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MENLO PARK
Amid pandemic, Holiday Fund launches charitable campaignLocal nonprofit organizations like East Palo Alto's Ecumenical Hunger Program have been scrambling to meet the needs of clients,...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2020There are no comments yet. 3419 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Vegan food aid nonprofit gives faux turkey roasts – and more – to local families in needAn anonymous foundation in Redwood City is funding a vegan nonprofit called Vegan Outreach to provide food aid to hundreds...
Original post made on Dec. 14, 2020Last comment by Linda Prieto, on Dec 14, 2020 at 3:10 pm | 1 comment | 4939 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Caltrain's new schedule starting Monday aimed at helping essential workersCaltrain is implementing a new schedule starting Monday aimed at improving service for essential workers and others dependent...
Original post made on Dec. 14, 2020Last comment by Mickey Griffin, on Dec 14, 2020 at 12:30 pm | 1 comment | 2222 Views
MENLO PARK
Camp Menlo Park and its Mid Peninsula LegacyBetween the pandemic and political races this year, it is little wonder we haven’t paused to remember that Camp Menlo Park...
Original post made by jeff Kleck on Dec. 14, 2020There are no comments yet. 301 Views
AROUND TOWN
'They are back': Latest Atherton burglaries may be tied to 2018-19 crime streak, police sayRecent burglaries in Atherton may be linked to a previous burglary spree, police said at a virtual town meeting Dec. 9 that...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2020Last comment by Thoughtful, on Dec 12, 2020 at 9:52 am | 9 comments | 5026 Views
MENLO PARK
To boost seasonal morale, Menlo Park council agrees to light up holiday trees after allMenlo Park's traditional holiday tree lights, notably absent so far this year, will make a comeback for 2020 after all. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2020Last comment by Tree Lights, on Dec 11, 2020 at 5:24 pm | 2 comments | 3196 Views
AROUND TOWN
Guest opinion: Why San Mateo County hasn't implemented the state's stay-at-home orderIn a guest opinion, San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow writes about why San Mateo County has not implemented...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2020Last comment by awatkins, on Dec 11, 2020 at 4:00 pm | 2 comments | 4441 Views
AROUND TOWN
Crime brief: $800K worth of jewelry stolen in AthertonBurglars stole nearly $800,000 in jewelry from an Atherton home on Tuesday, according to police. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2020There are no comments yet. 4732 Views
AROUND TOWN
Federal regulators, over 40 states sue Facebook over anticompetitive practicesMenlo Park-based Facebook is being sued by the Federal Trade Commission and multiple states for alleged monopoly practices,...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2020There are no comments yet. 1715 Views
AROUND TOWN
Final election results show county's highest voter turnout since 1968San Mateo County saw its highest voter turnout in more than 50 years, as elections officials certified the final results...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2020There are no comments yet. 3278 Views
AROUND TOWN
As holidays approach, demand for food hits new recordOrganizers of local senior nutrition programs say they're committed to meeting the need and making the holidays special --...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2020There are no comments yet. 2353 Views
FICTION
Fire board incumbents lead in election night resultsMenlo Park Fire Protection District board incumbents Rob Silano and Virginia Chang Kiraly have jumped out in front as initial...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Dec 10, 2020 at 9:43 pm | 6 comments | 3536 Views
MENLO PARK
Editorial: Your help is needed more than ever. Support the Holiday Fund.Though many people face strained financial circumstances due to the pandemic, we hope those who can will support our Holiday...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2020Last comment by Julie Hartstein, on Dec 10, 2020 at 9:05 pm | 1 comment | 3471 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Las Lomitas board president resigns over wife's racist and misogynistic tweets about Kamala HarrisJon Venverloh resigned Sunday after his wife posted racist and misogynistic tweets about Kamala Harris. Read the full...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2020Last comment by Chris MD, on Dec 10, 2020 at 6:53 pm | 52 comments | 59729 Views
AROUND TOWN
Health care workers will be given priority with San Mateo County's first vaccine dosesUp to 24,000 health care workers in San Mateo County will be first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, with the first shipment...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2020Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Dec 10, 2020 at 12:34 pm | 8 comments | 3321 Views
AROUND TOWN
Roberts Market provides curbside pickup to Sequoias seniorsRoberts Market is offering curbside delivery to some of its most vulnerable shoppers. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2020/12/10/roberts-market-provides-c...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2020Last comment by Really !, on Dec 10, 2020 at 12:22 pm | 1 comment | 1951 Views
AROUND TOWN
Lawmakers weigh moratorium extension as eviction cliff loomsWith California's eviction moratorium set to expire in less than 60 days and 2 million people at risk of losing their rental...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2020Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on Dec 9, 2020 at 7:14 pm | 1 comment | 2412 Views
OTHER TOPICS
A lost Palo Alto couple. A 'miraculous' rescue. Here's what happened to Ian Irwin and Carol Kiparsky.In their first interview since their rescue in February, Palo Alto residents Carol Kiparsky and Ian Irwin describe how their...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2020Last comment by dee, on Dec 9, 2020 at 6:44 pm | 4 comments | 6286 Views
MENLO PARK
Newly elected Las Lomitas board member steps down, leaving two seats to fillBoard member-elect Jody Leng said she won't assume her seat on the Las Lomitas Elementary School District governing board....
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2020Last comment by Carol Mayer Marshall, on Dec 9, 2020 at 4:20 pm | 2 comments | 4334 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Council creates program to help struggling restaurants offer outdoor diningFor some Menlo Park restaurants that lacked outdoor eating areas when the pandemic struck, help may be on the way. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2020Last comment by dana hendrickson, on Dec 9, 2020 at 3:55 pm | 1 comment | 3848 Views
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