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Menlo Park councilwoman held Facebook shares through most of 2017Amended state-mandated documents reveal that it took Menlo Park City Council member Catherine Carlton six months to sell...
Original post made on May. 22, 2018Last comment by FPPC Investigation?, on Jul 17, 2018 at 6:10 am | 58 comments | 13310 Views
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Two women lead charge against BevMo storeTwo Menlo Park women -- Maureen Hogan and Barbara Rosasco -- made their case Monday against the BevMo chain's plan to open...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2010Last comment by Matt, on Nov 6, 2010 at 5:15 pm | 58 comments | 9220 Views
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Sunset campus sold to real estate investment firmA little more than a month after employees were first told that the landmark Sunset campus was up for sale, the property...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2014Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Dec 17, 2014 at 7:45 am | 58 comments | 16060 Views
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Menlo Park: City seeks feedback on Ravenswood, Caltrain track separation planThe city of Menlo Park is seeking feedback on a draft report that has been released addressing the complex question of what...
Original post made on Dec. 18, 2018Last comment by Dana Hendrickson, on Jan 7, 2019 at 12:40 pm | 58 comments | 9662 Views
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Facebook unveils plans for giant new development in Menlo ParkFacebook, which hit 2 billion users June 27, has announced plans for a major new office, residential and retail development...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2017Last comment by Aaron, on Jul 20, 2017 at 4:26 pm | 58 comments | 14090 Views
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Letter: Council should keep hands out of Bohannon's pocketsThe Menlo Park City Council thinks that the Menlo Gateway project by David Bohannon should be put up for vote. Read the...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2010Last comment by what if, on Jun 15, 2010 at 8:08 am | 58 comments | 5617 Views
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Woman dies after train strikes car in Menlo ParkA woman in her 30s died Monday night from injuries sustained when her silver Acura SUV was struck by a southbound train at...
Original post made on Feb. 23, 2015Last comment by Hmmm, on Feb 26, 2015 at 8:31 pm | 57 comments | 15750 Views
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Menlo Park: Fergusson joins council raceA familiar name has popped on to the list of contenders for the 2014 Menlo Park City Council election: Kelly Fergusson, who...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2014Last comment by sally, on Aug 13, 2014 at 7:44 am | 57 comments | 29078 Views
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Stanford-Arrillaga plan: Boon or doom?What's worse than a string of empty car lots? Eight acres of mixed-use office space, retail and apartments, according to...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2013Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Feb 4, 2013 at 6:34 pm | 57 comments | 9483 Views
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Judge lets defamation lawsuit proceed against John WoodellA judge declined to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by a fire board director against John Woodell, husband of Menlo Park...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2014Last comment by What the Dickens?, on Jan 28, 2014 at 10:35 pm | 57 comments | 20103 Views
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Stanford proposes more housing, less office space in Menlo Park developmentStanford University proposes to increase housing and reduce office space in its latest development plan for its 8.4 acres...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2015Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Oct 7, 2015 at 12:17 pm | 57 comments | 9614 Views
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Menlo plans to renew Team Sheeper pool contractTeam Sheeper will continue to operate the Burgess pool, and add the Belle Haven pool to its roster, under a revised contract...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2011Last comment by Get Real, on Jan 31, 2011 at 10:33 am | 56 comments | 7052 Views
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Campaign signs go missing, and so does cell phoneWho will be elected to the Menlo Park Fire Protection District (MPFPD) Board of Directors is not a question keeping most...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2011Last comment by App Idea, on Oct 23, 2011 at 11:40 pm | 56 comments | 7246 Views
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Mayor Cline - don't bother me with facts or public inputMenlo Park Mayor Cline has just held another secret meeting - with himself. Such a meeting is perfectly legal but unwise....
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Jul. 17, 2010Last comment by POGO, on Jul 23, 2010 at 8:49 am | 56 comments | 4718 Views
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Menlo Park: Tough construction impacts to test public support of new Guild TheatreMenlo Park residents have shown a rare level of support for a project to rebuild the old Guild Theatre into a live music...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2019Last comment by Jane Vaden, on Feb 2, 2020 at 11:08 am | 55 comments | 7390 Views
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Guest opinion: Ex-council member rejects specific plan petitionA group calling themselves "Save Menlo" is promoting a petition that would dramatically alter the recently re-approved El...
Original post made on May. 15, 2014Last comment by Menlo Voter, on May 21, 2014 at 7:06 am | 55 comments | 6437 Views
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Menlo Park: The Oasis to shutter March 7The Oasis, perhaps the oldest eating establishment in Menlo Park, will close permanently March 7 after 60 years of business,...
Original post made on Feb. 21, 2018Last comment by Menlo Voter., on May 6, 2018 at 8:25 pm | 55 comments | 25618 Views
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Locals seeking ways to protect vulnerable groups before Trump takes officeBefore President-elect Donald Trump takes office Jan. 20, some people in Menlo Park are trying to cement protections for...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2016Last comment by pogo, on Dec 1, 2016 at 2:56 pm | 55 comments | 9125 Views
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Editorial: Downtown Menlo withstands retail turnoverWith rents running to $5 a square foot and possibly more, it is no wonder that small retail businesses are cautious about...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2014Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Jun 15, 2014 at 12:53 pm | 55 comments | 5853 Views
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Exaggerated traffic claims against Measure T -- NO!In today's Almanac (10/20/2010) is a letter from Planning Commissioner Katie FerricK: It reads: ------------- Exaggerated...
Original post made by Morris Brown on Oct. 20, 2010Last comment by narnia, on Oct 26, 2010 at 8:33 am | 55 comments | 4706 Views
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