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MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Mountain Mike's Pizza takes over former Applewood spaceThe space that was for decades home to Applewood Pizza in Menlo Park will soon serve pizza again. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2019Last comment by Endless local Pizza places, on Mar 15, 2019 at 3:33 pm | 3 comments | 8902 Views
AROUND TOWN
Governor pulls 'emergency brake' on reopenings as coronavirus cases spike. San Mateo County moves back to red tierGov. Gavin Newsom on Monday issued new orders to pull the "emergency brake" on the virus, pushing San Mateo County back into...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2020Last comment by Brian, on Nov 17, 2020 at 3:23 pm | 1 comment | 8902 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Supervisor runoff: Candidates differ on key issuesThe two candidates in the Nov. 2 runoff election for the District 3 San Mateo County supervisor's seat offer voters a choice,...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2010Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Oct 6, 2010 at 3:13 pm | 6 comments | 8900 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton dentist charged with defrauding patientsKim Chi Vu, a 52-year-old dentist from Atherton, has been charged with defrauding patients by charging them for services...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2015Last comment by SteveC, on Aug 17, 2015 at 2:27 pm | 3 comments | 8896 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Legislative analyst: 'Deny high-speed rail funding'California legislators should deny Gov. Jerry Brown's requests for all but minimal funding for the California High-Speed...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2012Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Apr 23, 2012 at 6:38 pm | 16 comments | 8892 Views
MENLO PARK
Oprah, Sandberg visit Flea Street in Menlo ParkJesse Cool, longtime owner of Flea Street Cafe in Menlo Park, welcomed to her restaurant Oprah Winfrey and Sheryl Sandberg,...
Original post made on Mar. 23, 2013Last comment by Hmmm, on Mar 28, 2013 at 2:16 pm | 13 comments | 8887 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Terminate private school lease, superintendent recommendsSuperintendent Maurice Ghysels recommended that the Menlo Park City School District governing board terminate a private school's...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2013Last comment by gais supporter, on Apr 11, 2013 at 5:59 pm | 2 comments | 8885 Views
AROUND TOWN
Guest opinion: A traffic nightmare for the PeninsulaCargill's proposed development in Redwood City will have significant adverse impacts upon the Peninsula, both environmental...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2010Last comment by Mari Aldridge, on May 26, 2010 at 9:17 am | 2 comments | 8885 Views
AROUND TOWN
Double Standard on Misoginist AttacksRush Limbaugh was correctly chastized for his misogynistic comments regarding Sandra Fluke, a Georgetown law sudent, who...
Original post made by Double Standard on Mar. 7, 2012Last comment by Refugee employed in the US, on Feb 1, 2017 at 2:31 pm | 79 comments | 8885 Views
MENLO PARK
Draeger's says it might close if Menlo Park City Council approves development projectIf Menlo Park's City Council doesn't require the developer of the site of the defunct Cadillac dealership to provide housing,...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2009Last comment by Whiny Whiners!!!!!, on Sep 17, 2012 at 8:52 pm | 51 comments | 8883 Views
SPORTS
Bike racer John Tarlton has crossed the Mississippi RiverAs of about 10:15 a.m. Pacific time, John Tarlton, a Menlo Park businessman who left Oceanside on June 10 in a time-trial-like...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2014Last comment by resident, on Jun 18, 2014 at 2:30 pm | 1 comment | 8883 Views
AROUND TOWN
Movie review: 'Gravity'Life is one hell of a ride, as George Clooney's character puts it. So is "Gravity." -- ==I Peter Canavese== Read the...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2013Last comment by Connie, on Oct 5, 2013 at 7:32 pm | 3 comments | 8883 Views
WOODSIDE
Rehab facility near Woodside wins commission's OKThe San Mateo County Planning Commission has approved a conditional use permit to convert a meditation center in the unincorporated...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2014Last comment by Heather, on Mar 25, 2014 at 8:10 pm | 4 comments | 8879 Views
AROUND TOWN
Landing fees approved for San Carlos and Half Moon Bay airportsLanding fees that will offset some of the San Carlos Airport's additional operating costs incurred since Surf Air started...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2017Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Aug 10, 2017 at 4:29 pm | 11 comments | 8878 Views
ATHERTON
Update: Two students expelled in drug incidentTwo students were expelled from Sacred Heart Preparatory for using marijuana, but there was no drug bust on the private Catholic...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2009Last comment by A Voice of Reason, on Jun 18, 2010 at 5:39 pm | 31 comments | 8873 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park: St. Patrick's Seminary secretary pleads no contest to felony embezzlementA secretary accused of helping her boss embezzle money from St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park has pleaded no contest,...
Original post made on May. 16, 2014Last comment by SteveC, on May 18, 2014 at 3:31 pm | 3 comments | 8869 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton councilman won't face further investigation of loan requestAtherton's city attorney may have ruled that Councilman Charles Marsala broke no law when he requested a $500,000 loan from...
Original post made on Apr. 8, 2010Last comment by POGO, on Apr 13, 2010 at 7:42 pm | 61 comments | 8869 Views
AROUND TOWN
Arrested deputy sues, claims retributionThe year 2014 had some tough stretches for Deputy Juan Lopez of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, according to the lawsuit...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2015Last comment by Wait a minute, on Sep 24, 2015 at 8:49 am | 31 comments | 8866 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton works to reduce pedestrian risks on El Camino RealAtherton has been working with Caltrans on ways to make El Camino Real safer for at least 18 months, since a September 2012...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2014Last comment by matt from the block, on Aug 9, 2014 at 1:27 pm | 22 comments | 8865 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park receives commemorative Caltrain plaqueCaltrain made a special delivery to Menlo Park on Saturday (Jan. 18) as part of its celebration of 150 years of passenger...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2014Last comment by :), on Jan 20, 2014 at 9:34 pm | 1 comment | 8863 Views
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