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SPORTS
Sacred Heart Prep boys win first outright CCS soccer title in 15 yearsLuke Maxwell scored an insurance goal with less than a minute to play, leading Sacred Heart Prep to a 3-1 win over Evergreen...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2021There are no comments yet. 3644 Views
AROUND TOWN
New task force cracks down on illegal fireworks in East Palo Alto, Menlo ParkDetermined to prevent a repeat of last year's fireworks explosions, the cities of East Palo Alto and Menlo Park have formed...
Original post made on May. 30, 2021Last comment by Alan, on Jun 1, 2021 at 9:54 am | 4 comments | 5372 Views
MENLO PARK
Much-loved longtime Menlo Park employee is battling COVID-19 in the ICUNatalya Jones, well-known to local parents as the director of Menlo Park's child care programs at Burgess Park and Belle...
Original post made on May. 30, 2021Last comment by Nanc, on May 31, 2021 at 12:35 pm | 2 comments | 7461 Views
AROUND TOWN
Local towns face increased state housing requirementsMidpeninsula towns are seeing increasing housing allocation requirements, much to the displeasure of some locals, while others...
Original post made on May. 18, 2021Last comment by Observer, on May 30, 2021 at 8:32 pm | 8 comments | 8443 Views
AROUND TOWN
Are local cops getting vaccinated? It depends on the police departmentPolice departments throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties are encouraging officers to get vaccinated, but the results...
Original post made on May. 27, 2021Last comment by MPCSD resident, on May 29, 2021 at 6:20 pm | 16 comments | 5695 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo-Atherton taps insider as new principalThe Sequoia Union High District officials chose Vice Principal Karl Losekoot to lead Menlo-Atherton High School after Principal...
Original post made on May. 27, 2021Last comment by Cindy Folker, on May 28, 2021 at 7:04 pm | 6 comments | 5971 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park won't rule out changes to single-family zoningThe Menlo Park City Council took a nearly unprecedented step Tuesday by narrowly deciding to not rule out possible changes...
Original post made on May. 27, 2021Last comment by Iris, on May 28, 2021 at 2:39 pm | 6 comments | 6601 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park fire board names deputy chief as interim replacement for outgoing Chief SchapelhoumanThe Menlo Park Fire Protection District's board unanimously chose Deputy Fire Chief Mike Shaffer to serve as an interim replacement...
Original post made on May. 27, 2021Last comment by wlb204, on May 27, 2021 at 3:24 pm | 1 comment | 4111 Views
AROUND TOWN
Eight killed in shooting at San Jose VTA maintenance yardA shooting at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority maintenance facility in San Jose on Wednesday morning has resulted...
Original post made on May. 26, 2021Last comment by Brian, on May 26, 2021 at 9:33 pm | 2 comments | 5517 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Open space district launches yearslong process to make Portola Valley 'Hawthorns area' publicThe Hawthorns area of the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is 79 acres of off-limits territory in Portola Valley. But that...
Original post made on May. 25, 2021Last comment by Neighbor, on May 25, 2021 at 11:47 pm | 1 comment | 5312 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park announces plan for resumption of city servicesThe city of Menlo Park released on Saturday a list of the types of venues and services it will allow to re-open in four phases...
Original post made on May. 22, 2021Last comment by TriciaB, on May 24, 2021 at 4:58 pm | 3 comments | 5416 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Menlo Park council votes to end library late fees and try expanded scholarship program for recreation servicesOverdue fees at the Menlo Park Library will soon be a thing of the past, following a unanimous vote by Menlo Park's City...
Original post made on May. 24, 2021There are no comments yet. 1036 Views
ATHERTON
Golden Acorn Awards highlight pandemic contributionsMenlo Park's leaders celebrated on Thursday a year like no other by recognizing the pandemic response contributions of local...
Original post made on May. 24, 2021There are no comments yet. 5499 Views
AROUND TOWN
Guest opinion: Reducing wildfire risk to homes and communitiesIn a guest opinion, Don Bullard, battalion chief and fire marshal for the Woodside Fire Protection District, writes about...
Original post made on May. 24, 2021There are no comments yet. 4582 Views
MOVIES
In-person and virtual audiences invited to Palo Alto Players' 'Tea for Three'With "Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat and Betty," Palo Alto Players is making the bold move back to in-person theater, while...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021There are no comments yet. 4036 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Stanford reverses course, saves 11 sports that were set for chopping blockAfter a controversial decision to cut nearly a third of its varsity sports teams last year, Stanford University has walked...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021There are no comments yet. 3838 Views
SPORTS
The Peninsula's most protected trail is delightful. And it's growing. Here's what you need to know.Hidden off a dirt road in the Skylawn Memorial Cemetery in the hills between San Mateo and Half Moon Bay is a pristine trail...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021There are no comments yet. 12469 Views
MENLO PARK
Al fresco forever?In June of 2020, as it became clear how significantly California's restaurants were going to be impacted by the pandemic...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021Last comment by Dad of 2, on May 21, 2021 at 2:17 pm | 1 comment | 1227 Views
AROUND TOWN
Facebook announces $1.5M in grants for accessory unitsFacebook announced Thursday that it planned to use $1.5 million from its Innovation Fund to provide grants to five organizations...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021Last comment by Resident, on May 21, 2021 at 6:34 am | 1 comment | 5363 Views
MENLO PARK
Twice as many kids are seeking help from local youth counseling serviceBetween August 2020 and February, more than 100 students sought out counseling at La Entrada Middle School in Menlo Park,...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021There are no comments yet. 3178 Views
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