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Guest opinion: A call to action to combat climate changeIn a guest opinion on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Portola Valley Mayor Jeff Aalfs and San Mateo County Supervisor...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2020Last comment by whatever, on Apr 22, 2020 at 2:08 pm | 1 comment | 4643 Views
MENLO PARK
Local domestic violence experts say pandemic creates conditions ripe for abuse"Imagine being quarantined in the most dangerous place for you." That terrifying thought is a reality for people experiencing...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2020Last comment by Menlo Mom, on Apr 22, 2020 at 1:49 pm | 1 comment | 5799 Views
MENLO PARK
Memorial service this Saturday for Bob Dehn, former Menlo Park library commissionerA memorial service is set for tomorrow (Feb. 29) for Bob Dehn, a passionate Menlo Park community member known for his work...
Original post made on Feb. 29, 2020Last comment by Friend of Bob, on Apr 20, 2020 at 10:05 pm | 3 comments | 5280 Views
AROUND TOWN
Stanford study: More than 48,000 Santa Clara County residents have likely been infected by coronavirusThe number of coronavirus infections in Santa Clara County could be between 50 and 80 times higher than the officially confirmed...
Original post made on Apr. 20, 2020Last comment by Alan, on Apr 20, 2020 at 5:44 pm | 2 comments | 8003 Views
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Coronavirus weekend update: Portola Valley nursing facility with COVID-19 cases identifiedThe Sequoias Portola Valley retirement center reported less than 11 staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus. Read...
Original post made on Apr. 19, 2020Last comment by categories, on Apr 20, 2020 at 5:31 pm | 4 comments | 8899 Views
MENLO PARK
Hundreds of inmates have been released from San Mateo county jails in recent weeksThe San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is rapidly releasing inmates in county jails in order to minimize the risk of the coronavirus...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2020Last comment by Petri-Dish group quarters, on Apr 18, 2020 at 4:41 pm | 20 comments | 12124 Views
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'There is no playbook for the decisions we face': County health officer suspects coronavirus has infected 15,000+ county residentsThere may be tens of times more people who have been infected with or recovered from the coronavirus in San Mateo County...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Apr 18, 2020 at 12:52 pm | 11 comments | 5608 Views
ATHERTON
Construction resumes on Atherton civic centerConstruction began again on Atherton’s long-awaited $31.6 million civic center project after a three-week shutdown. Read...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2020Last comment by Petre Carpentre , on Apr 18, 2020 at 7:59 am | 25 comments | 6706 Views
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For vulnerable seniors and those who care for them, times are difficult and uncertainOn the sunniest day of spring so far, Eric Woodman stood outside the fence at Silver Oaks Memory Care, an assisted living...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2020Last comment by whatever, on Apr 17, 2020 at 8:29 pm | 2 comments | 6671 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
5 hands-on ways to help those in need on the PeninsulaStuck sheltering in place and want to be helpful? Here are five things you can do to help local nonprofits that don't involve...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2020Last comment by Heather Hopkins, on Apr 17, 2020 at 12:53 pm | 1 comment | 6115 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Portola Valley School District taps assistant principal to lead Corte Madera SchoolKristen Shima will be the new principal of Corte Madera School, effective July 1, the Portola Valley School District board...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2020Last comment by PVSD ALUMNI, TOO, on Apr 17, 2020 at 12:16 pm | 4 comments | 7293 Views
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Photo essay: Picturing life under the coronavirusThrough images, we show how Midpeninsula residents and workers are coping with the COVID-19 threat that has disrupted our...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2020There are no comments yet. 24474 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parents and high school district divided over proposal to temporarily shift to credit/no credit grading systemThere is a divide between those in the Sequoia Union High School District who want to stick to letter grades for the spring...
Original post made on Apr. 11, 2020Last comment by MP Resident, on Apr 16, 2020 at 10:20 pm | 22 comments | 12710 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Armed robbery Tuesday afternoon in Portola ValleySuspects drove up to the victim as he was walking near his van and one suspect waved a black handgun and demanded tools and...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2020Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Apr 16, 2020 at 6:48 pm | 6 comments | 6353 Views
AROUND TOWN
In face of pandemic, psychologist to lead webinar Friday on suicide preventionA free webinar this Friday aims to help people recognize the signs of individuals with suicidal thoughts and the proper steps...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2020Last comment by Mr Kidno, on Apr 16, 2020 at 4:53 pm | 1 comment | 5634 Views
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What will it take for local restaurants to recover? Famed Peninsula brewer Dan Gordon sounds the alarm after closing in Palo AltoIn an interview, Palo Alto restaurateur Dan Gordon spoke bluntly about the ripple effects the coronavirus will have on local...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2020Last comment by G, on Apr 15, 2020 at 7:33 pm | 5 comments | 8333 Views
MENLO PARK
Guest opinion: Creek flood control plan doesn't tell the whole storyIn this guest opinion, former Menlo Park Mayor Steve Schmidt and Brielle Johnck, a former Environmental Quality Control Board...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2020Last comment by Henry fox, on Apr 14, 2020 at 7:39 pm | 4 comments | 4791 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Resources for seniors during the coronavirus crisisFrom meal deliveries to dedicated grocery shopping hours, below is a list of local resources for seniors in need of assistance...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2020Last comment by PammyJ, on Apr 14, 2020 at 1:00 pm | 1 comment | 6314 Views
AROUND TOWN
Open space district to close all preserves in San Mateo County on weekendsStarting Saturday, April 11, all of the public open spaces operated by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in San...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2020Last comment by La Hondan, on Apr 14, 2020 at 12:37 pm | 16 comments | 9795 Views
MENLO PARK
Local small businesses are taking bold new steps to keep their doors open. Help may be on the way.As small businesses along the Peninsula shutter in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the owner of Old World Designs in...
Original post made on Apr. 3, 2020Last comment by Jen Wolosin, on Apr 13, 2020 at 11:57 am | 8 comments | 8237 Views
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