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MENLO PARK
Village Stationers to close Menlo Park and Los Altos locationsFor 53 years, Village Stationers has helped Peninsula residents find gifts, cards, office supplies and more at its family-run...
Original post made on Apr. 19, 2019Last comment by Kerry Hoctor, on Apr 25, 2019 at 3:22 pm | 15 comments | 6952 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park council: No moratoriumThe Menlo Park City Council on Tuesday backed away from a proposal to enact a citywide moratorium on nonresidential development...
Original post made on Jun. 12, 2019Last comment by Professionals, on Jun 19, 2019 at 10:21 pm | 15 comments | 6489 Views
MENLO PARK
Protesters at Facebook mourn loss of man who died by suicide and demand answersA week after a Facebook employee died by suicide at company headquarters, people gathered at the social media giant's "thumb...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2019Last comment by Fathima, on Oct 18, 2019 at 11:44 am | 15 comments | 25441 Views
MENLO PARK
Police used city funds to taxi homeless woman to SFIn August of last year, a homeless woman who lives in Menlo Park was sent out of town on a one-way taxi to Ocean Beach in...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2019Last comment by Joseph, on Nov 14, 2019 at 8:37 pm | 15 comments | 12556 Views
MENLO PARK
Facebook emergency grant aids local journalists during COVID-19 crisisEmbarcadero Media has received a $100,000 emergency grant to sustain its work during the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to...
Original post made on May. 12, 2020Last comment by margret, on May 18, 2020 at 11:08 pm | 15 comments | 5119 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park triathlete and coffee entrepreneur to run for City CouncilMax Fennell has made a name for himself as a triathlete and entrepreneur living in Menlo Park. Now he's planning to run for...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2020Last comment by Gail Slocum, on Jul 31, 2020 at 2:37 pm | 15 comments | 11720 Views
MENLO PARK
Seeking a reprieve from loud horns, Menlo Park residents push for Caltrain quiet zoneMenlo Park residents are fed up with blaring train horns waking babies and rattling their nerves. At a March 24 community...
Original post made on Mar. 27, 2023Last comment by Dave Boyce, on Mar 31, 2023 at 10:16 pm | 15 comments | 5202 Views
MENLO PARK
Judge rules Menlo Park failed to make findings for its utilities tax, and may have to refund the moneyA San Mateo County Superior Court Judge issued a tentative ruling Monday that Menlo Park that favored plaintiffs who claimed...
Original post made on Apr. 5, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on May 12, 2023 at 7:39 pm | 15 comments | 12253 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Safe routes to Laurel School: Council sets special meetingWith a deadline for state funding approaching, the Menlo Park City Council will hold a special meeting on Friday, Nov. 16,...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2007Last comment by free oconnor school, on Nov 18, 2007 at 7:42 pm | 15 comments | 6704 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Budget cuts coming to high school districtThe local impact of the state's budget crisis is beginning to get serious at local public high schools. Read the full story...
Original post made on Apr. 19, 2011Last comment by POGO, on Jun 18, 2011 at 3:56 pm | 15 comments | 6564 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Too many students, too few seatsSequoia Union High School District officials have begun a conversation on the possible effects of enrollment growth on facility...
Original post made on May. 22, 2013Last comment by Old MP, on May 29, 2013 at 4:13 pm | 15 comments | 7665 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Young kitchen whiz competes for MasterChef Junior titleMia Wurster, an 11-year-old fifth-grader from Menlo Park, is a competitor on this season's "MasterChef Junior" show, which...
Original post made on Jan. 5, 2015Last comment by Congrats!, on Jan 7, 2015 at 11:15 am | 15 comments | 16043 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Cyclist responds to Portola Valley resident's Dec 6 letterAs a Portola Valley resident (Cherokee Way) and avid cyclist, I’d like to respond to Nancy Baglietto’s letter in the...
Original post made by Lloyd Chambers on Dec. 6, 2006Last comment by Rae Taylor, on Sep 29, 2007 at 6:09 am | 15 comments | 8937 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Atherton police officer is suspendedAn Atherton police officer was recently placed on paid leave, although police Chief Bob Brennan said he could not comment...
Original post made on Jan. 10, 2008Last comment by wow, on Feb 23, 2008 at 2:06 pm | 15 comments | 5716 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Newcomer takes funding lead in Assembly raceA venture capitalist from Menlo Park has surged past two political veterans in the race for campaign fundraising, all but...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2010Last comment by Who Dat?, on Feb 7, 2010 at 9:31 pm | 15 comments | 4949 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Sequoia Healthcare District: Shefren, Hickey elected; third spot is closeJerry Shefren and Jack Hickey were elected Tuesday to the board of the Sequoia Healthcare District. Art Faro leads in the...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2010Last comment by John J. "Jack" Hickey, on Nov 9, 2010 at 3:17 pm | 15 comments | 5184 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Trucker in bike fatality seeks indemnityTruck driver Gabriel Vera and his employer are seeking indemnity from San Mateo County in connection with a lawsuit brought...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2011Last comment by POGO, on Apr 28, 2011 at 10:21 am | 15 comments | 4984 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Lawmaker rips plan for 'blended' rail systemA Central Valley assemblywoman came out swinging on Friday against a proposal by three Peninsula lawmakers to 'blend' Caltrain...
Original post made on Apr. 30, 2011Last comment by Menlo Voter, on May 12, 2011 at 12:49 pm | 15 comments | 8425 Views
OTHER TOPICS
East Palo Alto: Four homicides in 12 daysEast Palo Alto Police Chief Ron Davis said police officers will sacrifice their days off and work overtime to fight the recent...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2011Last comment by sadfsf, on Jul 28, 2011 at 1:40 pm | 15 comments | 7266 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Grand jury: Pension costs out of controlA recent grand jury report dissects a topic near and dear to many hearts in San Mateo County: "Controlling the County's...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2012Last comment by POGO, on Aug 7, 2012 at 2:20 pm | 15 comments | 4794 Views
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