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ATHERTON
Unlikely candidate aims for Atherton council seatA global pandemic. Wildfires. Environmental degradation. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/print/story/2020/08/28/unlikely-candidate-aims-for-atherton-council-s...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2020Last comment by Valerie Gardner, on Aug 29, 2020 at 10:15 am | 2 comments | 603 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board hints at outside help in deciding whether to fire superintendentAmid major no confidence votes from administrators and faculty, the Sequoia Union High School District board said it will...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2020Last comment by C B, on Aug 29, 2020 at 9:47 am | 8 comments | 4716 Views
SPORTS
Pac-12 Conference postpones all sports through 2020The Pac-12 Conference announced Tuesday that it has postponed all sports through the end of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic....
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2020Last comment by Andrew , on Aug 28, 2020 at 10:49 pm | 1 comment | 1779 Views
AROUND TOWN
'We believe we can do better': Kepler's Books CEO calls for more statewide COVID-19 restrictionsIn a guest opinion in the Aug. 22 issue, Kepler's Books CEO Praveen Madan writes an open letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom calling...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2020Last comment by Stunned, on Aug 28, 2020 at 6:46 pm | 9 comments | 2542 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
High school board still weighing whether to fire superintendent opposed by teachers, principalsTeachers and principals in the Sequoia Union High School District have called for Superintendent Mary Streshly to be fired....
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2020Last comment by J Carson, on Aug 28, 2020 at 2:27 pm | 1 comment | 253 Views
OTHER TOPICS
For a better educational experience, parents band together to create pandemic podsAs the new school year starts virtually, a booming number of parents are forming a separate but parallel educational experience...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2020Last comment by charlie jones, on Aug 28, 2020 at 1:33 pm | 1 comment | 2908 Views
AROUND TOWN
Local group rescues hundreds of large animals from wildfiresThe wildfires that have forced over 78,000 residents to leave their homes in the Santa Cruz Mountains have also put many...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2020Last comment by Jennifer Bestor, on Aug 28, 2020 at 12:50 pm | 1 comment | 266 Views
OTHER TOPICS
CZU Fires: Our guide to stay informed, find resources and help outHere's our guide to help you stay informed, receive help or provide support during the CZU fires. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2020Last comment by Localmom, on Aug 28, 2020 at 12:21 pm | 1 comment | 2681 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Thursday: Portola Valley School District to discuss school waiver in special board meetingThe Portola Valley School District has called a special meeting of the school board Thursday, Aug. 27, to discuss a waiver...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2020Last comment by Parent, on Aug 28, 2020 at 7:29 am | 3 comments | 3101 Views
MENLO PARK
Theater groups host trans athlete panel discussionAn online peer-panel discussion titled "When Equality is the Prize; A Panel of Trans Athletes" will be held Saturday, Aug....
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2020Last comment by menlo mom, on Aug 27, 2020 at 1:31 pm | 1 comment | 573 Views
AROUND TOWN
'It's eerie': Behind the lines of the CZU August Lightning firesWith wildfire smoke blanketing the Santa Cruz Mountains in a hazy fog, Andy Kerr, co-owner of Alice's Restaurant, loads up...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Aug 26, 2020 at 12:16 pm | 1 comment | 5441 Views
MENLO PARK
Despite cost, Menlo Park moves to hold uncontested election for council seatEven though only one candidate has filed paperwork to run for Menlo Park's District 5 seat, City Council incumbent Ray Mueller,...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2020Last comment by District 2 Constituent , on Aug 25, 2020 at 9:02 pm | 10 comments | 3251 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Governor: 'Historic' wildfires in California burn 1.2 million acresAlong with an unprecedented health crisis, California is currently experiencing wildfires of "historic" magnitude, Gov. Gavin...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2020Last comment by Kendall Ryan, on Aug 25, 2020 at 5:32 pm | 3 comments | 1445 Views
AROUND TOWN
Monitor air quality along the Midpeninsula in real timeResidents can track the air quality in their neighborhoods in real time through an interactive, crowdsourced map that uses...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2020Last comment by Mary Robins, on Aug 24, 2020 at 3:34 pm | 1 comment | 2668 Views
MENLO PARK
Fires trigger evacuations near Skyline BoulevardEvacuation orders now cover most of San Mateo County southwest of Highway 84 and Skyline Boulevard, affecting about 3,600...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2020Last comment by Meg, on Aug 24, 2020 at 12:05 pm | 5 comments | 18543 Views
AROUND TOWN
Dessert dash: Six locally made desserts you can eat right nowFrom Indian-inspired ice cream to the chocolate chip toffee cookie dough, here are six local desserts you can find on the...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2020There are no comments yet. 2248 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Former Uber chief security officer hit with obstruction of justice chargeFederal law enforcement authorities have charged former Uber Chief Security Officer Joseph Sullivan for an attempted cover-up...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2020Last comment by katherine, on Aug 21, 2020 at 1:30 pm | 1 comment | 2030 Views
MENLO PARK
Community briefs: Lightning strike hits Willows redwood, LifeMove CEO announces retirement, Flood Park now free, Tour de Menlo goes DIYRead the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2020/08/21/community-briefs-lightning-strike-hits-willows-redwood-lifemove-ceo-announces-retirement-flood-park-now-free-t...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2020Last comment by Brian, on Aug 21, 2020 at 11:47 am | 1 comment | 3485 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley Mayor Jeff Aalfs seeks third termElection Day on Nov. 3 will mark the first time Portola Valley Mayor Jeff Aalfs runs for a contested council seat, as well...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2020Last comment by Concerned, on Aug 21, 2020 at 11:16 am | 19 comments | 1518 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Out-of-control wildfires grow to 40,000 acres in San Mateo, Santa Cruz countiesWildfires blazing in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties, dubbed the CZU August Lightning Complex fires, have merged and spread...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2020There are no comments yet. 15269 Views
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