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AROUND TOWN
Trump still refuses to release his taxes to you - Eric Trump says: you "people who know nothing about taxes"Do you pay taxes? Then you know something. Does Trump pay taxes? No. He doesn't pay taxes. Eric Trump: "you would have...
Original post made by ol' Farmer John on Aug. 24, 2016Last comment by Westbrook, on Sep 13, 2016 at 11:43 pm | 33 comments | 2935 Views
AROUND TOWN
Atherton to begin testing license plate readers, security cameras to deter crimeIn response to a rash of 20 residential burglaries in Atherton over a four-month period, the City Council directed town staff...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2019Last comment by Let's get real, on Oct 12, 2019 at 6:58 pm | 33 comments | 6705 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
President OutgunnedIf the media would’ve been straight with us, the American citizens, we would not have been in a situation like this, where...
Original post made by Harry Roussard on Sep. 16, 2013Last comment by ObamaCare jobs, on Mar 7, 2015 at 12:29 pm | 33 comments | 8181 Views
ATHERTON
Residents getting nervous over outsourcingIn what could be a sign of things to come if Atherton's elected officials decide to outsource police services, a number of...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2010Last comment by Candid Camera, on Jan 5, 2011 at 4:38 pm | 33 comments | 8460 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton police association tactics under fireA number of residents and City Council members are criticizing a pre-election mail and telephone campaign by the Atherton...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2012Last comment by Steve R, on Oct 12, 2012 at 11:45 am | 33 comments | 10829 Views
ATHERTON
Arguments filed for and against Atherton parcel tax measureArguments for and against the renewal of Atherton's parcel tax, which will be on the Nov. 7 ballot, have been filed. The...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2017Last comment by Petet F Carpenter, on Aug 28, 2017 at 11:56 am | 33 comments | 5056 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton residents protest height of planned Caltrain polesAs Caltrain begins construction to electrify its train service, Atherton residents are protesting plans to install nearly...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2017Last comment by Athertonian, on Dec 18, 2017 at 8:03 pm | 33 comments | 10060 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley: Council approves plan to install license plate-reading camerasLicense plate-reading cameras for criminal surveillance are coming to entry and exit points of Portola Valley. A unanimous...
Original post made on Mar. 23, 2017Last comment by Ben F, on Mar 24, 2017 at 2:34 pm | 33 comments | 5474 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley: Corporation formed in effort to buy Alpine InnNews of a community investment opportunity to safeguard the future of a much-loved burger joint -- the Alpine Inn -- should...
Original post made on May. 17, 2018Last comment by Stanford '58, on Jun 21, 2018 at 8:15 am | 33 comments | 17319 Views
WOODSIDE
Filoli reaches employee lawsuit settlementFiloli has reached a confidential settlement to a lawsuit alleging age discrimination brought by four employees who were...
Original post made on Jan. 3, 2018Last comment by Rita , on Mar 10, 2018 at 1:44 pm | 33 comments | 13396 Views
MENLO PARK
Red light cameras go live June 10 in Menlo ParkIf the early data is any indicator, Menlo Park's new red-light photo enforcement program could add a lot of money to the...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2008Last comment by shortyellow, on Mar 17, 2011 at 4:17 pm | 32 comments | 14431 Views
MENLO PARK
Guest opinion: Council needs to trust the processMenlo Park City Council members have repeatedly promised to respect the El Camino/Downtown Visioning community process, however...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2009Last comment by truth, on May 3, 2009 at 12:00 am | 32 comments | 3891 Views
MENLO PARK
School district needs to win over city on HillviewAre school district officials going to have a hard time getting Menlo Park's support for the Hillview Middle School project?...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2009Last comment by Happy GAIS Parent, on Feb 23, 2011 at 12:14 am | 32 comments | 5738 Views
MENLO PARK
Woman dragged out of council meeting by policeA roomful of spectators looked on as police officers dragged a longtime Menlo Park resident out of the council chambers at...
Original post made on May. 6, 2009Last comment by noblesse, on May 8, 2009 at 10:26 pm | 32 comments | 5568 Views
MENLO PARK
High-speed rail: Is this what you voted for?New business plan for high-speed rail project raises new questions and leaves old ones unanswered, rail watchers say. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2009Last comment by Jay Tulock, on Dec 24, 2009 at 5:07 pm | 32 comments | 5416 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo council sends pension initiative to ballotMenlo Park voters will see a ballot initiative in the November election on pension reform, now that the City Council has...
Original post made on May. 19, 2010Last comment by Bug Off Right Wingers, on May 24, 2010 at 9:13 am | 32 comments | 4983 Views
MENLO PARK
Bohannon doesn't agree to share profit with cityLand developer David Bohannon has reiterated his company's refusal to engage in a profit-sharing plan with the city of Menlo...
Original post made on May. 21, 2010Last comment by logic dictates, on May 25, 2010 at 12:24 pm | 32 comments | 5589 Views
MENLO PARK
77 Menlo Park Employees make over $100,000!Daily Post! Daily Post! Read all about it! Today's Daily Post lists salaries for Menlo Park employees. City Manager...
Original post made by Joanna on Aug. 10, 2010Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Aug 17, 2010 at 12:41 pm | 32 comments | 3452 Views
MENLO PARK
Bicyclist dies after being hit by car in AthertonA 62-year-old bicyclist was struck by a car and killed while crossing a major thoroughfare in Atherton this morning (Thursday),...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2010Last comment by Poster, on Oct 1, 2012 at 11:59 am | 32 comments | 15919 Views
MENLO PARK
Rich Cline re-elected mayor of Menlo ParkThe man who put down the gavel last week has now picked it back up. In a unanimous 5-0 vote, and counter to tradition, the...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2010Last comment by anonymous, on Dec 21, 2010 at 12:05 am | 32 comments | 6138 Views
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