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Menlo Park council votes to end library late fees and try expanded scholarship program for recreation servicesOverdue fees at the Menlo Park Library will soon be a thing of the past, following a unanimous vote by Menlo Park's City...
Original post made on May. 24, 2021There are no comments yet. 1088 Views
ATHERTON
Golden Acorn Awards highlight pandemic contributionsMenlo Park's leaders celebrated on Thursday a year like no other by recognizing the pandemic response contributions of local...
Original post made on May. 24, 2021There are no comments yet. 5595 Views
AROUND TOWN
Guest opinion: Reducing wildfire risk to homes and communitiesIn a guest opinion, Don Bullard, battalion chief and fire marshal for the Woodside Fire Protection District, writes about...
Original post made on May. 24, 2021There are no comments yet. 4647 Views
MOVIES
In-person and virtual audiences invited to Palo Alto Players' 'Tea for Three'With "Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat and Betty," Palo Alto Players is making the bold move back to in-person theater, while...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021There are no comments yet. 4115 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Stanford reverses course, saves 11 sports that were set for chopping blockAfter a controversial decision to cut nearly a third of its varsity sports teams last year, Stanford University has walked...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021There are no comments yet. 3904 Views
SPORTS
The Peninsula's most protected trail is delightful. And it's growing. Here's what you need to know.Hidden off a dirt road in the Skylawn Memorial Cemetery in the hills between San Mateo and Half Moon Bay is a pristine trail...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021There are no comments yet. 12689 Views
MENLO PARK
Al fresco forever?In June of 2020, as it became clear how significantly California's restaurants were going to be impacted by the pandemic...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021Last comment by Dad of 2, on May 21, 2021 at 2:17 pm | 1 comment | 1273 Views
AROUND TOWN
Facebook announces $1.5M in grants for accessory unitsFacebook announced Thursday that it planned to use $1.5 million from its Innovation Fund to provide grants to five organizations...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021Last comment by Resident, on May 21, 2021 at 6:34 am | 1 comment | 5475 Views
MENLO PARK
Twice as many kids are seeking help from local youth counseling serviceBetween August 2020 and February, more than 100 students sought out counseling at La Entrada Middle School in Menlo Park,...
Original post made on May. 21, 2021There are no comments yet. 3260 Views
SPORTS
Sacred Heart Prep sending 28 student-athletes to play in collegeFor the 15th consecutive year, Sacred Heart Prep will send at least 15 student-athletes to play at the intercollegiate ranks....
Original post made on May. 20, 2021Last comment by Resident, on May 20, 2021 at 6:30 am | 1 comment | 4859 Views
MOVIES
Businesses greet loosened CDC mask rule with elation, consternationWhen President Joe Biden hailed new guidance from the CDC for fully vaccinated people last Thursday, his words struck a hopeful...
Original post made on May. 18, 2021There are no comments yet. 4562 Views
MOVIES
Events planned all month to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander heritageDozens of virtual events to honor Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month kicked off in Palo Alto on May 1, with celebrations...
Original post made on May. 18, 2021There are no comments yet. 4469 Views
MOVIES
First-ever Peninsula Restaurant Week kicks off with 102 eateriesFrom May 14-22, more than 100 restaurants, bakeries and eateries of all stripes along the Peninsula are offering prix fixe...
Original post made on May. 18, 2021There are no comments yet. 4828 Views
MOVIES
San Mateo County launches COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children 12-15San Mateo County began offering COVID-19 vaccinations to 12 to 15 year-olds at its Pfizer vaccine clinics on Thursday, and...
Original post made on May. 18, 2021There are no comments yet. 4444 Views
AROUND TOWN
Community college PR head arrested on suspicion of sex with minorsAn employee with the San Mateo County Community College District is suspected of engaging in sexual acts with two minors...
Original post made on May. 17, 2021Last comment by Hmmm, on May 17, 2021 at 11:50 pm | 1 comment | 6258 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park's Golden Acorn Awards aim to highlight pandemic-time leadershipCelebrating leaders in Menlo Park who have supported the community through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Menlo Park Chamber...
Original post made on May. 17, 2021Last comment by Debbie, on May 17, 2021 at 6:12 pm | 1 comment | 4292 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Three things to know about Gavin Newsom's spending spreeGov. Newsom is proposing to spend California's $100 billion windfall on schools, small businesses, homelessness and more,...
Original post made on May. 17, 2021Last comment by Mr. Engel, on May 17, 2021 at 2:14 pm | 1 comment | 4317 Views
WOODSIDE
Transient arrested for allegedly starting illegal campfire near WoodsideA 20-year-old transient was arrested Friday morning near Woodside for allegedly starting an illegal campfire that spread...
Original post made on May. 17, 2021Last comment by vicki coe, on May 17, 2021 at 12:14 pm | 1 comment | 4974 Views
OTHER TOPICS
In gowns and sneakers, tuxes and masks, M-A seniors gather for promAbout 250 Menlo-Atherton seniors celebrated prom last week with a modified outdoor event, held on the school's soccer field,...
Original post made on May. 14, 2021Last comment by pearl, on May 14, 2021 at 3:24 pm | 1 comment | 6232 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Cinco de Mayo event highlights nonprofits serving Latinx community through pandemicLeaders from three nonprofits and educational institutions gathered virtually last week to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by highlighting...
Original post made on May. 13, 2021Last comment by Observer, on May 13, 2021 at 7:25 pm | 1 comment | 3633 Views
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