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The Donald Trumps Jeb! Bush in New Hampshire

The 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, 2015
Last comment by Gal, on Sep 5, 2015 at 6:53 am | 30 comments | 3365 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, 2008
Last comment by Isa Marcus, on May 25, 2008 at 11:53 am | 30 comments | 13732 Views

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Eshoo introduces bill requiring presidents, candidates to release tax returns

Rep. 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, 2017
Last comment by Not Perfect, on Jan 13, 2017 at 11:34 am | 29 comments | 6773 Views

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Deputy says he'll challenge sheriff in 2018 election

The 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, 2017
Last comment by Holly L., on Sep 3, 2017 at 9:23 am | 29 comments | 10491 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, 2017
Last comment by Jack Hickey, on Sep 8, 2017 at 5:05 pm | 29 comments | 4515 Views

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President Obama has had a tough week

This 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, 2013
Last comment by E Lake Palmer, on Jul 12, 2017 at 8:04 am | 29 comments | 8547 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, 2018
Last comment by Election Mother, on Nov 28, 2018 at 5:47 pm | 29 comments | 2806 Views

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Jerry Shefren's Zone E in SHD Election

In 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, 2018
Last comment by mechanical evasion, on Nov 9, 2018 at 3:16 pm | 29 comments | 2264 Views

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Sheriff's race: Bolanos winning, but opponent's numbers impressive

Early election night results show appointed incumbent Sheriff Carlos Bolanos easily winning his bid to retain his seat, but...

Original post made on Jun. 5, 2018
Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Jun 11, 2018 at 3:28 pm | 29 comments | 3761 Views

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Housing report: Cost increases greatly exceed income gains

San Mateo County's latest statistics on housing costs show what everyone probably already knew – that rents and home...

Original post made on Aug. 5, 2015
Last comment by Garrett, on Aug 13, 2015 at 1:42 pm | 28 comments | 7837 Views

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In Trump's wake: Locals take leadership role in campaigns to elect Democrats

The Republican party controls 33 state legislatures, dominance that did not happen overnight or by accident, but the election...

Original post made on May. 18, 2017
Last comment by NOT as nasty, on May 22, 2017 at 10:28 am | 28 comments | 8162 Views

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High-speed rail: Palo Alto residents join revolt

It 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, 2009
Last comment by Caballo de Ferro, on Feb 27, 2009 at 3:47 pm | 28 comments | 10980 Views

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Letter: Don't split vote in health care district race

I 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, 2014
Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Oct 21, 2014 at 10:36 am | 28 comments | 11502 Views

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Texas Photo ID Ruling Prevents Voter Fraud

Everyone 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, 2014
Last comment by Acres of Toes, on Oct 22, 2014 at 4:39 pm | 28 comments | 3271 Views

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Trump Foundation admits Self-Dealing to IRS; Clinton Foundation retains 4 star rating

Not 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, 2016
Last comment by Green Balloon Day, on May 12, 2017 at 3:20 pm | 28 comments | 3071 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, 2012
Last comment by Menlo Voter, on May 8, 2012 at 7:54 am | 28 comments | 5781 Views

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Endorsement: Sequoia Healthcare District

Of 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, 2010
Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Nov 7, 2010 at 3:15 pm | 28 comments | 6747 Views

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Court throws out city's letter to rail authority

In 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, 2009
Last comment by truth, on Apr 14, 2009 at 12:47 pm | 28 comments | 9699 Views

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Watchdogs happy with high-speed rail ruling

High-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, 2013
Last comment by Apex, on Dec 14, 2013 at 7:25 am | 27 comments | 10591 Views

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Atherton: 500 guests expected at Super Bowl-related fundraiser Saturday

There'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, 2016
Last comment by Concerned, on Feb 6, 2016 at 9:56 pm | 27 comments | 13880 Views
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