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Teens around the world connect over pandemic experiencesLast year, a curious 13-year-old asked her aunt about how people around the world were handling the pandemic. Now, they're...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2021There are no comments yet. 4171 Views
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San Mateo County to resume mass vaccination sites this week as supply increasesStarting Thursday, April 29, San Mateo County will have weekly COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics for anyone who lives or...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2021There are no comments yet. 3454 Views
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COVID-19 pandemic drives unexpected housing boom as Midpeninusla buyers seek more spaceAfter briefly going into semi-hibernation for less than two months in early spring 2020 during the initial COVID-19 lockdowns,...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2021There are no comments yet. 4047 Views
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Guest opinion: The Energy Innovation Act will cut pollution and put money in our pocketsIn an op-ed, Paula Danz and Mark Reynolds advocate for the passage of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (HR 2307),...
Original post made on Apr. 23, 2021Last comment by Ed Kahl, on Apr 26, 2021 at 1:24 pm | 2 comments | 3493 Views
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Menlo College to require students to be vaccinated before fall return to campusMenlo College students will return to campus this fall, but first, they'll need to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The private...
Original post made on Apr. 23, 2021Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Apr 23, 2021 at 9:21 pm | 3 comments | 5535 Views
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Community briefs: Petition to save Flood Park trees, local blood drives and a fundraiser for Ann's Coffee Shop ownerIn this week's community briefs, local blood drives, a Fundraiser for the owner of Ann's Coffee Shop, apetition starts opposing...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2021Last comment by Alice Newton, on Apr 22, 2021 at 3:02 pm | 1 comment | 3822 Views
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San Mateo County officials hopeful about increased vaccine supply in coming weeksFollowing weeks of supply constraints, San Mateo County may get a higher supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses in the coming weeks,...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2021Last comment by Observer, on Apr 21, 2021 at 1:45 pm | 2 comments | 3647 Views
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County officials to announce free college education for 500 eligible studentsCounty officials will announce on Monday a program to send 500 students to college for free. Eligible students are enrolled...
Original post made on Apr. 20, 2021There are no comments yet. 3423 Views
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Guest opinion: Want to help the environment? Take a look at your stocks.In a guest opinion, Mountain View resident Donna Davies writes about the process of divesting fossil fuel stocks and mutual...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2021Last comment by Jason, on Apr 18, 2021 at 6:38 pm | 1 comment | 3149 Views
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After over a year, Sequoia special ed students are offered on-campus learning optionsFamilies of special ed Sequoia Union High School District students expressed their concerns about their children remaining...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2021Last comment by Rachel, on Apr 16, 2021 at 6:41 pm | 5 comments | 4630 Views
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Local agencies are preparing for another big wildfire yearWith the drought in full swing this year, Cal Fire and other agencies are warning that fires are already becoming a threat. Read...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2021Last comment by CyberVoter, on Apr 16, 2021 at 2:21 pm | 2 comments | 4068 Views
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Snapshots of retirement: New book looks at how baby boomers are changing the formulaWith greater affluence than their parents' generation, boomers are reinventing retirement with more activity, more passion...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2021There are no comments yet. 2703 Views
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How a pandemic passion project is helping a 'Neighborhood Pizza Guy' connect with his communityWhat started out as a pandemic passion project for Atherton resident Matt Burr has quickly grown into what could be something...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2021There are no comments yet. 5358 Views
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Community briefs: County libraries increase access; $10K scholarship applications open; Menlo Park district receives awardsIn this week's community briefs, increased library access, Menlo Park district receives awards, a $10,000 scholarship and...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2021There are no comments yet. 3199 Views
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Despite low supply, San Mateo County vaccination rates keep pace with neighboring countiesAs all California residents 16 and older become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, San Mateo County officials...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2021Last comment by MC, on Apr 15, 2021 at 11:00 pm | 1 comment | 3278 Views
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Santa Clara, San Mateo counties halt use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccineA rare side effect from the one-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has caused health leaders in Santa Clara and San...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2021Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on Apr 14, 2021 at 10:29 am | 1 comment | 3848 Views
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Hundreds march against anti-Asian hate in Mountain View rallyAround 500 Bay Area residents gathered in Mountain View on Sunday to rally against the recent uptick in crimes and discrimination...
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2021Last comment by , on Apr 13, 2021 at 1:22 pm | 1 comment | 2963 Views
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Community briefs: Atherton e-waste event; Portola Valley historical webinar; Atherton recruiting for committeesIn this week's community briefs, Atherton to house e-waste event, Portola Valley roadhouses webinar is this Sunday, a Portola...
Original post made on Apr. 9, 2021There are no comments yet. 3418 Views
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San Mateo County Office of Education updates guidance for schoolsThe San Mateo County Office of Education on Tuesday released updated guidance for county schools on physical distancing,...
Original post made on Apr. 7, 2021There are no comments yet. 3339 Views
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Health leaders encourage residents to seek COVID-19 vaccination appointments despite short supplyIn a continued race to stay one step ahead of the mutating coronavirus, health officials in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties...
Original post made on Apr. 7, 2021There are no comments yet. 2860 Views
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