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WOODSIDE
Woodside moves ballot measure election to NovemberA townwide election to allow for more outdoor gatherings in Woodside has been postponed to November because the first election...
Original post made on Jul. 29, 2021Last comment by Alex Tauber, 3 hours ago | 2 comments | 1126 Views
AROUND TOWN
The most epic day hike in PacificaIf you're looking for an epic foot-powered Peninsula adventure, venture no farther than the Pacifica Grand Tour. It's got...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2021Last comment by Dominic, 22 hours ago | 1 comment | 3757 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
How Woodside, Portola Valley considered appealing their latest housing allocations, but stopped shortPortola Valley and Woodside officials are not happy about huge increases in the number of new housing units they're obliged...
Original post made on Jul. 30, 2021Last comment by Neal Mielke, on Jul 31, 2021 at 11:51 am | 6 comments | 2691 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Bullet train budget battle: Should California spend more on urban transit, not high-speed rail?Gov. Gavin Newsom wants $4.2 billion to finish the Central Valley link for the bullet train, but legislators aren’t sold....
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2021Last comment by CyberVoter, on Jul 29, 2021 at 12:38 pm | 6 comments | 2206 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Woodside, Portola Valley brace for wildfire seasonThe July 16 edition of the Almanac emphasized the growing concern we all feel on the Peninsula about wildfires in California....
Original post made by Rob Hogue on Jul. 28, 2021There are no comments yet. 158 Views
SPORTS
Olympics: Bronze medals for locals in swimming, softballStanford alumna Katie Ledecky won her semifinal heat in the 200 free and will race in the finals on Wednesday. Mountain View...
Original post made on Jul. 27, 2021Last comment by JimTurner2, on Jul 27, 2021 at 4:39 pm | 1 comment | 1260 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
San Mateo County Community college district to offer at least 30% of courses in-person this fallAfter shutting down when the COVID-19 pandemic began, the San Mateo County Community College District plans to offer at least...
Original post made on Jul. 27, 2021Last comment by pvrez, on Jul 27, 2021 at 9:26 am | 1 comment | 2367 Views
OTHER TOPICS
PAMF, Sutter Health face suit over allegedly racist workplaceAn eye surgeon who was once the highest-ranking Black physician in a leadership role at Palo Alto Medical Foundation has...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2021Last comment by pogo, on Jul 26, 2021 at 7:01 am | 5 comments | 5050 Views
OTHER TOPICS
San Mateo County to start requiring face masks at county facilities on MondayStarting Monday, face coverings will be required at San Mateo County facilities "out of an abundance of caution" due to rising...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2021Last comment by margomca, on Jul 23, 2021 at 3:05 pm | 1 comment | 3365 Views
AROUND TOWN
Inspired by the pandemic, Menlo Park women create phone buddy program for isolated seniorsWhen the pandemic triggered widespread shutdowns last year, Menlo Park resident Laura Steuer had already put herself in lockdown,...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2021Last comment by Keyko, on Jul 23, 2021 at 11:02 am | 2 comments | 3762 Views
WOODSIDE
Vote NO on Woodside Measure AMeasure A will be on the ballot on Sept 7 for Woodside Voters. This is an attempt to allow significant commercial expansion...
Original post made by Don Pugh on Jul. 21, 2021There are no comments yet. 258 Views
AROUND TOWN
Cities make the case for a 'bicycle superhighway'Few roads better epitomize the frustrations and hopes of local bicycle advocates than El Camino Real, a hazardous route that...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2021Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on Jul 21, 2021 at 1:58 pm | 6 comments | 3322 Views
AROUND TOWN
Guest opinion: Loving a job for 40 yearsIn a guest opinion, recently retired Menlo Fire Protection District Chief Harold Schapelhouman looks back on his decadeslong...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2021Last comment by Just the facts, on Jul 20, 2021 at 11:05 am | 1 comment | 2236 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Woodside, Portola Valley brace for wildfire seasonLast 2020, Rita Comes and her daughter watched the "surreal lightning" storm in Portola Valley, then began packing. The CZU...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2021Last comment by Phil Barth, on Jul 18, 2021 at 2:09 pm | 2 comments | 4415 Views
AROUND TOWN
How diverse are cities' water supplies — and are they enough?The deepening drought and recent calls for Californians to voluntarily reduce their water use by 15% have residents starting...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021Last comment by Jon Castor, on Jul 16, 2021 at 3:24 pm | 1 comment | 2798 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Thunderstorms may come to Bay Area on Sunday, with chances of dry lightningThunderstorms with chances of dry lightning might make their way to the Bay Area on Sunday and Monday, according to the National...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2021Last comment by Danna Breen, on Jul 16, 2021 at 2:38 pm | 1 comment | 2504 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park's data-driven new police chief aims to bring stability, mentoring to MPPDAfter 27 years spent working with the San Mateo Police Department, Dave Norris has stepped up to helm the Menlo Park Police...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2021Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Jul 15, 2021 at 12:19 pm | 3 comments | 4458 Views
MENLO PARK
Huge branch crushes parked car after neighbors worried about tree's safetyA large tree branch recently fell in Sharon Heights, crushing the Mini Cooper parked beneath it. The branch fell after...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2021Last comment by Ashley Lanphere, on Jul 15, 2021 at 10:43 am | 3 comments | 3947 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Community college district pledges to make tuition freeThe San Mateo County Community College District will direct $6.75 million to free tuition for its students. Read the full...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2021Last comment by , on Jul 15, 2021 at 12:26 am | 1 comment | 2334 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park resident arrested in theft of up to $30K in jewelry from Portola Valley homePolice arrested a Menlo Park man on suspicion of stealing between $20,000 and $30,000 worth of jewelry from a Portola Valley...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2021Last comment by Neighbor, on Jul 14, 2021 at 10:55 pm | 1 comment | 4037 Views
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