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Menlo Park mayor blasts councilwoman for setting up mystery meetingWhile some of what happened at the Menlo Park City Council's closed session last week may remain a mystery, one thing is...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2021Last comment by Iris, on Oct 26, 2021 at 12:31 pm | 36 comments | 8424 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Hillary Clinton Does Not Deserve the Presidential NominationI was reading the book called 'The Residence'. It is about the people behind ths scenes who keep the White House going....
Original post made by Concerned Menlo Park Resident on May. 26, 2015Last comment by pogo, on Jun 3, 2015 at 7:59 am | 36 comments | 3212 Views
ATHERTON
Debate over Atherton library heats upShould the town of Atherton survey residents about where to rebuild the town's library? That's what a number of vocal residents...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2011Last comment by Transparency, on Oct 17, 2011 at 5:11 pm | 36 comments | 7236 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton says it will sue Caltrain over electrification planUnhappy with Caltrain's response to a letter from Atherton requesting concessions on plans to electrify the rail system between...
Original post made on Feb. 6, 2015Last comment by Barbara Wood, on Feb 9, 2015 at 5:15 pm | 36 comments | 8791 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton council members considering taking on debt to build civic centerFaced with the reality of having to slash features from the plans for a new Atherton library and town offices to bring the...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2018Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Aug 4, 2018 at 6:48 pm | 36 comments | 7029 Views
FICTION
Defamation suit brought by Menlo Park fire board director settledSix days before the trial in one defamation case involving a local fire board director is set to begin, a second defamation...
Original post made on Apr. 3, 2014Last comment by Peter's service, on Apr 8, 2014 at 10:38 am | 36 comments | 64147 Views
MENLO PARK
Massive two-story building proposed to dwarf Oak Knoll School neighborsIn its headlong rush to break ground on a monstrous NEW 2 story bldg. at Oak Knoll School, backing on Oak Avenue and dwarfing...
Original post made by BIGGER THE BETTER? on Mar. 21, 2007Last comment by Concerned Menlo Park Neighbor, on May 9, 2007 at 5:43 pm | 35 comments | 8199 Views
MENLO PARK
Six candidates welcome fire district challengesLabor talks are stalled, firefighters are working without a contract, morale is low, and financial concerns are causing capital...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2009Last comment by observer, on Nov 3, 2009 at 11:40 am | 35 comments | 4908 Views
MENLO PARK
After covering mortgage payments, city takes possession of below-market-rate condoAn unusual case in which the city of Menlo Park paid mortgage installments and homeowners association fees on a below-market-rate...
Original post made on Jan. 2, 2010Last comment by pull the plug, on Feb 27, 2010 at 10:02 pm | 35 comments | 6200 Views
MENLO PARK
Pension initiativeA group aiming to place a "pension reform" initiative on the November ballot is in its last week of signature-gathering....
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2010Last comment by POGO, on May 4, 2010 at 4:06 pm | 35 comments | 6966 Views
MENLO PARK
Tunneling dropped as Midpeninsula rail optionDeep tunnels and covered trenches have been dropped as alternatives for the Palo Alto/Midpeninsula portion of the state's...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2010Last comment by martin engel, on Aug 12, 2010 at 3:34 pm | 35 comments | 5748 Views
MENLO PARK
Does Menlo Park really need Flood Park?Despite a staff report questioning whether Menlo Park truly needs more open space, the Parks and Recreation Commission voted...
Original post made on Nov. 23, 2011Last comment by Jason Primuth, on Nov 28, 2011 at 3:42 pm | 35 comments | 6209 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Planning Commission studies El Camino Real optionsThe Menlo Park Planning Commission will hold a study session tonight (March 23) to evaluate how to improve El Camino Real,...
Original post made on Mar. 23, 2015Last comment by Dana Hendrickson, on Apr 4, 2015 at 4:13 pm | 35 comments | 6839 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Neighbors raise concerns about proposed hotelA proposal to demolish the 28-room Red Cottage Inn & Suites at 1704 El Camino Real and replace it with a 68-room Hampton...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2018Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Oct 15, 2018 at 8:33 pm | 35 comments | 10346 Views
MENLO PARK
Historic Alpine Inn reopening in Portola Valley next monthTwo private parties at the historic Alpine Inn, a Portola Valley institution that was recently sold and closed for renovation,...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2019Last comment by scot schmierer, on Sep 4, 2019 at 1:13 pm | 35 comments | 26888 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Minimum wage ordinance approvedStarting on Jan. 1, workers in Menlo Park must be paid a minimum of $15 an hour, following a 4-0-1 vote on Sept. 10 by the...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2019Last comment by try it for yourselves, on Sep 16, 2019 at 9:47 am | 35 comments | 7571 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo Park: Special ed director faces ousterA battle is brewing over the pending dismissal of the Menlo Park City School District's director of special education at...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2013Last comment by lessons learned, on Mar 13, 2013 at 9:29 am | 35 comments | 10744 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Las Lomitas parents pepper high school district superintendent in forumHad public comment been darts, Sequoia Union High School District Superintendent James Lianides would have had puncture wounds...
Original post made on May. 14, 2013Last comment by Educator, on May 20, 2013 at 9:27 am | 35 comments | 13760 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Woodside High student attacked after posting her support for Donald TrumpA Woodside High sophomore said that after she posted on social media her support of Donald Trump for president, she was...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2016Last comment by Belle Haven Resident, on Nov 10, 2016 at 7:40 pm | 35 comments | 15066 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest opinion: Parcel tax a wise investment in community's futureOur Menlo Park City district schools are outstanding for a reason — this community consistently invests in our common...
Original post made on Jan. 10, 2017Last comment by Interested Observer , on Jan 25, 2017 at 11:46 pm | 35 comments | 6706 Views
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