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ATHERTON
Atherton draft housing element still needs work, ADU figures are unrealistic, state saysAtherton is joining Woodside in receiving extensive feedback from the state on its proposed housing element, a blueprint...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2022Last comment by What News!, on Nov 3, 2022 at 4:28 pm | 1 comment | 3137 Views
AROUND TOWN
Letters to the editor: Toxicity in Portola Valley race, support for Anna Eshoo, Mary Hufty and Steve LubinThis week, readers weighed in on the Portola Valley Town Council race and made a pitch for Anna Eshoo for Congress, Hufty...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2022Last comment by Cyber Catch, on Nov 2, 2022 at 8:11 pm | 6 comments | 2717 Views
MENLO PARK
Measure V race is most expensive local race, with $400K in contributions to defeat measureThe No on V campaign has raised $400,000 in contributions this campaign season, making the race on Menlo Park's Measure V...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2022Last comment by Brian, on Nov 2, 2022 at 4:04 pm | 2 comments | 3057 Views
MENLO PARK
Your questions on Measure V answeredAmid public confusion surrounding this ballot measure, we've researched the answers to some frequently asked questions about...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2022Last comment by About that, on Nov 1, 2022 at 8:23 pm | 21 comments | 3322 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Amid tense salary negotiations, Portola Valley teachers urge district to not add time to their workdaysTeachers are urging the Portola Valley Elementary School District not to add an extra half-hour to already busy work days...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2022Last comment by Jeff & Marcia Keimer, on Oct 31, 2022 at 2:25 pm | 1 comment | 4359 Views
MENLO PARK
Suspect arrested in connection with September robbery in West MenloDeputies in San Mateo County have arrested a suspect in connection with a September robbery. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2022/10/28/suspect-arrested-i...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2022Last comment by Virginia, on Oct 28, 2022 at 12:40 pm | 1 comment | 3150 Views
MENLO PARK
Facing state criticism, Menlo Park has to revise its housing elementMenlo Park needs to work on its draft housing element before it can get approved by the California Department of Housing...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2022Last comment by new guy, on Oct 28, 2022 at 9:18 am | 4 comments | 3696 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton: Criminal details emerge about man who owned home with buried carAs forensic experts examine a car found buried on the grounds of a $15 million property in Atherton that may contain human...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2022Last comment by Les, on Oct 27, 2022 at 8:33 pm | 2 comments | 15200 Views
OTHER TOPICS
San Mateo County cracks down on removing guns from prohibited handsSan Mateo County leaders launched a new initiative to remove more guns from the hands of felons, stalkers and others prohibited...
Original post made on Oct. 26, 2022Last comment by Brian, on Oct 27, 2022 at 9:03 am | 4 comments | 2338 Views
SPORTS
Former Stanford Water Polo coach dies in bike accident on Cañada RoadVeteran Stanford water polo coach Dante Dettamanti died in a bike accident on Cañada Road on Tuesday. Read the full story...
Original post made on Oct. 26, 2022Last comment by Michael Fero, on Oct 26, 2022 at 11:58 pm | 1 comment | 11170 Views
MENLO PARK
Guest opinions: Opposing views on Menlo Park's Measure VThis week, the local League of Women Voters and resident Henry Riggs weigh in on Measure V, with the league taking an opposition...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2022Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Oct 26, 2022 at 7:16 pm | 18 comments | 3235 Views
AROUND TOWN
Two candidates aim to represent largest district in San Mateo CountyIn the race for District 3 of the Board of Supervisors, Menlo Park City Council Member Ray Mueller and San Carlos City Council...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2022Last comment by Local Voter, on Oct 26, 2022 at 3:46 pm | 12 comments | 10660 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Will new laws stop thieves from taking your catalytic converter?Sue Feeley was asleep in her Crescent Park home in Palo Alto on Oct. 8 when the sound of grinding metal woke her at 2:30...
Original post made on Oct. 26, 2022Last comment by margomca, on Oct 26, 2022 at 12:18 pm | 1 comment | 3300 Views
MENLO PARK
Letters to the Editor: Readers weigh in on Measure V, Board of Supervisors, Portola ValleyThis week, readers weighed in on Menlo Park's Measure V; made a pitch for Portola Valley council candidate Mary Hufty; and...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2022Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Oct 25, 2022 at 5:50 pm | 22 comments | 3303 Views
MENLO PARK
Vote No on Menlo Park's Measure VIn most Bay Area cities, an all-affordable teacher housing project is met with excitement — it's exactly the kind of...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2022Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Oct 25, 2022 at 10:57 am | 7 comments | 1675 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: Ray Mueller for San Mateo County Board of Supervisors District 3Voters have two strong candidates for the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to choose from this November. We think Ray...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2022Last comment by SoodyQ, on Oct 24, 2022 at 9:32 am | 3 comments | 4639 Views
AROUND TOWN
For East Palo Alto landlords, Measure L would increase taxesA measure to increase a business tax that would impact nearly all residential landlords who own property in East Palo Alto...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2022Last comment by Brian, on Oct 23, 2022 at 10:41 pm | 2 comments | 2208 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside housing element doesn't pass state muster just yetWoodside will need to make changes to its housing element before resubmitting it to the state by the end of January, according...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2022Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on Oct 22, 2022 at 11:42 am | 1 comment | 2826 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest Opinion: Finding a better approach to school dropoffThe safety of our streets, particularly during school dropoff and pickup times, is a tragedy of the commons. People who drive...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2022Last comment by Michael, on Oct 21, 2022 at 11:37 pm | 2 comments | 2030 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Las Lomitas district increases substitute teacher pay ratesLas Lomitas Elementary School District raised pay for substitute teachers earlier this month, with the aim of attracting...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2022There are no comments yet. 2165 Views
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