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Coats for Kids collection begins
Recology San Mateo County is launching its annual Coats for Kids program on Monday, Nov. 5, to collect new and slightly used coats for those in need.
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on Oct 31, 2012 at 1:25 pm by someone, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood |
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Facebook launches local community fund
Here comes the best news local nonprofits might hear during a time of gutted budgets: Facebook wants to give them money.
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on Oct 30, 2012 at 12:56 pm by Boardermom, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Round two of Facebook negotiations begin
Negotiations with Facebook over its west campus development are imminent, but first Menlo Park has to decide what to ask for. The City Council takes up that question during it... |
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on Oct 29, 2012 at 7:52 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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The Irish Connection
Gerry Hanley, a life-long resident of Galway, on Ireland's west coast, has for decades wanted to visit Menlo Park, California.
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on Oct 29, 2012 at 11:33 am by Ladera Cyclist, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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Assembly race: Software engineer challenges veteran legislator for District 24 seat
Two Menlo Park men are in the race for the local Assembly district seat: Rich Gordon, who is asking voters to return him to Sacramento for a second term; and political novice ... |
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on Oct 25, 2012 at 11:01 pm by Samantha, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Faces of change for Menlo Park
With the passage of the specific plan and the arrival of Facebook, the next city council faces an era of change in Menlo Park. Five residents think they're the right people to... |
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on Oct 24, 2012 at 9:19 pm by Menlo Park Resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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Council continues housing plan review tonight
It's the sort of process likely to leave everyone unhappy in the end, aside from the three housing nonprofits that won a settlement from Menlo Park. The Planning Commission ha... |
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on Oct 23, 2012 at 1:19 pm by Janet, a resident of the Menlo Park: Stanford Weekend Acres neighborhood |
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Mayor speaks on the state of Menlo Park
A small crowd gathered at the Stanford Park Hotel on Oct. 16 to listen to Mayor Kirsten Keith's state of the city speech.
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on Oct 22, 2012 at 11:39 am by great adjective, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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What's in a name? Menlo Park City Council candidate endorsements
With about a month to go before the Nov. 6 Menlo Park City Council elections, the five candidates are hitting the campaign trail hard and taking names -- in the form of endors... |
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on Oct 20, 2012 at 5:34 pm by Margaret Fruth, a resident of another community |
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Bus Stop Benches Refurbished by Rotary Club
In this time of national elections, State ballot proposals and local city council candidates vieing for two seats, it may be hard to get excited about the recent refurbishment... |
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on Oct 20, 2012 at 8:43 am by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Tonight: Willow Road/101 interchange meeting
As if there's not enough civic activities this week, the California Department of Transportation and the county will host a scoping meeting on Wednesday about plans to reconst... |
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on Oct 19, 2012 at 2:42 pm by just wait, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
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Measure K would hike hotel tax
Tax increases, although a time-honored way to generate more money for government, often face a stiff fight for approval by residents tired of watching more and more money vani... |
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on Oct 19, 2012 at 2:25 pm by Scholar, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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The Mix yogurt shop closes in Menlo Park
The Mix, a frozen yogurt "treatery" located at 3536 Alameda de las Pulgas in West Menlo Park, is closing Friday, Oct. 19.
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on Oct 19, 2012 at 1:48 pm by Nate McKitterick, a resident of the Portola Valley: Woodside Highlands neighborhood |
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Endorsements: Clarke, Mueller for Menlo Park Council
What's next for Menlo Park? With two council seats open, the direction of the city could change significantly next year, or simply make a mid-course correction.
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on Oct 17, 2012 at 10:40 pm by cosmo, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Tonight: Plastic bag ban meeting
On Oct. 23, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to adopt a reusable bag ordinance.
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on Oct 17, 2012 at 3:50 pm by pvmom, a resident of the Portola Valley: Woodside Highlands neighborhood |
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Caltrans won't finish Menlo Park repairs until mid-November; traffic jammed on El Camino
The Caltrans paving project that inadvertently snarled Menlo Park traffic along the El Camino corridor won't be complete until mid-November -- and neither will repairs to the ... |
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on Oct 17, 2012 at 12:46 pm by ron, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Su Hong: a work in progress?
Su Hong regulars, don't despair. Bee King, owner of the venerable Chinese restaurant at 1039 El Camino Real in Menlo Park, says the restaurant will reopen when she is able to... |
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on Oct 15, 2012 at 12:51 pm by Jill, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Alleged car burglar busted in Menlo Park
A car's owner was surprised to see someone else rummaging through the vehicle on Thursday night. A scuffle ensued, followed by a manhunt capped off by an arrest.
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on Oct 13, 2012 at 8:15 am by To reader, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood |
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Tonight: Menlo Park council candidates forum
A League of Women Voters forum for the five candidates running for two seats on the Menlo Park City Council will be held on Thursday, Oct. 11.
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on Oct 13, 2012 at 2:26 am by reality, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Scene of bike fatality to get better bike lane
Safety is expected to improve for westbound bicyclists on Alpine Road as they pass under Interstate 280.
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on Oct 12, 2012 at 12:41 pm by Janet, a resident of the Menlo Park: Stanford Weekend Acres neighborhood |
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Those were the days
In this undated photo, Sister Maria Christine drives a tractor on the grounds of the 11-acre cloistered monastery for Dominican Nuns of Corpus Christi in Menlo Park.
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on Oct 11, 2012 at 12:37 pm by Honore, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Gaps in fire code endanger local schools
Menlo Park district firefighter Eric McGlennon rolls up a fire hose Sept. 13 after a fire destroyed a Beechwood School portable building used for administrative offices and th... |
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on Oct 11, 2012 at 11:18 am by Virginia Chang Kiraly, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
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Menlo Park: Ellen Pao and Kleiner Perkins part ways
Ellen Pao has maintained a low profile since news of her sex discrimination lawsuit against a Menlo Park venture capital firm broke four months ago, but she surfaced Wednesday... |
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on Oct 10, 2012 at 10:35 pm by woodsider, a resident of the Woodside: Mountain Home Road neighborhood |
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Menlo Park axes tree plan for Bayfront Park
It seemed like a good idea at the time, but not any more: The Menlo Park City Council voted 5-0 on Tuesday night to axe a plan for landscaping Bedwell Bayfront Park despite wi... |
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on Oct 10, 2012 at 8:23 pm by Alan, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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Algae clogs Menlo Park water lines
California Water customers in Menlo Park may have been wondering what's up their pipes after experiencing low water pressure during the past month. In a word -- algae.
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on Oct 9, 2012 at 4:09 pm by Willows resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |