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Heat, risk of fires, rip current pose danger in Bay Area this weekendWeather will pose a danger to Bay Area residents starting Friday with a higher risk for rip currents at beaches and increased...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2020Last comment by Mike, on Oct 1, 2020 at 11:47 pm | 6 comments | 2193 Views
MENLO PARK
Red flag warning, Spare the Air alerts extended due to hot weatherThe National Weather Service extended and expanded its red flag warning Thursday due to fire concerns in the Bay Area as...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2020Last comment by Resident, on Oct 1, 2020 at 11:40 pm | 1 comment | 1782 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park council candidate receives profane messagesChelsea Nguyen, a candidate for Menlo Park's District 3 seat, said she has received two messages through her campaign website...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2020Last comment by Belle Haven Resident, on Oct 1, 2020 at 4:57 pm | 9 comments | 4433 Views
AROUND TOWN
Protesters demanding justice for Breonna Taylor stop traffic in Menlo ParkMore than 150 people from around the Bay Area gathered Friday evening in Menlo Park in a protest that called for justice...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2020Last comment by Steve_J, on Oct 1, 2020 at 2:46 pm | 9 comments | 5146 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Community briefs: Free meals from Sequoia school district, Peninsula Clean Energy creditsCommunity briefs: Sequoia Union High School District providing free meals and Peninsula Clean Energy offering credits to...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2020Last comment by Yaz, on Oct 1, 2020 at 1:00 pm | 1 comment | 27822 Views
MENLO PARK
Former rector at Trinity Church misused more than $200,000 in parish funds, church announcesThe Episcopal faith community at Trinity Church in Menlo Park is now searching for an interim rector after an investigation...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2020Last comment by pearl, on Oct 1, 2020 at 12:52 pm | 4 comments | 5024 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley man accused of sexually assaulting minor pleads not guiltyA 19-year-old Portola Valley man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl has pleaded not guilty,...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2020There are no comments yet. 3816 Views
OTHER TOPICS
The Stanford alumnus behind Netflix documentary 'The Social Dilemma' wants you to stop scrollingDirector Jeff Orlowski's "The Social Dilemma," leaves no stone unturned as it dives into tech's ugly downside, from social...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2020Last comment by Jenni, on Sep 28, 2020 at 10:23 pm | 2 comments | 8088 Views
MENLO PARK
Wolosin leads in campaign fundraising, endorsements for Menlo Park council's District 3 raceJen Wolosin has raised the most money so far among Menlo Park's District 3 City Council candidates, according to the latest...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2020Last comment by Iris, on Sep 28, 2020 at 10:42 am | 1 comment | 2311 Views
AROUND TOWN
Want to get to know your local candidates? Here's a list of election debates, forumsWe've compiled a list of local election debates and forums taking place virtually for Midpeninsula voters ahead of the Nov....
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020Last comment by Heather Hopkins, on Sep 25, 2020 at 12:46 pm | 3 comments | 3684 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Newsom orders ban of new gas-powered cars by 2035In a dramatic move to tackle climate change, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday ordered state officials to ban new gasoline-powered...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 25, 2020 at 11:53 am | 4 comments | 2352 Views
MENLO PARK
Modified downtown street closures to last through FebruaryA pilot program to close some areas of Santa Cruz Avenue and allow restaurants and retailers to spread onto the sidewalks...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020Last comment by Sara T, on Sep 24, 2020 at 1:44 pm | 5 comments | 2419 Views
OTHER TOPICS
State stops accepting unemployment claims for 2 weeks to address backlogGov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the state Economic Development Department will stop accepting new unemployment insurance...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2020Last comment by jgftw, on Sep 24, 2020 at 8:12 am | 1 comment | 1594 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park kindergartners and first graders to return to classrooms on MondayThe Menlo Park City School District will reopen for in-person classes for kindergartners and first graders starting on Monday. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 23, 2020 at 9:43 pm | 1 comment | 6086 Views
OTHER TOPICS
More businesses can open as San Mateo County moves into less restrictive 'red' tier'San Mateo County moved to the less-restrictive red tier of California's COVID-19 classifications on Tuesday, meaning additional...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Steve_J, on Sep 23, 2020 at 2:19 pm | 3 comments | 4046 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
COVID testing of teachers, staff hotly debated as California schools reopenAs schools throughout California tiptoe toward reopening, decisions about whether to routinely test teachers, staff and even...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020Last comment by Boy Howdy, on Sep 23, 2020 at 1:41 pm | 1 comment | 2121 Views
AROUND TOWN
Today: Special fire board meeting on the future of Community Crisis Management and district volunteer organizationsThe Menlo Park Fire Protection District is holding a virtual study session beginning at 4 p.m. today (Sept. 22) to discuss...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 22, 2020 at 7:28 pm | 2 comments | 2107 Views
MENLO PARK
Alleged serial killer lands in hospital before trialA man charged with killing two young women in the 1970s on Stanford University property has been hospitalized right before...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by margomca, on Sep 22, 2020 at 3:00 pm | 1 comment | 3009 Views
MENLO PARK
With new deal, communities seek to cement partnership on land use concernsAfter banding over shared concerns about Stanford University's growth plan, city and county officials in Santa Clara and...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Long Time Resident, on Sep 22, 2020 at 1:35 pm | 1 comment | 2055 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
High school superintendent Mary Streshly announces resignation amid calls for district to fire herMore than a month after Sequoia Union High School District's teachers union and 22 principals and top administrators called...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020Last comment by Angry Parent, on Sep 21, 2020 at 3:41 pm | 8 comments | 8123 Views
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