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Supervisor runoff: Candidates differ on key issuesThe two candidates in the Nov. 2 runoff election for the District 3 San Mateo County supervisor's seat offer voters a choice,...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2010Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Oct 6, 2010 at 3:13 pm | 6 comments | 9117 Views
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Business, community leader Duncan Matteson dies at 82Duncan Matteson, a longtime Menlo Park resident and a leader in business, philanthropy and community service, died peacefully...
Original post made on May. 22, 2017Last comment by fcservices, on May 22, 2017 at 3:38 pm | 2 comments | 9116 Views
ATHERTON
Train strikes car in AthertonA southbound Caltrain struck a on the train tracks at Fair Oak Avenue in Atherton at about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16. The...
Original post made on Dec. 17, 2014Last comment by Big Enos, on Dec 17, 2014 at 8:45 pm | 9 comments | 9116 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: Unfortunate choices in sheriff's raceThose who remember and continue to be troubled by appointed Sheriff Carlos Bolanos' 2007 escapade in Las Vegas, when he and...
Original post made on May. 25, 2018Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Jun 1, 2018 at 2:24 pm | 63 comments | 9113 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton seeks manager with backboneWimps need not apply. That's one of the messages Atherton City Council members want to send to anyone thinking about tossing...
Original post made on Feb. 28, 2012Last comment by John Johns, on Mar 7, 2012 at 10:46 pm | 14 comments | 9113 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Union electricians picket Ladera Oaks club over non-union wagesOn most weekday mornings, there's now a crowd of men clad in orange safety vests at the entrance to Ladera Oaks Swim, Fitness...
Original post made on Feb. 6, 2009Last comment by dan, on Feb 18, 2009 at 10:39 pm | 68 comments | 9111 Views
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How San Mateo County is tackling inequality in its COVID-19 responseThe coronavirus pandemic is still taking a disproportionate toll on people of color and low-income people, according to San...
Original post made on Dec. 29, 2020Last comment by Dan Stegink, on Dec 31, 2020 at 5:42 am | 4 comments | 9110 Views
SPORTS
County to hold COVID-19 vaccination events for educatorsSome local teachers are reporting that they have already begun to receive their first COVID-19 vaccine doses after San Mateo...
Original post made on Feb. 20, 2021There are no comments yet. 9108 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton dentist charged with defrauding patientsKim Chi Vu, a 52-year-old dentist from Atherton, has been charged with defrauding patients by charging them for services...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2015Last comment by SteveC, on Aug 17, 2015 at 2:27 pm | 3 comments | 9108 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Guest opinion: Why is COVID-19 spreading so rampantly? Here are three factors to consider.In an op-ed in the July 24 issue, San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow writes about factors that are contributing...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Aug 10, 2020 at 10:24 am | 24 comments | 9107 Views
MENLO PARK
Biotech innovator Alejandro Zaffaroni of Atherton dies at 91Alejandro Zaffaroni, an innovator in biotechnology and drug delivery systems, and generous humanitarian with close ties to...
Original post made on Mar. 5, 2014Last comment by Shawn, on Mar 6, 2014 at 7:00 pm | 2 comments | 9103 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton works to reduce pedestrian risks on El Camino RealAtherton has been working with Caltrans on ways to make El Camino Real safer for at least 18 months, since a September 2012...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2014Last comment by matt from the block, on Aug 9, 2014 at 1:27 pm | 22 comments | 9101 Views
AROUND TOWN
Sweet treats abound at Angel Heart Cakes==B Business:== Opening a bakery is no cakewalk. Just ask Chris Rivera and Debbie Umphreys. Since these Menlo Park moms launched...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2011Last comment by JF, on Nov 30, 2011 at 9:19 pm | 3 comments | 9099 Views
AROUND TOWN
DA's Office reveals more details in Haldeman sexual assault caseMore information has been made public about the alleged sexual assaults of children by Randolph Haldeman, including that...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2019Last comment by Ann R, on Aug 29, 2019 at 10:12 pm | 8 comments | 9099 Views
AROUND TOWN
Annual Halloween Concert Oct. 28Palo Alto's Annual Halloween Concert In its 14th year! featuring Phantom Organist James Welch and Russell Hancock as...
Original post made by James Welch on Oct. 5, 2006There are no comments yet. 9098 Views
AROUND TOWN
New suit claims high-speed-rail officials 'misled' publicJust weeks after California's high-speed rail project withstood a court challenge from a group of Peninsula cities, the agency...
Original post made on Mar. 19, 2013Last comment by POGO, on Mar 23, 2013 at 6:41 pm | 41 comments | 9096 Views
MENLO PARK
District attorney says his office should not have dismissed case against Menlo Park copReview of case filed against Menlo Park police officer caught with prostitute leads to policy changes in Santa Clara County...
Original post made on Jan. 29, 2013Last comment by downtowner, on Jan 29, 2013 at 4:57 pm | 11 comments | 9095 Views
MENLO PARK
Why are good people leaving Menlo Park City Hall?In the last 4-5 years these people have left. Planning Engineer Community Development Director and before that Community...
Original post made by Long Time Menlo Man on Nov. 2, 2013Last comment by Bill, on Nov 12, 2013 at 7:06 pm | 6 comments | 9094 Views
AROUND TOWN
Missing-dog mystery sparks police investigationCarolina Bruchilari thought her beloved German shepherd, Scott, would only be gone for two weeks when she entrusted him to...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2023Last comment by Nanc, on Feb 4, 2023 at 8:33 pm | 2 comments | 9093 Views
MENLO PARK
High-speed rail activities to slow down on PeninsulaCalifornia's high-speed rail project will begin between the small city of Corcoran and the unincorporated community of Borden...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2010Last comment by Martin Engel, on Dec 5, 2010 at 2:57 pm | 4 comments | 9091 Views
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