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Small plane makes emergency landing at The Horse Park in WoodsideA small plane made an emergency landing Sunday afternoon at a horse park in Woodside, fire officials said. Read the full...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2021Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Nov 8, 2021 at 10:38 pm | 3 comments | 4147 Views
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Two employees sue Mark Zuckerberg and companies for discrimination, sexual harassmentTwo former employees of Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan have filed lawsuits claiming they were subjected to racial,...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2021There are no comments yet. 4801 Views
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New three-year police contract approved in Menlo ParkMenlo Park police officers will each receive $2,000 lump sum payments as part of a new police contract the City Council approved...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2021Last comment by Anne Miller, on Oct 29, 2021 at 1:27 pm | 4 comments | 2672 Views
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California pulls the plug on gas-powered leaf blowers under new lawNearly three decades after Peninsula cities began implementing bans on gas-powered leaf blowers, the effort has found a foothold...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2021Last comment by Willows Dad, on Oct 22, 2021 at 3:30 pm | 7 comments | 6482 Views
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Local nonprofit leader co-authors first book for children about the harms of gasolineMenlo Park resident Janelle London advocates for the environment as leader of a nonprofit to make America gas-free and Menlo...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2021Last comment by Enough, on Oct 19, 2021 at 8:02 pm | 3 comments | 2606 Views
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'Get the Zuck out': Protesters call for Mark Zuckerberg's removal as Facebook CEOA caravan of about 20 protesters parked by Mark Zuckerberg's Palo Alto residence on Sunday afternoon to honk up a storm and...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2021Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on Oct 18, 2021 at 1:53 pm | 1 comment | 3960 Views
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Obituaries: A list of local residents who died recentlyThis week in obituaries, read about the lives of Tina Enomoto, 71, Emmanuel Barbariol, 96, Noble Hancock, 99, George White...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2021Last comment by Mimi McDowell, on Oct 14, 2021 at 3:40 pm | 1 comment | 2819 Views
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Tesla to move headquarters from Palo Alto to AustinElon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., confirmed Thursday afternoon what many have long suspected: The electric vehicle and energy...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2021Last comment by Kevin, on Oct 8, 2021 at 3:32 pm | 4 comments | 5052 Views
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Guest opinion: Examining myths about switching from gas to electricIn a guest opinion, Josie Gaillard, a Menlo Park resident and Environmental Quality Commission member, writes about answers...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2021Last comment by new guy, on Oct 8, 2021 at 8:58 am | 30 comments | 7391 Views
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As bidding wars cool, is a Peninsula housing crash on the way?As we roll through summer, many families are finally getting away for their first vacation since 2020. With fewer active...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2021Last comment by Sunny Storm, on Oct 6, 2021 at 6:49 am | 3 comments | 15044 Views
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Cool Cafe at Stanford's Cantor Arts Center closes after 20 yearsAfter closing in March 2020 during the initial COVID-19 lockdown, the Cool Cafe at Stanford University's Cantor Arts Center...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2021Last comment by lspw, on Oct 4, 2021 at 2:43 pm | 1 comment | 5845 Views
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Guest opinion: How to get on board with Menlo Park's climate action planIn a guest opinion, Menlo Park residents Brielle Johnck and Steve Schmidt write about questions they have in response to...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2021Last comment by Westbrook, on Oct 2, 2021 at 1:01 am | 12 comments | 2034 Views
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Tears, hugs and masks as parents send their children back to schoolThere were tears from parents and kindergartners alike as elementary school students in Ravenswood, Portola Valley and Las...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2021There are no comments yet. 2114 Views
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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 | 5902 Views
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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. 2838 Views
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Farm stand safari: Cruising the Coastside for the perfect produceCruising the San Mateo County coast, it's never long before you find a farm stand. Part of the joy of visiting farm stands...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2021Last comment by amhey, on Sep 10, 2021 at 1:27 pm | 1 comment | 4494 Views
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Getreu trial: Brother of victim testifies alleged serial killer murdered his sister in 1963Evan David Williams, a pastor, said that Getreu killed his sister on June 9, 1963, when his family and Getreu's parents were...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2021Last comment by Gcb, on Sep 9, 2021 at 9:34 am | 1 comment | 4833 Views
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Bill to allow more density in single-family zones passes AssemblyA housing bill that would loosen up restrictions in single-family zones by allowing subdivisions for up to four dwellings...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2021Last comment by brent, on Aug 27, 2021 at 12:54 pm | 5 comments | 4395 Views
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Housing bill that allows cities to increase density clears state AssemblyA state bill that would allow cities to override voter-enacted zoning restrictions to construct housing developments eked...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2021Last comment by Misha, on Aug 24, 2021 at 9:57 pm | 3 comments | 2760 Views
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Spate of ADA lawsuits hits hundreds of local businesses still reeling from the pandemicThings were looking pretty good last month for Tai Pan, a downtown Palo Alto restaurant known for its Cantonese dim sum....
Original post made on Aug. 15, 2021Last comment by tmain, on Aug 19, 2021 at 11:01 pm | 3 comments | 8744 Views
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