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If I need to do something ...“If I need to do something, I’ll do it,” Mr. Trump said on Thursday. What is needed is a president who acknowledges...
Original post made by Ed Kyser on Mar. 13, 2020There are no comments yet. 128 Views
MENLO PARK
Thursday: Menlo Park district to decide on parcel tax timingMenlo Park City School District officials will decide on whether to place a measure to renew or replace an existing parcel...
Original post made on Mar. 12, 2020Last comment by Jack Hickey, on Mar 12, 2020 at 10:56 pm | 5 comments | 1229 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
San Mateo County bans visitors at skilled nursing facilities due to coronavirus threatA ban was issued on Wednesday (March 11) by the San Mateo County health officer barring unauthorized visitors and non-essential...
Original post made on Mar. 12, 2020Last comment by Becca, on Mar 12, 2020 at 8:04 pm | 2 comments | 1622 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Thursday update: Portola Valley schools parcel tax measure still trailing behindThe latest election results show Measure P, a parcel tax measure for the Portola Valley School District, is gaining in support...
Original post made on Mar. 12, 2020Last comment by No on P, on Mar 12, 2020 at 1:28 pm | 1 comment | 1161 Views
MENLO PARK
Housing, transportation and climate are the top council priorities in 2020Three major themes emerged when the Menlo Park City Council discussed goals for 2020 at a special Jan. 30 meeting: Improving...
Original post made on Mar. 12, 2020Last comment by Richard Duda, on Mar 12, 2020 at 8:08 am | 1 comment | 380 Views
AROUND TOWN
Tonight: Menlo Park City Council holding special meeting on coronavirusMenlo Park city staff will explain its current response to the ongoing coronavirus threat in a special City Council meeting...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2020Last comment by John Kadvany , on Mar 12, 2020 at 8:08 am | 5 comments | 1808 Views
MENLO PARK
Sacred Heart Schools in Atherton to shut down for a monthSacred Heart Schools in Atherton is the latest school in the area to announce a shutdown because of the coronavirus threat,...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2020Last comment by Kevin, on Mar 12, 2020 at 1:12 am | 2 comments | 3332 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park mayor on coronavirus: 'I am more than hopeful we will get through this together'Menlo Park Mayor Cecilia Taylor issued a letter to the community on March 9 regarding the coronavirus threat, laying out...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2020Last comment by Hmmm, on Mar 11, 2020 at 4:31 pm | 2 comments | 6381 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Guest opinion: Why I oppose the Neely wine tasting room planI am writing to express my opposition to the Spring Ridge Conditional Use permit application by the Neely family for expanded...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2020Last comment by POSITIVE, on Mar 11, 2020 at 10:56 am | 11 comments | 2122 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park man arrested for alleged robbery and assault near Daly CityA preliminary hearing has been set for a 19-year-old Menlo Park man who was arrested in connection with an alleged robbery...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2020Last comment by it *feels* right, on Mar 11, 2020 at 6:18 am | 2 comments | 2879 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
New Portola Valley mayor embraces thoughtful changeAs a professional energy consultant, new Portola Valley Mayor Jeff Aalfs is well-positioned to help write new rules to make...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2020Last comment by Rank & File, on Mar 11, 2020 at 3:51 am | 11 comments | 2872 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Mateo County health official: 'We now all need to take assertive actions to inhibit the spread' of coronavirusSan Mateo County's chief health officer on Thursday (March 5) issued a public statement that signaled a decisive turn toward...
Original post made on Mar. 7, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Mar 10, 2020 at 5:24 pm | 4 comments | 8926 Views
ATHERTON
Two council members oppose Atherton's split from fire districtAlthough two council members have now come out against the idea of the town of Atherton separating from the local fire district,...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Mar 10, 2020 at 5:17 pm | 5 comments | 2573 Views
AROUND TOWN
What the Covid 19 crisis looks like close up - may well be exactly what we will see. Please read careful and think how we can be proactive.Testimony of a surgeon working in Bergamo, in the heart of Italy's coronavirus outbreak «In one of the non-stop e-mails...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Mar. 10, 2020There are no comments yet. 474 Views
AROUND TOWN
A GREAT letter from the Mayor of Menlo ParkDear Menlo Park Residents, The health and safety of all residents in Menlo Park is our highest priority. I know there...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Mar. 9, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Mar 10, 2020 at 5:00 pm | 2 comments | 179 Views
AROUND TOWN
Another excellent Covid 19 Letter from a local mayor- AthertonFrom Rick DeGolia, Mayor of Atherton: Subject: Suggestions regarding the Coronavirus or COVID-19 The health and safety...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Mar. 10, 2020There are no comments yet. 166 Views
AROUND TOWN
Unlimited online access during coronavirus crisisIn order to make available important local information on the coronavirus health emergency to all residents of the area,...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2020Last comment by pearl, on Mar 10, 2020 at 2:00 pm | 5 comments | 2056 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park eases rules on granny unitsIn an effort to comply with a batch of new state laws, the Menlo Park City Council has passed a new ordinance that will make...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2020Last comment by Unmitigated Disaster, on Mar 10, 2020 at 8:44 am | 1 comment | 3467 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park City Council approves $1M to cover services during construction of new Facebook-funded community centerThe City Council recently addressed a challenge coming early next year: Many of the city’s senior, youth, and other recreation...
Original post made on Mar. 2, 2020Last comment by Suzanne Womack, on Mar 10, 2020 at 8:01 am | 13 comments | 4701 Views
MENLO PARK
Flegel's set to open today in new Menlo Park locationFlegel's Home Furnishings, a 65-year-old family-owned furniture and interior design store that's long been a fixture in downtown...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2020Last comment by whatever, on Mar 9, 2020 at 5:40 pm | 3 comments | 2689 Views
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DEADLINE EXTENDED
The 34th Annual Palo Alto Weekly Short Story Contest is now accepting entries for Adult, Young Adult and Teen categories. Send us your short story (2,500 words or less) and entry form by April 10, 2020. First, Second and Third Place prizes awarded in each category.
