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After a branch falls in the night, Oak Knoll Elementary School prepares to lose its cherished treeThroughout Oak Knoll Elementary's 72-year history in Menlo Park, children have cavorted beneath the towering oak tree in...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2023Last comment by LynneF, on Sep 21, 2023 at 4:20 pm | 1 comment | 3154 Views
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Atherton rejects injury claim filed by Menlo-Atherton High School student who was arrested at bus stopThe Town of Atherton denied a claim by a Menlo-Atherton High School student alleging he suffered substantial injuries after...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2023Last comment by Thoughtful, on Aug 24, 2023 at 8:14 pm | 6 comments | 5952 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
One woman dies, one hospitalized in North Fair Oaks stabbingSan Mateo County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Redwood City man covered in blood after two women were stabbed, one fatally,...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2023Last comment by lelkins, on Aug 2, 2023 at 12:37 pm | 1 comment | 3325 Views
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To help its cops cope, Atherton, East Palo Alto and Menlo Park police departments hire joint wellness coordinatorAn anonymous donor is funding a wellness coordinator for officers to be shared between the Atherton, East Palo Alto and Menlo...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2023Last comment by Thoughtful, on Jul 25, 2023 at 4:30 pm | 3 comments | 3140 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Celebrating July 4th with roping, riding and a barbecue at the 71st annual Woodside Junior RodeoFamilies gathered at the Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County on Kings Mountain Road in Woodside on July 4 for the annual junior...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2023Last comment by Eric Mills, on Jul 5, 2023 at 4:05 pm | 1 comment | 2845 Views
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JR. RODEOS & CA EDUCATION 60042California Education Code 60042 mandates that, "Humane education and kindness to animals shall be taught in the public schools,...
Original post made by Eric Mills on Jun. 25, 2023There are no comments yet. 373 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
With an empty seat to fill, Las Lomitas board will re-do vote for a new member after violating state lawA special meeting is set for Wednesday so the Las Lomitas Elementary School District governing board can once again vote...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2023Last comment by Linda M, on Jun 13, 2023 at 9:08 pm | 1 comment | 2416 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest Opinion: To reduce inequality, local school districts need to mergeThis week, reader Henry Donald makes the case that the Ravenswood and Menlo Park school districts ought to merge, erasing...
Original post made on May. 6, 2023Last comment by JBS, on May 12, 2023 at 8:16 pm | 17 comments | 6531 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is the child care crisis getting worse?Experts say high-quality care is so vital for small children. It's also why the ongoing child care crisis is so worrisome...
Original post made on May. 9, 2023Last comment by Chuck Bernstein, on May 9, 2023 at 1:48 pm | 1 comment | 1997 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
After students shout down conservative judge, complaints are filed against Stanford Law School and studentsA public-interest attorney and House of Representatives committee heads have asked for investigations of Stanford Law School...
Original post made on Apr. 19, 2023Last comment by Thoughtful, on Apr 20, 2023 at 8:02 am | 2 comments | 4787 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Legal challenge seeks to invalidate $889M in local bond measures, targets ballot labelsA legal challenge filed in the Superior Court of San Mateo County asserts that the ballot labels for two local school district...
Original post made on Apr. 4, 2023Last comment by pogo, on Apr 7, 2023 at 8:02 am | 4 comments | 2659 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest opinion: Sequoia school board's secrecy is undemocratic and irresponsibleMenlo-Atherton students weigh in on the departure of the district superintendent, arguing the school board has some explaining...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2023Last comment by Dawn1234, on Jan 30, 2023 at 12:12 pm | 1 comment | 3427 Views
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For the second time in two years, the Sequoia District begins the search for a new superintendentTeachers, parents and local officials said they were “left with more questions than answers” after a special board meeting...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2023Last comment by Dawn1234, on Jan 20, 2023 at 12:20 pm | 1 comment | 3393 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Sequoia district names interim supe, pays $299K to former district headThe Sequoia Union High School District's Crystal Leach is serving as superintendent after Darnise Williams resigned last...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2022Last comment by Retired Local Teacher, on Jan 1, 2023 at 8:58 am | 3 comments | 4149 Views
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Sequoia district's first Black female superintendent resigns after week of rumors, closed-door meetingsSequoia Union High School District's first Black female superintendent, Darnise Wiliams, resigned Wednesday after week of...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2022Last comment by Retired Local Teacher, on Dec 30, 2022 at 8:07 am | 80 comments | 14931 Views
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Residents voice strong support for Sequoia district superintendent during special meetingThe district called a special meeting for Monday to discuss Superintendent Darnise Williams's evaluation, the second one...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2022Last comment by ReginaR, on Dec 15, 2022 at 3:36 pm | 1 comment | 4041 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
M-A community asks district 'what's next?' after recent gun incidents on campusAfter students reportedly brought guns to campus twice during December, Menlo-Atherton High School teachers and other community...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2022Last comment by pvrez, on Dec 14, 2022 at 5:46 pm | 3 comments | 4287 Views
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Silicon Valley International School hosts annual Moon FestivalSilicon Valley International School stargazed, listened to stories, ate mooncakes and carried lanterns during the school's...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2022There are no comments yet. 3901 Views
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Teen driver involved in fatal Redwood City car crash may face vehicular manslaughter chargesThe 17-year-old driver of a car that collided with another, resulting in the death of two and the injury of four others Friday...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2022Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Nov 11, 2022 at 4:01 pm | 2 comments | 12571 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest opinions: School board member, planning commissioner urge No on Measure VThis week, Ravenswood school board member Jenny Varghese Bloom and Menlo Park Planning Commission member Chris DeCardy have...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2022Last comment by kbehroozi, on Nov 4, 2022 at 12:36 pm | 12 comments | 4622 Views
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