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MENLO PARK
Judge rules Menlo Park failed to make findings for its utilities tax, and may have to refund the moneyA San Mateo County Superior Court Judge issued a tentative ruling Monday that Menlo Park that favored plaintiffs who claimed...
Original post made on Apr. 5, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on May 12, 2023 at 7:39 pm | 15 comments | 12361 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Police investigating possible homicideMenlo Park police are investigating a possible homicide after a woman was found dead in a house in the 900 block of Valparaiso...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2018Last comment by Hmmm, on Dec 14, 2018 at 9:56 am | 10 comments | 12354 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 | 12349 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 | 12348 Views
MENLO PARK
Atherton venture capitalist Michael Goguen and former mistress sue each otherThe dueling lawsuits filed recently by an Atherton venture capitalist and his former mistress paint a sordid tale with accusations...
Original post made on Mar. 16, 2016Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Mar 19, 2016 at 1:51 pm | 8 comments | 12346 Views
SPORTS
Former Stanford Water Polo coach dies in bike accident on Cañada RoadVeteran Stanford water polo coach Dante Dettamanti died in a bike accident on Cañada Road on Tuesday. Read the full story...
Original post made on Oct. 26, 2022Last comment by Michael Fero, on Oct 26, 2022 at 11:58 pm | 1 comment | 12346 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 | 12340 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 | 12330 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 | 12327 Views
ATHERTON
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 | 12323 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 | 12319 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Mateo County inmates win demands after 10-day hunger strikeRodrigo Prieto and other inmates in a San Mateo County jail didn't eat for 10 days, striking in protest of unfair food prices...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2020Last comment by Dora C, on Jul 3, 2020 at 12:25 pm | 14 comments | 12318 Views
SPORTS
Update: Teen involved in fatal crash on Skyline Boulevard identifiedA teen who was in a fatal car accident on Skyline Boulevard while driving to school on Monday (Aug. 27) has been identified...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2018Last comment by Terry, on Aug 30, 2018 at 9:40 am | 2 comments | 12307 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 | 12298 Views
WOODSIDE
Menlo Country Club golf course projectTown of Woodside Public Hearing Notice Notice of Availability/ Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration Public...
Original post made by do you care on Mar. 17, 2012Last comment by john g, on Mar 24, 2012 at 9:49 pm | 48 comments | 12286 Views
OTHER TOPICS
President of Filoli volunteers explains origins of controversial agreementHeidi Brown, president of Filoli's volunteer group, Friends of Filoli, said the volunteer agreement that has caused so much...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2015Last comment by member, on Feb 28, 2015 at 10:42 am | 46 comments | 12253 Views
AROUND TOWN
Sharon Heights rallies against housing siteClearly the key to community engagement in Menlo Park is to suggest building "affordable housing" in Sharon Heights, in a...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2012Last comment by Garrett, on Sep 16, 2012 at 6:43 am | 67 comments | 12249 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park city manager plans to leave for VenturaMenlo Park City Manager Alex McIntyre told The Almanac today (Sept. 24) that he has given notice of resignation to the City...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2018Last comment by Lynne Bramlett, on Sep 26, 2018 at 6:17 pm | 21 comments | 12245 Views
AROUND TOWN
Portola Valley: Car crash kills man, 23, Sunday morning on Portola RoadPortola Valley resident Charles Derwin, the 23-year-old son of the town's mayor, died early Sunday morning (Dec. 27) in...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2015Last comment by Ann, on Dec 31, 2015 at 5:44 pm | 7 comments | 12240 Views
AROUND TOWN
Using state funds, San Mateo County purchases two hotels to shelter unhoused and senior people near Redwood CitySan Mateo County will soon be able to provide long-term shelter to more people who are or are at risk of experiencing homelessness...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2020Last comment by Dominic DiMenna, on Nov 8, 2020 at 2:28 pm | 2 comments | 12235 Views
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