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ATHERTON
New Facebook page looking for interesting & funny information on AthertonThis is a great Facebook page that just started. Go to "Atherton California 94027" and click like. Please share funny factual...
Original post made by Atherton California 94027 on Jan. 19, 2016Last comment by Atherton California 94027, on Jan 19, 2016 at 6:21 pm | 1 comment | 1960 Views
MENLO PARK
Yes on M homes being egged?Friend on Middle says homes with Yes on M signs have been getting egged, along with signs being stolen. Any info on this?...
Original post made by whatever on Nov. 4, 2014There are no comments yet. 1959 Views
OTHER TOPICS
San Mateo County rolls out electronic survey for feedback on interactions with Sheriff's OfficeSan Mateo County community members can now give their feedback when they talk or interact with the county's Sheriff's Office. Read...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Oct 25, 2023 at 12:25 pm | 5 comments | 1958 Views
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Fox News: Hillary successfully attacks Trump with HIS OWN WORDS"it was pretty extraordinary and pretty hard-hitting, and as you pointed out used his own words against himself" SHEPARD...
Original post made by No Dog in the fight on Aug. 26, 2016Last comment by Fox News fan, on Sep 2, 2016 at 3:12 pm | 4 comments | 1956 Views
MENLO PARK
Mark Zuckerberg says diversity means having Donald Trump supporters on its board of directorsCNN news report: http://money.cnn.com/2016/10/19/technology/mark-zuckerberg-peter-thiel/...
Original post made by Peter on Oct. 19, 2016Last comment by Petey, on Oct 19, 2016 at 2:03 pm | 1 comment | 1955 Views
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Trump on Rigged Election: millions of people voted illegally!MILLIONS VOTED ILLEGALLY!!!!! Sounds like Trump should be in favor of recounts! * Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump...
Original post made by breaking news - election RIGGED! on Nov. 27, 2016Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Dec 1, 2016 at 1:19 am | 6 comments | 1954 Views
AROUND TOWN
NRA statement on Dallas missing usual Gun Canard contentToday's statement did not include the usual NRA comments when another mass shooting takes place: - the usual "if only...
Original post made by Stop the insanity on Jul. 8, 2016Last comment by Sophie, on Jul 12, 2016 at 7:56 am | 4 comments | 1954 Views
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Menlo Park, on the forefront of climate action, should double down on goalsAs a teenager heavily involved with climate action and who spends lots of time reading and learning about the climate crisis,...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2022Last comment by Westbrook, on Nov 28, 2022 at 4:27 pm | 12 comments | 1953 Views
AROUND TOWN
Wagstaffe: Ayres Chapter is ClosedIn writing a post supportive of the victims in response to DA Steve Wagstaffe's comment that "this chapter is closed", the...
Original post made by Chapter is closed on May. 12, 2016Last comment by Truth, on Jun 8, 2016 at 7:04 pm | 4 comments | 1953 Views
MENLO PARK
Trumps campaign being run by serial sexual harasser Roger Ailes; Fox settles for Ailes actions for TWENTY MILLION plusThis is real world evil: Roger Ailes' RECORDED actions were beyond disgusting; so Trump immediately hires Ailes. Fox settles...
Original post made by the real Pig Scramble on Sep. 6, 2016Last comment by Brookie , on Sep 6, 2016 at 2:35 pm | 2 comments | 1952 Views
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Breaking News, notBreaking News is for news which has just broken. Not for stories nearly a day old. btw 1200 people on a CalTrain that...
Original post made by whatever on May. 19, 2015There are no comments yet. 1952 Views
AROUND TOWN
Why is the City of Menlo impeding the efforts of the Fire District?For years the Fire District has tried to move forward with the replacement of Station 77 at 1467 Chilco in the Belle Haven...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Aug. 27, 2016Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Aug 28, 2016 at 1:07 pm | 2 comments | 1952 Views
MENLO PARK
End of daylight saving time this weekend correlated with car crashes, heart attacksWhile large swaths of North America still abide by the twice-per-year time change, a recent effort to eliminate the bi-annual...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2023Last comment by MPCSD resident, on Nov 10, 2023 at 10:14 am | 2 comments | 1950 Views
AROUND TOWN
City Council in control and in charge on Stanford projectHere is the CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA for 30 Sept: B. SPECIAL BUSINESS B1. Staff presentation regarding the...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Sep. 29, 2014Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 30, 2014 at 6:36 am | 1 comment | 1950 Views
AROUND TOWN
The Post releases their election op edFor those of you who love local politics, "The Post" has released their op -ed about the Menlo Elections and measure M. ...
Original post made by Scott on Oct. 7, 2014Last comment by Menlo Observer, on Oct 8, 2014 at 8:29 am | 3 comments | 1950 Views
AROUND TOWN
Save Menlo NOT interested in progressMorris Brown on tonight's actions by the City Council to continue to refine and improve the Specific Plan: "The MP council...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Oct. 29, 2014There are no comments yet. 1950 Views
AROUND TOWN
Month of the Young ChildAtherton Library and the San Mateo County Library are hosting special programs for Month of the Young Child in April. Thursday,...
Original post made by Atherton Library on Apr. 1, 2015There are no comments yet. 1950 Views
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Qualifications for Sequoia Healthcare District DirectorsIn an article in the Daily Journal, "Four seek seats on Sequoia Healthcare District board: Two incumbents run against newcomers...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Sep. 15, 2016Last comment by Community organizers?, on Sep 15, 2016 at 3:12 pm | 4 comments | 1948 Views
AROUND TOWN
Upcoming Programs at Atherton LibraryThursday, August 14 at 4 pm- Family Musical Storytime for all ages. Friday, August 15, from 1:30 to 3 pm- Summer Learning...
Original post made by Atherton Library on Aug. 12, 2014There are no comments yet. 1948 Views
ATHERTON
Outcome of Fatal Accident at Almendral and El CaminoEditor: any follow up on the outcome of the police investigation of this accident that happened last year? Was the driver...
Original post made by Menlo Voter on Jun. 9, 2015Last comment by Barbara Wood, on Jun 11, 2015 at 10:27 am | 3 comments | 1948 Views
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