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High-speed rail receives Senate OK
Construction of California's controversial high-speed-rail system between San Francisco and Los Angeles is ready to launch, following a dramatic vote by the state Senate Frida... |
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on Jul 19, 2012 at 7:38 pm by GOLLY, a resident of another community |
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Letter: 'Hockey grandmother' decries campaign's 'attack dog' mentality
As a proud hockey grandmother, I am furious with the GOP vice presidential nominee's use of the label "hockey mom."
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on Sep 23, 2008 at 1:07 pm by mainstream, a resident of another community |
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Dr. William Ayres Competency trial.
The Jury has the case now as of this morning. |
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on Sep 9, 2011 at 9:41 am by Lurker, a resident of another community |
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Mountain lion shot, killed in backyard
Authorities shot and killed a mountain lion that they cornered in a backyard after it wandered into a Redwood City neighborhood Tuesday morning (March 29).
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on Apr 1, 2011 at 1:45 am by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
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Woodside district fire chief closes out 33 years of firefighting
Protecting life and lifestyle in woodsy Portola Valley and Woodside, implanting in residents' minds the constant threats of wildfire and earthquake, is a significant task for ... |
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on Mar 28, 2011 at 1:24 pm by Friend, a resident of another community |
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Odd twist in Sequoia Healthcare District election
The Sequoia Healthcare District elections resemble a game of musical chairs this year. Director Jack Hickey, whose third term wouldn't expire until 2014, is still running for ... |
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on May 16, 2013 at 2:03 pm by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Supes may raise county manager's pay to $300,000
The Board of Supervisors in San Mateo County is poised to hire on a permanent basis County Manager John Maltbie -- he's been interim manager since November 2011 -- and quickly... |
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on Dec 12, 2012 at 8:20 am by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Carpenter to recuse himself from computer votes
Peter Carpenter, a member of the governing board of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, has decided, "in an abundance of caution," to recuse himself from computer purchas... |
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on Aug 7, 2011 at 11:41 am by tolerant, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Duboc says pension initiative is a go
Former Menlo Park council member Lee Duboc says "a group of residents" will launch a drive for a ballot initiative, aimed at scaling back pension benefits for Menlo Park city ... |
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on Jan 29, 2010 at 9:03 pm by Interested, a resident of another community |
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San Mateo County joins lawsuit against Prop 8
San Mateo County is among the latest to join the legal fight to try to stop state Proposition 8, a ban on same-sex marriage in California that voters approved Nov. 4.
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on Nov 23, 2008 at 11:55 am by fecall the supervisors, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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San Mateo County Central Labor Council - Reporter was told to leave meeting.
As reported by the Palo Alto Daily Post 3/6/12 by Ryan McCarthy
"Union Group Questions Supervisor Candidates"
"The San Mateo Labor Council, one of the most powerful force... |
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on Mar 15, 2012 at 3:26 pm by Tim Wulff, a resident of another community |
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Woman faces gunman during Menlo Park stroll
A nighttime stroll turned terrifying for a woman on Sharon Road in Menlo Park on Monday night when she was confronted by a man with a gun.
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on Oct 8, 2011 at 8:12 am by Joanna, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Portola Valley: dealing with bike safety issues
Portola Valley may emulate Woodside and establish a regular forum for bicycle-related issues. A formal discussion of the matter is likely at an upcoming Town Council meeting.... |
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on May 24, 2011 at 7:13 pm by Donald, a resident of another community |
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Kepler's to charge for author events
Starting this month, Kepler's bookstore in Menlo Park will charge those who don't belong to its rewards program to attend author events.
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on Apr 9, 2011 at 10:51 pm by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
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Duboc calls for ballot initiative on pensions
After months of toying with the idea in e-mails she sends to supporters, former Menlo Park council member Lee Duboc is calling for a ballot initiative to roll back pension ben... |
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on Jan 14, 2010 at 2:39 pm by Hank Lawrence, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Low-flying aircraft still trouble local towns
For years, at Peninsula community roundtable discussions with noise-abatement officials, representatives from Portola Valley and Woodside have complained about arriving commer... |
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on Apr 26, 2013 at 11:47 am by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Eshoo supports Occupy Wall Street protesters
U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, supports the Occupy Wall Street protests and said she is "surprised people weren't out there sooner." In a telephone town hall meeting with... |
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on Jan 21, 2012 at 11:06 am by Here come the haters, a resident of another community |
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Tonight: Candidates forum on supes race
The seven candidates for the District 4 seat on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors have been invited to answer questions at an election forum Thursday night, May 3, in... |
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on May 2, 2012 at 3:15 pm by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Burnetts say they didn't provide alcohol
William and Cynthia Burnett said in an NBC "Today Show" interview Thursday (Nov. 8) that they did not provide alcohol during a high school post-football-game party at their Me... |
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on Dec 13, 2011 at 7:28 pm by believer in science, a resident of the Woodside: Mountain Home Road neighborhood |
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Supervisor's race: Dave Pine leading, according to election night report
Dave Pine has been elected to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, according to the final election night report by the county Elections Office. Mr. Pine, a San Mateo Uni... |
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on May 9, 2011 at 3:33 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Public employee pension reform - what can and should be done?
Numerous Town Forum topic threads have quickly digressed to this issue so let's have that discussion here.
I propose:
1) We start with the assumption that the present pu... |
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on Apr 5, 2011 at 9:54 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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'Spirit unaffected' -- teacher Jason Picetti offers lessons in courage and determination
Is it possible to sum up a life in six words? Jason Picetti, a man who embraces challenge, recently decided to try.
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on Aug 25, 2010 at 5:42 pm by Anonymous, a member of the La Entrada School community |
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Big turnout for meeting on public employee pay
Menlo Park saw a big turnout Tuesday night for a meeting on city employee pay and benefits, but the great majority of the people who showed up were the employees themselves --... |
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on Oct 5, 2009 at 6:24 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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Infants in the bike lane
Today at 12:10 PM when driving down Santa Cruz Avenue, I passed three women within a single block walking alone and pushing infants in strollers and carriages in the bicycle l... |
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on Dec 25, 2012 at 9:44 am by Not a Tank, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Four businesses caught selling alcohol to minors
Employees at four Menlo Park businesses fell for the police department's minor decoy trap on Saturday (Aug. 28).
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on Sep 2, 2010 at 2:31 pm by Exactly, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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