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Woodside council rules on Menlo Country Club noise ruckusDebbie Mendelson bought her home on Sheridan Way in Woodside more than 30 years ago, but she says it wasn't until after she...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2019Last comment by La Hondan, on Sep 16, 2019 at 4:29 pm | 15 comments | 7536 Views
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Kings Mountain Road fire safety work begins July 15A long-delayed fire suppression project along King's Mountain Road in San Mateo County's Huddert County Park was set to start...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2019Last comment by Rode down King's yestersay, on Sep 16, 2019 at 6:43 am | 5 comments | 4602 Views
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Woodside Planning Commission declines permit for equestrian bridgeThe Woodside Planning Commission gave a nudge to town traditions Sept. 4 by declining to approve a conditional use permit...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2019Last comment by John, on Sep 12, 2019 at 10:26 pm | 21 comments | 6132 Views
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Card skimmers discovered at Woodside Chevron stationAn employee of the Chevron gas station at 2750 Woodside Road in Woodside discovered three card-skimming devices at three...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2019Last comment by Beighbor, on Aug 28, 2019 at 9:37 pm | 4 comments | 7336 Views
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Woodside: Teague Hill blaze caused by illegal camp fireAn illegal camp fire was the cause of a wildfire in the Teague Hill Open Space Preserve in Woodside that broke out early...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2019Last comment by resident, on Aug 17, 2019 at 10:25 am | 4 comments | 6667 Views
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Bay Area mayors call for Senate action on gun safety lawsMore than 20 Bay Area mayors, including four on the Midpeninsula, are among 249 across the country who have signed a letter...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2019Last comment by Remove military style weapons, on Aug 16, 2019 at 2:24 pm | 10 comments | 3660 Views
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Grand jury says entire county at risk of wildfireA San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury report released on July 9 warns residents of urban areas not to be complacent about wildfires...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2019Last comment by GM, on Jul 17, 2019 at 9:16 am | 7 comments | 6070 Views
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Midpeninsula celebrates Independence DayLocals can explore numerous Fourth of July festivities this week, including the traditional parade sponsored by the city...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2019Last comment by Jennifer, on Jul 5, 2019 at 2:32 pm | 2 comments | 3062 Views
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Wildfire meeting sparks thoughts on readiness as seasonal threat loomsMore than 200 residents received advice on wildfire prevention -- such as creating vegetation-free space around their homes...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2019Last comment by Donny Bareface, on Jul 2, 2019 at 1:01 pm | 2 comments | 3171 Views
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Motorcyclist dies after Highway 84 collisionA motorcyclist died Sunday afternoon (June 30) after his motorcycle crashed into a truck on Highway 84, the California Highway...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2019Last comment by Bob Rosenberg , on Jul 1, 2019 at 10:03 pm | 5 comments | 4515 Views
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State releases new earthquake hazards mapThe Woodside area has a new reference for liquefaction and earthquake-induced landslide hazards in the form of an online...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2019Last comment by awatkins, on Jun 28, 2019 at 1:03 pm | 2 comments | 3637 Views
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Woodside: Murder suspect arrested last night after second Skyline slayingSheriff's deputies arrested a man fleeing the scene of a second fatal stabbing on Skyline Boulevard last night, and have...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2019Last comment by Fwiw, on Jun 21, 2019 at 12:45 pm | 6 comments | 10998 Views
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Assemblyman Berman holding wildfire town hall SaturdayState Assemblyman Marc Berman (D-Palo Alto) is sponsoring a June 22 wildfire town hall meeting in Portola Valley that will...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2019Last comment by awatkins, on Jun 20, 2019 at 8:09 pm | 1 comment | 2860 Views
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Woodside commission to review new proposals for the GlensSome proposed rules to expand options to residents of the Glens neighborhood to improve their homes will be the subject of...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2019Last comment by awatkins, on Jun 4, 2019 at 1:22 pm | 1 comment | 2641 Views
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Precautionary power shutdowns loom again this fire season, PG&E warnsWith wildfire season approaching, PG&E is again warning customers, particularly in wooded, high-fire-risk areas like Woodside...
Original post made on May. 31, 2019Last comment by Menlo Voter., on May 31, 2019 at 7:33 pm | 3 comments | 3693 Views
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Woodside School stages 'The Little Mermaid Jr.'Woodside School students will perform in "The Little Mermaid Jr.," based on Hans Christian Andersen's classic about a mermaid...
Original post made on May. 30, 2019Last comment by Great Fun, on May 30, 2019 at 9:59 am | 1 comment | 3378 Views
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Rob Lindner steps up to top job in Woodside fire districtRob Lindner, who was among the first paramedics hired by the Woodside Fire Protection District, officially took over as the...
Original post made on May. 21, 2019Last comment by Jon Castor, on May 21, 2019 at 10:19 pm | 1 comment | 5058 Views
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Cal Fire plans work along Kings Mountain Road next monthThe California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) is planning to begin its major fire suppression project...
Original post made on May. 18, 2019Last comment by resident, on May 18, 2019 at 5:19 pm | 2 comments | 4189 Views
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Coroner's Office identifies motorcyclist killed in Highway 84 crashA motorcyclist killed in a crash on Highway 84 on Sunday, April 28, has been identified as 26-year-old Matthew Wong of Campbell,...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2019Last comment by La Hondan, on May 9, 2019 at 10:49 am | 11 comments | 6716 Views
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Woodside school district names choice for new superintendentThe Woodside Elementary School District has chosen its middle school principal to fill the post of outgoing Superintendent...
Original post made on May. 8, 2019Last comment by Dana Sanderson, on May 8, 2019 at 12:41 pm | 2 comments | 4465 Views
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