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ATHERTON
Cary Wiest is Atherton's new mayorVeteran council member Cary Wiest will serve his second term as Atherton's mayor for the coming year, with Bill Widmer serving...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2017Last comment by Apple, on Jan 4, 2018 at 5:33 pm | 19 comments | 7987 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: No injuries reported after crash on Caltrain tracksAn SUV crashed Friday morning at the Caltrain crossing at Ravenswood Avenue in Menlo Park, blocking the northbound rail line...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2019Last comment by MP Resident, on Jan 19, 2019 at 12:00 pm | 3 comments | 7986 Views
MOVIES
A week of thefts and burglaries in Menlo ParkMarch got off to a rough start in Menlo Park, where victims of crime extended from the west to the east sides of town. A...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2014Last comment by Fork Hue, on Mar 11, 2014 at 7:36 pm | 2 comments | 7986 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park: Analysis of specific plan initiative releasedThere is plenty for Menlo Park residents to evaluate in the analysis of Save Menlo's downtown/El Camino Real specific plan...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2014Last comment by MP Resident, on Jul 15, 2014 at 1:27 pm | 48 comments | 7985 Views
AROUND TOWN
Consolidation of San Mateo County Fire Agencies - Yes or No?In another discussion the issue of consolidation of San Mateo County Fire Agencies was raised. I promised to post your Fire...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Nov. 10, 2009Last comment by Rob Silano, on Nov 13, 2009 at 4:52 pm | 13 comments | 7983 Views
MENLO PARK
Sinfully good angel food cakesEspresso-chip cake topped with bittersweet chocolate ganache. Lime coconut cake with coconut frosting. Rosewater cake with...
Original post made on Oct. 11, 2010Last comment by Anna, on Oct 11, 2010 at 3:40 pm | 2 comments | 7982 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside entrepreneur's reading application is making wavesWoodside entrepreneur Nick Lum, who has added color to text for more efficient online reading with his BeeLine Reader, is...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2016Last comment by Marianne, on Jan 14, 2016 at 3:28 pm | 2 comments | 7982 Views
MENLO PARK
Public scrutiny launched for Facebook's 'Willow Village'The doors are opening for the public to weigh in on Facebook's biggest Menlo Park development yet. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2018Last comment by D, on Feb 28, 2018 at 3:53 pm | 6 comments | 7981 Views
AROUND TOWN
County bans smoking in apartments, condos in unincorporated areasThe San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to change the definition of "smoking" and "tobacco...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2014Last comment by Sandy, on Oct 23, 2014 at 5:49 pm | 12 comments | 7979 Views
MENLO PARK
Massive two-story building proposed to dwarf Oak Knoll School neighborsIn its headlong rush to break ground on a monstrous NEW 2 story bldg. at Oak Knoll School, backing on Oak Avenue and dwarfing...
Original post made by BIGGER THE BETTER? on Mar. 21, 2007Last comment by Concerned Menlo Park Neighbor, on May 9, 2007 at 5:43 pm | 35 comments | 7977 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Eshoo shares details of health care proposalU.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, talked about the need for health care reform, the status of the current proposals and...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2009Last comment by Get your head out of the sand, on Sep 1, 2009 at 7:54 pm | 42 comments | 7974 Views
AROUND TOWN
Water board tells Stanford it supports removing Searsville DamThe San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board has told Stanford University it supports removing Searsville Dam...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2015Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Apr 3, 2015 at 1:14 pm | 14 comments | 7973 Views
MENLO PARK
Wednesday: Menlo Park closing downtown Santa Cruz Avenue to traffic for fitness eventAs part of its efforts to attract more people downtown, the city of Menlo Park is hosting a "Family Fitness Extravaganza"...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2014Last comment by baysider, on Aug 14, 2014 at 9:31 pm | 22 comments | 7972 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton video remains online despite privacy complaintA video of an Aug. 20 meeting in Atherton Town Hall between the city manager and three unhappy members of the public seeking...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2010Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Sep 3, 2010 at 6:57 am | 59 comments | 7971 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Bobcat visits a Portola Valley homeIt was about 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, when Ron Johnson of the Alpine Hills neighborhood, in his hand a single-lens reflex...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2015Last comment by Ann, on Aug 26, 2015 at 11:10 pm | 2 comments | 7969 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Palo Alto to host workshop on high-speed railThe city of Palo Alto will host a workshop Sept. 12 to teach participants about the high-speed rail plans on the Peninsula,...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2009Last comment by R.GORDON, on Aug 24, 2009 at 3:32 pm | 1 comment | 7969 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park: Driver struck in head with bicycle lockA man driving along El Camino Real pulled over after a bicyclist threw something at the car, according to Menlo Park police,...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2015Last comment by John, on May 7, 2015 at 1:39 pm | 21 comments | 7968 Views
OTHER TOPICS
A lost Palo Alto couple. A 'miraculous' rescue. Here's what happened to Ian Irwin and Carol Kiparsky.In their first interview since their rescue in February, Palo Alto residents Carol Kiparsky and Ian Irwin describe how their...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2020Last comment by dee, on Dec 9, 2020 at 6:44 pm | 4 comments | 7966 Views
ATHERTON
Update: Councilman asked for $500,000 loan, says Atherton resident who is suing townAtherton Councilman Charles Marsala is accused of asking for a large personal loan from a man who is suing Atherton in federal...
Original post made on Mar. 22, 2010Last comment by Suzie, on Mar 31, 2010 at 9:58 am | 18 comments | 7966 Views
AROUND TOWN
Eleven-story Menlo Park hotel gets official name: Hotel NiaThe 11-story hotel that is part of the Bohannon Development Corp.'s "Menlo Gateway" project has officially been christened...
Original post made on Mar. 30, 2017Last comment by Miguel, on Apr 8, 2017 at 1:37 pm | 8 comments | 7964 Views
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