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Menlo Park Council OKs cuts to traffic enforcement, library servicesAs the end of the fiscal year starts to loom sooner and sooner, the Menlo Park City Council debated late into Tuesday night...
Original post made on May. 27, 2020Last comment by James Madison, 3 hours ago | 7 comments | 1627 Views
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Community briefs: Sacred Heart Prep holds drive-in graduation; Hillview Middle School student donates handmade face masksIn this week's community briefs, Sacred Heart Prep students get a very special graduation and a Menlo Park teen does his...
Original post made on May. 27, 2020Last comment by Steven Kryger, 5 hours ago | 1 comment | 837 Views
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Facebook rethinking commitment to fund studies for Dumbarton Rail projectFacebook is reconsidering its commitment to pay for studies to help plan for a new rail line across the Bay, a company official...
Original post made on May. 22, 2020Last comment by Brian, 7 hours ago | 2 comments | 3351 Views
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Facing unprecedented budget shortfalls, Menlo Park council favors keeping child care centers, police dispatchersWith an estimated $12 million shortfall expected in Menlo Park in the upcoming fiscal year, the City Council took its first...
Original post made on May. 21, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, 9 hours ago | 22 comments | 4468 Views
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Facebook to undergo long-term shift to permit more remote workFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Thursday that half of the Menlo Park company's workforce could work remotely in the...
Original post made on May. 26, 2020Last comment by whatever , on May 26, 2020 at 4:08 pm | 1 comment | 1937 Views
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Coronavirus central: Cases in Santa Clara, San Mateo counties rise by the dozensSanta Clara County has 646 cases, 72 of which were reported on Saturday and Sunday. The county also reported five more deaths,...
Original post made on Mar. 30, 2020Last comment by Iris, on May 25, 2020 at 9:34 am | 12 comments | 42658 Views
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New changes announced to Facebook Willow Village proposalSeveral major changes have been made to Willow Village, Facebook's 50-plus acre development proposal in Menlo Park, based...
Original post made on May. 20, 2020Last comment by Brian, on May 21, 2020 at 12:21 pm | 2 comments | 3598 Views
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To balance next year's budget, Menlo Park council considers cutting child care programsFacing an expected shortfall of $12.7 million in a sea of uncertainty in the upcoming fiscal year, the Menlo Park City Council,...
Original post made on May. 13, 2020Last comment by Can't go backwards!, on May 21, 2020 at 10:13 am | 49 comments | 4394 Views
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Wednesday: Panel discussion on public schools and COVID-19On Wednesday, May 20, Menlo Park City Councilman Ray Mueller will lead an online discussion with three superintendents on...
Original post made on May. 19, 2020Last comment by Ray Mueller, on May 20, 2020 at 10:47 pm | 7 comments | 2695 Views
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Facebook emergency grant aids local journalists during COVID-19 crisisEmbarcadero Media has received a $100,000 emergency grant to sustain its work during the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to...
Original post made on May. 12, 2020Last comment by margret, on May 18, 2020 at 11:08 pm | 15 comments | 2578 Views
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San Mateo County falling short on key metrics needed to greenlight reopening economyCurbside retail pickups will soon be allowed in San Mateo County. But what other conditions must be met for more businesses...
Original post made on May. 14, 2020Last comment by neighbor, on May 18, 2020 at 11:25 am | 12 comments | 6629 Views
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'Every seat outside would help.' Cities consider closing streets to traffic to make space for struggling restaurantsMidpeninsula cities are considering temporarily closing downtown streets to traffic to give restaurants and other businesses...
Original post made on May. 13, 2020Last comment by Pv resident, on May 18, 2020 at 7:25 am | 18 comments | 3881 Views
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New San Mateo County order to allow curbside retail pickup, dog groomingSan Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow on Friday amended his prior shelter-in-place health order to allow the reopening...
Original post made on May. 16, 2020Last comment by whatever, on May 17, 2020 at 2:22 pm | 4 comments | 3309 Views
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Guest opinion: City is 'No. 1' but that's not a good thingMenlo Park has staffing problems, as demonstrated at the City Council meeting on Jan. 14. But neither city management nor...
Original post made on May. 2, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on May 12, 2020 at 1:36 pm | 13 comments | 2922 Views
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Menlo Park man arrested in attempted burglary at gun store early FridaySan Mateo County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested two people early Friday morning (May 8) in connection with an attempted...
Original post made on May. 8, 2020Last comment by resident, on May 8, 2020 at 1:22 pm | 1 comment | 3027 Views
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Downtown landmark Cafe Borrone raises more than $100K and reopens for takeoutAfter weeks of closure, Menlo Park's landmark cafe, Cafe Borrone, reopened for takeout on April 29. Read the full story...
Original post made on Apr. 30, 2020Last comment by DC McGlynn, on May 7, 2020 at 2:32 pm | 5 comments | 6892 Views
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Menlo Park gallerist goes rogue, opens doors to visitors amidst shutdownA Menlo Park art gallery owner is pushing back against the nonessential business shutdown, declaring that art is essential...
Original post made on May. 5, 2020Last comment by Closed forever, never again, on May 7, 2020 at 12:52 pm | 18 comments | 5076 Views
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Woman's phone taken in Menlo Oaks strong-arm robberyThe suspect allegedly punched a woman out walking in the back on Monday night, took her iPhone and ran from the scene. Read...
Original post made on May. 5, 2020Last comment by pearl, on May 7, 2020 at 11:56 am | 8 comments | 3787 Views
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Facing precipitous revenue declines, the city of Menlo Park prepares to cut costsTimes are starting to look leaner for the city of Menlo Park. City staff expects an $8 million shortfall between now and...
Original post made on Apr. 30, 2020Last comment by No more studies, on May 4, 2020 at 6:35 pm | 12 comments | 4115 Views
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Guest opinion: A record of accomplishment fixing San Francisquito CreekIn an op-ed, Santa Clara Valley Water District board member Gary Kremen and San Mateo County Supervisor Dave Pine respond...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2020Last comment by Menlo Voter., on May 4, 2020 at 8:44 am | 5 comments | 5359 Views
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