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Costs soar for plans to build new high school in Menlo ParkPrice inflation has exacted a toll on Sequoia Union High School District plans to build two new small high schools (including...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2015Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Nov 26, 2015 at 3:29 pm | 16 comments | 6137 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Mateo County vigil for victims of Orlando shootingIn the wake of the June 11 shooting at an Orlando nightclub that left 49 dead and dozens injured, San Mateo County will hold...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2016Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Jun 18, 2016 at 4:26 pm | 16 comments | 4481 Views
AROUND TOWN
Eshoo sees swift appointment of new sheriff as an affrontThe San Mateo County Board of Supervisors had a 30-day window to choose a successor to former sheriff Greg Munks, who resigned...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2016Last comment by Caroline V., on Jul 19, 2016 at 11:35 am | 16 comments | 8557 Views
AROUND TOWN
New study reports Bay Area roads are worst in nationRoads in the Bay Area were the worst in the nation and accounted for high costs to drivers in 2016, according to a report...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2018Last comment by Kitchen Table costs and bills, on Oct 21, 2018 at 6:56 pm | 16 comments | 3725 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 11072 Views
AROUND TOWN
Open space district to close all preserves in San Mateo County on weekendsStarting Saturday, April 11, all of the public open spaces operated by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in San...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2020Last comment by La Hondan, on Apr 14, 2020 at 12:37 pm | 16 comments | 9946 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Mateo County joins state's COVID-19 watchlistFor weeks, San Mateo County has been the only Bay Area county to evade the state's coronavirus watchlist, but on Wednesday...
Original post made on Jul. 29, 2020Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Jul 31, 2020 at 7:45 pm | 16 comments | 10169 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Mateo County enters COVID-19 'purple tier,' curfewContinued steeply climbing COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have pushed San Mateo County into the state's most restrictive...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Dec 8, 2020 at 9:45 am | 16 comments | 14619 Views
AROUND TOWN
Are local cops getting vaccinated? It depends on the police departmentPolice departments throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties are encouraging officers to get vaccinated, but the results...
Original post made on May. 27, 2021Last comment by MPCSD resident, on May 29, 2021 at 6:20 pm | 16 comments | 6058 Views
AROUND TOWN
With safety in mind, Menlo Park reduces Middlefield Road to a three-lane roadThe lanes on Middlefield Road in Menlo Park are being restriped between Ravenswood Avenue and Willow Road to make it a three-lane...
Original post made on May. 18, 2023Last comment by Dawn1234, on May 24, 2023 at 10:25 am | 16 comments | 4058 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Obama's Role in Israel's Prime Minister ElectionThe Hill.com has an interesting perspective on the role President Obama played in Israel's recent election for prime minister. http://thehill.com/policy/international/236565-neta...
Original post made by Hill.com Reader on Mar. 22, 2015Last comment by Stop the Trolls, on Mar 24, 2015 at 3:10 pm | 16 comments | 2692 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton police officer exonerated in 'theft'There is "no foundation" for an allegation of theft against an Atherton police officer, according to the San Mateo County...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2009Last comment by john p johns, on Jul 5, 2009 at 9:08 am | 16 comments | 8814 Views
ATHERTON
just say no to the Atherton Parcel TaxI was at the regular city council meeting last month. I observed Councilwoman Elizabeth Lewis say she would not approve...
Original post made by jim carney on Sep. 5, 2009Last comment by richard buckley, on Sep 11, 2009 at 6:41 pm | 16 comments | 5281 Views
ATHERTON
Editorial: Managing the Atherton newsThe Atherton Town Council, city attorney and city manager should be ashamed of themselves after agreeing to settle an embarrassing...
Original post made on Jan. 8, 2010Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Jan 28, 2010 at 9:35 pm | 16 comments | 4790 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton to refund $1.6 million in road feesIt seemed like a good idea at the time: charge builders a road impact fee and use it to repair Atherton roads torn up by...
Original post made on Feb. 18, 2010Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Feb 19, 2010 at 5:38 pm | 16 comments | 4806 Views
ATHERTON
An Open Letter to Mayor McKeithenDear Kathy I regret to advise you that I will be unable to attend next week's city council session as I have been called...
Original post made by John P. Johns on Jun. 12, 2010Last comment by Lots of angst, on Jun 16, 2010 at 12:45 pm | 16 comments | 4177 Views
ATHERTON
Why I'm about to sue Atherton (again)During the past 24 months I have submitted as 100 public records requests. During the past 24 months I have sought to...
Original post made by John P Johns on Aug. 21, 2010Last comment by POGO, on Jun 3, 2011 at 9:03 pm | 16 comments | 7560 Views
ATHERTON
Sequoia Healthcare District slate wants to stop taxIf a trio of candidates for the governing board of the Sequoia Healthcare District are elected, they pledge to try to stop...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2010Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Oct 22, 2010 at 7:08 am | 16 comments | 4421 Views
ATHERTON
Alamnac I find myself looking at the blogs less & lessDear Almanac, It is only because of all the bashing I find myself looking at the blogs less & less. It's sad because I am...
Original post made by Colleen Anderson on Oct. 20, 2010Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Oct 21, 2010 at 1:34 pm | 16 comments | 3086 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton faces more legal claims by former employeeAtherton officials may have thought they put the nasty business of finance director John Johns' firing behind them when they...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2011Last comment by socrates, on Feb 23, 2011 at 9:55 am | 16 comments | 4820 Views
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