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MENLO PARK
Menlo Park sends housing element to the state for round twoThe Menlo Park City Council got its housing element in under the wire, certifying and adopting it Jan. 31 on a 4-1 vote,...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2023Last comment by lspw, 10 hours ago | 1 comment | 953 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside sends housing plan to the state but doesn't adopt itWith three options on the table and a looming state-mandated deadline on Jan. 31, the Woodside Town Council agreed to include...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2023Last comment by Anne Kasten, 12 hours ago | 1 comment | 1031 Views
AROUND TOWN
Child attacked by mountain lion in unincorporated San Mateo CountyA child was attacked by a mountain lion in unincorporated San Mateo County, the Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday. Read...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., 13 hours ago | 2 comments | 1698 Views
MENLO PARK
Why build 550 housing units instead of 1,700? Menlo Park commission seeks much higher density for Parkline project at SRI campusThe Menlo Park Planning Commission recommended a higher density of housing units while reviewing the Parkline development’s...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., 13 hours ago | 14 comments | 3156 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton guts most of multifamily housing from plan it's sending to stateAround 250 people turned out for Atherton City Council's Tuesday meeting to sound off about the town's contentious efforts...
Original post made on Feb. 1, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., 19 hours ago | 10 comments | 4604 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Stanford scrutinized over deputy who drew gun on Black manStanford police are under scrutiny after an officer drew a gun on a Black driver over the weekend, an incident that has gained...
Original post made on Feb. 1, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Feb 1, 2023 at 2:39 pm | 2 comments | 1532 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Saying it needs more time, Portola Valley opts to submit revised housing element lateWith under a week until the deadline for a compliant housing element, and facing possible fines and other repercussions,...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2023Last comment by Liesel, on Jan 31, 2023 at 12:35 pm | 3 comments | 2263 Views
ATHERTON
Steph and Ayesha Curry oppose upzoning of Atherton property near their homeSteph and Ayesha Curry penned a letter to Atherton officials saying they are against developing a lot near their house into...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2023Last comment by Frozen, on Jan 30, 2023 at 6:18 pm | 12 comments | 37682 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest opinion: Sequoia school board's secrecy is undemocratic and irresponsibleMenlo-Atherton students weigh in on the departure of the district superintendent, arguing the school board has some explaining...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2023Last comment by Dawn1234, on Jan 30, 2023 at 12:12 pm | 1 comment | 1816 Views
WOODSIDE
In the year ahead, housing, parking and other infrastructure on Woodside mayor's plateWoodside Mayor Chris Shaw expects a lot of his focus this year to be on state housing mandates, though it wouldn't be his...
Original post made on Jan. 29, 2023There are no comments yet. 1694 Views
MENLO PARK
New San Mateo County sheriff aims to build community trust with new programIn her second week as the sheriff of San Mateo County, Sheriff Christina Corpus launched a new program for law enforcement...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2023There are no comments yet. 1944 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Planning Commission seeks to curb displacement and fill city-owned lots with affordable homesMenlo Park's Planning Commission highlighted the ideas of city-owned affordable housing and anti-displacement measures at...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2023Last comment by MP Father, on Jan 27, 2023 at 3:11 pm | 27 comments | 4382 Views
AROUND TOWN
Terminated Meta content moderators worry about fake news flourishing in their absenceNearly 200 Meta content moderators who used to work at the tech company’s Mountain View office and now work in Fremont...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Jan 27, 2023 at 7:35 am | 3 comments | 2441 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Coastal farmworkers eke out a living amid hardshipShootings, wildfires, the pandemic and other challenges have tested the Coastside's isolated communities, but many of its...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2023Last comment by Tecsi, on Jan 26, 2023 at 12:24 pm | 1 comment | 1290 Views
MENLO PARK
Atherton: Planning Commission recommends town dump rezoning along El Camino for more expansive overlaysWith about a week to go before a state deadline, Atherton's housing element is still in flux, with the Planning Commission...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2023Last comment by Fight for Democracy, on Jan 24, 2023 at 5:22 pm | 2 comments | 2259 Views
MENLO PARK
Atherton resident targeted by protesters asks for more restrictions on picketingAn Atherton resident who said he was targeted by paid protesters last year is asking the City Council to do more than limit...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2023Last comment by Fight for Democracy, on Jan 24, 2023 at 1:58 pm | 3 comments | 2320 Views
MENLO PARK
Three clerks in Menlo Park cited for selling alcohol to minorsThree clerks and servers in Menlo Park were cited Jan. 20 for the sale of alcohol to minors following a decoy operation by...
Original post made on Jan. 23, 2023Last comment by Happy Resident, on Jan 23, 2023 at 12:20 pm | 1 comment | 3307 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Mayor Jen Wolosin wants to look at the big picture in 2023Menlo Park's new mayor for 2023 is Jen Wolosin, who promises to prioritize her campaign promises while remaining flexible. Read...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2023Last comment by Rachel, on Jan 21, 2023 at 6:27 am | 2 comments | 2215 Views
AROUND TOWN
Missing-dog mystery sparks police investigationCarolina Bruchilari thought her beloved German shepherd, Scott, would only be gone for two weeks when she entrusted him to...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2023Last comment by Nanc, on Jan 20, 2023 at 12:48 pm | 2 comments | 6443 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
For the second time in two years, the Sequoia District begins the search for a new superintendentTeachers, parents and local officials said they were “left with more questions than answers” after a special board meeting...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2023Last comment by Dawn1234, on Jan 20, 2023 at 12:20 pm | 1 comment | 2048 Views
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