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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, 2023Last 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 afternoonOakland-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, 2023There are no comments yet. 3140 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce dissolves and joins countywide groupMenlo 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, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Feb 10, 2023 at 7:02 pm | 2 comments | 2250 Views
ATHERTON
Portola Valley teachers reach contract agreement with districtThe 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, 2023Last 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 violenceWhile 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, 2023Last 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 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 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 reportingBlack children who are injured because of suspected child abuse are reported to Child Protective Services more frequently...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2023Last 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 planTwo pro-housing groups are asking the court to limit Palo Alto’s control over approving development application because...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2023Last 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 homesMenlo Park's Planning Commission highlighted the ideas of city-owned affordable housing and anti-displacement measures at...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2023Last 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 robberyMenlo 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, 2023Last 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 homeSteph 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, 2023Last 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 claimsA 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, 2023Last comment by Observer, on Feb 5, 2023 at 3:24 pm | 1 comment | 4991 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 Feb 4, 2023 at 8:33 pm | 2 comments | 7867 Views
AROUND TOWN
Teachers share impact of flood damage at Las Lomitas ElementarySome 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, 2023Last 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 AltoPlans 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, 2023There are no comments yet. 2529 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside sends housing plan to the state but doesn't adopt itWith 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, 2023Last 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 CountyA 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, 2023Last 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 campusThe Menlo Park Planning Commission recommended a higher density of housing units while reviewing the Parkline development’s...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2023Last 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 manStanford 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, 2023Last 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 lateWith under a week until the deadline for a compliant housing element, and facing possible fines and other repercussions,...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2023Last comment by Liesel, on Jan 31, 2023 at 12:35 pm | 3 comments | 3714 Views
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