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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 | 11014 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 | 6472 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 | 6118 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 | 7292 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 | 15010 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 | 8569 Views
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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 | 5425 Views
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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 | 4560 Views
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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 | 4619 Views
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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 | 4524 Views
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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 | 7739 Views
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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 | 6781 Views
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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 | 4442 Views
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Protesters call on Zuckerberg to 'unfriend ' ChristieFacebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is catching flack for his blossoming friendship with New Jersey's Republican Gov. Chris...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2013Last comment by Thank-ster, on Feb 18, 2013 at 3:13 pm | 15 comments | 5451 Views
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Judge strikes down state teacher tenure laws in suit brought by Menlo Park nonprofitCalifornia's teacher tenure laws were declared unconstitutional Tuesday by a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, ruling...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2014Last comment by PV Parent, on Jun 13, 2014 at 12:54 pm | 15 comments | 11181 Views
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Atherton volunteers rebuild plane-crash victim's homeFour years after a Tesla employee's plane plummeted into an East Palo Alto neighborhood, destroying Lisa Jones' home and...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2014Last comment by Mary S, on Sep 27, 2014 at 1:00 pm | 15 comments | 15341 Views
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Three for reform of the Sequoia Healthcare DistrictIn her recent letter, Betty Seckler hit the nail on the head – reform of the Sequoia Healthcare District will only happen...
Original post made by John McDowell on Oct. 23, 2014Last comment by pogo, on Oct 23, 2014 at 6:50 pm | 15 comments | 1991 Views
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Editorial: Fatal shooting calls for camera policy refinementBody-worn cameras for police work has escaped much of the criticism directed toward other technological surveillance tools....
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2014Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Dec 6, 2014 at 9:31 pm | 15 comments | 5730 Views
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Guest opinion: Water woes - Let's focus on the rest of the icebergThe Almanac's April 7 editorial, "Increase the pressure on water wasters," only touches the tip of the iceberg. Read the...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2015Last comment by L, on Apr 21, 2015 at 11:48 am | 15 comments | 5752 Views
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Reagan: Tear down this wall; Trump: "Will he become my new best friend?"Trump loves Putin, like Bush: "I looked the man in the eye – I was able to get a sense of his soul." American Leaders...
Original post made by Stanford research on the issue on Sep. 9, 2016Last comment by Rik, on Jan 14, 2017 at 10:15 pm | 15 comments | 1927 Views
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