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WOODSIDE
Woodside: Ex-employees sue Filoli estate, allege age discriminationFour women recently employed at the Filoli estate in Woodside have sued their former employer, alleging age discrimination...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2017Last comment by TruthFollowingHer, on Aug 4, 2017 at 7:51 pm | 23 comments | 12893 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton residents sue over football field lightsA group of about a dozen Atherton residents whose homes are near the campus of Menlo-Atherton High School have filed a lawsuit...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2010Last comment by Central Menlo, on Oct 5, 2010 at 5:26 pm | 113 comments | 12886 Views
AROUND TOWN
Open space district unveils 'vision plan'Bay Area residents could gain access to much more open space, including more family-friendly areas, according to a new Midpeninsula...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2013Last comment by Alan, on Oct 8, 2013 at 3:02 pm | 6 comments | 12884 Views
AROUND TOWN
Divided board appoints new county controllerA divided San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed longtime county employee Bob Adler to fill the remaining...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2012Last comment by R. Gordon, on Mar 16, 2012 at 8:03 pm | 2 comments | 12873 Views
AROUND TOWN
Butterflies and Edgewood ParkBill Korbholz is an Edgewood Park volunteer who leads tours and works to advance the survival prospects of the endangered...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2013Last comment by Jack Hickey, on Mar 21, 2016 at 10:57 am | 54 comments | 12868 Views
MENLO PARK
Flooding in Palo Alto, Menlo Park as water levels at Pope-Chaucer bridge near capacitySan Francisquito Creek overtopped in multiple locations on Saturday morning causing flooding and closing some streets. Read...
Original post made on Jan. 2, 2023Last comment by Jlincoln, on Jan 3, 2023 at 1:00 pm | 2 comments | 12854 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Tests show elevated bacteria levels at pop-up mini-park downtownA project intended to spice up downtown has instead stunk it up, say people who spend time near the city's pop-up park on...
Original post made on Sep. 5, 2017Last comment by Local 2 or 3, on Sep 9, 2017 at 5:17 pm | 47 comments | 12847 Views
AROUND TOWN
PG&E to begin restoring power in San Mateo County on Monday, but another shutoff could follow TuesdayPG&E is expected to begin restoring power today (Oct. 28) to nearly 60,000 customers in San Mateo County who lost service...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2019There are no comments yet. 12846 Views
MENLO PARK
Will Menlo Park go nuts for new mascot?The choice may seem a little odd for a city that once covertly hired an exterminator to take out the squirrels at Bedwell...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2014Last comment by Alan, on Jan 13, 2014 at 11:32 am | 22 comments | 12832 Views
AROUND TOWN
Supes may raise county manager's pay to $300,000The Board of Supervisors in San Mateo County is poised to hire on a permanent basis County Manager John Maltbie -- he's been...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2012Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Dec 12, 2012 at 8:20 am | 37 comments | 12817 Views
MENLO PARK
Greystar proposes 483-unit housing complex in eastern Menlo ParkDevelopment company Greystar is proposing to build a new 483-unit housing complex that includes apartments and for-sale townhomes...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2019Last comment by really?, on Feb 9, 2019 at 5:56 pm | 17 comments | 12807 Views
AROUND TOWN
Peter Carpenter running for Menlo Park fire boardPeter Carpenter has qualified for the Menlo Park Fire Protection District election on November 5, 2013. Peter Carpenter...
Original post made by Hank Lawrence on Aug. 14, 2013Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Aug 20, 2013 at 8:32 pm | 44 comments | 12807 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Molly Alexander, owner of Alpine Inn in Portola Valley, dies at 93Amelia "Molly" Alexander, for years the proprietress of the Alpine Inn in Portola Valley, was until a few years ago a familiar...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2017Last comment by Jean Erreca, on Oct 4, 2017 at 7:47 pm | 9 comments | 12806 Views
MENLO PARK
After 28 years, Menlo Park's favorite place for pet supplies and friendly advice is closing downCome July, Menlo Park's four-legged residents will lose out on a favorite spot to score free treats and those who care for...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2020Last comment by Linda, on Jul 19, 2020 at 12:44 pm | 21 comments | 12788 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
High school superintendent Mary Streshly announces resignation amid calls for district to fire herMore than a month after Sequoia Union High School District's teachers union and 22 principals and top administrators called...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020Last comment by Angry Parent, on Sep 21, 2020 at 3:41 pm | 8 comments | 12788 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Officials pledge commitment to 'blended' rail systemA lower price tag, fewer tracks and a fresh commitment to fund rail improvements in north and south California are among...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2012Last comment by truth, on Mar 16, 2012 at 5:02 pm | 11 comments | 12780 Views
AROUND TOWN
City's costs increase with new pool contractEver wonder why there are so many activities and kids at the Burgess Park pool, especially in the summer? Turns out that...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2018Last comment by Others, on Jul 10, 2018 at 5:17 pm | 23 comments | 12773 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo-Atherton High students hold protest march, call for de-escalation training following teen's arrestOn Wednesday afternoon, over 100 Menlo-Atherton High School students, teachers and community members protested the Atherton...
Original post made on May. 4, 2023Last comment by Steve, on May 6, 2023 at 3:15 pm | 12 comments | 12767 Views
WOODSIDE
Shirley Temple Black dies at her home in WoodsideShirley Temple Black died Monday night at her home in Woodside. She was 85. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/news/2014/02/11/shirley-temple-black-dies-at-her-ho...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2014Last comment by roc, on Feb 12, 2014 at 8:54 am | 6 comments | 12749 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park sued over car's collision with trainThe aftershocks of a late April afternoon collision continue to ripple through Menlo Park a year later: Two women who had...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2013Last comment by Result?, on Jun 21, 2015 at 4:48 pm | 36 comments | 12747 Views
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