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Almanac journalists honored for election coverage, land-use and local government reporting in statewide competitionAlmanac journalists won accolades for their work in this year's California Journalism Awards, taking first place for reporting...
Original post made on May. 31, 2023Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Jun 1, 2023 at 2:14 am | 3 comments | 3325 Views
AROUND TOWN
9 ways to spend Memorial Day weekend on the PeninsulaMemorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial kickoff to summer for those too eager to wait for the solstice on June...
Original post made on May. 26, 2023Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on May 27, 2023 at 11:20 am | 3 comments | 4202 Views
AROUND TOWN
With safety in mind, Menlo Park reduces Middlefield Road to a three-lane roadThe lanes on Middlefield Road in Menlo Park are being restriped between Ravenswood Avenue and Willow Road to make it a three-lane...
Original post made on May. 18, 2023Last comment by Dawn1234, on May 24, 2023 at 10:25 am | 16 comments | 4070 Views
MENLO PARK
After a stormy winter, Menlo Park residents share strategies for handling extended power outagesMenlo Park residents and city staff gathered Thursday, May 11 for a Menlo Park Community Collaboration meeting focused on...
Original post made on May. 19, 2023Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on May 23, 2023 at 12:36 pm | 16 comments | 3714 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Peninsula Humane Society rescues two gray foxes in Portola ValleyTwo "lucky" gray foxes are now safely back in the wild after being rescued from a window well in Portola Valley by the Peninsula...
Original post made on May. 22, 2023Last comment by Dave Boyce, on May 22, 2023 at 12:47 pm | 1 comment | 4209 Views
MENLO PARK
Cities raise concerns about bill that extends streamlined approval for housingSenate Bill 423 would indefinitely extend an existing law that creates a streamlined approval process for housing. Read...
Original post made on May. 19, 2023Last comment by PH, on May 20, 2023 at 4:03 pm | 3 comments | 2253 Views
MENLO PARK
Housing advocates: Menlo Park is on the right track with plan for thousands of new unitsThe California Department of Housing and Community Development asked Menlo Park to revise its housing element for a second...
Original post made on Apr. 27, 2023Last comment by PH, on May 19, 2023 at 12:08 pm | 21 comments | 3921 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park VA plans for 62 units of affordable housing along Willow RoadThe Menlo Park Planning Commission reviewed a proposal for a 62-unit affordable housing building at the Veteran’s Affairs...
Original post made on May. 18, 2023Last comment by LO Resident, on May 18, 2023 at 4:36 pm | 1 comment | 2705 Views
MENLO PARK
'Completely unacceptable': Community members respond to M-A student arrestStudents, current and former staff members, and others expressed disappointment in how an April arrest of a student right...
Original post made on May. 17, 2023Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on May 17, 2023 at 9:39 pm | 21 comments | 5670 Views
AROUND TOWN
Appellate court rejects Elizabeth Holmes' motion to stay out of prisonIn an order issued Tuesday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied a motion by Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to...
Original post made on May. 17, 2023Last comment by Remenlo, on May 17, 2023 at 5:22 pm | 2 comments | 1780 Views
AROUND TOWN
A longtime Sacramento critic, Lydia Kou announces run for state AssemblyPalo Alto Mayor Lydia Kou, a staunch critic of California's approach to encourage more housing, announced on Monday that...
Original post made on May. 16, 2023Last comment by Parent of Los Lomitas and La Entrada grads, on May 16, 2023 at 2:32 pm | 2 comments | 2921 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton police are reviewing arrest after videos circulate of officer pinning down M-A studentThe Menlo-Atherton High School community is calling for accountability after Atherton Police officers were filmed pinning...
Original post made on May. 1, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on May 16, 2023 at 8:53 am | 200 comments | 14973 Views
AROUND TOWN
Faced with possible closure, Flegel's asks for help from the communityFlegel’s furniture store has been an institution in Menlo Park's downtown for 69 years, but now it's facing possible closure...
Original post made on May. 11, 2023Last comment by ol' Homeboy, on May 15, 2023 at 8:12 pm | 3 comments | 5975 Views
AROUND TOWN
How will Menlo Park pay for $4M quiet zone along train tracks?At Tuesday night’s Menlo Park City Council meeting, residents came out in droves to support a quiet zone throughout the...
Original post made on May. 11, 2023Last comment by Running hard to stay in place, on May 15, 2023 at 5:40 pm | 13 comments | 4185 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Bicyclists can now report '3 foot rule' violations online in San Mateo CountyThe San Mateo County Sheriff's Office announced bicyclists can now report "3 Foot Rule" violations and other bicycle-related...
Original post made on May. 12, 2023Last comment by M, on May 13, 2023 at 6:07 pm | 19 comments | 8485 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest Opinion: To reduce inequality, local school districts need to mergeThis week, reader Henry Donald makes the case that the Ravenswood and Menlo Park school districts ought to merge, erasing...
Original post made on May. 6, 2023Last comment by JBS, on May 12, 2023 at 8:16 pm | 17 comments | 6537 Views
MENLO PARK
Judge rules Menlo Park failed to make findings for its utilities tax, and may have to refund the moneyA San Mateo County Superior Court Judge issued a tentative ruling Monday that Menlo Park that favored plaintiffs who claimed...
Original post made on Apr. 5, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on May 12, 2023 at 7:39 pm | 15 comments | 13189 Views
AROUND TOWN
José Andrés' restaurant plan at risk as Stanford Shopping Center owner threatens suit over gas banThe owner of Stanford Shopping Center is threatening to sue Palo Alto after the city had indicated that it will not allow...
Original post made on May. 10, 2023Last comment by CyberVoter, on May 10, 2023 at 12:29 pm | 1 comment | 3601 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley resident's LLC threatens to sue if town doesn’t do more environmental analysis on housing plansA Portola Valley resident notified the town of plans to sue if the Planning Commission and Town Council don't rescind their...
Original post made on May. 9, 2023Last comment by Meg, on May 9, 2023 at 3:35 pm | 3 comments | 5111 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is the child care crisis getting worse?Experts say high-quality care is so vital for small children. It's also why the ongoing child care crisis is so worrisome...
Original post made on May. 9, 2023Last comment by Chuck Bernstein, on May 9, 2023 at 1:48 pm | 1 comment | 2003 Views
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