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California Chamber of Commerce 201l list of Job Killer legislationThis morning, CalChamber is releasing our 201l list of Job Killer legislation. This year’s list features 28 bills that,...
Original post made by Allan Zaremberg on May. 25, 2011Last comment by Menlo Voter, on May 30, 2011 at 6:38 pm | 25 comments | 6362 Views
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The North Peninsula Democratic Club endorse Keith for Board of SupesKirsten Keith beat out a heavily contested field to capture the prize endorsement of the North Peninsula Democratic Club...
Original post made by Menlo Park Resident on May. 4, 2012Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on May 5, 2012 at 4:37 pm | 25 comments | 3316 Views
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Horsley reverses, will forgo supes salarySan Mateo County Supervisor Don Horsley issued a brief statement Friday saying he had changed his mind and would keep to...
Original post made on Jan. 12, 2013Last comment by Thomas, on Jan 15, 2013 at 8:15 am | 25 comments | 6865 Views
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Plastic bag ban at checkout startsEarth Day (April 22) this year heralds the end of single-use plastic bags at the checkout counter in Menlo Park and 24 other...
Original post made on Apr. 20, 2013Last comment by Hmmm, on Jun 28, 2013 at 2:22 pm | 25 comments | 6578 Views
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Should Menlo Park stop or expand its red-light camera program?Should Menlo Park add a fifth red-light camera, or shutter the program altogether? That question comes before the City Council...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2013Last comment by James C. Walker, on Aug 21, 2013 at 12:56 pm | 25 comments | 9934 Views
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Guest opinion: Freedom and vigilanceMenlo Park recently purchased several surveillance cameras and roving license-plate readers. Let's try putting the argument...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2013Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Dec 20, 2013 at 9:22 am | 25 comments | 25008 Views
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Open space district puts $300M bond measure on ballotThe Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors voted unanimously Wednesday night to put a $300-million...
Original post made on Feb. 28, 2014Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on May 10, 2014 at 8:45 am | 25 comments | 8819 Views
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Caltrain plan would fell trees, add substationsA new report analyzing the environmental impacts of electrifying the Caltrain rail line indicates that the benefits of cleaner,...
Original post made on Mar. 3, 2014Last comment by peninsula resident, on Mar 6, 2014 at 6:36 pm | 25 comments | 14191 Views
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Chronicle story: Deputy Lopez's attorney Stuart Hanlon Accuses DA Wagstaffe of Retaliating against Lopes for Running Against Sheriff Munkshttp://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/San-Mateo-deputy-in-smuggling-case-accused-of-6089967.php Lopez’s attorney, Stuart...
Original post made by Holly L. on Feb. 19, 2015Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Feb 26, 2015 at 8:46 am | 25 comments | 3219 Views
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Portola Valley: Questions raised over silencing staff on town manager's exitSilence surrounds the details of the recent "involuntary resignation" of former town manager Nick Pegueros from Portola Valley...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2015Last comment by Not a member, on Sep 2, 2015 at 8:05 am | 25 comments | 7997 Views
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Measures A and C - the unanswered questions1- Will every new age eligible child moving into the MPCSD attend MPCSD schools? 2 - Will new out of district students...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Apr. 16, 2016Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Apr 30, 2016 at 2:05 pm | 25 comments | 2839 Views
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For rent by the Menlo Park Fire Protection District: $4.6 million Atherton homeBoard members have nixed fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman's suggestion that the Menlo Park Fire Protection District allow...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2017Last comment by whatever, on Aug 21, 2017 at 6:41 am | 25 comments | 5778 Views
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Immigrant detention centers 'a stain on America'U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo met with immigrant mothers in a Texas detention facility this past weekend and said they were "filled...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2018Last comment by November's Clorox, on Jun 30, 2018 at 7:27 am | 25 comments | 4792 Views
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Menlo fire board approves new firefighter contractThe Menlo Park Fire Protection District's board has approved a five-year contract with the 102-member firefighters' union...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2018Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Oct 26, 2018 at 12:43 am | 25 comments | 9512 Views
ATHERTON
Three file for Atherton council race so farIncumbents Jim Dobbie and Jerry Carlson, and town Audit Committee member Bill Widmer have filed papers to run for a seat...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2010Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Aug 16, 2010 at 5:13 pm | 25 comments | 8636 Views
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Atherton Lawyers Caution Me Against Exercise of My Freedom of SpeechI received a letter yesterday (that was sent to my attorney) from lawyers representing the Town of Atherton stating, in part: "We...
Original post made by Jon Buckheit on Sep. 24, 2010Last comment by falling dominos, on Sep 27, 2010 at 10:50 am | 25 comments | 4203 Views
ATHERTON
Voter's Guide: Atherton candidates offer ideas for fixing townFour residents vying for three seats on the Atherton City Council address issues ranging from eliminating the town budget's...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2010Last comment by curious, on Oct 17, 2010 at 10:13 am | 25 comments | 4669 Views
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Atherton: Special meeting may be prelude to staffing, spending cutsThe Atherton City Council will meet at 8 a.m. Monday, May 9, in a special public meeting that is likely to be the prelude...
Original post made on May. 5, 2011Last comment by peter carpenter, on May 9, 2011 at 12:39 pm | 25 comments | 6162 Views
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Court rejects order to halt Atherton layoffsThe San Mateo County Superior Court this morning denied an injunction to halt the layoff of Atherton employees. The town...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2011Last comment by Dharma, on Aug 12, 2011 at 3:09 pm | 25 comments | 5287 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton threatens to sue Menlo Park, FacebookAtherton has threatened to sue Menlo Park and Facebook to get Facebook to pay at least part of the cost of widening Marsh...
Original post made on May. 18, 2012Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on May 23, 2012 at 3:35 pm | 25 comments | 7972 Views
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