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High-speed rail issue draws a crowdHow do you pack the room at the annual Atherton Civic Interest League meeting? Put a discussion of the California High Speed...
Original post made on May. 29, 2009Last comment by confused, on Jul 8, 2009 at 2:33 pm | 45 comments | 13437 Views
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Atherton: Police arrest two in separate burglary incidentsAtherton police have arrested two people over the last two days on suspicion of burglary and other crimes, the town reports. Read...
Original post made on Oct. 29, 2013Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Oct 30, 2013 at 7:21 am | 3 comments | 13237 Views
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How new Atherton stoplight makes crossing El Camino more perilousAtherton residents and officials say the new pedestrian-activated stoplight on El Camino Real at Almendral Avenue -- which...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2016Last comment by resident, on Nov 3, 2016 at 9:39 am | 17 comments | 13219 Views
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Atherton house under construction for 40 years will be demolishedA house in Atherton that has been under construction for more than 40 years will be demolished, but delays from utility companies...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2019Last comment by pg&e hater, on Jul 19, 2019 at 10:41 am | 6 comments | 13198 Views
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Atherton looking for place for officers, dispatchers to sleep between shiftsAtherton is trying to find a new option that would give its police officers and dispatchers a nearby place to sleep between...
Original post made on May. 4, 2018Last comment by Emma, on May 10, 2018 at 10:56 am | 22 comments | 12988 Views
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Officers again target traffic-law violators in Atherton, MenloMotorcycle officers return to Atherton and Menlo Park on Wednesday, Sept. 17, to ticket traffic violators in another special...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2014Last comment by Dave Boyce, on Sep 18, 2014 at 9:22 am | 11 comments | 12905 Views
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Glimpse of history: Flood estate artifacts offer a look into the pastPassersby who happen to pause to peer through the opening in the fence fronting Marion and Bob Oster's property in the Lindenwood...
Original post made on May. 10, 2018Last comment by Calypso41, on May 10, 2018 at 6:59 pm | 4 comments | 12904 Views
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Michael Stogner for San Mateo County SupervisorI am writing to endorse Michael Stogner for San Mateo County Supervisor. Some of you know who Michael is, and most of...
Original post made by Candle Lighter on Feb. 4, 2010Last comment by ann R, on Nov 10, 2011 at 11:36 am | 8 comments | 12764 Views
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Atherton burglary, prowler reportsAtherton police are advising residents to take precautions to protect their property in the wake of two prowler reports,...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2013Last comment by Dave Boyce, on Oct 15, 2013 at 4:27 pm | 4 comments | 12719 Views
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Menlo Park: Kirtee Kapoor, 46, was a prominent attorneyFollowing the June 5 death of Kirtee Kapoor, a 46-year-old Menlo Park lawyer and father, many who knew him have expressed...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2017There are no comments yet. 12477 Views
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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 | 12441 Views
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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 | 12439 Views
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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 | 12140 Views
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Atherton: Parcel tax opponents miss deadlineThere will be no ballot argument against Atherton's parcel tax renewal measure in November -- but not for lack of trying...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2013Last comment by Frank, on Aug 26, 2013 at 1:09 pm | 35 comments | 12068 Views
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Atherton police consult FBI on vandalism targeting wealthyThe Atherton Police Department is reviewing material on security cameras made available by residents and consulting with...
Original post made on Feb. 21, 2014Last comment by MPCSD/Atherton resident, on Nov 17, 2016 at 11:57 pm | 23 comments | 11939 Views
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Atherton couple celebrate 70th anniversaryOn Dec. 22, 1944, a young man named Joe Cotton asked Rema Nelson to marry him. Recently returned to the states from being...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2014Last comment by Amy Renalds, on Dec 21, 2014 at 7:54 am | 2 comments | 11767 Views
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Stephen Curry buys Atherton home for $31 million, report saysStephen and Ayesha Curry purchased a $31 million home in Atherton, according to a Variety media report. Read the full story...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2019Last comment by Carlisle, on Sep 23, 2019 at 8:45 pm | 9 comments | 11731 Views
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Clarice Merrill, 69, of Atherton has diedFrank Merrill says you can understand a lot about the kind of person his wife Clarice was by what she did after she knew...
Original post made on Jan. 22, 2016Last comment by Sandy Crittenden, on Jan 26, 2016 at 3:16 pm | 4 comments | 11641 Views
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Jan Chandler: Verdict over Atherton crosswalk fatality doesn't bring Chris backChris Chandler never got to meet his first granddaughter. He wasn't there to walk his oldest daughter down the aisle at her...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2016Last comment by S Fuchter, on Feb 21, 2017 at 10:18 pm | 1 comment | 11611 Views
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Atherton couple grateful for community support after burglars cause $1 million in damageAfter burglars broke into their home and damaged a faucet, causing flooding while they were away on vacation, an Atherton...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2022Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Jan 18, 2022 at 8:09 pm | 5 comments | 11480 Views
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