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AROUND TOWN
An unblinking eye to accompany deputies on patrol starting in JuneEncounters with Sheriff's Office deputies on patrol after June should result in video records of the experience stored in...
Original post made on Dec. 26, 2018Last comment by 31 12 999, on Dec 28, 2018 at 6:40 pm | 3 comments | 1481 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley: Crosswalks in the cross hairs"Basically everything is driven by the notion that we're all supposed to stay alive, and there's no amount of convenience...
Original post made on Dec. 24, 2018Last comment by awatkins, on Dec 26, 2018 at 9:27 pm | 10 comments | 2196 Views
AROUND TOWN
Atherton police treat kids in need to a holiday shopping spreeIt was an experience they could only have dreamed about: Eight local kids were taken on a holiday shopping spree at Target...
Original post made on Dec. 24, 2018Last comment by God Bless, on Dec 25, 2018 at 9:42 am | 2 comments | 2205 Views
AROUND TOWN
Three deaths prompt county hearing on Taser useIn the wake of three deaths involving Taser stun gun use by law enforcement officers in San Mateo County this year, the county...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2018Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Dec 24, 2018 at 5:08 pm | 19 comments | 2353 Views
MENLO PARK
Guest opinion: Who is Menlo Park? The answer is in our valuesLike many cities in the Bay Area, Menlo Park faces some daunting challenges, from income disparities to traffic congestion....
Original post made on Dec. 14, 2018Last comment by Lynne Bramlett , on Dec 24, 2018 at 10:58 am | 16 comments | 3401 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Four teachers, four storiesThe many area teachers who are struggling to remain in their classrooms while keeping a roof over their heads despite the...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2018Last comment by YIMBY, on Dec 24, 2018 at 10:19 am | 6 comments | 2264 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Overnight parking enforcement lifted for holidaysMenlo Park residents hosting guests for the holidays now have one less source of stress. Now through Jan. 2, people who park...
Original post made on Dec. 23, 2018Last comment by Elizabeth , on Dec 23, 2018 at 5:52 am | 1 comment | 2452 Views
OTHER TOPICS
FPPC-BART-SamTrans-Measure WAn article in yesterday's San Mateo Daily Journal, "Watchdog calls for prosecution of BART for campaign violations" promises...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Dec. 22, 2018There are no comments yet. 234 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Stanford sues Santa Clara County over housing lawStanford University on Wednesday filed two lawsuits against Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, charging county officials...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2018Last comment by Kevin, on Dec 22, 2018 at 1:07 pm | 5 comments | 2621 Views
MOVIES
Cheney day bluesAt one of many turning points in the historical drama "Vice," Lynne Cheney protests to her husband, Dick, not to pursue a...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2018Last comment by Citizen of the world , on Dec 22, 2018 at 11:23 am | 3 comments | 810 Views
SPORTS
M-A state football title brings school community togetherMenlo-Atherton High School had a great week. Former M-A student and lead singer of the rock band Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks,...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2018Last comment by ArdleyA-78, on Dec 21, 2018 at 12:04 pm | 1 comment | 2291 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Housing insecurityIt has been financially difficult for local teachers to live in the area since housing prices exploded in recent years. Teachers...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2018Last comment by Andrew Lee, on Dec 21, 2018 at 11:34 am | 1 comment | 3690 Views
OTHER TOPICS
With record demand, food bank's funding falls shortIt's turning into an annual problem -- despite the booming local economy, Bay Area food banks are again dealing with too...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2018Last comment by whatever, on Dec 20, 2018 at 9:29 am | 1 comment | 1550 Views
WOODSIDE
Fire marshal advises on preventing wildfire destructionFire Marshal Denise Enea advised the Woodside Town Council on steps to take to prevent and curb wildfires, and in the unfortunate...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2018Last comment by Trish, on Dec 20, 2018 at 8:35 am | 2 comments | 2755 Views
ATHERTON
Authorities identify woman killed on Valparaiso AvenueThe San Mateo County Coroner's Office has identified the woman who was found fatally stabbed in her home in the 900 block...
Original post made on Dec. 14, 2018Last comment by Sally, on Dec 19, 2018 at 5:40 pm | 15 comments | 10740 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Library launches auto-renewal pilot programConstantly racking up overdue fines from the Menlo Park Library? Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2018/12/17/menlo-park-library-launches-auto-renewal-pilo...
Original post made on Dec. 18, 2018Last comment by Lynne Bramlett , on Dec 18, 2018 at 5:14 pm | 1 comment | 2028 Views
AROUND TOWN
Stabbing victim's death sends shock waves through communityThose who knew Kathy Hughes Anderson are reeling in shock following the news that the former Atherton town arborist and 62-year-old...
Original post made on Dec. 18, 2018Last comment by Just the Facts, on Dec 18, 2018 at 10:32 am | 1 comment | 12684 Views
ATHERTON
Avoiding a Paradise lostGood Morning Atherton Town Council, Atherton Town Manager, Atherton Police Department Chief, Menlo Park Fire Protection District...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Dec. 17, 2018There are no comments yet. 256 Views
OTHER TOPICS
New mail-in ballot system triggers delays in election results for San Mateo CountyWhen the first, much anticipated vote counts were released by the San Mateo County Elections Office at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday,...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2018Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Dec 16, 2018 at 7:57 pm | 49 comments | 6372 Views
AROUND TOWN
Atherton: Caltrain to hold public meeting on electrificationCaltrain will host a meeting on Monday, Dec. 17, in Atherton to discuss the construction project that will electrify the...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2018Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Dec 16, 2018 at 10:09 am | 2 comments | 2109 Views
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