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The Donald Trumps Jeb! Bush in New HampshireThe Donald, despite what the elite establishment Republicans tell us, is taking a commanding lead over Bush! in NH. And...
Original post made by Two Docs on Aug. 20, 2015Last comment by Gal, on Sep 5, 2015 at 6:53 am | 30 comments | 3237 Views
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Rep. Anna Eshoo endorses Obama; decision 'moves beyond gender or race'Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, has endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. Her announcement today...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2008Last comment by Isa Marcus, on May 25, 2008 at 11:53 am | 30 comments | 13252 Views
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Eshoo introduces bill requiring presidents, candidates to release tax returnsRep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, introduced a bill in Congress on Thursday that would require presidents and presidential...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2017Last comment by Not Perfect, on Jan 13, 2017 at 11:34 am | 29 comments | 6550 Views
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Deputy says he'll challenge sheriff in 2018 electionThe announcement is not yet official, but Deputy Sheriff Mark D. Melville says he is running for the top job in the San...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2017Last comment by Holly L., on Sep 3, 2017 at 9:23 am | 29 comments | 10265 Views
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“70 Strong” a facade created to deceive Sequoia Healthcare District taxpayers.You may have noticed the much ballyhooed roll-out of 70 Strong with the February 1st “70 STRONG LAUNCH PARTY” at Box...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Mar. 16, 2017Last comment by Jack Hickey, on Sep 8, 2017 at 5:05 pm | 29 comments | 4374 Views
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President Obama has had a tough weekThis week will mark the 37th time House Republicans have tried to repeal Obamacare. If Republicans really wanted to do away...
Original post made by Potomac Fever on May. 17, 2013Last comment by E Lake Palmer, on Jul 12, 2017 at 8:04 am | 29 comments | 8283 Views
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Did CEO post on Mark Simon "hit-piece" swing election?In September, Mark Simon asked me for information regarding the cost of my health insurance benefit for an election story...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Nov. 23, 2018Last comment by Election Mother, on Nov 28, 2018 at 5:47 pm | 29 comments | 2660 Views
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Jerry Shefren's Zone E in SHD ElectionIn December of 2017, the Sequoia Healthcare District was presented with 3 maps from which to choose the election Zones to...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Aug. 13, 2018Last comment by mechanical evasion, on Nov 9, 2018 at 3:16 pm | 29 comments | 2108 Views
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Sheriff's race: Bolanos winning, but opponent's numbers impressiveEarly election night results show appointed incumbent Sheriff Carlos Bolanos easily winning his bid to retain his seat, but...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2018Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Jun 11, 2018 at 3:28 pm | 29 comments | 3549 Views
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Housing report: Cost increases greatly exceed income gainsSan Mateo County's latest statistics on housing costs show what everyone probably already knew – that rents and home...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2015Last comment by Garrett, on Aug 13, 2015 at 1:42 pm | 28 comments | 7650 Views
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In Trump's wake: Locals take leadership role in campaigns to elect DemocratsThe Republican party controls 33 state legislatures, dominance that did not happen overnight or by accident, but the election...
Original post made on May. 18, 2017Last comment by NOT as nasty, on May 22, 2017 at 10:28 am | 28 comments | 7877 Views
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High-speed rail: Palo Alto residents join revoltIt began with a series of casual chats between neighbors in the Southgate neighborhood before it spilled over to other parts...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2009Last comment by Caballo de Ferro, on Feb 27, 2009 at 3:47 pm | 28 comments | 10602 Views
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Letter: Don't split vote in health care district raceI hope by now enough voters are aware of how our taxes continue to go to what is renamed a health care district — renamed...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2014Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Oct 21, 2014 at 10:36 am | 28 comments | 11289 Views
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Texas Photo ID Ruling Prevents Voter FraudEveryone should hail Saturday's Supreme Court decision upholding the Texas Voter ID law for the upcoming elections. The photo...
Original post made by Ricardo Moresca on Oct. 20, 2014Last comment by Acres of Toes, on Oct 22, 2014 at 4:39 pm | 28 comments | 3135 Views
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Trump Foundation admits Self-Dealing to IRS; Clinton Foundation retains 4 star ratingNot that it matters to hypocrites. After admitting Trump University was a fraudulent scam, the Trumps said they would...
Original post made by Mackinaw on Nov. 22, 2016Last comment by Green Balloon Day, on May 12, 2017 at 3:20 pm | 28 comments | 2944 Views
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Update: Candidates offer views at supes forum==B Updated version of a previously posted story.== Closing the county budget deficit, reaching out to Latino voters, keeping...
Original post made on May. 4, 2012Last comment by Menlo Voter, on May 8, 2012 at 7:54 am | 28 comments | 5521 Views
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Endorsement: Sequoia Healthcare DistrictOf the seven candidates running for the three open seats on the Sequoia Healthcare District board, four are qualified to...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2010Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Nov 7, 2010 at 3:15 pm | 28 comments | 6560 Views
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Court throws out city's letter to rail authorityIn a ruling that Menlo Park Councilman Rich Cline called "kind of a stomach punch," a California Superior Court judge has...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2009Last comment by truth, on Apr 14, 2009 at 12:47 pm | 28 comments | 9393 Views
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Watchdogs happy with high-speed rail rulingHigh-speed rail watchdogs in Menlo Park were thrilled when a California judge ruled that the funding plan for the $68 billion...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2013Last comment by Apex, on Dec 14, 2013 at 7:25 am | 27 comments | 10360 Views
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Atherton: 500 guests expected at Super Bowl-related fundraiser SaturdayThere's a big party coming to Atherton on Saturday night, but the town is working to make sure the "Big Game Give," an annual...
Original post made on Feb. 4, 2016Last comment by Concerned, on Feb 6, 2016 at 9:56 pm | 27 comments | 13547 Views
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