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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo Park officials urge greater road safety awareness after two collisions involving young studentsSchool officials and police are warning drivers to be more cautious around schools since the full reopening last month, which...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2021Last comment by Eric Gilbertson, on Sep 25, 2021 at 9:12 pm | 13 comments | 7942 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park council hits pause on gymnastics program reactivationSince March 2021, more than 100 families have asked about the city of Menlo Park's plans for its gymnastics program. Those...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2021Last comment by Nanc, on Sep 23, 2021 at 4:59 pm | 1 comment | 4410 Views
MENLO PARK
Guest opinion: Green spaces, a healthy planet, and affordable housingI love green spaces. I began advocating for more affordable homes in Menlo Park in part because I know that affordable homes...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2021Last comment by PH, on Sep 23, 2021 at 4:56 pm | 10 comments | 2359 Views
OTHER TOPICS
San Mateo County Supervisors OK new resolution on equityThe San Mateo County Board of Supervisors recently passed a resolution laying out its next steps to promote racial equity...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2021Last comment by Westbrook, on Sep 22, 2021 at 7:41 pm | 2 comments | 6854 Views
MENLO PARK
Guest opinion: Green spaces, a healthy planet, and affordable housingIn a guest opinion, Menlo Park resident Karen Grove advocates for the city to consider using land it owns for affordable...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2021Last comment by Observer, on Sep 22, 2021 at 12:57 pm | 6 comments | 4097 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Air quality advisory issued for Wednesday due to wildfire smokeThe Bay Area Air Quality Management District is issuing an air quality advisory for Wednesday due to smoke from wildfires...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2021There are no comments yet. 2181 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Argument escalates into stabbing during partyA stabbing during a party in Menlo Park's Belle Haven neighborhood early Sunday morning left a man hospitalized with serious...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2021There are no comments yet. 3794 Views
AROUND TOWN
Bicyclist steers clear of attempted robber on bridgePolice are investigating a Saturday morning robbery attempt after a man reportedly tried to take a bicycle from another man. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2021There are no comments yet. 2813 Views
MOVIES
Three arrested for spree of robberies, purse snatches that targeted Asian womenA yearlong, multijurisdictional investigation involving a group that targeted victims of Asian descent in four counties has...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2021There are no comments yet. 3050 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Stanford welcomes largest-ever incoming class as university reopensThousands of Stanford students have returned to campus for face-to-face classes for the fall quarter, which began Monday....
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2021There are no comments yet. 4044 Views
AROUND TOWN
Newsom signs housing bills that reform single-family zoningHaving survived the recall attempt, the governor has signed two bold housing bills, including one that would reform zoning...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2021Last comment by Westbrook, on Sep 21, 2021 at 5:49 pm | 3 comments | 4154 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Two arrested in connection with vandalism incidentsPolice in Menlo Park on Thursday arrested two suspects in connection with vandalizing several vehicles with BB guns. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2021Last comment by Steve_J, on Sep 20, 2021 at 1:42 pm | 1 comment | 4279 Views
AROUND TOWN
Census data: In Almanac territory, communities show growth in Asian and multiracial populations while white and Black populations dropThe past decade has wrought some significant changes to the demographics of communities in southern San Mateo County. We...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2021Last comment by Resident, on Sep 18, 2021 at 8:15 am | 1 comment | 4759 Views
MENLO PARK
More than 800 new housing units approved in Menlo ParkFacing little alternative due to new state housing laws, the Menlo Park City Council voted Tuesday, Sept. 14, to approve...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2021Last comment by Tecsi, on Sep 17, 2021 at 9:25 pm | 6 comments | 7768 Views
AROUND TOWN
'The Golden Voice of Cuba' comes to Woodside Hub for special showA taste of Cuban culture comes to Woodside's Village Hub Sept. 25, with a “Havana Night” dinner concert by renowned vocalist...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2021Last comment by Pastor Ama Zenya, on Sep 16, 2021 at 11:06 pm | 1 comment | 4227 Views
MENLO PARK
If Newsom is recalled, how would a Republican governor get anything done?Some GOP recall candidates say they would use emergency power to pass their agenda, and try to persuade the Democratic Legislature. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2021Last comment by Willy, on Sep 14, 2021 at 1:09 pm | 8 comments | 3914 Views
MENLO PARK
Decision time: Three ways the California recall election could goThe recall election could end up with three very different results for the future of Gov. Gavin Newsom and of politics in...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2021Last comment by Willy, on Sep 14, 2021 at 12:26 pm | 1 comment | 3874 Views
ATHERTON
District Attorney's two-year investigation of alleged financial misdeeds by former community college chancellor about to concludeThis month, the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office expects to conclude its two-year investigation into Ron Galatolo,...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2021Last comment by Michael B. Reiner, PhD, on Sep 14, 2021 at 10:22 am | 1 comment | 6115 Views
ATHERTON
Community briefs: Backpack donations, county parks survey, Hillview student wins chess honorsIn this week's community briefs, a Menlo Park student wins chess honors, youth advisory committee applications open and more. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2021There are no comments yet. 3500 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park City Council cautious on proposal to ban new gas heatersA push in Menlo Park to transition gas appliances to electric-powered ones citywide will be delayed after Menlo Park council...
Original post made on Sep. 3, 2021Last comment by Perspectives guy, on Sep 12, 2021 at 9:39 pm | 14 comments | 6934 Views
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