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Guild Theatre to close ThursdayLandmark's Guild Theatre, a single-screen movie theater that's been in Menlo Park since 1924, is set to officially close...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2019Last comment by Judy A, 30 minutes ago | 14 comments | 1519 Views
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Protesters follow Trump to Los Trancos, near Portola ValleyPresident Trump's fundraising luncheon today (Sept. 17) ended up being in Los Trancos Woods near Portola Valley, but protesters...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2019Last comment by PV, 6 hours ago | 31 comments | 4256 Views
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Man arrested after hitting Menlo Park officer with his carA 19-year-old San Mateo man was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon on Tuesday (Sept. 17) after he allegedly hit a...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2019Last comment by Huh?, on Sep 22, 2019 at 1:29 pm | 4 comments | 1928 Views
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Flegel's building is for sale but business to continue as usualThe building that houses Flegel's Interior Design & Distinctive Home Furnishings, at 870 Santa Cruz Ave. in Menlo Park, is...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2019Last comment by Brian, on Sep 20, 2019 at 10:34 am | 4 comments | 2197 Views
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Longtime Menlo Park resident Mary Whittle Tipton dies at 98Mary Whittle Tipton, who was a member of St. Raymond Parish in Menlo Park since its founding, died on June 24, just weeks...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2019Last comment by RIP Mrs. Tipton, on Sep 18, 2019 at 4:59 pm | 1 comment | 848 Views
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Atherton could remove penalty cap on building projects that exceed time limitAtherton may eliminate a $250,000 penalty cap on building projects that violate the town’s construction time limit provision. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2019Last comment by MEMBERONE, on Sep 18, 2019 at 1:46 pm | 1 comment | 786 Views
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Fire Board to deny citizens the right to put items on its agendaFire Board, It has been proposed that this section of the Board policy Manual be removed in its entirety: Agenda...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Sep. 13, 2019There are no comments yet. 122 Views
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DA's Office investigating former community college chancellorThe San Mateo County District Attorney's Office has issued search warrants in connection with Ron Galatolo's tenure as San...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2019Last comment by Jack Hickey, on Sep 13, 2019 at 2:29 pm | 3 comments | 2528 Views
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Interested in school board seat? Application deadline is Sept. 16The deadline to apply for appointment to a seat on the Menlo Park City School District Board of Trustees is 4 p.m. Monday,...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2019Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 12, 2019 at 2:34 pm | 1 comment | 1307 Views
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Renovated Skylonda 'wellness resort' to reopen Nov. 1A 28-year-old hotel, resort and conference center in the forest along Skyline Boulevard is taking on yet another identity...
Original post made on Sep. 8, 2019Last comment by spa goer, on Sep 11, 2019 at 1:49 pm | 9 comments | 3527 Views
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Menlo fire board rejects planned limited disaster communication system rolloutThe Menlo Park Fire Protection District board voted not to move ahead with an audio mass alert system for earthquakes, fires,...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2019Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 8, 2019 at 6:18 pm | 9 comments | 2150 Views
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Menlo Park police chief may request drones for departmentDrones may be part of the future of the Menlo Park Police Department. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2019/09/06/menlo-park-police-considering-request-fo...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2019Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 6, 2019 at 6:21 pm | 3 comments | 2517 Views
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Menlo Park man arrested in suspected DUI crash that injured 7-year-old sister pleads not guiltyA 21-year-old Menlo Park man arrested last month on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol following a crash...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2019Last comment by ouch, on Sep 6, 2019 at 1:45 pm | 1 comment | 1847 Views
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Atherton: Leaf blowers, civic center funding on council agendaPotential limits on using leaf blowers in town and raising additional funding for the civic center project will be discussed...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2019Last comment by RanchGal, on Sep 4, 2019 at 8:49 pm | 3 comments | 1174 Views
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Nonprofit trying out program to lower ADU construction costsAs more Bay Area communities encourage residents to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that could serve as affordable...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2019Last comment by Cori, on Sep 4, 2019 at 1:26 pm | 1 comment | 229 Views
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Home sales for the week of Aug. 26A complete list of home sales on the Midpeninsula, where Palo Alto recorded the highest sale at $11,080,00 for a newly constructed...
Original post made on Sep. 2, 2019Last comment by Most expensive, on Sep 4, 2019 at 9:54 am | 3 comments | 1843 Views
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Portola Valley teen advocates for diabetes research in D.C.How many people can say they've appeared before the United States Senate? Thomas Screven, a 16-year-old Portola Valley resident,...
Original post made on Sep. 2, 2019Last comment by Ms. P, on Sep 2, 2019 at 1:04 pm | 1 comment | 1806 Views
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Atherton: Child injured in DUI crashA 21-year-old Menlo Park man was arrested on suspicion of DUI and his 7-year-old sibling was taken to a local hospital following...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2019Last comment by Tragic, on Aug 30, 2019 at 2:51 pm | 1 comment | 2849 Views
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DA's Office reveals more details in Haldeman sexual assault caseMore information has been made public about the alleged sexual assaults of children by Randolph Haldeman, including that...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2019Last comment by Ann R, on Aug 29, 2019 at 10:12 pm | 8 comments | 4311 Views
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Venture capital firm has leased historic Oasis buildingThe Oasis, a beloved restaurant and bar with wooden booths and an outdoor beer garden that shuttered last year has been leased...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2019Last comment by Kevin, on Aug 29, 2019 at 8:17 pm | 16 comments | 5081 Views
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