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Weeks after Edgewood Fire, Emerald Hills residents frustrated over ongoing power outagesSince the 20-acre Edgewood Fire was contained last month, roughly 1,137 PG&E customers in the area have experienced repeated...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2022Last comment by Stuart, on Jul 28, 2022 at 3:05 pm | 3 comments | 4598 Views
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What were we all breathing? Local air quality reached 'hazardous' levels in July 4 fireworks hot spotsBay Area air quality from thousands of fireworks explosions on and around July 4 reached dangerously unhealthful levels in...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2022Last comment by Resident , on Jul 21, 2022 at 8:17 pm | 1 comment | 3218 Views
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Two arrested in fatal July 4 stabbing in East Palo AltoA man found stabbed on East O'Keefe Street in East Palo Alto died before paramedics arrived to the scene late Monday night,...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2022Last comment by Jv, on Jul 13, 2022 at 3:44 pm | 1 comment | 4431 Views
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Menlo Balance initiative faces council scrutiny, resident complaintsMenlo Balance's initiative to prohibit the Menlo Park City Council from redesignating lots zoned for single-family homes...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2022Last comment by Menlo Lifestyle, on Jul 11, 2022 at 1:30 pm | 14 comments | 5405 Views
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Menlo Park councilman floats compromise on Flood School housing planA proposal put forward by Menlo Park City Council member Ray Mueller in an op-ed July 5 aims to craft a compromise on the...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2022Last comment by Brian, on Jul 9, 2022 at 10:22 pm | 6 comments | 4266 Views
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Is this a scam? Tips to identify fraud schemes and where to go for helpScammers targeting older adults are experts at throwing their victims off balance by presenting urgent situations that can...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2022Last comment by Brian, on Jul 5, 2022 at 2:21 pm | 1 comment | 3643 Views
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Woman in critical condition after being struck by SamTrans bus in Menlo ParkA woman suffered life-threatening injuries after she was struck by a SamTrans bus on El Camino Real in Menlo Park during...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2022Last comment by Atherton Resident, on Jul 1, 2022 at 8:39 pm | 3 comments | 4808 Views
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Early returns show Christina Corpus in lead against incumbent Sheriff Carlos BolanosThe mood was buoyant as supporters trickled out of Christina Corpus's election night watch party. In one of the county's...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2022Last comment by Holly L., on Jun 23, 2022 at 4:34 pm | 48 comments | 8355 Views
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Incumbent San Mateo County sheriff concedes to challenger Christina CorpusConceding the primary race, incumbent Sheriff Carlos Bolanos congratulated his opponent Christina Corpus Thursday after early,...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2022Last comment by Brian, on Jun 17, 2022 at 10:25 pm | 3 comments | 10446 Views
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Boy, 15, dies in East Palo Alto shooting Monday nightA 15-year-old boy died in a shooting Monday night in East Palo Alto, according to police. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2022/06/14/boy-15-dies-in-east-p...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2022Last comment by Brian, on Jun 15, 2022 at 10:18 pm | 1 comment | 2576 Views
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How Newsom would close the achievement gap in California schoolsGov. Gavin Newsom advocates "completely reimagining" California's schools to equalize academic outcomes, but will it work? Read...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2022Last comment by Menlo Lifestyle, on Jun 15, 2022 at 10:56 am | 3 comments | 2550 Views
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PG&E warns of possible outages, urges preparation for Friday heatPG&E is encouraging customers around the Bay Area to prepare for excessive heat on Friday that could contribute to power...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2022Last comment by Enough, on Jun 11, 2022 at 4:46 pm | 3 comments | 2769 Views
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Voter guide: Sheriff Carlos Bolanos says as incumbent he's the 'most qualified person' for the jobCarlos Bolanos is in the midst of his first reelection campaign for San Mateo County Sheriff, a position he's held for almost...
Original post made on May. 11, 2022Last comment by Hmmm, on Jun 8, 2022 at 12:34 pm | 45 comments | 9966 Views
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In town hall, local Congress members talk about gun violence preventionIn honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Rep. Anna Eshoo held a virtual town hall Friday with Rep. Mike Thompson...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2022Last comment by Dave Boyce, on Jun 6, 2022 at 2:32 pm | 4 comments | 2541 Views
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After Texas shooting: A call to 'advance our resolve' from California state officialsGov. Gavin Newsom and the state's top Democrats vowed to "expedite" the gun control bills currently moving through the Legislature. Read...
Original post made on May. 26, 2022Last comment by Brian, on Jun 4, 2022 at 9:55 pm | 9 comments | 2862 Views
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Driver killed in high-speed crash on University AvenueA car going at a high speed crashed and split into two pieces on University Avenue in East Palo Alto on Monday night, according...
Original post made on May. 26, 2022Last comment by Hmmm, on Jun 4, 2022 at 1:21 pm | 2 comments | 4422 Views
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Ravenswood's Measure I campaign raises $7K, spends $13KThe latest campaign finance reports were released this week. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2022/05/28/ravenswoods-measure-i-campaign-raises-7k-spends-13...
Original post made on May. 28, 2022Last comment by Enough, on May 28, 2022 at 9:14 pm | 1 comment | 2462 Views
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Police to increase presence at schools this week in response to massacre at school in TexasLocal police departments plan to deploy more officers around campuses this week. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2022/05/25/police-to-increase-presence-a...
Original post made on May. 25, 2022Last comment by MenloVoter., on May 25, 2022 at 1:20 pm | 2 comments | 3139 Views
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Redwood City restaurant owners reflect on ADA lawsuitsPeninsula restaurant owners react to a U.S. District Court judge's dismissal of an Americans with Disabilities Act case filed...
Original post made on May. 18, 2022Last comment by MenloVoter., on May 19, 2022 at 7:45 am | 3 comments | 6696 Views
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East Palo Alto sends message to shooters: 'We're not going to tolerate this'East Palo Alto police, city officials and faith leaders vowed on Wednesday, in the aftermath of a deadly shooting the night...
Original post made on May. 18, 2022Last comment by Resident , on May 19, 2022 at 6:00 am | 2 comments | 4619 Views
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