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MENLO PARK
Aggressive Downtown Parking EnforcementWith declining sales, and over 100 parking places being eliminated in the Menlo Park Downtown area, why oh why, does the...
Original post made by X-Downtown Shopper on Jul. 24, 2017Last comment by Downtown Shopper, on Jul 27, 2017 at 11:03 am | 3 comments | 1588 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Wood burning discouraged over Thanksgiving holiday weekendBay Area residents are being asked to avoid burning wood over the Thanksgiving holiday to keep air at a healthier level,...
Original post made on Nov. 23, 2022Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on Nov 23, 2022 at 10:26 am | 1 comment | 1588 Views
OTHER TOPICS
One from the Heart Breakfast, with Guest Speaker Author Alexander McCall SmithBe a part of Pathways’ compassionate and caring mission. This inspirational breakfast has become a “must attend” for...
Original post made by Russell Ferretti-Hoyle on Sep. 13, 2016There are no comments yet. 1584 Views
MENLO PARK
Decision on Caltrain $647 million FTA Grant DeferredThe FTA in a letter dated Feb 17 addressed to Caltrain CEO Jim Hartnett, announced it has deferred a decision to approve...
Original post made by morris brown on Feb. 17, 2017There are no comments yet. 1583 Views
AROUND TOWN
Fire Board to discuss Atherton's threat to detach from Fire DistrictOver five years ago, the Atherton Town Council made two incredible decisions. First, they appointed themselves as the overseers...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Feb. 13, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Feb 19, 2020 at 1:43 pm | 2 comments | 1582 Views
MENLO PARK
Get rid of the pop-up parkWhat a stupid, ridiculous concept. When is this "Pop-Up" park going to disappear. It disrupts traffic, takes up parking...
Original post made by Long time resident on Jan. 14, 2017There are no comments yet. 1581 Views
OTHER TOPICS
2nd Trump son claims you would ask too many questions about his daddy's taxesFirst, Eric Trump: "you would have a bunch of people who know nothing about taxes" looking through them and making "assumptions...
Original post made by Raul on Sep. 15, 2016Last comment by Raul, on Sep 15, 2016 at 10:12 am | 1 comment | 1581 Views
AROUND TOWN
"Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at MAHS, Mar 16-25The rollicking musical "Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is coming to Menlo-Atherton High School’s Performing...
Original post made by Great Broadway Musical on Mar. 12, 2018Last comment by Great Broadway Musical, on Mar 14, 2018 at 9:41 pm | 1 comment | 1578 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Vote Yes on Measure SIt may seem like deja vu for residents of the Portola Valley School District — another spring parcel tax measure, just...
Original post made on Apr. 9, 2021Last comment by PV Resident, on Apr 21, 2021 at 8:03 pm | 2 comments | 1575 Views
MENLO PARK
Most want above ground parkingI guess that I'm in the minority on this issue. I would just like everyone to remember that if we finally do something about...
Original post made by Mike on Mar. 30, 2016There are no comments yet. 1574 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is the child care crisis getting worse?Experts say high-quality care is so vital for small children. It's also why the ongoing child care crisis is so worrisome...
Original post made on May. 9, 2023Last comment by Chuck Bernstein, on May 9, 2023 at 1:48 pm | 1 comment | 1571 Views
ATHERTON
Is this how we want our tax dollars spent?Having already spent or caused to be spent $80k of taxpayers’ money on their so-called Fire Services Fiscal Review and...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Mar. 19, 2018There are no comments yet. 1571 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Hoover Commission Report on Healthcare DistrictsThe report can be found at: http://www.lhc.ca.gov/sites/lhc.ca.gov/files/Reports/239/Report239.pdf Notable excerpts: "The...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Aug. 31, 2017There are no comments yet. 1569 Views
SPORTS
A message from the publisher about the future of our sports coverageWe are going to suspend our sports coverage for the next few months and explore different, less expensive models. Read...
Original post made on Feb. 23, 2022Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Feb 23, 2022 at 5:02 pm | 2 comments | 1565 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Sequoia Healthcare District threatened by lawsuitAnother topic in this forum, "Sequoia Healthcare District moving to "zone-based" elections" https://www.almanacnews.com/square/2017/09/21/sequoia-healthcare-district-moving-to-zone...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Oct. 3, 2017There are no comments yet. 1563 Views
MENLO PARK
Farewell to the Oasis?!Considerable chatter, shock and angst is roiling on Facebook with recent news of the shuttering of the Oasis, the last day...
Original post made by Mark D. on Feb. 21, 2018There are no comments yet. 1562 Views
ATHERTON
Is It Time for an Atherton Referendum ?The issue of spending up to $50,000 for yet another consultant's report is one report too many. The Atherton City Council...
Original post made by Observer on Oct. 8, 2016There are no comments yet. 1554 Views
AROUND TOWN
What is the best time to hold a meeting to discuss significantly lowering the fire services for Menlo Park and East Palo Alto residents?The Atherton Town Council is holding a SPECIAL Session to decide how to proceed with its plan to remove over $12 million...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Mar. 1, 2020Last comment by hypocrisy ABOUNDS, on Mar 4, 2020 at 12:38 pm | 4 comments | 1552 Views
WOODSIDE
Fear is obscuring the benefits to more housing in WoodsideOn April 25, my spouse and I attended a special meeting of the Woodside Planning Commission about the Housing Element of...
Original post made on May. 8, 2022Last comment by Woodside Lifer, on May 9, 2022 at 9:41 am | 4 comments | 1552 Views
MENLO PARK
Save the Date for a Belle Haven Community Outreach Discussion by the Fire DistrictSave the Date for a Belle Haven Community Outreach Discussion by the Fire District on April 29 at 10 AM at Station 77 at...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Apr. 7, 2017There are no comments yet. 1550 Views
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