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Former community college district chancellor Ron Galatolo facing new felony charges for embezzlement, theft of public fundsFormer San Mateo County Community College District Chancellor Ron Galatolo's case continued this week as prosecutors added...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2023Last comment by Brad, on Nov 24, 2023 at 6:55 pm | 1 comment | 2580 Views
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Ladera residents may sue school district if access to Woodland School campus doesn't improveLadera residents are hopeful that the Las Lomitas Elementary School District will restore its access to play areas at Woodland...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2023Last comment by Rosemary Hintz , on Nov 16, 2023 at 8:56 pm | 1 comment | 2696 Views
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After heated debate, Sequoia district trustees to meet about honors courses on Nov. 15The Sequoia Union High School District Board of Trustees debated heatedly over the timing of a discussion about contentious...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2023Last comment by local teacher, on Nov 15, 2023 at 12:40 pm | 5 comments | 2744 Views
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Nazi swastikas or anime? Symbols found at Woodside High School prompt investigationTwo symbols that appeared to be swastikas were found on the Woodside High School campus on Wednesday, prompting an investigation...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2023Last comment by Tommy A , on Nov 6, 2023 at 3:30 pm | 6 comments | 6543 Views
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Stanford students continue sit-in, demand university condemn Israel's siege on GazaAs students at Stanford University reach the two-week mark of a sit-in on campus calling for the university to condemn Israel’s...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2023Last comment by Ronen, on Nov 6, 2023 at 2:30 pm | 6 comments | 2043 Views
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Letters to the editor: Honors classes, home electrification, gender equality and Menlo Park's train stationIn this week's letters to the editor, Almanac readers weigh in on high school honors classes, gender equality, funds to electrify...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2023Last comment by KR, on Nov 6, 2023 at 7:43 am | 1 comment | 2657 Views
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Discrimination claim filed against administrators over arrest of Menlo-Atherton High student in AprilA claim filed Wednesday against Sequoia Union High School District alleges that an incident leading to a viral -video arrest...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2023Last comment by Anonymous , on Nov 3, 2023 at 7:50 pm | 11 comments | 4957 Views
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Sequoia Union teachers rally at high school board meeting to lobby for higher payTeachers in the Sequoia Union High School District are demanding increased salaries to keep up with the high cost of living...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2023Last comment by Retired Teacher, Parent, Grad, Taxpayer, on Oct 30, 2023 at 8:55 am | 1 comment | 593 Views
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Sequoia Union teachers rally at high school board meeting to lobby for higher payTeachers in the Sequoia Union High School District are demanding increased salaries to keep up with the high cost of living...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2023Last comment by MPR, on Oct 24, 2023 at 2:45 pm | 2 comments | 3218 Views
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Students don't like it, but high school teachers say de-tracking freshman classes is workingEliminating honors classes in ninth grade isn't hurting high achievers, and it may be helping other students to succeed at...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2023Last comment by local teacher, on Oct 12, 2023 at 11:04 am | 27 comments | 8220 Views
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Ladera residents lobby school district for more access to Woodland School campus play areasLaderans turned out in full force to a lively meeting of the Las Lomitas Elementary School District board as they contended...
Original post made on Oct. 10, 2023Last comment by PV Home, on Oct 12, 2023 at 9:07 am | 2 comments | 2932 Views
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After a branch falls in the night, Oak Knoll Elementary School prepares to lose its cherished treeThroughout Oak Knoll Elementary's 72-year history in Menlo Park, children have cavorted beneath the towering oak tree in...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2023Last comment by LynneF, on Sep 21, 2023 at 4:20 pm | 1 comment | 3826 Views
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Atherton rejects injury claim filed by Menlo-Atherton High School student who was arrested at bus stopThe Town of Atherton denied a claim by a Menlo-Atherton High School student alleging he suffered substantial injuries after...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2023Last comment by Thoughtful, on Aug 24, 2023 at 8:14 pm | 6 comments | 6725 Views
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One woman dies, one hospitalized in North Fair Oaks stabbingSan Mateo County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Redwood City man covered in blood after two women were stabbed, one fatally,...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2023Last comment by lelkins, on Aug 2, 2023 at 12:37 pm | 1 comment | 3710 Views
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To help its cops cope, Atherton, East Palo Alto and Menlo Park police departments hire joint wellness coordinatorAn anonymous donor is funding a wellness coordinator for officers to be shared between the Atherton, East Palo Alto and Menlo...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2023Last comment by Thoughtful, on Jul 25, 2023 at 4:30 pm | 3 comments | 3437 Views
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Celebrating July 4th with roping, riding and a barbecue at the 71st annual Woodside Junior RodeoFamilies gathered at the Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County on Kings Mountain Road in Woodside on July 4 for the annual junior...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2023Last comment by Eric Mills, on Jul 5, 2023 at 4:05 pm | 1 comment | 3086 Views
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JR. RODEOS & CA EDUCATION 60042California Education Code 60042 mandates that, "Humane education and kindness to animals shall be taught in the public schools,...
Original post made by Eric Mills on Jun. 25, 2023There are no comments yet. 480 Views
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With an empty seat to fill, Las Lomitas board will re-do vote for a new member after violating state lawA special meeting is set for Wednesday so the Las Lomitas Elementary School District governing board can once again vote...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2023Last comment by Linda M, on Jun 13, 2023 at 9:08 pm | 1 comment | 2772 Views
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Guest Opinion: To reduce inequality, local school districts need to mergeThis week, reader Henry Donald makes the case that the Ravenswood and Menlo Park school districts ought to merge, erasing...
Original post made on May. 6, 2023Last comment by JBS, on May 12, 2023 at 8:16 pm | 17 comments | 6941 Views
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Is the child care crisis getting worse?Experts say high-quality care is so vital for small children. It's also why the ongoing child care crisis is so worrisome...
Original post made on May. 9, 2023Last comment by Chuck Bernstein, on May 9, 2023 at 1:48 pm | 1 comment | 2212 Views
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