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MENLO PARK
Former community college chancellor's hearing for public corruption charges reset for March 22Following a series of delays, former San Mateo County Community College District Chancellor Ron Galatolo is due in court...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2023Last comment by Tawake, on Feb 18, 2023 at 1:50 pm | 2 comments | 3442 Views
AROUND TOWN
BLM protestors march through Menlo Park, demand stop to police brutality in wake of Tyre Nichols’ deathHolding up signs and fists, dozens of protestors on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 11, rallied against police brutality in Menlo...
Original post made on Feb. 13, 2023Last comment by Kamarlon Walker, on Feb 17, 2023 at 5:35 pm | 15 comments | 5857 Views
MENLO PARK
Does Replacing All Street Parking On Middle Avenue With Bike Lanes Actually Make Sense?Does Replacing All Street Parking On Middle Avenue With Bike Lanes Actually Make Sense? . What About Removing Most of...
Original post made by dana hendrickson on Feb. 15, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Feb 15, 2023 at 9:45 pm | 1 comment | 486 Views
AROUND TOWN
Since 2000, enrollment has fallen 76% in Ravenswood schools, report showsRavenswood school district officials are reporting a significant drop in enrollment over the years, due to charter schools...
Original post made on Feb. 6, 2023Last comment by Mark Gilles, on Feb 14, 2023 at 3:53 pm | 12 comments | 3972 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 Lifestyle, on Feb 14, 2023 at 2:40 pm | 12 comments | 8407 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Peninsula's Molly Tuttle wins first GrammyPalo Alto-raised Molly Tuttle, 30, and her band, Golden Highway, won the Best Bluegrass Album category at the 65th annual...
Original post made on Feb. 14, 2023Last comment by Eric Gilbertson, on Feb 14, 2023 at 10:48 am | 1 comment | 2221 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Community college district lawsuit alleges 'pay-to-play' in construction projects under former chancellorA 120-page filing lays out some of the alleged financial misdeeds of San Mateo County Community College District leaders...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2023Last comment by Observer, on Feb 14, 2023 at 3:38 am | 4 comments | 13134 Views
FICTION
What hath Palo Alto wrought?In Malcolm Harris' expansive, engaging and explosive book "Palo Alto," the image of Stanford racing to replace its beds to...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2023Last comment by Banes, on Feb 13, 2023 at 3:30 pm | 5 comments | 3050 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Protest against police brutality set for Saturday afternoonOakland-based advocacy group Tha Hood Squad is holding a peaceful protest against police brutality at 1010 El Camino Real...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2023There are no comments yet. 3164 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce dissolves and joins countywide groupMenlo Park's Chamber of Commerce has amalgamated into the San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Feb 10, 2023 at 7:02 pm | 2 comments | 2272 Views
ATHERTON
Portola Valley teachers reach contract agreement with districtThe contract is expected to be finalized at the end of March. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2023/02/09/portola-valley-teachers-reach-contract-agreement-...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2023Last comment by Long Time Atherton Reaident, on Feb 9, 2023 at 12:59 pm | 1 comment | 2765 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Guest Opinion: In response to tragedy, more must be done to curb gun violenceWhile California is ranked first in the nation when it comes to gun safety, that means absolutely nothing to the families...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2023Last comment by Frank Sterle Jr., on Feb 7, 2023 at 6:22 pm | 1 comment | 2626 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 Frank Sterle Jr., on Feb 7, 2023 at 6:19 pm | 4 comments | 5741 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Stanford Medicine finds racial disparities in child abuse reportingBlack children who are injured because of suspected child abuse are reported to Child Protective Services more frequently...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2023Last comment by Frank Sterle Jr., on Feb 7, 2023 at 6:10 pm | 1 comment | 2048 Views
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto sued over delay in adopting housing planTwo pro-housing groups are asking the court to limit Palo Alto’s control over approving development application because...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2023Last comment by Liesel, on Feb 7, 2023 at 1:51 pm | 2 comments | 2309 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 Feb 6, 2023 at 11:51 am | 28 comments | 5731 Views
MENLO PARK
12-year-old boy's bicycle stolen in Menlo Park strong-arm robberyMenlo Park police are seeking residents' help finding a suspect after a teenager reportedly punched a 12-year-old and stole...
Original post made on Feb. 6, 2023Last comment by Lynne Bramlett, on Feb 6, 2023 at 9:33 am | 1 comment | 4278 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 Menlo Voter., on Feb 6, 2023 at 7:39 am | 15 comments | 49873 Views
OTHER TOPICS
La Baguette settles federal lawsuit for $430K in fraudulent PPP claimsA Palo Alto bakery has settled a lawsuit with the federal government for making false claims to acquire $430,000 through...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2023Last comment by Observer, on Feb 5, 2023 at 3:24 pm | 1 comment | 5030 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 Feb 4, 2023 at 8:33 pm | 2 comments | 7913 Views
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