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AROUND TOWN
Guest opinion: Restore power of municipalities to pass robust rent controlThe Bay Area is currently in the midst of the worst housing crisis in its history. By the time it is over, the Bay Area and...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2018Last comment by Big gubmint, on Oct 25, 2018 at 8:48 pm | 6 comments | 227 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park City Council: Three seats, eight candidatesFor Menlo Park's inaugural district elections, there are eight candidates vying for three City Council seats. Meet the candidates....
Original post made on Oct. 11, 2018Last comment by What about 3 and 5, on Oct 25, 2018 at 8:47 pm | 5 comments | 15983 Views
WOODSIDE
Who is Woodside council candidate Sean Scott?The Woodside Town Council has four open seats and five candidates running for them. With the election around the corner,...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2018Last comment by Chris Shaw, on Oct 25, 2018 at 4:57 pm | 2 comments | 1188 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Election 2018: $49.5 million bond for Portola Valley schools on ballotA $49.5 million bond to pay for repairs, renovations and new buildings on the Portola Valley School District's two campuses...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2018Last comment by No on Measure Z, on Oct 25, 2018 at 4:03 pm | 3 comments | 509 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Editorial endorsement: Yes on Portola Valley school bond, Measure ZShould residents of the Portola Valley School District support Measure Z, the $49.5 million bond measure that will raise...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2018Last comment by No on Measure Z, on Oct 25, 2018 at 3:41 pm | 8 comments | 1537 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Firm names more priests accused of sex assaultA Minnesota-based law firm on Tuesday morning released the names of 33 men connected with the Diocese of San Jose who have...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2018Last comment by resident, on Oct 25, 2018 at 2:49 pm | 1 comment | 1165 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park library director retiresMenlo Park Library Services Director Susan Holmer retired Oct. 5 after 16 years on the job. When she started in 2002, the...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2018Last comment by Lynne Bramlett , on Oct 25, 2018 at 1:12 pm | 5 comments | 1918 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Menlo Park: Council makes long-awaited decision on Draeger's loading zoneThe owners of Draeger's specialty grocery store, the owners of the neighboring vacant lot at 840 Menlo Ave., and the Menlo...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2018Last comment by MPer, on Oct 25, 2018 at 12:48 pm | 3 comments | 4236 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Detectives investigating assault at Oak Knoll SchoolMenlo Park police detectives are looking into a claim by a 17-year-old boy that a girl he planned to meet at Oak Knoll School...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2018There are no comments yet. 4694 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Fire Protection District – Car struck by TrainMenlo Park Fire Protection District – Car struck by Train San Mateo County Public Safety Communications Center (PSC)...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Oct. 24, 2018There are no comments yet. 1103 Views
MENLO PARK
Tonight: Menlo Park council to consider building approval for Draeger's neighborThe Menlo Park City Council is scheduled to review an appeal of a new building proposed at 840 Menlo Ave. tonight (Oct. 23)...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2018Last comment by Great point, on Oct 24, 2018 at 1:21 am | 8 comments | 2603 Views
MENLO PARK
State of the City: Mayor cites Menlo Park's achievements, challengesThe short version: The state of the city of Menlo Park is strong. Mayor Peter Ohtaki almost left it at that, but chose to...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2018Last comment by Crystal K. , on Oct 23, 2018 at 7:23 pm | 2 comments | 2904 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Council OKs staff disability plan, raises and big bonus bumpsDue to supplemental changes in Menlo Park's agreements with its labor unions and unrepresented management, the city's union...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2018Last comment by Lynne Bramlett , on Oct 23, 2018 at 1:16 pm | 3 comments | 12892 Views
AROUND TOWN
Complex election ballots are here for the long runSpare a thought this election season for the staff of the county Registration & Elections Division. Changes in the law over...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2018Last comment by America was MADE great, on Oct 23, 2018 at 12:27 pm | 1 comment | 1012 Views
MENLO PARK
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2011 fatal shooting in Menlo ParkA 45-year-old transient has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a fatal drive-by shooting...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2018Last comment by Alan, on Oct 23, 2018 at 12:20 pm | 1 comment | 1655 Views
WOODSIDE
Editorial endorsement: Ned Fluet for Woodside Town CouncilIt's unfortunate that of the four new members who will take seats on the Woodside Town Council in December, voters will be...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2018Last comment by pogo, on Oct 23, 2018 at 5:00 am | 2 comments | 1156 Views
MENLO PARK
Countywide transportation sales tax promises congestion relief, generates glut of questionsCan voters countywide be convinced to support yet another sales tax? Supporters of Measure W, a proposed 30-year, countywide...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2018Last comment by S Von, on Oct 22, 2018 at 8:48 pm | 12 comments | 4068 Views
AROUND TOWN
BootUp Ventures' neighbors may see relief from noiseA Menlo Park business that nearby Palo Alto residents say has been a nuisance for three years must immediately cease holding...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2018Last comment by Follow the money, on Oct 22, 2018 at 8:24 pm | 6 comments | 3177 Views
AROUND TOWN
Woodside's new ethics code is aspirational, informalIn the spring of 2016, a former Woodside mayor accused a resident-volunteer serving on the town's Architectural and Site...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2018Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Oct 22, 2018 at 6:35 pm | 2 comments | 192 Views
MENLO PARK
What are candidates' potential conflicts of interest on council?As Facebook continues to be a powerful political force in the city of Menlo Park, concerns have been raised by the public...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2018Last comment by Brian, on Oct 22, 2018 at 2:39 pm | 9 comments | 592 Views
Couples: Philosophy of Love
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 1,370 views
Trials of My Grandmother
By Aldis Petriceks | 1 comment | 907 views
Lakes and Larders (part 2)
By Laura Stec | 0 comments | 125 views
