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Cops prepare for new cell-phone driving lawsLocal law enforcement agencies are gearing up to begin enforcing the "hands-free" cell phone laws that go into effect Tuesday,...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2008Last comment by not laughing, on Jul 9, 2008 at 8:16 am | 35 comments | 6101 Views
OTHER TOPICS
New law defines 'safe distance' for motorists passing bicyclistsA new state law sets 3 feet as a "safe distance" for vehicles passing bicyclists on the road. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2014Last comment by wcs, on Sep 24, 2014 at 1:11 pm | 35 comments | 6590 Views
OTHER TOPICS
School board OKs new administrator position despite outcryAfter a bristly back-and-forth between the Las Lomitas Elementary School District school board and a group of parents and...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2019Last comment by Supporter of Teachers, on Apr 11, 2019 at 7:46 pm | 35 comments | 9748 Views
AROUND TOWN
Eshoo supports Occupy Wall Street protestersU.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, supports the Occupy Wall Street protests and said she is "surprised people weren't out...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2011Last comment by Here come the haters, on Jan 21, 2012 at 11:06 am | 35 comments | 6233 Views
AROUND TOWN
No charges against deputy who shot woman armed with knifeSan Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said Monday he would not file charges against a sheriff's deputy who...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2014Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Aug 23, 2014 at 4:03 pm | 35 comments | 7312 Views
AROUND TOWN
Jail smuggling defendants appear in courtSeven defendants including three San Mateo County sheriff's employees accused of a conspiracy to smuggle cellphones and drugs...
Original post made on Jan. 1, 2015Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Aug 12, 2016 at 3:18 pm | 35 comments | 8354 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park: Trial changes coming to Ravenswood intersection near rail crossingDrivers will need to find alternate routes to the Civic Center in Menlo Park, when the city launches a 6-month trial of prohibiting...
Original post made on May. 6, 2015Last comment by Reality Check, on May 11, 2015 at 10:17 pm | 35 comments | 10168 Views
AROUND TOWN
Guest opinion: Make Menlo Park great again with Trump-linked lobbyist?Hiring a lobbying firm closely associated with President Trump does not sit right with much of the Menlo Park community,...
Original post made on Jan. 4, 2018Last comment by Fake News?, on Jan 15, 2018 at 4:55 pm | 35 comments | 6205 Views
ATHERTON
Furth Releases Jerry Carlson Conflict of Interest ReportWynn Furth issued a report on whether Jerry Carlson violated California Fair Political Practices Commission Regulations as...
Original post made by firefly on Jul. 9, 2010Last comment by innocent bystander, on Jul 12, 2010 at 11:46 am | 35 comments | 4217 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton meeting on new libraryCommunity members can learn the latest information about Atherton's plans for a new library at a meeting to be held Thursday,...
Original post made on Sep. 7, 2011Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Sep 11, 2011 at 6:27 pm | 35 comments | 5987 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton: Parcel tax opponents miss deadlineThere will be no ballot argument against Atherton's parcel tax renewal measure in November -- but not for lack of trying...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2013Last comment by Frank, on Aug 26, 2013 at 1:09 pm | 35 comments | 12352 Views
ATHERTON
Only the three incumbents file for Atherton electionAtherton has only three candidates for three open City Council seats, so council members will decide at a special meeting...
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2018Last comment by Election , on Aug 16, 2018 at 2:16 pm | 35 comments | 4374 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Brad Blocker of Portola Valley dies in skiing accidentMemorial services are scheduled for Saturday for Brad W. Blocker, 48, of Portola Valley, who died Friday following a skiing...
Original post made on Feb. 25, 2008Last comment by Patrick McDavid, on Jun 29, 2009 at 3:02 pm | 35 comments | 15058 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley school board OKs $49.5 million bond ballot measureA $49.5 million bond to pay for repairs, renovations and new buildings on the Portola Valley School District's two campuses...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2018Last comment by Concerned over 65, on Oct 8, 2018 at 7:54 am | 35 comments | 7086 Views
MENLO PARK
New MayorWell, it did not take long for the new spirit of openness and cooperation touted by Menlo Park’s incoming Mayor Kelly Fergusson...
Original post made by Disappointed Resident on Dec. 20, 2006Last comment by Finance Geek, on Jan 12, 2007 at 2:08 pm | 34 comments | 7242 Views
MENLO PARK
Gentry Slams M-A High SchoolSloane Citron, one of the head honchos over at Gentry Magazine often writes about his family experiences. In the November...
Original post made by Not Even A Little Surprised on Oct. 26, 2007Last comment by Joanna, on Nov 8, 2007 at 8:39 am | 34 comments | 10683 Views
MENLO PARK
Just who is behaving badly?The Almanac and reporter Sandy Brundage have published an article with the provocative title Menlo Park councilman behaving...
Original post made by Morris Brown on Oct. 30, 2010Last comment by NotaLawyer, on Nov 3, 2010 at 12:31 am | 34 comments | 4577 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park council: Ohtaki, Keith, ClineIncumbent Heyward Robinson and educator Chuck Bernstein reflect on their unsuccessful bids for Menlo Park City Council. The...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2010Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Nov 8, 2010 at 2:39 pm | 34 comments | 5601 Views
MENLO PARK
New 'sharrows' coming to downtown Menlo ParkMenlo Park plans to add shared lane markings -- "sharrows" -- to portions of Menlo Avenue and University Drive in upcoming...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2012Last comment by Observing Bicyclists, on Aug 29, 2012 at 7:08 pm | 34 comments | 6752 Views
MENLO PARK
Why I Oppose Measure MOctober 8, 2014 Dear Editor, As a long standing resident of Allied Arts and a Menlo Park business owner, I feel compelled...
Original post made by Rob Gould on Oct. 8, 2014Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Oct 29, 2014 at 4:59 pm | 34 comments | 12376 Views
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