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THE LOCAL DISH
Off they goFor students about to graduate from high school, visions of the future tend not to include horizons. No mileposts have gone...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2018There are no comments yet. 3604 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Three contested races for county offices on June ballotThe primary election set for June 5 includes candidates for statewide offices and for seats in Congress, but also San Mateo...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2018Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Apr 11, 2018 at 5:24 pm | 8 comments | 5131 Views
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Menlo Park backs temporary ban on pot businessesEven though two-thirds of Menlo Park voters supported legalizing recreational marijuana in California last year, pot shops,...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2017Last comment by Face Value, on Oct 6, 2017 at 10:27 pm | 4 comments | 1654 Views
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After 43 years, Hobee's Restaurant sold to new ownersThe family that has owned Peninsula breakfast institution Hobee's Restaurant for 43 years sold the business to two longtime...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2017Last comment by historyguy, on Jun 16, 2017 at 5:38 am | 2 comments | 5581 Views
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Gorsuch VoteFact: The last 4 votes for a Supreme Court justice nominated by a Democrat President were approved in a bi-partisan vote,...
Original post made by SCOTUS Fan on Mar. 29, 2017Last comment by pogo, on Apr 10, 2017 at 7:57 pm | 46 comments | 2500 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
War hero Carl Clark dies at 100Carl Clark of Menlo Park, who for 66 years was denied official recognition as a World War II hero because of the color of...
Original post made on Mar. 17, 2017Last comment by M. Lynett USN-Ret, on Mar 30, 2017 at 8:35 am | 7 comments | 12608 Views
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Menlo Park: Woodside Bakery & Cafe reopens -- in Sharon HeightsThe Woodside Bakery & Cafe -- the bakery element, anyway -- opened for business today (Thursday, Sept. 1) at the Sharon...
Original post made on Sep. 1, 2016Last comment by Woodside Bakery, on Mar 16, 2017 at 6:07 pm | 22 comments | 22218 Views
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Michael goodwin takes the New York Times to the WoodshedThis is one of the better articles on the New York Times embarrassing cheer leading for the Obama Administration. Its obsequious...
Original post made by Gray Lady Down on Nov. 10, 2013Last comment by structured queries , on Mar 1, 2017 at 3:19 pm | 100 comments | 27375 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
How locals are responding to Trump presidencyLocal public officials and residents are pledging to get involved to organize and act, locally and in concert with communities,...
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2017Last comment by resident, on Jan 29, 2017 at 2:50 pm | 37 comments | 7969 Views
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Camille Paglia has Hillary's NumberCamille Paglia, with her poignant insight into the vain and vacuous (not to mention avaricious) Hillary Clinton hits the...
Original post made by Feel the Bern on Apr. 21, 2016Last comment by concern trolling, on Jan 25, 2017 at 1:50 pm | 6 comments | 2207 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Largest Ski Resort in North America Opened 13 Days EarlyA spokesperson for Whistler said "Thanks to oodles of snow, Whistler Mountain will open 13 days early this season. Whistler...
Original post made by Global Warming on Nov. 17, 2013Last comment by Mac, on Jan 24, 2017 at 10:53 am | 42 comments | 18509 Views
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Update: Two arrested after deputies respond to report of prowlers in Portola ValleyDeputies from the San Mateo County Sheriff''s Office arrested two men after responding to a report of prowlers in the 100...
Original post made on Jan. 21, 2017Last comment by PVR, on Jan 22, 2017 at 7:25 am | 3 comments | 7199 Views
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Support Meals on Wheels recipients by buying a SubaruPVI Meals on Wheels is proud to announce that it will be participating in the annual Subaru Share the Love Event as a member...
Original post made by Barbara Kalt on Dec. 5, 2016There are no comments yet. 1700 Views
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What are your memories of Ken's House of Pancakes in Menlo Park?Kenneth H. Pruitt, who became known as the "Pancake Man" after opening his first Ken's House of Pancakes in Menlo Park in...
Original post made by Memorie Man on May. 9, 2007Last comment by Jason, on Nov 28, 2016 at 2:30 am | 64 comments | 19557 Views
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Video Interview: Bill Clinton Accuser Juanita Broaddrick Relives Brutal RapesThis isn't just about alleged Rapist Bill Clinton. It is also about his wife Hillary who hired private detectives to intimidate...
Original post made by Clinton Double Standard on Oct. 9, 2016Last comment by Julian Daniels, on Oct 9, 2016 at 5:18 pm | 2 comments | 2016 Views
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LA Times says Trump aheadThe Los Angeles Times, as of today says that Donald Trump is ahead of Hillary Clinton by over 5 % at 49.7% against 44.8%....
Original post made by Poll Watcher on Sep. 30, 2016Last comment by Outlier poll, on Oct 1, 2016 at 6:52 am | 7 comments | 1914 Views
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Hillary Clinton Needs Help Walking Up StairsHillary Clinton's health in precarious and just today she need assistance from two secret service agent just to walk up a...
Original post made by Concerned Voter on Aug. 7, 2016Last comment by Not really, on Aug 8, 2016 at 1:13 pm | 5 comments | 4195 Views
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Washington Post Gives Hillary Clinton 4 PinocchiosIn an interview with Chris Wallace Ms. Clinton claims that the FBI director said her email answers were ‘truthful. The...
Original post made by Washington Post Reader on Aug. 1, 2016Last comment by Doro R, on Aug 1, 2016 at 9:45 am | 1 comment | 2249 Views
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Salon.com interview with Camille PagliaSalon.com is a progressive magazine enjoyed by many people in the Bay Area and across the country. Camille Paglia is a noted...
Original post made by Salon.com Reader on Aug. 21, 2013Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Jul 14, 2016 at 5:30 pm | 47 comments | 6001 Views
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Atherton installing pedestrian-activated stoplight where man was killedA pedestrian-activated stoplight should be operating on El Camino at Almendral Avenue by the end of the summer, Atherton...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2016Last comment by Slow Crosser, on Jun 17, 2016 at 4:54 pm | 12 comments | 6653 Views
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