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A message from Embarcadero Media's CEOAdam Dawes, CEO of Embarcadero Media, the parent company of the Almanac, explains why the 44-year-old news publisher is becoming...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2023Last comment by Francesca Segre, on Nov 18, 2023 at 2:23 pm | 4 comments | 1772 Views
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Sequoia Union district responds to criticism over swastika drawings at Woodside HighResponding to complaints over its handling of two swastikas that were drawn on the Woodside High School campus, Sequoia district...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2023Last comment by Karen O., on Nov 10, 2023 at 1:00 pm | 1 comment | 2459 Views
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Stanford hosts 'longevity' summit for aging adults, focused on building community tiesThe two-day event, co-sponsored by the Stanford Center on Longevity (SCL), the Longevity Project, and the Aspen Institute's...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2023Last comment by Jon Castor, on Nov 8, 2023 at 1:22 pm | 1 comment | 1770 Views
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San Mateo County Board of Supervisors agrees that sheriff's office needs some type of oversightFollowing more than eight hours of public discussion, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors determined that the sheriff’s...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Nov 5, 2023 at 7:17 am | 8 comments | 2531 Views
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Expert: Wet winter has produced unexpected side effect — batsWith Halloween on the horizon, skeletons, pumpkins and ghosts are appearing all over the Midpeninsula. But there’s one...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2023Last comment by AimeeS, on Nov 1, 2023 at 10:13 am | 1 comment | 1464 Views
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San Mateo County rolls out electronic survey for feedback on interactions with Sheriff's OfficeSan Mateo County community members can now give their feedback when they talk or interact with the county's Sheriff's Office. Read...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Oct 25, 2023 at 12:25 pm | 5 comments | 1956 Views
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The sea is rising — and the clock is tickingThe Bay Area will need to mount a concerted effort to combat devastating sea-level rise in the coming decades. How and whether...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2023Last comment by Stan, on Oct 22, 2023 at 1:46 pm | 3 comments | 3832 Views
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Atherton council won't shut off remote comments, despite recent spate of hate-fueled Zoom bombingsThe Atherton City Council is opting to preserve the public's ability to comment remotely, in contrast to other local public...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2023Last comment by CyberVoter, on Oct 20, 2023 at 12:36 pm | 1 comment | 2242 Views
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Stymied by red tape, Caltrain looks to repair rail bridge after storm damageFacing the prospect of another wet winter, Palo Alto and Menlo Park are keeping a particularly watchful eye on the San Francisquito...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2023Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on Oct 19, 2023 at 6:44 pm | 1 comment | 3156 Views
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Attack on Israel draws nearly 100 people to unity gathering in Portola ValleyThe Unity Gathering for Israel brought together about 90 people in Portola Valley Town Center on Oct. 12, organized by Rabbi...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2023Last comment by Dave Boyce , on Oct 18, 2023 at 9:11 pm | 1 comment | 2902 Views
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Horsing around in WoodsideFor horse-crazy kids -- and adults - the family-friendly Horse Fair on Sunday, Oct. 15, was the place to be. Read the full...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2023Last comment by Stephanie Acosta , on Oct 18, 2023 at 3:42 pm | 1 comment | 3547 Views
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Escaped burglary suspect found in Menlo ParkA suspect in a series of San Mateo County burglaries was arrested Thursday but managed to briefly escape from custody while...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2023Last comment by gtspencer, on Oct 18, 2023 at 3:34 pm | 2 comments | 4676 Views
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UC Berkeley plans to build $2 billion research center at NASA’s Moffett FieldAs part of a joint venture with the University of California at Berkeley and real estate developer SKS Partners, NASA is...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2023Last comment by CyberVoter, on Oct 18, 2023 at 12:18 pm | 1 comment | 1184 Views
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San Mateo County DA warns of roofing scam targeting elderly residentsAuthorities are warning homeowners of a roof inspection scam that has recently victimized elderly residents around the Bay...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2023Last comment by Observer, on Oct 15, 2023 at 2:14 pm | 1 comment | 3094 Views
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Native American graves found at Elco Yards development in Redwood CityRedwood City's Elco Yards development is the site of an ancient Native American burial ground. Skeletal remains, some thousands...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2023Last comment by Observer, on Oct 9, 2023 at 5:11 pm | 1 comment | 8301 Views
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Inside 40+ Bay Area homes that have gone electricLooking to go electric? On Oct. 14, homes that have converted to clean energy will open their doors during the Electric...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2023Last comment by Westbrook, on Oct 4, 2023 at 7:53 pm | 11 comments | 3235 Views
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Gavin Newsom signs law boosting minimum wage for fast-food workers. Is $20 enough?More than half a million fast food workers, mostly minorities and women, will earn higher minimum wage because Gov. Gavin...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2023Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on Oct 1, 2023 at 7:23 pm | 1 comment | 8701 Views
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Saying they want a seat at the table, Almanac journalists join effort to form a new, company-wide unionNewsroom employees at Embarcadero Media announced that they are forming a union on Tuesday. The proposed Embarcadero Community...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2023Last comment by Dave Boyce , on Sep 27, 2023 at 3:43 pm | 3 comments | 1976 Views
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Bill to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California heads to governor's deskA bill by a state legislator from San Francisco to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California has been approved...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2023Last comment by PV Volunteer, on Sep 20, 2023 at 10:56 am | 2 comments | 2262 Views
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El Camino Health faces new questions over employing doctor accused of molesting teenager decades ago while a Catholic priestFormer Mountain View Mayor Sally Lieber is asking the El Camino Healthcare District to terminate a psychiatrist's contract...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2023Last comment by margomca, on Aug 31, 2023 at 8:15 pm | 1 comment | 3328 Views
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