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MENLO PARK
Rainy-day exit for Guild marqueeThe Guild Theatre marquee was removed, on this rainy morning, from its longtime perch, affixed to the old El Camino Real...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2019Last comment by TPB - Menlo Park, on Dec 4, 2019 at 8:57 pm | 3 comments | 3551 Views
OTHER TOPICS
New survey detects rapid growth in sudden oak tree death syndromeA survey of the spread of sudden oak death (SOD) statewide found that oak trees surveyed in Peninsula towns between Redwood...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2019Last comment by Jon Castor, on Dec 4, 2019 at 1:51 pm | 1 comment | 6253 Views
MENLO PARK
Two locals launch MyNabes neighborhood appIn fast-paced and overscheduled Silicon Valley, two residents have launched MyNabes, a smartphone application to help their...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2019Last comment by community, on Dec 4, 2019 at 12:38 pm | 10 comments | 6183 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park man arrested in suspected DUI crashA Menlo Park man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early Saturday (Nov. 30) after flipping a car on...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2019Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Dec 4, 2019 at 7:07 am | 7 comments | 5784 Views
OTHER TOPICS
The Almanac Holiday Fund: Upward Scholars offers support and hope<I>By Linda Prieto, executive director of Upward Scholars</I></B> Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/print/story/2019/11/27/the-almanac-holiday-fund-upward-schola...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2019Last comment by Board Member, on Dec 3, 2019 at 9:47 am | 1 comment | 2234 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley school district shares new classroom designsParents, community members and administrators gathered at Ormondale School last month to view mock-ups of schematic design...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2019Last comment by 2Much, on Dec 3, 2019 at 9:42 am | 1 comment | 6147 Views
MENLO PARK
High levels of probable carcinogen reported at Menlo Park restaurantA building housing a Japanese restaurant and, formerly, a dry cleaning business in Menlo Park has been found to have elevated...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2019Last comment by really?, on Dec 3, 2019 at 8:32 am | 6 comments | 16686 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Esther Litton celebrates 100th birthday, enthusiasticallyTo celebrate a century of life, about 50 friends and relatives of former Portola Valley resident Esther Litton gathered at...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2019Last comment by Danna, on Dec 2, 2019 at 1:14 pm | 1 comment | 6465 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Guest opinion: Setting the record straight on Neely Wine plansOn Nov. 13 the Almanac published an article titled "Neely Wine's tasting room plans meet further resistance by residents."...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2019Last comment by PV Resident, on Dec 1, 2019 at 8:02 pm | 1 comment | 2321 Views
MENLO PARK
First Person: My mother's houseEvery day for nearly 20 years, I drive or walk by the apartment complex on Sharon Road on my way to Safeway, or to the post...
Original post made on Nov. 26, 2019Last comment by kate, on Nov 29, 2019 at 8:00 pm | 5 comments | 3832 Views
AROUND TOWN
Portola Valley faces quandary over potential affordable housing sitesAn ad hoc committee formed to evaluate Portola Valley properties that could be used for building affordable housing has passed...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2019Last comment by editoratlarge, on Nov 29, 2019 at 5:44 pm | 1 comment | 4860 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Council approves revised transportation fees for new buildingsIn order to support new restaurants, retail spaces and child care facilities, the Menlo Park City Council voted unanimously...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2019Last comment by Waldo, on Nov 27, 2019 at 8:21 pm | 2 comments | 3657 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Barber retires his clippers after decades at Ladera Country ShopperAs he gathers up his scissors, clippers and combs for the last time at Diane's Salon, Steve Cervelli has a lot to be thankful...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2019Last comment by Yvonne Deggelman, on Nov 27, 2019 at 2:04 pm | 3 comments | 6229 Views
OTHER TOPICS
District stops weighing rule on 'lethal removal' of mountain lions, coyotesActivists on Friday applauded a decision by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District that eliminates the possibility...
Original post made on Nov. 26, 2019Last comment by Twentse, on Nov 26, 2019 at 4:44 pm | 2 comments | 3456 Views
AROUND TOWN
Flegel's: Yes, it's moving; no, it's not going far"Moving Sale" signs in front of Menlo Park's 65-year-old downtown furniture store and interior design business, Flegel's...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2019Last comment by Yeah, sure, on Nov 25, 2019 at 2:58 pm | 1 comment | 6830 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park: Teens with guns, large-capacity magazine arrested after traffic stopTwo men, an 18-year-old from Menlo Park and a 19-year-old from Redwood City, were arrested Nov. 14 for possession of a loaded...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2019Last comment by muskets for well regulated militias, on Nov 25, 2019 at 2:13 pm | 9 comments | 7359 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park: Mayor, county supervisor to explore RV safe parking programWith much of the U.S. Geological Survey departing from its Menlo Park headquarters to Mountain View, the Menlo Park City...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2019Last comment by Bolderdash, on Nov 23, 2019 at 6:57 am | 12 comments | 7157 Views
WOODSIDE
Commission recommends allowing additions to homes near faultsThe Woodside Planning Commission on Nov. 6 unanimously recommended approval of new construction rules that would allow residents...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2019Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Nov 22, 2019 at 6:34 pm | 4 comments | 3305 Views
AROUND TOWN
Guest opinion: Showdown at Bear Gulch Road as redwoods face chainsawHave you heard of PG&E? In their wisdom, but without much evidence to support it, they have decided that removing power wires...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2019Last comment by a resident, on Nov 22, 2019 at 3:04 pm | 5 comments | 4353 Views
MENLO PARK
Young Menlo Park couple could face fines of $500 per day for living in driveway RVArlena Bain and Alex Mulholland, 27, moved into an RV at Bain's great-grandmother's Menlo Park home to help out around the...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2019Last comment by Alex , on Nov 22, 2019 at 10:28 am | 24 comments | 28708 Views
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