited his vehicle...
Original post made by Michael G. Stogner on Apr. 12, 2019Last comment by Bull, on Apr 16, 2019 at 11:50 am | 5 comments | 597 Views
ATHERTON
Helen Alburger, early Ladera resident, dies at age 94Helen Eileen Alburger, who with her husband was among the earliest residents of the Ladera community, died at her home on...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2019Last comment by Sandy Crittenden, on Apr 15, 2019 at 1:52 pm | 1 comment | 886 Views
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The Almanac Readers' Choice ballot is here
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Cast your ballot online. Voting ends May 27th. Stay tuned for the results in the July 17th issue of The Almanac.
