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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 | 12607 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 | 12607 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 | 12606 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Survey: Voters would easily approve $294 million bond measure for high schoolsVoters in the Sequoia high school district would likely approve a bond measure to rebuild campuses, including Menlo-Atherton...
Original post made on Feb. 13, 2014Last comment by Gravy Train, on Apr 29, 2014 at 8:53 am | 52 comments | 12597 Views
AROUND TOWN
Protesters at San Carlos Airport complain of Surf Air noiseCustomers of Surf Air arriving or departing from the San Carlos Airport Saturday morning, June 17, were greeted by a crowd...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2017Last comment by As to SA, on Jul 17, 2017 at 11:21 pm | 50 comments | 12589 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 | 12587 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Feature story: It's a wrap for Rita WilliamsIt's no coincidence that award-winning reporter Rita Williams of Portola Valley is retiring from Channel 2 (KTVU-TV) on Feb....
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2013Last comment by Kathie, on Feb 27, 2013 at 11:09 am | 2 comments | 12586 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 | 12579 Views
AROUND TOWN
Letter to the editor: Closing Santa Cruz Avenue to make space for restaurants is a bad ideaIn a letter, a Menlo Park resident writes why she's opposed to a proposal to close Santa Cruz Avenue to allow restaurants...
Original post made on May. 17, 2020Last comment by George Fisher, on Jun 12, 2020 at 8:22 pm | 78 comments | 12573 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 | 12571 Views
MENLO PARK
Hundreds of inmates have been released from San Mateo county jails in recent weeksThe San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is rapidly releasing inmates in county jails in order to minimize the risk of the coronavirus...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2020Last comment by Petri-Dish group quarters, on Apr 18, 2020 at 4:41 pm | 20 comments | 12556 Views
MENLO PARK
Fire chief says response to fatal crash was delayed by trafficA collision on southbound U.S. 101 left a motorcyclist dead in Palo Alto on Monday evening after emergency crews headed...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2015Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Sep 25, 2015 at 6:29 pm | 45 comments | 12541 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 | 12536 Views
MENLO PARK
The right to remain silentQuiz time: You get a "traffic violation notice" from the Menlo Park police department in the mail saying you must identify...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2011Last comment by RogerJ, on Nov 10, 2011 at 7:09 am | 10 comments | 12520 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 | 12511 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 | 12509 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 | 12504 Views
MENLO PARK
Fight for Menlo Park pool contractThe rivalry between two Menlo Park swim clubs has splashed beyond the pool, as Team Sheeper and SOLO Aquatics attempt to...
Original post made on Oct. 26, 2010Last comment by MKC, on Nov 4, 2010 at 4:35 pm | 47 comments | 12464 Views
ATHERTON
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 | 12464 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Obituary: Bruce Halperin, M.D., Woodside residentWoodside resident Dr. Bruce D. Halperin died unexpectedly from cardiac arrest on Sept. 8 while hiking in Montana with his...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2016Last comment by Karla House, on Apr 22, 2017 at 12:12 pm | 13 comments | 12461 Views
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