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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 | 12552 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Carbon dioxide emissions linked to mortalityIn a groundbreaking study, Stanford University researchers have linked the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide to an increase...
Original post made on Jan. 6, 2008Last comment by NoMoreBreadAndCircuses, on Jan 8, 2008 at 4:13 pm | 4 comments | 12543 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 | 12542 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 | 12537 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park: Bicyclist anti-harassment law under considerationMenlo Park is considering whether to implement a bicyclist anti-harassment ordinance at the request of the Bicycle Commission,...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2013Last comment by Resident, on Oct 22, 2013 at 9:56 pm | 72 comments | 12522 Views
MENLO PARK
Police used city funds to taxi homeless woman to SFIn August of last year, a homeless woman who lives in Menlo Park was sent out of town on a one-way taxi to Ocean Beach in...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2019Last comment by Joseph, on Nov 14, 2019 at 8:37 pm | 15 comments | 12484 Views
ATHERTON
Presidential visits: Atherton plans to charge hosts for costs of extra police protectionHere's a heads-up for Atherton residents: If you plan to host a fundraiser for Paul Ryan, Hillary Clinton or any other future...
Original post made on Sep. 8, 2013Last comment by SteveC, on Sep 10, 2013 at 2:49 pm | 6 comments | 12484 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Developer in Facebook partnership wants fewer affordable unitsLast fall, developer St. Anton announced a partnership with Facebook to build a 394-unit apartment complex on Haven Ave that...
Original post made on Feb. 20, 2014Last comment by Richard Vaughan, on Feb 24, 2014 at 7:56 pm | 25 comments | 12481 Views
AROUND TOWN
State senator introduces bill to reopen public access to Martin's BeachLegislation introduced Monday would help restore public access to a popular surfing beach near Half Moon Bay that has...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2014Last comment by Mike Keenly, on Sep 24, 2014 at 11:54 pm | 17 comments | 12481 Views
AROUND TOWN
Portola Valley: Hidden license-plate cameras captured drive-by trafficRadar-equipped vehicle-speed-monitoring trailers often seen along the side of the road in Portola Valley have been doing...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2014Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Apr 16, 2014 at 6:04 pm | 19 comments | 12468 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside halts work at mansionThe top floors of the three-story mansion at 360 Mountain Home Road in Woodside are reported to be resting on steel beams...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2014Last comment by Why?, on Jul 12, 2014 at 8:56 am | 6 comments | 12461 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 | 12460 Views
MENLO PARK
District: Menlo Park's $2.5 million endowment won't be enough to offset enrollment costs from Stanford's new faculty housing projectMenlo Park school board officials say the $2.5 million endowment slated to cover the costs of extra students from Stanford's...
Original post made on Mar. 5, 2023Last comment by Iris, on Mar 17, 2023 at 9:45 am | 28 comments | 12459 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Assistant District Attorney, Al Serrato concludes investigation of Sequoia Healthcare DistrictAfter a 5 month investigation into the $300 per month increase in health insurance subsidy to sitting Directors of the Sequoia...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Oct. 31, 2013Last comment by Jack Hickey, on Oct 31, 2013 at 3:20 pm | 1 comment | 12458 Views
AROUND TOWN
'Spirit unaffected' -- teacher Jason Picetti offers lessons in courage and determinationIs it possible to sum up a life in six words? Jason Picetti, a man who embraces challenge, recently decided to try. Read...
Original post made on Mar. 31, 2009Last comment by Anonymous, on Aug 25, 2010 at 5:42 pm | 33 comments | 12440 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Heaton named to Las Lomitas school boardChristine Marie Heaton, a high school teacher who has two children in the Las Lomitas School District, has been appointed...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2013Last comment by Mike Keenly, on Oct 11, 2013 at 1:44 pm | 25 comments | 12432 Views
AROUND TOWN
Son testifies in Woodside murder trialThe son of a Woodside man who is charged with killing his wife in April 2010 testified Tuesday that his mother had been depressed...
Original post made on May. 3, 2013Last comment by Menlo Voter, on May 3, 2013 at 6:29 pm | 2 comments | 12430 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board may change policy on busing EPA kidsA decades-long policy of having East Palo Alto teens take a bus to high school in Woodside or Belmont may come to an end...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2013Last comment by A-town gangsta, on Sep 25, 2013 at 11:18 pm | 10 comments | 12426 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Design, name chosen for new school: A second-campus 'Laurel'A single two-story building housing 16 classrooms and larger spaces for music, science and arts instruction will be built...
Original post made on Mar. 12, 2014Last comment by confusion, on Mar 18, 2014 at 8:13 am | 27 comments | 12408 Views
MENLO PARK
Housing crisis: Locals open up about housing struggles at Kepler'sA group of children sat at the back of Kepler's Books in Menlo Park, as they fidgeted with their marker and glitter-paint...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2016Last comment by Apple, on Sep 2, 2016 at 10:30 am | 8 comments | 12403 Views
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