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Terminated Meta content moderators worry about fake news flourishing in their absenceNearly 200 Meta content moderators who used to work at the tech company’s Mountain View office and now work in Fremont...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Jan 27, 2023 at 7:35 am | 3 comments | 2295 Views
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Missing-dog mystery sparks police investigationCarolina Bruchilari thought her beloved German shepherd, Scott, would only be gone for two weeks when she entrusted him to...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2023Last comment by Nanc, on Jan 20, 2023 at 12:48 pm | 2 comments | 6360 Views
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Local group pushing for sheriff oversight questions recent deaths at county jailAfter two people died after being at Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City, a group pushing for civilian oversight...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Jan 16, 2023 at 3:48 pm | 2 comments | 3959 Views
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New San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus to be sworn in SaturdayThe first Latina sheriff in the history of San Mateo County will be officially sworn in on Saturday at an inauguration ceremony...
Original post made on Jan. 8, 2023Last comment by Clevenger, on Jan 8, 2023 at 4:43 pm | 1 comment | 3083 Views
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Menlo Park council member Ray Mueller and residents speak out against delaying the appointment of his successorResidents and Menlo Park City Council Member Ray Mueller are pushing back against the decision to delay the appointment of...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2022Last comment by Kobayashi Maru , on Jan 7, 2023 at 5:12 pm | 20 comments | 5057 Views
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New San Mateo County supervisors seated as board extends emergency proclamation for stormsTwo new members were welcomed to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors during the board's first meeting of 2023 on Tuesday,...
Original post made on Jan. 4, 2023Last comment by Onnolee Trapp, on Jan 4, 2023 at 1:54 pm | 1 comment | 2076 Views
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San Mateo County health official offers tips when returning to flooded areasSan Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow warned residents Sunday that floodwater poses health and safety risks for...
Original post made on Jan. 2, 2023Last comment by KMOFFEN, on Jan 2, 2023 at 5:39 pm | 1 comment | 3160 Views
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East Palo Alto breaks ground on University Avenue pedestrian overcrossingA long-awaited pedestrian-bicycle overcrossing that's expected to make for safe passage over U.S. Highway 101 at University...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2022Last comment by kbehroozi, on Dec 29, 2022 at 1:51 pm | 3 comments | 3093 Views
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A water leak damaged her business. Now a local tailor hopes people will return.Savannah Tailoring has had a rough few months, but its proprietor awaits a more prosperous new year. Read the full story...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2022Last comment by Frozen, on Dec 28, 2022 at 12:43 pm | 1 comment | 1739 Views
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Martha Barragan edges out Webster Lincoln in East Palo Alto City Council raceThe tense race for two open seats came down to just 19 votes between Martha Barragan and Webster Lincoln. In the end, it...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2022Last comment by Resident , on Dec 11, 2022 at 8:47 am | 1 comment | 2306 Views
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Menlo Park hosts tree lighting event, bringing back the holiday tradition for the first time since COVIDMenlo Park's tree lighting event was held for the first time since 2019 in Fremont Park on Friday, Dec. 2. The event included...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2022There are no comments yet. 2588 Views
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Following Ray Mueller's electoral victory, Menlo Park seeks replacement for District 5 council seatFollowing Council member Ray Mueller’s election to the San Mateo Board of Supervisors and subsequent resignation, the Menlo...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2022Last comment by Stuart Soffer, on Dec 7, 2022 at 4:03 pm | 6 comments | 3120 Views
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Ravenswood school district inks agreement to lease out district office site for high-density developmentThe Ravenswood City School District is one step closer to leasing out its district office, which could potentially bring...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2022Last comment by MP Father, on Dec 2, 2022 at 2:38 pm | 1 comment | 2981 Views
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Community briefs: Jeanie Ritchie grants winners announced, Menlo Park tree lighting and moreIn this week's community briefs, upcoming holiday events, Menlo Park district grant winners announced and more. Read the...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2022Last comment by Alex Beltramo, on Dec 2, 2022 at 11:18 am | 1 comment | 2445 Views
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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 | 2241 Views
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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 | 6356 Views
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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 | 4369 Views
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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 | 5378 Views
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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 | 2779 Views
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San Mateo County supervisors discuss options for sheriff's oversight committeeSan Mateo County publicly discussed possibilities to establish an oversight committee for the county Sheriff's Office for...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2022Last comment by Menlo 2024, on Nov 8, 2022 at 8:56 am | 1 comment | 2371 Views
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