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Community college PR head arrested on suspicion of sex with minorsAn employee with the San Mateo County Community College District is suspected of engaging in sexual acts with two minors...
Original post made on May. 17, 2021Last comment by Hmmm, on May 17, 2021 at 11:50 pm | 1 comment | 4641 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park's Golden Acorn Awards aim to highlight pandemic-time leadershipCelebrating leaders in Menlo Park who have supported the community through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Menlo Park Chamber...
Original post made on May. 17, 2021Last comment by Debbie, on May 17, 2021 at 6:12 pm | 1 comment | 3221 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Three things to know about Gavin Newsom's spending spreeGov. Newsom is proposing to spend California's $100 billion windfall on schools, small businesses, homelessness and more,...
Original post made on May. 17, 2021Last comment by Mr. Engel, on May 17, 2021 at 2:14 pm | 1 comment | 3098 Views
WOODSIDE
Transient arrested for allegedly starting illegal campfire near WoodsideA 20-year-old transient was arrested Friday morning near Woodside for allegedly starting an illegal campfire that spread...
Original post made on May. 17, 2021Last comment by vicki coe, on May 17, 2021 at 12:14 pm | 1 comment | 3934 Views
OTHER TOPICS
In gowns and sneakers, tuxes and masks, M-A seniors gather for promAbout 250 Menlo-Atherton seniors celebrated prom last week with a modified outdoor event, held on the school's soccer field,...
Original post made on May. 14, 2021Last comment by pearl, on May 14, 2021 at 3:24 pm | 1 comment | 3951 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Cinco de Mayo event highlights nonprofits serving Latinx community through pandemicLeaders from three nonprofits and educational institutions gathered virtually last week to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by highlighting...
Original post made on May. 13, 2021Last comment by Observer, on May 13, 2021 at 7:25 pm | 1 comment | 2490 Views
MENLO PARK
Facing a pandemic rent hike, Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce quits train depot for new officesAfter more than 50 years at the quaint historic train depot at the downtown Caltrain Station, the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce...
Original post made on May. 13, 2021Last comment by Observer, on May 13, 2021 at 7:19 pm | 1 comment | 2818 Views
MENLO PARK
Ugly Empty Storefronts Hurt Downtown Menlo Park. Temporary Art Installations Would Make A Huge DifferenceMy purpose in writing this post is to ask Menlo Park residents to email their district city council members and tell them...
Original post made by Dana Hendrickson on May. 12, 2021There are no comments yet. 145 Views
MENLO PARK
Eleanor McLoughlin, longtime Menlo Park resident, dies shortly after her 100th birthday celebrationEleanor McLoughlin, who recently celebrated turning 100, died at her Menlo Park home on April 19. Her family threw a drive-thru...
Original post made on May. 4, 2021Last comment by Jeff Keating , on May 12, 2021 at 2:37 pm | 2 comments | 2700 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Guest opinion: Protect families from homelessness. Extend the eviction moratorium.Miriam Yupanqui, the executive director of Nuestra Casa de East Palo Alto, calls on the extension of the eviction moratorium...
Original post made on May. 9, 2021Last comment by pogo, on May 12, 2021 at 10:10 am | 5 comments | 3176 Views
FICTION
COVID-19 transformed the world of outdoor education. Here's what local leaders say has changed.Learning at the Peninsula Forest and Beach School won't involve computers. Instead, young students there play at a Belmont...
Original post made on May. 11, 2021There are no comments yet. 3401 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Heller family makes long journey to Sacred Heart Prep from M-AMichael Heller had to make difficult decisions at a time most kids are out having fun. Just after helping M-A win a boys...
Original post made on May. 11, 2021There are no comments yet. 1826 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest opinion: Why we decided to send our kids back to schoolIn an op-ed, state Sen. Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) advocates for a full reopening of schools in the fall. Read the full...
Original post made on May. 3, 2021Last comment by Ed Kahl, on May 9, 2021 at 10:39 am | 2 comments | 2928 Views
AROUND TOWN
Redwood City Fire Department names new fire chiefRedwood City on Thursday announced Ray Iverson as the new fire chief for the Redwood City Fire Department, which serves Redwood...
Original post made on May. 7, 2021Last comment by John, on May 7, 2021 at 12:21 pm | 1 comment | 3102 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Early results show Portola Valley School District parcel tax measure leadingMeasure S, a parcel tax reduction in the Portola Valley School District, is passing, according to initial election night...
Original post made on May. 5, 2021Last comment by Karl, on May 6, 2021 at 9:56 am | 2 comments | 3034 Views
AROUND TOWN
Advocates and residents call on county to extend renter protections past JuneDozens of advocates and residents on Tuesday urged San Mateo County supervisors to extend renter protections after the statewide...
Original post made on May. 5, 2021Last comment by Enough, on May 5, 2021 at 1:04 pm | 1 comment | 2525 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Menlo Park maps road to reopening city servicesWith more than 80% of eligible Menlo Park residents at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19, the Menlo Park City Council...
Original post made on May. 5, 2021Last comment by Alan, on May 5, 2021 at 11:59 am | 1 comment | 3015 Views
OTHER TOPICS
California loses Congressional seat for first timeAfter months of delay, the U.S. Census Bureau has released new population estimates for each state. The bad news for California:...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2021Last comment by pvrez, on May 5, 2021 at 9:05 am | 9 comments | 2535 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Clinics boost vaccination rates in underserved communitiesCommunity clinics have helped boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in hard-hit San Mateo County neighborhoods, but there are...
Original post made on May. 5, 2021Last comment by Resident, on May 5, 2021 at 6:59 am | 1 comment | 2636 Views
OTHER TOPICS
'I want lasting change.' Following hate crimes, community members stand up for Asian AmericansAround 250 people marched and rallied in downtown Palo Alto Sunday to raise awareness about attacks on Asian Americans and...
Original post made on May. 5, 2021There are no comments yet. 2549 Views
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