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Woodside: Man fled to neighbor's after attackA Woodside man fled into a neighbor's house after he was attacked with a shovel Wednesday afternoon. The suspect was...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2012Last comment by POGO, on Dec 13, 2012 at 8:42 pm | 8 comments | 4759 Views
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Woodside has lost its 'Music Man,' Richard GordonThere's an empty music stand in Woodside right now, a conductor's baton waiting to be used. The town's own "Music Man," Richard...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2016Last comment by Julianna , on Nov 15, 2016 at 2:55 pm | 8 comments | 11089 Views
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Farmers' market makes sole appearanceThe town of Woodside advised the market organizers that the conditional use permit for the property at Skylonda did not permit...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2012Last comment by Member, on Aug 15, 2012 at 9:10 pm | 8 comments | 5741 Views
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Woodside to discuss next steps for its downtown plan, including community workshopsDowntown Woodside can be a tough place to find a parking spot, make your way around town, have a picnic, or put on an art...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2013Last comment by Torsten Zeppenfeld, on Jul 23, 2013 at 9:33 am | 8 comments | 12055 Views
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John Bentley sells Woodside restaurantIt's a new era for Woodside's first firehouse. For the past 16 years, the little red building at 2992 Woodside Road has been...
Original post made on Mar. 23, 2010Last comment by Jan, on Jul 27, 2010 at 4:28 pm | 8 comments | 12865 Views
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Woodside woman spots mountain lion on her porchA Woodside resident said a mountain lion lingered for about 15 minutes on her porch this morning. When deputies arrived,...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2015Last comment by La Hondan, on Feb 27, 2015 at 4:11 pm | 8 comments | 5847 Views
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Ellison wins 60% tax cut on Woodside estateWoodside billionaire Larry Ellison will get an estimated $3.06 million refund from property taxes he's paid since 2004 on...
Original post made on Mar. 29, 2008Last comment by another editor, on Mar 15, 2009 at 4:33 pm | 8 comments | 17858 Views
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Woodside: Ordinance would ban commercial marijuana activityIn a study session on Tuesday evening (May 22), the Woodside Town Council directed staff to prepare a draft ordinance that...
Original post made on May. 23, 2018Last comment by Uh-oh, on May 24, 2018 at 11:22 am | 8 comments | 3969 Views
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Longtime Woodside volunteer George Offen diesAs a volunteer for the town and community of Woodside, George Offen was a standout. He served 12 years on the local elementary...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2018Last comment by Jill Gay, on Aug 19, 2018 at 12:16 pm | 8 comments | 8381 Views
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Woodside: One-way traffic likely for months on storm-damaged section of Hwy. 84Erosion from recent storms has weakened part of Highway 84 in the hills above Woodside. A 75-to-100-foot section located...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2017Last comment by Rich Lee, on Jan 18, 2017 at 4:21 pm | 8 comments | 10764 Views
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Woodside weighs demo permit for Steve JobsThe Woodside Town Council on Tuesday, June 23, will consider issuing a second demolition permit for the Jackling house,...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2009Last comment by R.GORDON, on Jun 29, 2009 at 1:15 pm | 8 comments | 6192 Views
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Woodside: No parking on Marva Oaks Drive until factions find compromiseResidents of Marva Oaks Drive in Woodside and local equestrians could not reach a compromise over how to address parking...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2018Last comment by Help, on Nov 4, 2018 at 12:15 pm | 8 comments | 3591 Views
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Update: Portola Valley, Woodside prepare for power shutoffs at noon todayThe Woodside district fire marshal is warning Portola Valley and Woodside residents to prepare themselves and their households...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2019Last comment by whstever, on Oct 10, 2019 at 8:14 am | 8 comments | 5307 Views
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Man could spend life in prison for La Honda shootingsA North Carolina man could spend life in prison for the shooting of two La Honda men outside their home on March 12, San...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2016Last comment by Try to find, on Apr 13, 2016 at 7:19 am | 8 comments | 4917 Views
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Town hears Steve Jobs' bid to demolish mansionWoodside's Town Council heard testimony but delayed a decision Tuesday night on whether to issue a demolition permit to...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2009Last comment by nieghbor, on May 4, 2009 at 8:31 am | 8 comments | 11920 Views
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Town Council fines Woodside couple $10,000 for felling trees without a permitA couple who cut several significant trees in Woodside without a permit drew a hefty fine. The Town Council dramatically...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2009Last comment by Stanford Speaks, Woodside better listen, on Sep 16, 2009 at 10:02 pm | 8 comments | 6397 Views
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Bronze horses hoisted onto Woodside hillBronze casts of two horses — a mare and a foal — now stand on Village Hill along Woodside Road in Woodside after...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2010Last comment by POGO, on Sep 15, 2010 at 9:42 pm | 8 comments | 3992 Views
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Woodside: Report says dog in distress rescued by passersby and deputyPassersby and a deputy from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office rescued a Husky dog from heatstroke in Woodside over the...
Original post made on Jul. 30, 2014Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Jul 30, 2014 at 6:47 pm | 7 comments | 4916 Views
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Woodside councilwoman charged with DUIWoodside Councilwoman Carroll Ann Hodges spent Friday night in the First Chance substance-abuse facility in San Carlos and...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2008Last comment by Paul Goeld, on Apr 10, 2008 at 7:52 pm | 7 comments | 6490 Views
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Photo: Jackling house is no moreThe pile of splintered wooden framing under this demolition excavator symbolizes the fate of the Jackling house, a 1926 Woodside...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2011Last comment by Ed, on Mar 19, 2011 at 10:04 pm | 7 comments | 5876 Views
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