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MOVIES
Events planned all month to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander heritageDozens of virtual events to honor Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month kicked off in Palo Alto on May 1, with celebrations...
Original post made on May. 18, 2021There are no comments yet. 4482 Views
MOVIES
First-ever Peninsula Restaurant Week kicks off with 102 eateriesFrom May 14-22, more than 100 restaurants, bakeries and eateries of all stripes along the Peninsula are offering prix fixe...
Original post made on May. 18, 2021There are no comments yet. 4832 Views
MOVIES
San Mateo County launches COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children 12-15San Mateo County began offering COVID-19 vaccinations to 12 to 15 year-olds at its Pfizer vaccine clinics on Thursday, and...
Original post made on May. 18, 2021There are no comments yet. 4460 Views
AROUND TOWN
Community college PR head arrested on suspicion of sex with minorsAn employee with the San Mateo County Community College District is suspected of engaging in sexual acts with two minors...
Original post made on May. 17, 2021Last comment by Hmmm, on May 17, 2021 at 11:50 pm | 1 comment | 6299 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park's Golden Acorn Awards aim to highlight pandemic-time leadershipCelebrating leaders in Menlo Park who have supported the community through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Menlo Park Chamber...
Original post made on May. 17, 2021Last comment by Debbie, on May 17, 2021 at 6:12 pm | 1 comment | 4300 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Three things to know about Gavin Newsom's spending spreeGov. Newsom is proposing to spend California's $100 billion windfall on schools, small businesses, homelessness and more,...
Original post made on May. 17, 2021Last comment by Mr. Engel, on May 17, 2021 at 2:14 pm | 1 comment | 4325 Views
WOODSIDE
Transient arrested for allegedly starting illegal campfire near WoodsideA 20-year-old transient was arrested Friday morning near Woodside for allegedly starting an illegal campfire that spread...
Original post made on May. 17, 2021Last comment by vicki coe, on May 17, 2021 at 12:14 pm | 1 comment | 4981 Views
OTHER TOPICS
In gowns and sneakers, tuxes and masks, M-A seniors gather for promAbout 250 Menlo-Atherton seniors celebrated prom last week with a modified outdoor event, held on the school's soccer field,...
Original post made on May. 14, 2021Last comment by pearl, on May 14, 2021 at 3:24 pm | 1 comment | 6250 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Cinco de Mayo event highlights nonprofits serving Latinx community through pandemicLeaders from three nonprofits and educational institutions gathered virtually last week to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by highlighting...
Original post made on May. 13, 2021Last comment by Observer, on May 13, 2021 at 7:25 pm | 1 comment | 3641 Views
MENLO PARK
Facing a pandemic rent hike, Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce quits train depot for new officesAfter more than 50 years at the quaint historic train depot at the downtown Caltrain Station, the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce...
Original post made on May. 13, 2021Last comment by Observer, on May 13, 2021 at 7:19 pm | 1 comment | 3957 Views
MENLO PARK
Ugly Empty Storefronts Hurt Downtown Menlo Park. Temporary Art Installations Would Make A Huge DifferenceMy purpose in writing this post is to ask Menlo Park residents to email their district city council members and tell them...
Original post made by Dana Hendrickson on May. 12, 2021There are no comments yet. 585 Views
MENLO PARK
Eleanor McLoughlin, longtime Menlo Park resident, dies shortly after her 100th birthday celebrationEleanor McLoughlin, who recently celebrated turning 100, died at her Menlo Park home on April 19. Her family threw a drive-thru...
Original post made on May. 4, 2021Last comment by Jeff Keating , on May 12, 2021 at 2:37 pm | 2 comments | 4327 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Guest opinion: Protect families from homelessness. Extend the eviction moratorium.Miriam Yupanqui, the executive director of Nuestra Casa de East Palo Alto, calls on the extension of the eviction moratorium...
Original post made on May. 9, 2021Last comment by pogo, on May 12, 2021 at 10:10 am | 5 comments | 4212 Views
FICTION
COVID-19 transformed the world of outdoor education. Here's what local leaders say has changed.Learning at the Peninsula Forest and Beach School won't involve computers. Instead, young students there play at a Belmont...
Original post made on May. 11, 2021There are no comments yet. 5085 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Heller family makes long journey to Sacred Heart Prep from M-AMichael Heller had to make difficult decisions at a time most kids are out having fun. Just after helping M-A win a boys...
Original post made on May. 11, 2021There are no comments yet. 3606 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest opinion: Why we decided to send our kids back to schoolIn an op-ed, state Sen. Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) advocates for a full reopening of schools in the fall. Read the full...
Original post made on May. 3, 2021Last comment by Ed Kahl, on May 9, 2021 at 10:39 am | 2 comments | 3909 Views
AROUND TOWN
Redwood City Fire Department names new fire chiefRedwood City on Thursday announced Ray Iverson as the new fire chief for the Redwood City Fire Department, which serves Redwood...
Original post made on May. 7, 2021Last comment by John, on May 7, 2021 at 12:21 pm | 1 comment | 4480 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Early results show Portola Valley School District parcel tax measure leadingMeasure S, a parcel tax reduction in the Portola Valley School District, is passing, according to initial election night...
Original post made on May. 5, 2021Last comment by Karl, on May 6, 2021 at 9:56 am | 2 comments | 4375 Views
AROUND TOWN
Advocates and residents call on county to extend renter protections past JuneDozens of advocates and residents on Tuesday urged San Mateo County supervisors to extend renter protections after the statewide...
Original post made on May. 5, 2021Last comment by Enough, on May 5, 2021 at 1:04 pm | 1 comment | 3508 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Menlo Park maps road to reopening city servicesWith more than 80% of eligible Menlo Park residents at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19, the Menlo Park City Council...
Original post made on May. 5, 2021Last comment by Alan, on May 5, 2021 at 11:59 am | 1 comment | 4186 Views
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