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AROUND TOWN
Supervisors name next county managerWhen John Maltbie retires as San Mateo County manager in November, his successor will be a familiar face. Read the full...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2018Last comment by Observer, on Jul 7, 2018 at 3:07 pm | 1 comment | 1404 Views
MENLO PARK
Facebook alarms blast neighborhoodAt least three times in June, residents in eastern Menlo Park have been awakened in the middle of the night by alarms blasting...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2018Last comment by democratic, on Jul 7, 2018 at 10:55 am | 20 comments | 2379 Views
AROUND TOWN
In the shadow of a volcanoKilauea has long been a tourist attraction on the "big island" of Hawaii, a volcano within a national park that has been...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2018Last comment by Myrna Mora, on Jul 5, 2018 at 10:53 pm | 2 comments | 2491 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Half-million dollar bathrooms coming to Jack W. Lyle ParkThe Menlo Park City Council has approved a nearly $500,000 contract with Suarez & Munoz Construction, Inc., to build permanent...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2018Last comment by Feds up, on Jul 5, 2018 at 9:47 pm | 21 comments | 2280 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside: Pig scramble protest is on for rodeo, opponents sayOpponents of the pig scramble in Woodside at the Fourth of July Junior Rodeo say they will protest the event once again out...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2018Last comment by Dogooder, on Jul 5, 2018 at 12:25 pm | 21 comments | 1955 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Assorted local crimes earn man 16 years in state prisonA 30-year-old Redwood City man was sentenced to 16 years and four months in state prison on June 29 following his plea of...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2018There are no comments yet. 1584 Views
SPORTS
M-A rallies to reach Little League all-star title gameThe Menlo-Atherton Little League All-Stars have a number of good luck charms in their dugout -- among them a magic padlock,...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2018Last comment by Impressed , on Jul 3, 2018 at 1:12 pm | 1 comment | 381 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Carlton voted to approve Facebook development while owning company sharesIn November 2016, Menlo Park City Coucilwoman Catherine Carlton gave her stamp of approval to two major projects that granted...
Original post made on Apr. 27, 2018Last comment by BFD, on Jul 3, 2018 at 8:00 am | 28 comments | 7622 Views
MENLO PARK
Charter city measure coming to Menlo Park votersWith a 3-1 vote on June 19, the Menlo Park City Council agreed to ask voters in November to decide on whether to make their...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2018Last comment by unbiassed perspective, on Jul 2, 2018 at 7:58 pm | 15 comments | 2000 Views
AROUND TOWN
Ways to celebrate the Fourth of JulyAs Independence Day approaches, many families are looking for ways to mark the occasion by joining others in community celebrations...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2018Last comment by JF, on Jul 2, 2018 at 3:29 pm | 1 comment | 1561 Views
MENLO PARK
Fireworks display on spare the air dsy?What's r with the lengthy fireworks that just ended? Sat June 30th 9:30 pm. Facebook? On a Spare the Air Day/...
Original post made by whatever on Jun. 30, 2018Last comment by resident, on Jul 1, 2018 at 3:02 pm | 1 comment | 188 Views
MENLO PARK
Facebook's neighborhood-blasting alarm systemFacebook has equipped its newest building with an extremely unpleasant feature: a booming alarm system that’s a combination...
Original post made by sie on Jun. 27, 2018Last comment by Practical Advice, on Jul 1, 2018 at 12:24 pm | 31 comments | 1694 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Menlo Park: Locals weigh in on Stanford housing optionsIn an unusual second round of public scrutiny, Stanford's expansion plans are getting another look. Read the full story...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2018Last comment by Stanford is a "non-profit", on Jun 30, 2018 at 9:12 am | 2 comments | 3546 Views
AROUND TOWN
Immigrant detention centers 'a stain on America'U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo met with immigrant mothers in a Texas detention facility this past weekend and said they were "filled...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2018Last comment by November's Clorox, on Jun 30, 2018 at 7:27 am | 25 comments | 1626 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Confessions of a Bone WomanThrough the blue barn doors at the historic Jelich Ranch lies Portola Valley resident Cindie White's inner sanctum: a cathedral...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2018Last comment by Robin Toews, on Jun 29, 2018 at 3:54 pm | 1 comment | 1808 Views
WOODSIDE
Saturday: Services for the Rev. Pius Horvath at the Woodside PrioryA viewing and Mass are set for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30, at the Woodside Priory Chapel in Portola Valley to lay to rest...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2018Last comment by Kathleen and Annie, on Jun 29, 2018 at 2:50 pm | 1 comment | 1254 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tomorrow: Obama to visit Atherton for fundraiserFormer President Barack Obama will be in Atherton on Friday, June 29, for a fundraiser at the home of Liz Simons and Mark...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2018Last comment by Jack Hickey, on Jun 29, 2018 at 9:52 am | 8 comments | 2829 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Five arrested on suspicion of attempting to steal Facebook propertyMenlo Park police arrested a group of three boys and two men Tuesday, June 26, at around 1:30 p.m. on suspicion of attempting...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2018Last comment by XYZ, on Jun 28, 2018 at 10:06 pm | 1 comment | 3104 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside: New budget funds study pedestrian needs in Town CenterAlong with the hiring of a second full-time motorcycle patrol officer to monitor traffic on Woodside's roads, the town's...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2018Last comment by Driver, on Jun 28, 2018 at 2:32 pm | 2 comments | 1076 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley: Bidder begins due diligence ahead of Alpine Inn saleOne of three final bidders vying to buy the Alpine Inn burger joint and beer garden in Portola Valley has been given the...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2018Last comment by Danna, on Jun 28, 2018 at 1:23 pm | 1 comment | 4196 Views
Flights to replace Shiva's in Mountain View
By Elena Kadvany | 7 comments | 4,266 views
Thought and Matter: A Young Man's Search for Interest and Meaning
By Aldis Petriceks | 6 comments | 1,442 views
Couples: When You’re Frustrated with Your Teen
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 819 views
