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MENLO PARK
Crackdown leads to 120 traffic citations in Redwood City, Menlo Park, AthertonA countywide traffic-safety enforcement initiative led to 120 citations in three cities -- Redwood City, Menlo Park and Atherton...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2023Last comment by PV Volunteer, on Aug 25, 2023 at 2:45 pm | 3 comments | 11249 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Atherton rejects injury claim filed by Menlo-Atherton High School student who was arrested at bus stopThe Town of Atherton denied a claim by a Menlo-Atherton High School student alleging he suffered substantial injuries after...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2023Last comment by Thoughtful, on Aug 24, 2023 at 8:14 pm | 6 comments | 6658 Views
OTHER TOPICS
With visitors on the rise, Palo Alto eyes safety improvements at Foothills Nature PreserveWith Foothills Nature Preserve seeing a surge of visitors, Palo Alto is preparing to install new pathways, parking areas...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2023Last comment by TR, on Aug 24, 2023 at 2:39 pm | 1 comment | 2366 Views
ATHERTON
Two Atherton residences burglarized within one day of each otherTwo homes in Atherton were hit by burglars within a roughly 24-hour period over the weekend. Police say it’s currently...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Aug 23, 2023 at 3:43 pm | 5 comments | 3295 Views
AROUND TOWN
Letter carrier loses postal service keys in armed robberyA Redwood City postal carrier was robbed of his keys at gunpoint on Aug. 10, according to a San Mateo County Sheriff's Office...
Original post made on Aug. 15, 2023Last comment by Menlo Lifestyle, on Aug 23, 2023 at 8:34 am | 10 comments | 4107 Views
MENLO PARK
Grass fire on Highway 101 near Marsh Road triggers severe traffic alertFirefighters on Monday evening were battling a grass fire along U.S. Highway 101 near the Marsh Road exit, north of Willow...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2023Last comment by CyberVoter, on Aug 22, 2023 at 7:05 pm | 2 comments | 3570 Views
AROUND TOWN
CalTrain Finally sees the lightPosted by Peter Carpenter a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood on Jan 25, 2018 at 12:28 am Peter Carpenter is a registered...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Aug. 18, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Aug 22, 2023 at 6:49 pm | 3 comments | 498 Views
AROUND TOWN
Bill proposing Bay Area bridge toll increase gets shelvedA bill proposing a $1.50 toll increase for Bay Area bridges for five years to fund public transportation has been shelved,...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2023Last comment by Bill Schmitz, on Aug 22, 2023 at 5:45 pm | 1 comment | 1381 Views
AROUND TOWN
Three vie for San Mateo County Supervisor Warren Slocum's seatLisa Gauthier, Paul Bocanegra and Maggie Cornejo have all filed papers to run for San Mateo County Supervisor Warren Slocum's...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Aug 20, 2023 at 1:39 pm | 1 comment | 3903 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Letters to the editor: Alpine Inn parking suggestions and a doggone unwelcome interaction in Portola ValleyIn this week's letters to the editor, Almanac readers offer suggestions for dealing the Alpine Inn's overflow parking and...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2023Last comment by Observer, on Aug 20, 2023 at 11:07 am | 1 comment | 8822 Views
MENLO PARK
Could Menlo Park fight a massive builder's remedy development? Expert says the city might have a winning argumentThe dense high-rise development proposed at the former Sunset Magazine headquarters in Menlo Park is sparking concern among...
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Aug 19, 2023 at 9:50 pm | 31 comments | 5979 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto police arrest Berkeley carjacking suspects at Stanford Shopping CenterTipped off by a newly installed license-plate-recognition system, Palo Alto police on Tuesday arrested a group of men at...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2023Last comment by Happy Resident, on Aug 18, 2023 at 2:51 pm | 3 comments | 4603 Views
AROUND TOWN
Stanford Health Care resident physicians say wages, conditions untenableResident physicians at Stanford Health Care have a very serious grouse: They say their working conditions are so strained...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2023Last comment by Jimboreno, on Aug 18, 2023 at 12:31 pm | 2 comments | 5073 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
'I'm very discouraged': Morale is low as Portola Valley officials face state rejection of its housing elementFollowing the state’s latest rejection of Portola Valley’s housing element draft late last month, morale is low among...
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2023Last comment by David B, on Aug 16, 2023 at 1:05 pm | 8 comments | 4646 Views
AROUND TOWN
10 spots on the Peninsula to get your ice cream fixDessert shops across the Peninsula put creative spin on traditional ice cream. Here are 10 spots to get your cold dessert...
Original post made on Aug. 15, 2023Last comment by Nancy Riffle, on Aug 15, 2023 at 6:12 pm | 1 comment | 3421 Views
MENLO PARK
Slow down: Menlo Park plans to lower speed limits on key streetsMenlo Park officials are looking into ways to improve safety by reducing speed limits on several local roads, including Middle...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by private citizen, on Aug 15, 2023 at 10:07 am | 18 comments | 5216 Views
MENLO PARK
Mountain lion spotted Monday morning in Menlo Park near Sharon Heights country clubMenlo Park residents are being advised to keep an eye out for a mountain lion that was spotted in the Sharon Heights area...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2023Last comment by MP Mom, on Aug 14, 2023 at 10:06 pm | 1 comment | 5994 Views
AROUND TOWN
Atherton police arrest two in hit-and-run on El Camino Real that caused major injuriesTwo suspects are in custody following a hit-and-run incident on El Camino Real in Atherton that caused major injuries to...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2023Last comment by Tecsi, on Aug 14, 2023 at 8:42 pm | 2 comments | 6603 Views
OTHER TOPICS
State Sen. Josh Becker moves his office to West Menlo ParkState Senator Josh Becker has moved his district office from San Mateo to West Menlo Park in an effort to provide a more...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2023Last comment by Tragic Loss, on Aug 14, 2023 at 12:19 pm | 1 comment | 2541 Views
OTHER TOPICS
A shelter dividedAs the Palo Alto City Council prepares to ink a new and more costly long-term contract with the nonprofit Pets In Need to...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2023Last comment by Meg, on Aug 11, 2023 at 1:22 pm | 1 comment | 2836 Views
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