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ATHERTON
Construction resumes on Atherton civic centerConstruction began again on Atherton’s long-awaited $31.6 million civic center project after a three-week shutdown. Read...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2020Last comment by Petre Carpentre , on Apr 18, 2020 at 7:59 am | 25 comments | 3923 Views
OTHER TOPICS
For vulnerable seniors and those who care for them, times are difficult and uncertainOn the sunniest day of spring so far, Eric Woodman stood outside the fence at Silver Oaks Memory Care, an assisted living...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2020Last comment by whatever, on Apr 17, 2020 at 8:29 pm | 2 comments | 3687 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
5 hands-on ways to help those in need on the PeninsulaStuck sheltering in place and want to be helpful? Here are five things you can do to help local nonprofits that don't involve...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2020Last comment by Heather Hopkins, on Apr 17, 2020 at 12:53 pm | 1 comment | 3837 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Portola Valley School District taps assistant principal to lead Corte Madera SchoolKristen Shima will be the new principal of Corte Madera School, effective July 1, the Portola Valley School District board...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2020Last comment by PVSD ALUMNI, TOO, on Apr 17, 2020 at 12:16 pm | 4 comments | 2858 Views
FICTION
Photo essay: Picturing life under the coronavirusThrough images, we show how Midpeninsula residents and workers are coping with the COVID-19 threat that has disrupted our...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2020There are no comments yet. 2778 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parents and high school district divided over proposal to temporarily shift to credit/no credit grading systemThere is a divide between those in the Sequoia Union High School District who want to stick to letter grades for the spring...
Original post made on Apr. 11, 2020Last comment by MP Resident, on Apr 16, 2020 at 10:20 pm | 22 comments | 8049 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Armed robbery Tuesday afternoon in Portola ValleySuspects drove up to the victim as he was walking near his van and one suspect waved a black handgun and demanded tools and...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2020Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Apr 16, 2020 at 6:48 pm | 6 comments | 4089 Views
AROUND TOWN
In face of pandemic, psychologist to lead webinar Friday on suicide preventionA free webinar this Friday aims to help people recognize the signs of individuals with suicidal thoughts and the proper steps...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2020Last comment by Mr Kidno, on Apr 16, 2020 at 4:53 pm | 1 comment | 3706 Views
AROUND TOWN
What will it take for local restaurants to recover? Famed Peninsula brewer Dan Gordon sounds the alarm after closing in Palo AltoIn an interview, Palo Alto restaurateur Dan Gordon spoke bluntly about the ripple effects the coronavirus will have on local...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2020Last comment by G, on Apr 15, 2020 at 7:33 pm | 5 comments | 4460 Views
MENLO PARK
Guest opinion: Creek flood control plan doesn't tell the whole storyIn this guest opinion, former Menlo Park Mayor Steve Schmidt and Brielle Johnck, a former Environmental Quality Control Board...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2020Last comment by Henry fox, on Apr 14, 2020 at 7:39 pm | 4 comments | 2697 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Resources for seniors during the coronavirus crisisFrom meal deliveries to dedicated grocery shopping hours, below is a list of local resources for seniors in need of assistance...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2020Last comment by PammyJ, on Apr 14, 2020 at 1:00 pm | 1 comment | 3466 Views
AROUND TOWN
Open space district to close all preserves in San Mateo County on weekendsStarting Saturday, April 11, all of the public open spaces operated by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in San...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2020Last comment by La Hondan, on Apr 14, 2020 at 12:37 pm | 16 comments | 6752 Views
MENLO PARK
Local small businesses are taking bold new steps to keep their doors open. Help may be on the way.As small businesses along the Peninsula shutter in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the owner of Old World Designs in...
Original post made on Apr. 3, 2020Last comment by Jen Wolosin, on Apr 13, 2020 at 11:57 am | 8 comments | 5909 Views
AROUND TOWN
Coronavirus central: Santa Clara County records 50 deaths from COVID-19Santa Clara County's total of COVID-19 cases climbed to 1,484 on Friday, 42 of which were new. The news of three more death...
Original post made on Apr. 11, 2020Last comment by Cool Nurse, on Apr 11, 2020 at 10:33 pm | 1 comment | 8173 Views
AROUND TOWN
Property tax deadline extended in San Mateo CountyThe deadline for San Mateo County property owners to pay their second annual installment of property taxes has been extended...
Original post made on Apr. 8, 2020Last comment by Cultists On The Loose Again, on Apr 11, 2020 at 4:30 pm | 5 comments | 4670 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
San Mateo County in 'state of emergency' due to coronavirusSan Mateo County supervisors today (March 10) ratified and extended a proclamation of a state of emergency due to the coronavirus...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2020Last comment by Sharon Jefferson, on Apr 11, 2020 at 8:42 am | 29 comments | 30848 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Eggs are sold out. Hand sanitizer is on backorder. Strained staff is working overtime. Here's how Midpeninsula grocery stores are responding to the coronavirusLocal grocery stores and their employees are on their own front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The precautions they're taking...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2020Last comment by Julie, on Apr 10, 2020 at 10:08 pm | 4 comments | 6345 Views
MENLO PARK
City Council, Please follow the wise leadership being provided by the Town of Atherton and the City of Palo Alto.City Council, Please follow the wise leadership being provided by the Town of Atherton and the City of Palo Alto. ...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Apr. 7, 2020Last comment by Sara T, on Apr 10, 2020 at 12:55 pm | 7 comments | 1443 Views
OTHER TOPICS
In the time of the coronavirus, Zoom and Skype are the new therapist's officeWith local youth sheltering at home, counseling sessions and support groups that used to take place face-to-face in school...
Original post made on Apr. 9, 2020Last comment by pearl, on Apr 9, 2020 at 12:44 pm | 1 comment | 3652 Views
OTHER TOPICS
San Mateo County announces mandatory quarantines, isolation for coronavirus patients and their contactsResidents of San Mateo County who have tested positive for COVID-19 have been ordered not to leave their homes except to...
Original post made on Apr. 7, 2020Last comment by Reality, on Apr 8, 2020 at 3:14 pm | 11 comments | 11089 Views
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