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Grand jury: County misled public on finances; county manager calls its conclusion 'bizarre'The San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury issued a report Monday that says the county did not publicly report the true condition...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2013Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Aug 4, 2013 at 8:20 am | 13 comments | 12300 Views
MOVIES
Movies in 2009: The year's notables and forgettablesIt was an "Up" year for Pixar and a time of particular praise for "The Hurt Locker" and "A Single Man." But 2009 was also...
Original post made on Jan. 5, 2010Last comment by One possibility, on Jan 6, 2010 at 9:45 am | 3 comments | 12286 Views
WOODSIDE
Cal Water proposes water budgets for each customerCal Water has asked the state PUC to approve its drought plan, effective June 1, which proposes financial penalties for using...
Original post made on May. 7, 2015Last comment by Alicia2000, on May 12, 2015 at 9:26 am | 30 comments | 12282 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park BBC deal falls throughKill the social media buzz: A former Facebook executive's plan to reopen the landmark British Bankers Club in Menlo Park...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2013Last comment by Hmmm, on Jun 20, 2017 at 10:46 pm | 40 comments | 12262 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Survey: Voters would easily approve $294 million bond measure for high schoolsVoters in the Sequoia high school district would likely approve a bond measure to rebuild campuses, including Menlo-Atherton...
Original post made on Feb. 13, 2014Last comment by Gravy Train, on Apr 29, 2014 at 8:53 am | 52 comments | 12256 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Grand jury says Menlo fire district is not prepared to deal with growthA just-issued grand jury report questions whether the Menlo Park Fire Protection District is prepared to meet the challenges...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2018Last comment by Lynne Bramlett , on Jul 18, 2018 at 5:21 pm | 55 comments | 12238 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside to discuss next steps for its downtown plan, including community workshopsDowntown Woodside can be a tough place to find a parking spot, make your way around town, have a picnic, or put on an art...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2013Last comment by Torsten Zeppenfeld, on Jul 23, 2013 at 9:33 am | 8 comments | 12223 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Sequoia high school board: Sarver, Thomsen electedIncumbents Alan Sarver and Chris Thomsen were elected Tuesday to two seats on the board of the Sequoia Union High School...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2013Last comment by POGO, on Nov 8, 2013 at 10:41 am | 5 comments | 12215 Views
WOODSIDE
Town hears Steve Jobs' bid to demolish mansionWoodside's Town Council heard testimony but delayed a decision Tuesday night on whether to issue a demolition permit to...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2009Last comment by nieghbor, on May 4, 2009 at 8:31 am | 8 comments | 12214 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 | 12200 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Woman dies after being struck by train in Palo AltoA 19-year-old woman who was struck by a train Friday afternoon near downtown Palo Alto has died, Caltrain has confirmed....
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2016Last comment by SteveC, on Apr 25, 2016 at 1:26 pm | 2 comments | 12197 Views
AROUND TOWN
Man with semi-automatic weapon protests on Sand Hill==B Update:== There's a man with a gun over there, and what he wants ain't exactly clear. "There" is in the 2800 block of...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2012Last comment by Marshall, on Feb 10, 2012 at 11:21 am | 9 comments | 12185 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 | 12180 Views
MENLO PARK
Former Menlo Park mayor Dee Tolles dies at 79Former Menlo Park mayor Raymond "Dee" Tolles died Monday, Nov. 12, at age 79, leaving behind a legacy of civic involvement...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2018Last comment by Geoffrey Shenk, on Nov 27, 2018 at 7:22 pm | 10 comments | 12168 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 | 12161 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 | 12147 Views
AROUND TOWN
Surf Air no longer has Bayside route optionTo the consternation of local residents and Surf Air alike, San Mateo County announced this week that the alternate route...
Original post made on Jan. 4, 2017Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Jan 12, 2017 at 9:49 pm | 44 comments | 12143 Views
ATHERTON
Menlo Park district will apply for waiver to reopen public schoolsThe Menlo Park City School District will apply to California's waiver program in order to reopen elementary schools to kindergarteners...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2020Last comment by parent, on Sep 14, 2020 at 5:15 pm | 10 comments | 12136 Views
AROUND TOWN
East Palo Alto suing Menlo Park over general plan updatesEast Palo Alto says it is suing Menlo Park over recently adopted changes to Menlo Park's general plan and zoning allowing...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2016Last comment by bigger picture, on Jan 3, 2017 at 9:33 am | 21 comments | 12125 Views
WOODSIDE
Driver: Bicyclists attacked my truck in WoodsideThe driver of a pickup truck says a group of some 50 bicyclists attacked his truck on Canada Road in Woodside on Saturday,...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2013Last comment by John, on Feb 5, 2013 at 4:10 pm | 55 comments | 12125 Views
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