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MENLO PARK
Both sides debate Menlo Park's Measure V and the future of the Flood School housing at Almanac virtual forumRepresentatives from both sides of the debate on Measure V, a ballot initiative facing Menlo Park voters in November, spoke...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2022Last comment by kbehroozi, on Oct 18, 2022 at 1:38 pm | 9 comments | 3349 Views
OTHER TOPICS
California to end the COVID state of emergencyThe state of emergency gave Gov. Gavin Newsom wide-ranging powers to issue mandates and enter into billions of dollars of...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2022Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on Oct 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm | 1 comment | 1687 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley candidates talk electric appliance mandates, housing and term limits at forumThe nonprofit group Portola Valley Residents hosted a Town Council candidate forum at Portola Valley’s Town Center on Oct....
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2022Last comment by PV Volunteer, on Oct 17, 2022 at 10:08 pm | 1 comment | 2865 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: Betsy Nash for Menlo Park District 4We believe Betsy Nash, who has shown herself to be an energetic, forthright and engaged member of the City Council, is voters'...
Original post made on Oct. 10, 2022Last comment by Stuart Soffer, on Oct 17, 2022 at 2:55 pm | 5 comments | 2446 Views
MENLO PARK
New state law allows schools to build housing: What this means for the Flood School site in Menlo ParkGov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2295 into law, allowing school districts to build teacher housing on land they own, potentially...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2022Last comment by Dawn1234, on Oct 14, 2022 at 8:43 pm | 12 comments | 3455 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Resident-only council candidate forum tonight in Portola Valley excludes local pressA candidate forum for Portola Valley residents is being held tonight at Town Center is for Portola Valley residents only...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2022Last comment by PV Volunteer, on Oct 14, 2022 at 8:41 pm | 8 comments | 3770 Views
MENLO PARK
Betsy Nash and Peter Ohtaki face off for Menlo Park City CouncilIn Menlo Park's only competitive City Council race, two longtime residents, incumbent Betsy Nash and former council member...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2022Last comment by Menlo Lifestyle, on Oct 14, 2022 at 10:12 am | 4 comments | 5883 Views
MENLO PARK
Tree-trimmer dies in Menlo Park after falling into wood chipperA man died of his injuries after falling into a wood chipper on the 900 block of Peggy Lane in Menlo Park on Tuesday, according...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2022Last comment by kbehroozi, on Oct 13, 2022 at 3:38 pm | 3 comments | 6455 Views
ATHERTON
Former Atherton mayor: 'Do not be afraid of density'During a community meeting on the town's draft housing plan, former Atherton council member Jim Janz dared the town to not...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2022Last comment by kbehroozi, on Oct 13, 2022 at 12:56 pm | 4 comments | 2784 Views
MENLO PARK
Details emerge on Menlo Park council's failed attempt to keep Measure V off the ballotThe Menlo Park City Council failed to reach a compromise on a teacher housing proposal at the former Flood School site at...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2022Last comment by Matt, on Oct 12, 2022 at 7:51 pm | 79 comments | 5756 Views
AROUND TOWN
Community briefs: St. Raymond Pumpkin Festival is back, new school opens in EPA and moreIn this week's community briefs, St. Raymond Pumpkin Festival in Menlo Park is returning on Oct. 14, Italian language school...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2022Last comment by Resident , on Oct 12, 2022 at 11:41 am | 1 comment | 2449 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Incumbent and retired attorney vie for a spot on Woodside fire district boardIncumbent board director Matt Miller and safety advocate and author Lloyd "Rusty" Day are competing for one open full term...
Original post made on Oct. 11, 2022Last comment by Liz Babb, on Oct 11, 2022 at 3:08 pm | 1 comment | 3008 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley's mayor reveals why fellow council candidate was fired from town committeeMayor Craig Hughes revealed at an election forum that fellow candidate Dale Pfau was fired from a town committee because...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2022Last comment by Resident, on Oct 9, 2022 at 11:59 am | 13 comments | 6240 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Dust-up over Portola Valley council candidate's twitter accountPortola Valley Mayor Craig Hughes said fellow council candidate Dale Pfau "should not be elected" because of questionable...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2022Last comment by Former PVSF board officer, on Oct 7, 2022 at 12:39 pm | 9 comments | 3603 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Editorial: Hasko, Hughes and Taylor for Portola Valley Town CouncilPortola Valley has faced significant challenges in recent years, requiring a Town Council that is both experience and collaborative....
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2022Last comment by PV Resident, on Oct 7, 2022 at 12:23 pm | 1 comment | 2702 Views
MENLO PARK
Stanford professor named co-winner of Nobel Prize in chemistryStanford Professor Carolyn R. Bertozzi is among three winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2022, according to an announcement...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2022Last comment by Long Time Resident, on Oct 5, 2022 at 4:12 pm | 1 comment | 1824 Views
AROUND TOWN
Judge delays Elizabeth Holmes' sentencingA federal judge on Monday ordered that the sentencing of Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes, scheduled for Oct. 17,...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2022Last comment by Brian, on Oct 5, 2022 at 8:48 am | 1 comment | 1662 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Guest opinion: Remembering George Mader and the role of outsiders in Portola ValleyI was saddened, as were so many, to hear of the recent death of George Mader, Portola Valley's longtime and trailblazing...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2022Last comment by Dave Boyce, on Sep 30, 2022 at 8:40 pm | 2 comments | 2033 Views
AROUND TOWN
Live forum to explore East Palo Alto City Council candidates' viewsEast Palo Alto City Council hopefuls include the incumbent mayor; a minister and coach; a former teacher; two self-employed...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2022Last comment by Hmmm, on Sep 30, 2022 at 4:28 pm | 1 comment | 2764 Views
OTHER TOPICS
At Google's campus, state and local leaders urge greater efforts to conserve waterA group of state and local officials gathered at Google's Mountain View campus Thursday to praise the Bay Area and tout...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2022Last comment by Sandy, on Sep 30, 2022 at 12:24 pm | 1 comment | 4103 Views
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