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ATHERTON
Researchers fit deer with GPS collarsThe state's Department of Fish and Game announced this week that it has successfully completed the first phase of a project...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2011Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Dec 22, 2011 at 2:27 pm | 21 comments | 28196 Views
ATHERTON
Holbrook-Palmer Park is still best library site, Atherton councilwoman Kathy McKeithen saysBuilding a two-story library in the park is still the best course for Atherton, City Councilwoman Kathy McKeithen said this...
Original post made on Apr. 3, 2012Last comment by mary awbrey, on Sep 22, 2012 at 8:08 pm | 21 comments | 6781 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton may study El Camino lane reductionAtherton's City Council is scheduled to vote on Wednesday (Oct. 15) on authorizing a study of the effects of reducing from...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2014Last comment by Downtowner, on Oct 15, 2014 at 3:19 pm | 21 comments | 5999 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton unhappy about Caltrain electrification projectCaltrain's governing board has approved the environmental report needed to go ahead with electrification of the rail service...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2015Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Jan 24, 2015 at 2:34 pm | 21 comments | 8492 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton Caltrain station may close permanentlyCaltrain is proposing to permanently close the Atherton train station, which currently operates only on weekends, according...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Jan 16, 2020 at 2:19 pm | 21 comments | 7753 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Italian eatery to replace Mike's Cafe in LaderaOwner Mike Wallau is transforming Mike's Cafe in Ladera into an Italian eatery, but don't call it a ristorante or trattoria....
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2012Last comment by POGO, on Oct 13, 2012 at 2:14 pm | 21 comments | 8673 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Supes give red light to Ladera traffic lightsThe county has put the brakes on a controversial proposal to spend $500,000 to install traffic lights on Alpine Road at...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2012Last comment by Angela Hey, on Jul 17, 2012 at 2:26 am | 21 comments | 7379 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside: disparate views on historic houseSteve Jobs' bid to tear down a historic mansion in Woodside generated a whole lot of testimony at the April 28 Woodside Town...
Original post made on May. 7, 2009Last comment by R.GORDON, on May 15, 2009 at 1:15 pm | 21 comments | 6969 Views
WOODSIDE
Guest opinion: Does Woodside need yet another planner?My wife and I moved to Woodside nine years ago when I retired as a land-use lawyer. I soon found myself in Woodside Town...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2015Last comment by Not quite, on Jul 21, 2015 at 10:32 pm | 21 comments | 5318 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside: Pig scramble protest is on for rodeo, opponents sayOpponents of the pig scramble in Woodside at the Fourth of July Junior Rodeo say they will protest the event once again out...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2018Last comment by Dogooder, on Jul 5, 2018 at 12:25 pm | 21 comments | 6780 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside Planning Commission declines permit for equestrian bridgeThe Woodside Planning Commission gave a nudge to town traditions Sept. 4 by declining to approve a conditional use permit...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2019Last comment by John, on Sep 12, 2019 at 10:26 pm | 21 comments | 6365 Views
MENLO PARK
Have you had your say on the new gym?Efforts to build a new Burgess Gym with Menlo Park taxpayers' dollars got off to a confusing start last week, as gym user...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2008Last comment by Rory Brown, on Feb 14, 2008 at 2:25 pm | 20 comments | 5176 Views
MENLO PARK
Mayor Andy Cohen to seek re-election to City CouncilMenlo Park Mayor Andy Cohen has announced his intent to run for a second term on the City Council. Mr. Cohen is the first...
Original post made on May. 27, 2008Last comment by Make Some Decisions, on Aug 27, 2008 at 10:43 pm | 20 comments | 6006 Views
MENLO PARK
Breakfast with former MP mayors (but not Duboc)Menlo Park residents are invited to attend a discussion over breakfast with current and former Menlo Park City Council members...
Original post made on Mar. 18, 2009Last comment by unofficial postman, on Mar 20, 2009 at 5:09 pm | 20 comments | 5036 Views
MENLO PARK
Controversial math books get go-aheadThe Menlo Park City School District is going ahead with plans to roll out new math textbooks in the fall, despite the vocal...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2009Last comment by Palo Alto Mom, on Apr 23, 2009 at 1:08 pm | 20 comments | 6378 Views
MENLO PARK
Tensions resurface over bike/pedestrian bridgeLong-simmering tensions surrounding a bike/pedestrian bridge over U.S. 101 at Ringwood Avenue in Menlo Park are boiling over...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2009Last comment by Safety First, on May 6, 2009 at 11:12 am | 20 comments | 5553 Views
MENLO PARK
City reviews plan for abandoned dealershipThe developer of the site of an abandoned car dealership on El Camino Real laid out the details of a proposed office/retail...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2009Last comment by Maria, on Apr 24, 2009 at 1:43 pm | 20 comments | 4437 Views
MENLO PARK
Stanford reps face questions on Rice, El CaminoShould the U.S. government investigate whether Condoleezza Rice and other Bush administration officials violated the Constitution?...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2009Last comment by Are You Kidding Me?, on Jun 26, 2009 at 3:47 pm | 20 comments | 4925 Views
MENLO PARK
Lasensky nasty letter -- attacks Councilman Cohen and AlmanacIn the August 5th, 2009 Almanac is a letter from Elizabeth Lasensky, ex-chair, but current mamber of the MP housing commission....
Original post made by an old timer on Aug. 4, 2009Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Aug 10, 2009 at 6:31 am | 20 comments | 6026 Views
MENLO PARK
Letter: Commissioners share facts on city's BMR housingThe recent legal action taken by the City of Menlo Park to retrieve a BMR condo unit in Menlo Square from default has raised...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2010Last comment by POGO, on Jan 20, 2010 at 10:31 pm | 20 comments | 3405 Views
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