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PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley: Open houses on Stanford Wedge housing project to be held this weekStanford University is holding a second series of open houses about a proposed housing development on land the university...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2019Last comment by Lynne Bramlett , on Jul 24, 2019 at 5:48 pm | 1 comment | 1559 Views
ATHERTON
Man wanted for killing of Menlo Park woman extradited to U.S. after fleeing to MexicoJaime Cardenas, a former East Palo Alto resident and suspect in the 2011 shooting death of Menlo Park resident Catherine...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2019There are no comments yet. 2166 Views
FICTION
Filing period open for county electionsThe candidate filing period for a place on the Nov. 5 ballot is now open for people hoping to run for the two open school...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2019There are no comments yet. 834 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Mateo County supervisors consider revised policy following Taser deathThe San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is revising its use-of-force policy, including use of Taser stun guns, following the...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2019Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Jul 24, 2019 at 9:51 am | 3 comments | 2246 Views
MENLO PARK
Grand jury recommends coordinated Caltrain grade separation strategyThe San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury on July 18 released a report calling for a more coordinated approach to tackling grade...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2019Last comment by Billy , on Jul 23, 2019 at 7:07 pm | 4 comments | 3466 Views
AROUND TOWN
Woodside: Motorcylist killed on Friday identifiedThe motorcyclist killed in a collision with a tow truck on Highway 84/La Honda Road on Friday (July 19) has been identified...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2019Last comment by Joseph, on Jul 22, 2019 at 10:39 pm | 2 comments | 2398 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Hampton Inn project sidelined after split vote by Planning CommissionA proposed Hampton Inn hotel along El Camino Real in Menlo Park was sidelined Monday night when the city's Planning Commission...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2019Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Jul 22, 2019 at 7:40 pm | 20 comments | 2870 Views
ATHERTON
Teens punch, attempt to rob man at gunpoint on Stanford campusThree teens accused of punching and attempting to rob a man at Stanford University on Monday were arrested by police near...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2019Last comment by Cleaning Society, on Jul 22, 2019 at 10:17 am | 2 comments | 1882 Views
AROUND TOWN
Skyline murder suspect to receive mental evaluationMalik Dosouqi, the Pacifica man charged with two murders along Skyline Boulevard in June, will be evaluated by doctors about...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2019Last comment by Name withheld, on Jul 19, 2019 at 4:36 pm | 3 comments | 1576 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Mateo County property values reach record highsSan Mateo County's property assessment roll increased for the 2019-20 fiscal year, the ninth consecutive year of upward movement. Read...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2019Last comment by Train Fan, on Jul 19, 2019 at 2:30 pm | 9 comments | 3843 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton house under construction for 40 years will be demolishedA house in Atherton that has been under construction for more than 40 years will be demolished, but delays from utility companies...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2019Last comment by pg&e hater, on Jul 19, 2019 at 10:41 am | 6 comments | 9543 Views
AROUND TOWN
Atherton: City Council to discuss options for easing traffic in townTraffic mitigation and a proposal for new police body cameras are among the items on tonight's (July 17) Atherton City Council...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2019Last comment by Question, on Jul 19, 2019 at 9:24 am | 4 comments | 1261 Views
AROUND TOWN
Grand jury: Measles epidemic risk low in San Mateo County, but could be lowerThe threat of a measles epidemic has been drastically reduced since a vaccine for the illness was introduced in 1963, but...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2019Last comment by Randy, on Jul 18, 2019 at 6:33 pm | 2 comments | 1185 Views
MENLO PARK
Dogged by constant barking, Haven Avenue residents seek reliefThe barking is constant, and has been since Jackie Comstock moved in to the Anton Menlo apartment complex on Haven Avenue...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2019Last comment by Tyson's customer, on Jul 18, 2019 at 4:09 pm | 29 comments | 3880 Views
AROUND TOWN
State Sen. Hill holds bill that would lessen secrecy exemptions for clergy who hear reports of child abuseFollowing religious opposition, local State Sen. Jerry Hill opted last week to hold a bill that would end an exemption that...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2019Last comment by whatever, on Jul 18, 2019 at 11:27 am | 1 comment | 1651 Views
AROUND TOWN
Aurora Singers and Chorale Assou-Lézert to perform 'Together En Chansons' July 21It's been said that music transcends language. The 18-year relationship between the Palo Alto-based Aurora Singers and French...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2019There are no comments yet. 863 Views
MENLO PARK
Mandy Harvey to perform at fundraiser to benefit hearing impaired patientsMandy Harvey, an "America's Got Talent" Golden Buzzer winner a couple of seasons ago, brings her inspirational talent to...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2019Last comment by Twentse, on Jul 17, 2019 at 4:59 pm | 1 comment | 1511 Views
ATHERTON
Residents may be vulnerable if insurance is canceled due to wildfire riskCalifornia's Department of Insurance can help homeowners who lose insurance coverage because of wildfire risk find new coverage,...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2019Last comment by Kevin, on Jul 17, 2019 at 1:59 pm | 2 comments | 1832 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo Church pulls Adelante rent proposal. RCSD holds impromptu "closed session" meeting.The San Mateo Daily Journal had a headline story by Austin Walsh entitled "Campus lease offer withdrawn" in today's edition....
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Jul. 16, 2019Last comment by Jack Hickey, on Jul 17, 2019 at 11:06 am | 3 comments | 308 Views
FICTION
Menlo Park: City Council supports updates to heritage tree ordinanceOn Tuesday, July 16, the Menlo Park City Council adopted recommendations from a task force to update its tree protection...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2019There are no comments yet. 1676 Views
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