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In this week's community briefs, vaccine information, Rotary scholarships, local children advocate for diversity in Band-Aids,...

Original post made on Mar. 13, 2021
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The Menlo Park Police Department is investigating reports of negligent gunfire shots that occurred around 2:40 a.m. on March...

Original post made on Mar. 13, 2021
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This week in obituaries, read about the lives of Judith Wood, 88, John Chin, 68, Michael Brown, 73, Barbara Varenhorst, 92,...

Original post made on Mar. 13, 2021
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California's new vaccine rollout program through Blue Shield is threatening to derail efforts to equitably distribute doses...

Original post made on Mar. 11, 2021
Last comment by Observer, on Mar 12, 2021 at 6:15 pm | 4 comments | 4242 Views

A new California bill is proposing that young adults aging out of the foster youth system receive $1,000 no-strings-attached...

Original post made on Mar. 12, 2021
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AROUND TOWN

Newsom blasts 'naysayers and dooms-dayers' as he touts pandemic progress

In his State of the State speech on Tuesday, Gov. Newsom declared that the pandemic is nearly over and reached out to key...

Original post made on Mar. 10, 2021
Last comment by ln, on Mar 11, 2021 at 7:10 pm | 4 comments | 2933 Views

MENLO PARK

Water rates proposed to rise over next five years

Customers of the Menlo Park Municipal Water services will soon be receiving notices that their water rates are proposed to...

Original post made on Mar. 11, 2021
Last comment by Linda, on Mar 11, 2021 at 1:00 pm | 4 comments | 2881 Views

Encouraging a sense of community. That’s one goal fundraiser Melissa Petkov sought when she launched a GoFundMe campaign...

Original post made on Mar. 10, 2021
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A low recent COVID-19 case rate and positivity rate mean San Mateo County could advance to the less restrictive orange tier...

Original post made on Mar. 10, 2021
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AROUND TOWN

Menlo Park: Man shot in 'Triangle' homeless encampment

A man who was shot in the Menlo Park "Baylands Triangle" area was taken to the hospital Monday morning after being found...

Original post made on Mar. 10, 2021
Last comment by Enough, on Mar 10, 2021 at 9:38 am | 1 comment | 3847 Views

Michael Thompson knew Dr. Seuss as his godfather, Uncle Ted. He reflects on the recent decision to halt publication of "If...

Original post made on Mar. 9, 2021
Last comment by janshockey, on Mar 9, 2021 at 5:59 pm | 2 comments | 4589 Views

Sequoia Union High School District teachers overwhelmingly approved a plan late to return to teaching in person on April...

Original post made on Mar. 9, 2021
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The number of people living in encampments near the Bay in Menlo Park has dropped to around 10 from a high of around 60 people...

Original post made on Feb. 19, 2021
Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Mar 9, 2021 at 10:41 am | 5 comments | 2338 Views

MENLO PARK

In controversial vote, council picks new firm for Menlo Park's legal services

<B>In a tense 3-2 vote, the Menlo Park City Council opted to end its decadeslong ties with the Menlo Park-based law firm...

Original post made on Feb. 26, 2021
Last comment by Ali Mad, on Mar 9, 2021 at 10:19 am | 2 comments | 458 Views

Following calls for more equitable vaccine distribution, Belle Haven seniors and essential workers will be able to receive...

Original post made on Mar. 8, 2021
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Teacher vaccinations are well underway locally, with some school districts reporting that 90% of their staff has gotten the...

Original post made on Mar. 8, 2021
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High school athletes will soon be able to resume indoor sports competitions if their county's COVID-19 case rates are below...

Original post made on Mar. 8, 2021
Last comment by , on Mar 8, 2021 at 10:59 am | 1 comment | 2095 Views

Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders celebrated the signing Friday of a $6.6 billion legislative package intended...

Original post made on Mar. 8, 2021
Last comment by , on Mar 8, 2021 at 10:58 am | 1 comment | 1723 Views

Readers answered our call for Holiday Fund donations at a critical time for nonprofit organizations, raising $272,000 in...

Original post made on Mar. 8, 2021
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For the first time in roughly a year, Bay Area residents will be able to attend outdoor sporting and entertainment events...

Original post made on Mar. 8, 2021
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