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WOODSIDE
Don't change name of Sellman Auditorium, crowd urges Woodside school boardTwo dozen people showed up at a Woodside Elementary School District governing board meeting yesterday with a clear message...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2016Last comment by Denise Terry, on Feb 10, 2016 at 11:41 am | 13 comments | 7990 Views
MENLO PARK
Caltrain electrification: Menlo Park, Atherton examine litigation optionsNow that the final environmental impact report for Caltrain's plan to electrify its rail service between San Francisco and...
Original post made on Jan. 29, 2015Last comment by Edward Syrett, on Jan 29, 2015 at 3:25 pm | 2 comments | 7989 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley: Independent analysis of aircraft noise is onPortola Valley has taken another step along a hard road. The Town Council is proceeding with plans to hire a consultant to...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2015Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Oct 20, 2015 at 9:50 am | 23 comments | 7982 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park: Red-light camera debate continued to Aug. 27Faced with a clock ticking past midnight and a still-lengthy agenda, the Menlo Park City Council opted on Tuesday to continue...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2013Last comment by Robert Cronin, on Aug 26, 2013 at 12:28 pm | 13 comments | 7981 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside gives green light to 'safe routes to school'On the annual Walk to School day at Woodside Elementary School, about 300 students walk or ride bikes to school. This exercise...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2013Last comment by neighbor, on Dec 22, 2013 at 1:10 pm | 5 comments | 7981 Views
WOODSIDE
Demolition work has Woodside reviewing mansion's remodelPlans approved in mid-2013 for a significant remodel of a 7,750-square-foot mansion at 360 Mountain Home Road in Woodside...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2014Last comment by fwiw, on Jul 1, 2014 at 5:58 pm | 6 comments | 7979 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton: Are drones a threat to privacy?After discussing a number of safety, noise and privacy concerns — including that drone technology could allow would-be...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2016Last comment by Apple, on Jul 14, 2016 at 2:12 pm | 18 comments | 7977 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Doctor shares secret for teen mental health: sleepDr. Jacob Towery told parents attending his recent talk at Hillview Middle School how they can do one thing to improve their...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2017Last comment by Start school later, on Nov 15, 2017 at 3:03 pm | 2 comments | 7976 Views
AROUND TOWN
Woodside: Donald Trump comes to town for a fundraiserHelicopters chopped the air above Woodside on Monday afternoon (Aug. 29) with the arrival on the ground of Republican presidential...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2016Last comment by taxpayer and voter, on Aug 30, 2016 at 3:09 pm | 9 comments | 7976 Views
MENLO PARK
Tonight: Menlo eyes traffic managementChanges are coming to Menlo Park's neighborhood traffic management program. Adopted in 2004, the program aims to provide...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2013Last comment by pro-democracy, on Feb 17, 2013 at 12:17 pm | 2 comments | 7975 Views
AROUND TOWN
Boys & Girls Club aims to bring bike shop to Belle HavenA youth-led bike shop in Belle Haven that would provide employable skills for local teenagers and promote bicycle use in...
Original post made on Feb. 18, 2014Last comment by john, on Feb 18, 2014 at 1:43 pm | 2 comments | 7975 Views
FICTION
The search for bigfoot goes onA prominent researcher in the search for Bigfoot works out of Menlo Park. My immediate question: why Menlo Park? I think...
Original post made by Joe on Aug. 20, 2008Last comment by Joe, on Aug 29, 2008 at 4:05 pm | 7 comments | 7974 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park council explores binding arbitration in police-discipline casesWhat options besides binding arbitration exist for handling appeals filed by police officers facing discipline? The Menlo...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2014Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Feb 2, 2014 at 6:34 pm | 6 comments | 7971 Views
ATHERTON
A cafe in new Atherton civic center?Atherton, which now has no commercial zoning, may soon change that so locals can buy a cup of coffee when the town gets its...
Original post made on May. 28, 2015Last comment by really?, on Sep 24, 2015 at 11:45 am | 19 comments | 7968 Views
MENLO PARK
Tesla sedan drives into Menlo ParkSometimes considered a figment of the imagination, the new Tesla Model S sedan proved to be real, according to the journalists...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2011Last comment by R.Gordon, on Oct 13, 2011 at 2:20 pm | 15 comments | 7967 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Jesse Cool wins Trailblazer AwardRestaurateur and organic food pioneer Jesse Ziff Cool received the Trailblazer Award at the 24th annual Leaders & Legends...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2008Last comment by Annie Nunan, on Jun 4, 2008 at 11:56 am | 1 comment | 7966 Views
WOODSIDE
Good times at Day of the HorseWoodside's Day of the Horse on Oct. 14 drew a steady stream of horse enthusiasts to Town Hall. A big thank you to everyone...
Original post made by Andrea Gemmet on Oct. 16, 2006Last comment by WHOA!, on Nov 11, 2006 at 11:05 am | 1 comment | 7966 Views
FICTION
CHP reopens U.S. 101, traffic remains heavyThe California Highway Patrol has reopened U.S. 101 in San Mateo this morning after downed lines prompted full closures...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2010There are no comments yet. 7965 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Driver, 21, dies in Woodside crashA 21-year-old man died in Woodside early this morning after his car hit two trees and another vehicle before flipping, a...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2009Last comment by Andrea Gemmet, on Dec 16, 2009 at 4:11 pm | 18 comments | 7964 Views
MENLO PARK
Guest opinion: A record of accomplishment fixing San Francisquito CreekIn an op-ed, Santa Clara Valley Water District board member Gary Kremen and San Mateo County Supervisor Dave Pine respond...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2020Last comment by Menlo Voter., on May 4, 2020 at 8:44 am | 5 comments | 7963 Views
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