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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo-Atherton taps insider as new principalThe Sequoia Union High District officials chose Vice Principal Karl Losekoot to lead Menlo-Atherton High School after Principal...
Original post made on May. 27, 2021Last comment by Cindy Folker, on May 28, 2021 at 7:04 pm | 6 comments | 3470 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park won't rule out changes to single-family zoningThe Menlo Park City Council took a nearly unprecedented step Tuesday by narrowly deciding to not rule out possible changes...
Original post made on May. 27, 2021Last comment by Iris, on May 28, 2021 at 2:39 pm | 6 comments | 4419 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park fire board names deputy chief as interim replacement for outgoing Chief SchapelhoumanThe Menlo Park Fire Protection District's board unanimously chose Deputy Fire Chief Mike Shaffer to serve as an interim replacement...
Original post made on May. 27, 2021Last comment by wlb204, on May 27, 2021 at 3:24 pm | 1 comment | 2866 Views
AROUND TOWN
Eight killed in shooting at San Jose VTA maintenance yardA shooting at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority maintenance facility in San Jose on Wednesday morning has resulted...
Original post made on May. 26, 2021Last comment by Brian, on May 26, 2021 at 9:33 pm | 2 comments | 4311 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Open space district launches yearslong process to make Portola Valley 'Hawthorns area' publicThe Hawthorns area of the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is 79 acres of off-limits territory in Portola Valley. But that...
Original post made on May. 25, 2021Last comment by Neighbor, on May 25, 2021 at 11:47 pm | 1 comment | 3808 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park announces plan for resumption of city servicesThe city of Menlo Park released on Saturday a list of the types of venues and services it will allow to re-open in four phases...
Original post made on May. 22, 2021Last comment by TriciaB, on May 24, 2021 at 4:58 pm | 3 comments | 4028 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Menlo Park council votes to end library late fees and try expanded scholarship program for recreation servicesOverdue fees at the Menlo Park Library will soon be a thing of the past, following a unanimous vote by Menlo Park's City...
Original post made on May. 24, 2021There are no comments yet. 223 Views
ATHERTON
Golden Acorn Awards highlight pandemic contributionsMenlo Park's leaders celebrated on Thursday a year like no other by recognizing the pandemic response contributions of local...
Original post made on May. 24, 2021There are no comments yet. 4155 Views
AROUND TOWN
Guest opinion: Reducing wildfire risk to homes and communitiesIn a guest opinion, Don Bullard, battalion chief and fire marshal for the Woodside Fire Protection District, writes about...
Original post made on May. 24, 2021There are no comments yet. 3453 Views
MOVIES
In-person and virtual audiences invited to Palo Alto Players' 'Tea for Three'With "Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat and Betty," Palo Alto Players is making the bold move back to in-person theater, while...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021There are no comments yet. 2942 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Stanford reverses course, saves 11 sports that were set for chopping blockAfter a controversial decision to cut nearly a third of its varsity sports teams last year, Stanford University has walked...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021There are no comments yet. 2838 Views
SPORTS
The Peninsula's most protected trail is delightful. And it's growing. Here's what you need to know.Hidden off a dirt road in the Skylawn Memorial Cemetery in the hills between San Mateo and Half Moon Bay is a pristine trail...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021There are no comments yet. 8881 Views
MENLO PARK
Al fresco forever?In June of 2020, as it became clear how significantly California's restaurants were going to be impacted by the pandemic...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021Last comment by Dad of 2, on May 21, 2021 at 2:17 pm | 1 comment | 285 Views
AROUND TOWN
Facebook announces $1.5M in grants for accessory unitsFacebook announced Thursday that it planned to use $1.5 million from its Innovation Fund to provide grants to five organizations...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021Last comment by Resident, on May 21, 2021 at 6:34 am | 1 comment | 3693 Views
MENLO PARK
Twice as many kids are seeking help from local youth counseling serviceBetween August 2020 and February, more than 100 students sought out counseling at La Entrada Middle School in Menlo Park,...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021There are no comments yet. 2279 Views
SPORTS
Sacred Heart Prep sending 28 student-athletes to play in collegeFor the 15th consecutive year, Sacred Heart Prep will send at least 15 student-athletes to play at the intercollegiate ranks....
Original post made on May. 20, 2021Last comment by Resident, on May 20, 2021 at 6:30 am | 1 comment | 3390 Views
MOVIES
Businesses greet loosened CDC mask rule with elation, consternationWhen President Joe Biden hailed new guidance from the CDC for fully vaccinated people last Thursday, his words struck a hopeful...
Original post made on May. 18, 2021There are no comments yet. 3392 Views
MOVIES
Events planned all month to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander heritageDozens of virtual events to honor Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month kicked off in Palo Alto on May 1, with celebrations...
Original post made on May. 18, 2021There are no comments yet. 3347 Views
MOVIES
First-ever Peninsula Restaurant Week kicks off with 102 eateriesFrom May 14-22, more than 100 restaurants, bakeries and eateries of all stripes along the Peninsula are offering prix fixe...
Original post made on May. 18, 2021There are no comments yet. 3494 Views
MOVIES
San Mateo County launches COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children 12-15San Mateo County began offering COVID-19 vaccinations to 12 to 15 year-olds at its Pfizer vaccine clinics on Thursday, and...
Original post made on May. 18, 2021There are no comments yet. 3329 Views
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