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Thursday, October 21, 2021
Community briefs: Upcoming talks, food drive, book sale and more
This week in community briefs, learn about housing and rain gardens, snag your last Off the Grid meal of the year in Menlo Park, donate food or prepare to pick up some new reads.
Thursday, 11:45 AM | No comments yetMenlo Park mayor blasts councilwoman for setting up mystery meeting
While some of what happened at the Menlo Park City Council's closed session last week may remain a mystery, one thing is clear: Mayor Drew Combs is not pleased with Councilwoman Jen Wolosin for setting up that meeting behind his back.
Thursday, 11:18 AM | 25 commentsElizabeth Holmes trial: Former Theranos project manager testifies no intent to deceive
Elizabeth Holmes's defense team spent much of Wednesday trying to undo damaging testimony by former Theranos project manager Daniel Edlin.
Thursday, 9:32 AM | No comments yetWednesday, October 20, 2021
Former tutor now faces 55 counts related to alleged lewd acts on students
Former Palo Alto math tutor Mark Allan Hodes' plea hearing was postponed after prosecutors added more charges that allege multiple lewd and lascivious acts against girls whom he had taught in his home.
Wednesday, 11:44 AM | No comments yetNewsom declares statewide drought emergency
Gov. Newsom has expanded the California drought emergency from 50 counties to statewide. He didn't order mandatory water conservation, but authorized regulators to ban wasteful water use, such as spraying down public sidewalks.
Wednesday, 11:41 AM | No comments yetBurnout, anxiety weigh on some local teachers two months into full return to classrooms
"I'm wondering 'Was my mask on tight enough today?'" said Menlo-Atherton High School teacher Mallory Byrne. She gets tested twice a week on campus. "It's anxiety-inducing."
Wednesday, 11:00 AM | 2 commentsObituaries: Karen Sortino
This week in obituaries, read about the life of Karen Sortino, 85.
Wednesday, 9:52 AM | No comments yetTuesday, October 19, 2021
Local nonprofit leader co-authors first book for children about the harms of gasoline
Menlo Park resident Janelle London advocates for the environment as leader of a nonprofit to make America gas-free and Menlo Park's Environmental Quality Commission. Now she's the co-author of a children's book building on that work.
Tuesday, 11:46 AM | 3 commentsRain on the way, as three systems and a possible atmospheric river head toward Bay Area
The National Weather Service says the Bay Area and Monterey should expect an "unsettled weather pattern" over at least the next week, with three systems on the way and a potential atmospheric river arriving Sunday.
Tuesday, 11:08 AM | No comments yetFour Menlo Park liquor stores cited for selling alcohol to underaged youth
Menlo Park Police cited four out of the nine liquor stores involved in a minor decoy operation for selling alcohol to underaged youth.
Tuesday, 10:48 AM | 7 commentsWoodside nears the end of $2M bridge project
Woodside is four months into a project to rebuild the aging Portola Road bridge.
Tuesday, 10:44 AM | No comments yetMonday, October 18, 2021
Youth's input on state government sought at Marc Berman's town hall
Young people have a chance to share their thoughts with state Assembly member Marc Berman, D-Menlo Park, at a youth town hall that the California legislator is hosting this Wednesday.
Monday, 11:07 AM | No comments yet'Get the Zuck out': Protesters call for Mark Zuckerberg's removal as Facebook CEO
A caravan of about 20 protesters parked by Mark Zuckerberg's Palo Alto residence on Sunday afternoon to honk up a storm and deliver a message to Facebook's CEO: "Get the Zuck out!"
Monday, 10:52 AM | 1 commentSunday, October 17, 2021
Weather service forecasts rain for Bay Area as soon as Tuesday
The National Weather Service is forecasting a return of rainy weather to the Bay Area this week for the first time in a while, but exactly how much and when it will fall is still uncertain.
Sunday, 9:08 AM | No comments yetEditorial: Vote yes on Measure B
The Almanac recommends Menlo Park City School District residents vote yes on Measure B, the parcel tax measure on the Nov. 2 ballot.
Sunday, 8:53 AM | No comments yetSaturday, October 16, 2021
Guest opinion: No on Measure A
In a guest opinion, Woodside resident Don Pugh writes about why he opposes Measure A, which is on the Nov. 2 ballot in town.
Saturday, 10:46 AM | 1 commentGuest opinion: Yes on Woodside's Measure A
In a guest opinion, the Woodside residents behind Measure A, Peter Bailey and Alex Tauber, write about their support of the initiative and the background behind it.
Saturday, 10:46 AM | 3 commentsFriday, October 15, 2021
Weather service forecasts rain in the Bay Area early next week
The National Weather Service is forecasting a return of rainy weather to the Bay Area next week for the first time in a while, but exactly how much and when it will fall is still uncertain.
Friday, 4:23 PM | No comments yetAre immigrants getting left out of California's rent relief?
Non-English speaking immigrants face some of the biggest hurdles to receiving California rent relief. Advocates say informal leases, lack of technology access and language barriers are getting in the way.
Friday, 11:53 AM | 2 commentsMenlo Park police get grant to combat harm from alcohol
The Menlo Park Police Department received over $70,000 in grant money to fight against alcohol-related harm, the department announced on Wednesday.
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The Menlo Park Police Department received over $70,000 in grant money to fight against alcohol-related harm, the department announced on Wednesday.
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Voter Guide: Measure A asks Woodside voters to decide on zoning changes to two parcels in town's center
Voters will decide this November whether to change zoning on two pieces of land in central Woodside to enable consideration of expanded outdoor dining opportunities and potential construction of an amphitheater for community events.
Friday, 11:47 AM | 3 commentsThursday, October 14, 2021
Community briefs: Housing meeting in Portola Valley, Atherton's new volunteer patrol
In this week's community briefs, local meetings on housing, volunteers sought for Atherton patrol group and more.
Thursday, 11:46 AM | No comments yetMenlo Park council mulls options to encourage commuters to ditch solo driving
It wasn't long ago when one of the most frequently cited problems with Menlo Park was its traffic. As Menlo Park recovers from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, the City Council is renewing efforts to mitigate that traffic.
Thursday, 11:25 AM | 7 commentsPandemic blamed for staff shortages at local schools
Mei Chan is the CBO for the Las Lomitas district, but lately, she also serves as a crossing guard. Midpeninsula school districts are having trouble finding people to fill a variety of positions, from substitute teachers to bus drivers.
Thursday, 10:47 AM | No comments yetWednesday, October 13, 2021
California pulls the plug on gas-powered leaf blowers under new law
Nearly three decades after Peninsula cities began implementing bans on gas-powered leaf blowers, the effort has found a foothold at the state level, with the governor signing a bill that will phase out their sales.
Wednesday, 1:54 PM | 6 commentsMandatory jail sentences for nonviolent drug offenses to end in 2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 5 signed a bill that ends mandatory minimum jail sentences for nonviolent drug offenses.
Wednesday, 11:28 AM | No comments yetObituaries: A list of local residents who died recently
This week in obituaries, read about the lives of Ernest Edward Goitein, 96, Louella "Lou" Elizabeth Harrington, 98, Irving Holzberg, 82, and Mary Margaret "Peggy" Merz, 87.
Wednesday, 11:18 AM | No comments yetCommunity briefs: Portola Valley housing meeting Thursday; Woodside resident, teacher win awards
In this week's community briefs, a Woodside resident and teacher win awards and a housing meeting planned in Portola Valley.
Wednesday, 10:51 AM | No comments yetNewsom's vetoes: Why did the governor block California bills?
Gov. Gavin Newsom had his reasons for blocking California bills passed by the Legislature: cost, duplication and some politics. Overall, he signed 770 bills into law and vetoed 66, or about 8%.
Wednesday, 10:05 AM | No comments yetTuesday, October 12, 2021
Menlo Park: Mysterious closed City Council meeting violates protocols and raises questions
Three members of Menlo Park's City Council have authorized a closed session meeting at 3:30 p.m. today (Oct. 12), when the two other City Council members are unable to attend due to their full-time jobs.
Tuesday, 11:58 AM | 25 commentsLas Lomitas school board appoints two trustees following resignations
The Las Lomitas school board has appointed two new members after recent resignations.
Tuesday, 11:51 AM | 1 commentStanford professor shares Nobel prize in economics
Stanford University professor Guido W. Imbens was one of two Bay Area professors who were named Nobel laureates in economics early Monday by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Tuesday, 11:37 AM | No comments yetMonday, October 11, 2021
New poll finds 71% of Bay Area residents think quality of life has declined
Bay Area residents grappling with the high cost of living, growing homelessness and high taxes say the quality of life has sunk in recent years, with a record number looking to leave the region altogether, according to a new survey.
Monday, 6:09 PM | 1 commentStanford requires COVID-19 vaccines for all employees
Stanford is requiring all employees, whether working remotely or from the office, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 8, unless they have a medical or religious accommodation.
Monday, 2:24 PM | No comments yetSunday, October 10, 2021
Fire alert, red flag warning issued for Santa Cruz Mountains
Forecasters issued a red flag warning for Sunday night into Tuesday evening, when gusty north winds and dry conditions are in store for the Bay Area.
Sunday, 12:31 PM | No comments yetSaturday, October 9, 2021
Guest opinion: Measure B is the right solution for the future of Menlo Park's students
In a guest opinion, Menlo Park resident Peter Carpenter writes why Menlo Park City School District voters should vote in favor of Measure B, a parcel tax increase on the November ballot.
Saturday, 10:16 AM | 1 commentGuest opinion: Vote no on Measure B, Menlo Park school district's latest parcel tax initiative
In a guest opinion, Mark Hinkle argues why Menlo Park City School District voters should oppose Measure B, a parcel tax increase on the November ballot.
Saturday, 10:16 AM | 13 commentsFriday, October 8, 2021
Campaign finance roundup: Contributions to Woodside's Measure A spark accusations; Real estate firm gives $10K to Menlo Park schools parcel tax
Campaign contributions are flowing into local ballot measures, including support for a measure that would allow for more outdoor dining and gathering spaces in Woodside.
Friday, 4:49 PM | 12 commentsVoter Guide: Measure B asks school district residents to increase parcel tax rate
Voters will decide the fate of a proposed parcel tax that Menlo Park City School District (MPCSD) officials say is needed to keep its programming afloat, retain teachers and keep class sizes small.
Friday, 11:33 AM | 18 commentsTrial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes loses another juror
An emotional juror was excused Wednesday in the federal criminal trial against Elizabeth Holmes, founder and CEO of the now-defunct blood-testing company Theranos, after telling the judge that her Buddhist beliefs require forgiveness.
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