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FICTION

What hath Palo Alto wrought?

In Malcolm Harris' expansive, engaging and explosive book "Palo Alto," the image of Stanford racing to replace its beds to...

Original post made on Feb. 10, 2023
Last comment by Banes, on Feb 13, 2023 at 3:30 pm | 5 comments | 3022 Views

MENLO PARK

Menlo Park: Protest against police brutality set for Saturday afternoon

Oakland-based advocacy group Tha Hood Squad is holding a peaceful protest against police brutality at 1010 El Camino Real...

Original post made on Feb. 11, 2023
There are no comments yet. 3140 Views

MENLO PARK

Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce dissolves and joins countywide group

Menlo Park's Chamber of Commerce has amalgamated into the San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce. Read the full story here...

Original post made on Feb. 10, 2023
Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Feb 10, 2023 at 7:02 pm | 2 comments | 2250 Views

ATHERTON

Portola Valley teachers reach contract agreement with district

The contract is expected to be finalized at the end of March. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2023/02/09/portola-valley-teachers-reach-contract-agreement-...

Original post made on Feb. 9, 2023
Last comment by Long Time Atherton Reaident, on Feb 9, 2023 at 12:59 pm | 1 comment | 2745 Views

OTHER TOPICS

Guest Opinion: In response to tragedy, more must be done to curb gun violence

While California is ranked first in the nation when it comes to gun safety, that means absolutely nothing to the families...

Original post made on Feb. 7, 2023
Last comment by Frank Sterle Jr., on Feb 7, 2023 at 6:22 pm | 1 comment | 2612 Views

AROUND TOWN

Terminated Meta content moderators worry about fake news flourishing in their absence

Nearly 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, 2023
Last comment by Frank Sterle Jr., on Feb 7, 2023 at 6:19 pm | 4 comments | 5586 Views

OTHER TOPICS

Stanford Medicine finds racial disparities in child abuse reporting

Black children who are injured because of suspected child abuse are reported to Child Protective Services more frequently...

Original post made on Feb. 7, 2023
Last comment by Frank Sterle Jr., on Feb 7, 2023 at 6:10 pm | 1 comment | 2028 Views

AROUND TOWN

Palo Alto sued over delay in adopting housing plan

Two pro-housing groups are asking the court to limit Palo Alto’s control over approving development application because...

Original post made on Feb. 7, 2023
Last comment by Liesel, on Feb 7, 2023 at 1:51 pm | 2 comments | 2285 Views

MENLO PARK

Menlo Park Planning Commission seeks to curb displacement and fill city-owned lots with affordable homes

Menlo Park's Planning Commission highlighted the ideas of city-owned affordable housing and anti-displacement measures at...

Original post made on Jan. 18, 2023
Last comment by MP Father, on Feb 6, 2023 at 11:51 am | 28 comments | 5705 Views

MENLO PARK

12-year-old boy's bicycle stolen in Menlo Park strong-arm robbery

Menlo Park police are seeking residents' help finding a suspect after a teenager reportedly punched a 12-year-old and stole...

Original post made on Feb. 6, 2023
Last comment by Lynne Bramlett, on Feb 6, 2023 at 9:33 am | 1 comment | 4256 Views

ATHERTON

Steph and Ayesha Curry oppose upzoning of Atherton property near their home

Steph and Ayesha Curry penned a letter to Atherton officials saying they are against developing a lot near their house into...

Original post made on Jan. 28, 2023
Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Feb 6, 2023 at 7:39 am | 15 comments | 49686 Views

OTHER TOPICS

La Baguette settles federal lawsuit for $430K in fraudulent PPP claims

A Palo Alto bakery has settled a lawsuit with the federal government for making false claims to acquire $430,000 through...

Original post made on Feb. 5, 2023
Last comment by Observer, on Feb 5, 2023 at 3:24 pm | 1 comment | 4991 Views

AROUND TOWN

Missing-dog mystery sparks police investigation

Carolina 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, 2023
Last comment by Nanc, on Feb 4, 2023 at 8:33 pm | 2 comments | 7867 Views

AROUND TOWN

Teachers share impact of flood damage at Las Lomitas Elementary

Some 20 classrooms and learning spaces at the K-3 school were damaged in the winter storms. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2023/02/03/teachers-share-impa...

Original post made on Feb. 3, 2023
Last comment by Peter, on Feb 3, 2023 at 2:04 pm | 3 comments | 3388 Views

AROUND TOWN

Here's what you need to know about the new teacher-housing project in Palo Alto

Plans are underway to break ground on an educator-housing project in Palo Alto, bringing affordable housing to teachers in...

Original post made on Feb. 3, 2023
There are no comments yet. 2529 Views

WOODSIDE

Woodside sends housing plan to the state but doesn't adopt it

With three options on the table and a looming state-mandated deadline on Jan. 31, the Woodside Town Council agreed to include...

Original post made on Feb. 2, 2023
Last comment by Anne Kasten, on Feb 2, 2023 at 4:37 pm | 1 comment | 3112 Views

AROUND TOWN

Child attacked by mountain lion in unincorporated San Mateo County

A child was attacked by a mountain lion in unincorporated San Mateo County, the Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday. Read...

Original post made on Feb. 2, 2023
Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Feb 2, 2023 at 3:38 pm | 2 comments | 3662 Views

MENLO PARK

Why build 550 housing units instead of 1,700? Menlo Park commission seeks much higher density for Parkline project at SRI campus

The Menlo Park Planning Commission recommended a higher density of housing units while reviewing the Parkline development’s...

Original post made on Jan. 26, 2023
Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Feb 2, 2023 at 3:36 pm | 14 comments | 4092 Views

OTHER TOPICS

Stanford scrutinized over deputy who drew gun on Black man

Stanford police are under scrutiny after an officer drew a gun on a Black driver over the weekend, an incident that has gained...

Original post made on Feb. 1, 2023
Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Feb 1, 2023 at 2:39 pm | 2 comments | 2498 Views

PORTOLA VALLEY

Saying it needs more time, Portola Valley opts to submit revised housing element late

With under a week until the deadline for a compliant housing element, and facing possible fines and other repercussions,...

Original post made on Jan. 31, 2023
Last comment by Liesel, on Jan 31, 2023 at 12:35 pm | 3 comments | 3714 Views
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