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MENLO PARK
Getting ready to ban gas leaf blowers, Menlo Park works on outreachWhen it comes to phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers, landscape professionals don't have much to say about it, according...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2022Last comment by Happy Resident, 1 hour ago | 4 comments | 2594 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Seeking to curb emissions, Atherton is gradually phasing out gas, while Portola Valley takes a stricter approachAtherton is taking a gradual approach to going all-electric to curb the use of natural gas, offering exemptions for residents...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2022Last comment by Eddie O, 3 hours ago | 1 comment | 3237 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Menlo Park, on the forefront of climate action, should double down on goalsAs a teenager heavily involved with climate action and who spends lots of time reading and learning about the climate crisis,...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2022Last comment by Westbrook, 22 hours ago | 16 comments | 732 Views
AROUND TOWN
Beavers may help lessen damage from drought, Stanford research findsClimate-driven droughts that create water-quality issues are proving to have a formidable foe: beavers. Read the full story...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2022Last comment by Your serious, on Nov 29, 2022 at 12:59 pm | 1 comment | 1159 Views
AROUND TOWN
Decorated sheriff's deputy sues San Mateo County over workplace sexual harassment, assaultThe only woman on the San Mateo County Sheriff's SWAT team, who leads the sex crimes unit, has filed a lawsuit in San Mateo...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2022Last comment by Dave Ross, on Nov 28, 2022 at 4:07 pm | 6 comments | 5585 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park photographer sentenced to 165 years to life for child molestationA Menlo Park photographer who used his access to children to molest several of them over the last 30 years has been sentenced...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2022There are no comments yet. 3094 Views
MENLO PARK
New 163-room hotel coming to Menlo Park's Bayfront neighborhoodThe Menlo Park Planning Commission voted on Nov. 14 to approve a 163-room hotel on a bite-sized property near the bay, despite...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2022Last comment by Stuart Soffer, on Nov 24, 2022 at 4:38 pm | 1 comment | 2803 Views
AROUND TOWN
Man arrested for Stanford Shopping Center drive-by shootingA man who allegedly fired multiple gunshots during a drive-by shooting at Stanford Shopping Center on Monday evening has...
Original post made on Nov. 23, 2022Last comment by Laura Stec, on Nov 23, 2022 at 7:34 pm | 1 comment | 3385 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Wood burning discouraged over Thanksgiving holiday weekendBay Area residents are being asked to avoid burning wood over the Thanksgiving holiday to keep air at a healthier level,...
Original post made on Nov. 23, 2022Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on Nov 23, 2022 at 10:26 am | 1 comment | 1032 Views
AROUND TOWN
Two drivers arrested on murder charges in Redwood City crash that killed parents of twin girlsTwo drivers, including a 17-year-old, have been arrested and face second-degree murder charges for their involvement in a...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2022Last comment by sheryl nonnenberg, on Nov 22, 2022 at 4:18 pm | 3 comments | 4345 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park City Council wants more concessions from Meta on Willow VillageThe Menlo Park City Council met on Nov. 15 and asked Meta to make concessions on its massive mixed-use Willow Village development...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2022Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Nov 22, 2022 at 2:21 pm | 5 comments | 2722 Views
AROUND TOWN
Gunfire reported at Stanford Shopping Center, rounds hit restaurant and empty carPalo Alto police are investigating an apparent drive-by shooting on Monday, in which a person fired at least two rounds from...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2022Last comment by CyberVoter, on Nov 22, 2022 at 12:28 pm | 1 comment | 2392 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Silicon Valley International School hosts annual Moon FestivalSilicon Valley International School stargazed, listened to stories, ate mooncakes and carried lanterns during the school's...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2022There are no comments yet. 2423 Views
OTHER TOPICS
17-year-old driver could face manslaughter or murder charges for deadly car crashThe 17-year-old involved in the car crash that resulted in the death of two local parents is still in the hospital and may...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2022Last comment by menlo parent, on Nov 18, 2022 at 12:22 pm | 1 comment | 9196 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton depot to be transformed into 'mini' train museumWith a $400,000 grant from Caltrain in hand, Atherton is on its way to outfitting its 620-square-foot train station depot,...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2022Last comment by Ivan, on Nov 16, 2022 at 9:47 pm | 1 comment | 2298 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park's Measure V puts the future of zoning in the public's handsOn Nov. 8, Menlo Park voters face a critical question on housing and the longstanding ability of the City Council to make...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2022Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Nov 16, 2022 at 3:24 pm | 14 comments | 5365 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park's Measure V trailing, with no-votes far ahead in election resultsElection results are showing that Measure V, Menlo Park’s single-family zoning ballot initiative, is failing by a decisive...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2022Last comment by PH, on Nov 13, 2022 at 4:39 pm | 7 comments | 8638 Views
MENLO PARK
Environmental review of Meta's huge Willow Village project heads to Menlo Park councilA major mixed-use project proposed by Meta could advance this month, as Menlo Park City Council members consider the environmental...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2022Last comment by PH, on Nov 12, 2022 at 2:02 pm | 1 comment | 3212 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teen driver involved in fatal Redwood City car crash may face vehicular manslaughter chargesThe 17-year-old driver of a car that collided with another, resulting in the death of two and the injury of four others Friday...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2022Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Nov 11, 2022 at 4:01 pm | 2 comments | 10591 Views
ATHERTON
Atherton councilman says state gave town an 'F' for housing element draftCouncil member Bob Polito called on the council to come up with alternate housing element plans, arguing the town's strategy...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2022Last comment by PH, on Nov 11, 2022 at 11:44 am | 16 comments | 3826 Views
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