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Community briefs: St. Raymond Pumpkin Festival is back, new school opens in EPA and more

In 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, 2022
Last comment by Resident , on Oct 12, 2022 at 11:41 am | 1 comment | 2998 Views

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Judge delays Elizabeth Holmes' sentencing

A 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, 2022
Last comment by Brian, on Oct 5, 2022 at 8:48 am | 1 comment | 2036 Views

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Live forum to explore East Palo Alto City Council candidates' views

East 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, 2022
Last comment by Hmmm, on Sep 30, 2022 at 4:28 pm | 1 comment | 3341 Views

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Clerks in Menlo Park cited for selling alcohol to minors

Six clerks and servers in Menlo Park have been cited for the sale of alcohol to minors following a decoy operation by the...

Original post made on Sep. 29, 2022
Last comment by Brian, on Sep 29, 2022 at 9:01 pm | 3 comments | 4521 Views

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‘A waste of taxpayers' money’: Sheriff's lawyer questions nature of county probe into Batmobile case

As the investigation continues into the “Batmobile” case, the attorney for outgoing Sheriff Carlos Bolanos is alleging...

Original post made on Sep. 14, 2022
Last comment by MP Father, on Sep 20, 2022 at 1:05 pm | 17 comments | 4301 Views

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Opponents kick off campaign against ballot initiative stripping Menlo Park council of rezoning powers

With Election Day approaching, Menlo Park Neighbors for Affordable Homes (MPNAH) has started canvassing and holding public...

Original post made on Aug. 30, 2022
Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 18, 2022 at 9:25 pm | 118 comments | 7280 Views

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Raising the barre: Dance school marks 75th anniversary

The Menlo Park Academy of Dance has always stayed on point — and en pointe. The academy, now the official school for Peninsula...

Original post made on Sep. 9, 2022
Last comment by pearl, on Sep 9, 2022 at 1:35 pm | 1 comment | 1872 Views

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Fearing for staff in the searing heat, Alpine Inn closes Tuesday, losing an estimated $25K in sales

Soaring temperatures on Tuesday forced the Alpine Inn in Portola Valley to close down. With no air conditioning at the historic...

Original post made on Sep. 7, 2022
Last comment by Brian, on Sep 8, 2022 at 8:50 pm | 1 comment | 4587 Views

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Heat advisories extended through Thursday evening

A statewide Flex Alert has been issued for Tuesday as a heat wave impacts California with blistering temperatures over the...

Original post made on Sep. 6, 2022
Last comment by Westbrook, on Sep 7, 2022 at 8:42 pm | 2 comments | 2326 Views

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Armed robbers corner couple at Stanford Shopping Center, escape with jewelry and purse

Five men robbed a couple parked at Stanford Shopping Center where they took jewelry and a purse before they escaped in two...

Original post made on Sep. 1, 2022
Last comment by gtspencer, on Sep 3, 2022 at 2:54 pm | 5 comments | 5873 Views

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Drew Combs seeks to keep pragmatism on the Menlo Park City Council

Menlo Park City Council member Drew Combs is running uncontested for reelection in District 2, seeking to serve as a "stabilizing"...

Original post made on Aug. 17, 2022
Last comment by Roy Thiele-Sardiña, on Aug 22, 2022 at 7:20 pm | 11 comments | 3522 Views

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Menlo Park Mayor Betsy Nash aims to tackle traffic, housing issues if reelected

Menlo Park Mayor Betsy Nash has pulled papers to run for reelection in District 4, facing challenger Peter Ohtaki in Menlo...

Original post made on Aug. 11, 2022
Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Aug 17, 2022 at 7:04 pm | 6 comments | 3828 Views

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Climate nonprofit funded by Laurene Powell Jobs hires high-powered state official

Having pledged more than $3 billion to address climate change, the Waverley Street Foundation has hired Jared Blumenfeld. Read...

Original post made on Aug. 16, 2022
Last comment by Debbie, on Aug 16, 2022 at 4:44 pm | 1 comment | 2852 Views

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Six arrested for providing alcohol to minors in Menlo Park sting operation

According to a city statement, Menlo Park Police and agents with the California Alcohol Beverage Control made the arrests...

Original post made on Aug. 6, 2022
Last comment by Arthur, on Aug 8, 2022 at 10:14 am | 2 comments | 5963 Views

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Atherton's draft housing element banks on ADUs to meet future housing needs

Atherton is sending its housing element to the state, leaning on accessory dwelling units and SB 9 applications to meet its...

Original post made on Jul. 29, 2022
Last comment by Kevin, on Aug 6, 2022 at 10:58 am | 5 comments | 4480 Views

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Weeks after Edgewood Fire, Emerald Hills residents frustrated over ongoing power outages

Since the 20-acre Edgewood Fire was contained last month, roughly 1,137 PG&E customers in the area have experienced repeated...

Original post made on Jul. 26, 2022
Last comment by Stuart, on Jul 28, 2022 at 3:05 pm | 3 comments | 4190 Views

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What were we all breathing? Local air quality reached 'hazardous' levels in July 4 fireworks hot spots

Bay Area air quality from thousands of fireworks explosions on and around July 4 reached dangerously unhealthful levels in...

Original post made on Jul. 21, 2022
Last comment by Resident , on Jul 21, 2022 at 8:17 pm | 1 comment | 2801 Views

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Two arrested in fatal July 4 stabbing in East Palo Alto

A man found stabbed on East O'Keefe Street in East Palo Alto died before paramedics arrived to the scene late Monday night,...

Original post made on Jul. 13, 2022
Last comment by Jv, on Jul 13, 2022 at 3:44 pm | 1 comment | 4061 Views

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Menlo Balance initiative faces council scrutiny, resident complaints

Menlo Balance's initiative to prohibit the Menlo Park City Council from redesignating lots zoned for single-family homes...

Original post made on Jun. 30, 2022
Last comment by Menlo Lifestyle, on Jul 11, 2022 at 1:30 pm | 14 comments | 4898 Views

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Menlo Park councilman floats compromise on Flood School housing plan

A proposal put forward by Menlo Park City Council member Ray Mueller in an op-ed July 5 aims to craft a compromise on the...

Original post made on Jul. 7, 2022
Last comment by Brian, on Jul 9, 2022 at 10:22 pm | 6 comments | 3742 Views
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