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Food trumps hateFeeling unnerved by increasing anti-immigrant rhetoric in the wake of the 2016 presidential election, Danielle Tsi started...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2019Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Jun 13, 2019 at 7:02 pm | 10 comments | 3742 Views
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Menlo Park: Nativity Carnival draws crowds over weekendSun, fun and games were on the program for those attending the Nativity Carnival last weekend, June 7-9. Read the full story...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2019Last comment by Thanks, on Jun 13, 2019 at 9:20 am | 1 comment | 3111 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
M-A's Class of 2019 says farewellMenlo-Atherton High School's Class of 2019 received their diplomas during a graduation ceremony held on the school's football...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2019Last comment by Kate Kennedy, on Jun 12, 2019 at 4:45 pm | 2 comments | 7634 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park, Atherton water main work underwayA water main replacement project began on May 31 in the Lindenwood neighborhood of Atherton and the Menlo Oaks neighborhood...
Original post made on Jun. 12, 2019Last comment by whatever, on Jun 12, 2019 at 11:39 am | 1 comment | 3057 Views
MENLO PARK
Atherton: Sixteen-year-old arrested for having gun on M-A campusPolice arrested a 16-year-old boy who they suspect brought a gun on the Menlo-Atherton High School campus on June 6 during...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2019Last comment by Citizen, on Jun 12, 2019 at 6:00 am | 2 comments | 6149 Views
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Lawmaker behind SB 50 makes case for zoning reforms to address state housing crisisScott Wiener, whose housing bill has energized housing advocates and galvanized local officials, came to Palo Alto on Friday...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2019Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on Jun 11, 2019 at 9:42 pm | 5 comments | 3097 Views
MENLO PARK
Council pushes back on proposal to add staff next fiscal yearThe Menlo Park City Council cast doubt on proposals in the city budget to add new staff members and use non-guaranteed money...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2019Last comment by Jennifer Bestor, on Jun 11, 2019 at 8:53 pm | 1 comment | 1901 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park council to weigh development moratorium this weekSpurred by a proposal from two council members, the Menlo Park City Council will consider adopting a moratorium on new nonresidential...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2019Last comment by Subcommittee, on Jun 11, 2019 at 8:47 pm | 41 comments | 7291 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Santa Cruz Avenue shut down Wednesday for downtown block partyMenlo Park's 13th annual downtown block party will be held on Wednesday, June 12, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Santa Cruz Avenue. Read...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2019Last comment by whatever, on Jun 11, 2019 at 5:28 pm | 1 comment | 3481 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton: Semitruck driver suffers moderate injuries in crashA semitruck driver was transported to the hospital with moderate injuries on Monday morning (June 10) following a three-vehicle...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2019Last comment by Steve_J, on Jun 11, 2019 at 2:27 pm | 1 comment | 3959 Views
OTHER TOPICS
To all, a good knightBrilliant scientist. Prolific inventor. Entrepreneur and philanthropist. Armand Neukermans of Portola Valley is all of these...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2019Last comment by Annie Nunan, on Jun 10, 2019 at 10:31 pm | 3 comments | 5767 Views
MENLO PARK
Who pays for public art?Efforts are underway to launch a new nonprofit dedicated to public art in Menlo Park, a city that hasn't had an Arts Commission...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2019Last comment by Observer II, on Jun 9, 2019 at 3:49 pm | 5 comments | 4311 Views
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Jason's Cafe, a Menlo Park diner, shutters following ADA suitsJason's Cafe, which had been in operation in Menlo Park for 11 years, closed May 1, according to Jason Kwan, the cafe's...
Original post made on May. 2, 2019Last comment by owner's issue, on Jun 8, 2019 at 5:13 pm | 111 comments | 14266 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Motorcyclist taken to hospital after collisionA 24-year-old motorcyclist was taken to the hospital in an ambulance after he collided with a car at the corner of Ringwood...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2019Last comment by Judy C, on Jun 8, 2019 at 9:53 am | 2 comments | 2635 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo Park school district conducts survey to help it plan for futureThe Menlo Park City School District is conducting its annual community survey. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2019/06/06/menlo-park-school-district-condu...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2019Last comment by How much?, on Jun 8, 2019 at 6:05 am | 1 comment | 2980 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton resident, Warriors investor Mark Stevens receives one-year ban from NBA games after pushing playerAtherton resident and Golden State Warriors minority investor Mark Stevens has been fined $500,000 and barred from attending...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2019Last comment by Thoughtful, on Jun 7, 2019 at 9:22 pm | 5 comments | 5627 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park sports trainer charged in sexual assault case involving teenage girlTristan Arfi of Redwood City, owner of the Boxing Theory Gym in Menlo Park, is facing arraignment next week on sexual assault...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2019Last comment by disgusting, on Jun 7, 2019 at 9:22 am | 1 comment | 4537 Views
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Menlo Park: Commuter bus burns, ignites grass fire near Alpine RoadCrews from five fire agencies responded to a bus fire and two grass fires that were ignited by the commuter bus, which caught...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2019Last comment by Darwin, on Jun 5, 2019 at 7:34 pm | 2 comments | 6478 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park boxing gym owner arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting teen girlThe owner of a boxing gym in Menlo Park has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a teenage girl he trained,...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2019There are no comments yet. 4196 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo fire district, Coast Guard adopt safety plan for drones and aircraftA new plan is in place for firefighters' search and rescue drones and U.S. Coast Guard helicopters to share the skies over...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2019Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Jun 4, 2019 at 8:02 pm | 3 comments | 2920 Views
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