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Menlo Park council bucks public sentiment, doesn't name new community campus after Onetta HarrisAfter four years of construction and debate over the naming of the new community campus in Menlo Park, it has officially...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2023Last comment by Mpbiker, on Nov 30, 2023 at 4:50 pm | 11 comments | 4016 Views
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Silicon Valley congresswoman Anna Eshoo announces retirementFor the first time in two decades, a Silicon Valley congressmember is poised to retire and shake up the South Bay's political...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2023Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Nov 28, 2023 at 9:10 am | 6 comments | 3081 Views
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Recognizing fake news now a required subject in California schoolsPushing back against the surge of misinformation online, California will now require all K-12 students to learn media literacy...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2023Last comment by Westbrook, on Nov 27, 2023 at 1:08 pm | 2 comments | 2393 Views
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Heirloom Organic Gardens, a staple at Menlo Park's farmers market, fights to stay afloatMenlo Park Farmers Market staple Heirloom Organic Gardens is struggling to make it after the COVID19 pandemic, so owner Grant...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2023Last comment by Menlo Lifestyle, on Nov 27, 2023 at 11:23 am | 2 comments | 2499 Views
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Don Horsley, former San Mateo County supervisor and longtime sheriff, diesFormer San Mateo County Sheriff and County Supervisor Don Horsley has died, the sheriff's office confirmed Friday evening....
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2023Last comment by pogo, on Nov 26, 2023 at 6:49 am | 2 comments | 7066 Views
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Meet the Stanford grad who created a 'plug-in' ADU to solve the housing crisisAs California grapples with its housing crisis, one Stanford grad has come up with an affordable solution for families living...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2023Last comment by Menlo Lifestyle, on Nov 22, 2023 at 9:02 am | 2 comments | 4868 Views
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Work begins on new University Avenue pedestrian and bike overcrossingThe new University Avenue pedestrian and bike overcrossing will link the east and west sides of East Palo Alto, which the...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2023Last comment by Resident, on Nov 18, 2023 at 7:48 am | 1 comment | 2226 Views
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President Biden to meet with China's president at Filoli on WednesdayThe Filoli estate in Woodside is set to host President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Nov 15, 2023 at 7:07 pm | 2 comments | 3586 Views
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East Palo Alto Vice Mayor Antonio López will run for San Mateo County SupervisorOn Monday, East Palo Alto Vice Mayor Antonio López declared his candidacy for the District 4 seat on the San Mateo County...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2023Last comment by Tereza, on Nov 8, 2023 at 1:02 pm | 3 comments | 1798 Views
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This week: One last chance to comment on Menlo Park's latest housing plan before the City Council's voteMenlo Park’s housing element is coming back around to the City Council, but first, the document is up for public review...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2023Last comment by Menlo Lifestyle, on Nov 3, 2023 at 11:20 am | 2 comments | 1804 Views
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Another inmate dies at San Mateo County's Maguire Correctional FacilityA 64-year-old man who was being held at the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City has died, the San Mateo County...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2023Last comment by Odette Riegman, on Oct 25, 2023 at 7:45 pm | 1 comment | 4027 Views
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California districts won't be able to suspend students for 'willful defiance' next school yearBy July of next year, it will be illegal for public schools in California to suspend students for low-level behavior issues...
Original post made on Oct. 11, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Oct 18, 2023 at 6:43 pm | 12 comments | 6262 Views
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They wanted a view, so they removed the walls in their Los Altos Hills homeHomeowner Ed Fike didn't think much could be done to open up his tiny 1950s-era kitchen to a view of the bay until he discovered...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2023There are no comments yet. 3338 Views
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‘Kidnapped’ flyers raising awareness about people held hostage by Hamas appear in Palo Alto, Los AltosAfter conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas on Oct. 7, “kidnapped” flyers with pictures and names of people kidnapped...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2023Last comment by Parent of Los Lomitas and La Entrada grads, on Oct 17, 2023 at 12:20 pm | 1 comment | 2023 Views
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Governor signs two Berman bills that target greater gun safetyGov. Gavin Newsom signed bills, authored by Assembly member Marc Berman, that empower the state DOJ to conduct firearm inspection...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2023Last comment by pogo, on Oct 4, 2023 at 6:40 am | 2 comments | 3510 Views
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Newsom’s pick to replace Feinstein: Laphonza ButlerLate Sunday evening, Oct. 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed that Laphonza Butler will replace the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2023Last comment by MP Father, on Oct 3, 2023 at 8:56 am | 4 comments | 1417 Views
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Australian race car driver charged in fatal La Honda crash is out on bailThe Australian race car driver charged with vehicular manslaughter for a fatal crash on state Highway 84 in San Mateo County...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2023Last comment by La Honda Resident, on Sep 27, 2023 at 4:22 pm | 5 comments | 4269 Views
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Davante Adams returns to East Palo Alto to surprise grandmother on ‘Secret Celebrity Renovation’Paly grad and NFL star receiver Davante Adams returns to East Palo Alto to surprise his grandmother with a home upgrade on...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2023Last comment by TriciaB, on Sep 25, 2023 at 10:36 pm | 1 comment | 2130 Views
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Ravenswood City School District board to vote next week on 400-unit teacher housing proposalThe Ravenswood City School District is looking to ink an agreement for an affordable housing project that could bring 450...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2023Last comment by PH, on Sep 24, 2023 at 8:42 am | 1 comment | 2268 Views
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Palo Alto resident Offir Gutelzon leads massive Bay Area protest against Benjamin NetanyahuPalo Alto based entrepreneur Offir Gutelzon led a massive, five-part protest Monday, Sept. 18, across San Jose, Fremont and...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2023Last comment by Parent of Los Lomitas and La Entrada grads, on Sep 20, 2023 at 8:40 pm | 3 comments | 3543 Views
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