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As election heats up, Measure V signs are reported stolen in Menlo ParkSigns for and against Measure V are reportedly being stolen from front yards around Menlo Park. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2022Last comment by Rick Moen, on Nov 9, 2022 at 10:02 pm | 16 comments | 3379 Views
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Measure V is a sledgehammer when a scalpel is neededI have been reading The Almanac's coverage of Measure V with interest and concern. Since we moved to Menlo Park more than...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2022Last comment by JH, on Nov 8, 2022 at 1:07 pm | 4 comments | 1180 Views
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Guest opinion: Can't we just agree to disagree respectfully in Menlo Park?What happens when a group of civic-minded women in Menlo Park begin to speak up, engage one another in conversation, work...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2022Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Nov 8, 2022 at 12:36 pm | 50 comments | 4876 Views
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Why I Voted No on Measure VWhy I voted NO on Measure V By John Pimentel Menlo Park’s Measure V is unfortunate and unnecessary. Unfortunate because...
Original post made by John Pimentel on Oct. 28, 2022Last comment by Tim Yaeger, on Nov 7, 2022 at 5:06 pm | 2 comments | 726 Views
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Editorial: Vote No on Menlo Park's Measure VIn most Bay Area cities, an all-affordable teacher housing project is met with excitement. But in Menlo Park, it was met...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2022Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Nov 7, 2022 at 9:22 am | 18 comments | 7565 Views
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Instead of retiring, Teresa's Antiques owner pivots to give 100% to charityTeresa Beltramo has run an antique shop for more than five decades, and now she's taking the next step — giving every dollar...
Original post made on Nov. 5, 2022Last comment by Alma Reads, on Nov 5, 2022 at 12:04 pm | 1 comment | 3465 Views
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Menlo Park City Council tables plan to remove parking on Middle AvenueResidents at the Menlo Park City Council meeting Oct.19 spoke out about the city's plan to remove parking on both sides of...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2022Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Nov 5, 2022 at 8:58 am | 33 comments | 4931 Views
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Menlo Park's Willow Village nears finish line as Planning Commission reviews EIRThe Menlo Park Planning Commission reviewed the final environmental impact report (EIR) for Meta's Willow Village on Oct....
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2022Last comment by Brian, on Nov 4, 2022 at 1:27 pm | 8 comments | 4840 Views
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Menlo Park police: Two women robbed by armed man on Bayfront ExpresswayTwo women were robbed by an armed suspect in Menlo Park on Wednesday evening, according to police. Read the full story...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2022Last comment by Alan, on Nov 4, 2022 at 10:05 am | 1 comment | 2991 Views
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Measure V race is most expensive local race, with $400K in contributions to defeat measureThe No on V campaign has raised $400,000 in contributions this campaign season, making the race on Menlo Park's Measure V...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2022Last comment by Brian, on Nov 2, 2022 at 4:04 pm | 2 comments | 3527 Views
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Your questions on Measure V answeredAmid public confusion surrounding this ballot measure, we've researched the answers to some frequently asked questions about...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2022Last comment by About that, on Nov 1, 2022 at 8:23 pm | 21 comments | 3886 Views
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Suspect arrested in connection with September robbery in West MenloDeputies in San Mateo County have arrested a suspect in connection with a September robbery. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2022/10/28/suspect-arrested-i...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2022Last comment by Virginia, on Oct 28, 2022 at 12:40 pm | 1 comment | 3504 Views
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Facing state criticism, Menlo Park has to revise its housing elementMenlo Park needs to work on its draft housing element before it can get approved by the California Department of Housing...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2022Last comment by new guy, on Oct 28, 2022 at 9:18 am | 4 comments | 4720 Views
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Guest opinions: Opposing views on Menlo Park's Measure VThis week, the local League of Women Voters and resident Henry Riggs weigh in on Measure V, with the league taking an opposition...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2022Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Oct 26, 2022 at 7:16 pm | 18 comments | 3827 Views
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Letters to the Editor: Readers weigh in on Measure V, Board of Supervisors, Portola ValleyThis week, readers weighed in on Menlo Park's Measure V; made a pitch for Portola Valley council candidate Mary Hufty; and...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2022Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Oct 25, 2022 at 5:50 pm | 22 comments | 3774 Views
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Vote No on Menlo Park's Measure VIn most Bay Area cities, an all-affordable teacher housing project is met with excitement — it's exactly the kind of...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2022Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Oct 25, 2022 at 10:57 am | 7 comments | 2116 Views
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Five arrested for providing alcohol to minors in Menlo Park sting operationMenlo Park police officers and California Alcoholic Beverage Control agents (ABC) made five arrests on Oct. 15 for furnishing...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2022Last comment by Brian, on Oct 18, 2022 at 2:27 pm | 5 comments | 11302 Views
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Both sides debate Menlo Park's Measure V and the future of the Flood School housing at Almanac virtual forumRepresentatives from both sides of the debate on Measure V, a ballot initiative facing Menlo Park voters in November, spoke...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2022Last comment by kbehroozi, on Oct 18, 2022 at 1:38 pm | 9 comments | 3884 Views
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New state law allows schools to build housing: What this means for the Flood School site in Menlo ParkGov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2295 into law, allowing school districts to build teacher housing on land they own, potentially...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2022Last comment by Dawn1234, on Oct 14, 2022 at 8:43 pm | 12 comments | 4213 Views
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Betsy Nash and Peter Ohtaki face off for Menlo Park City CouncilIn Menlo Park's only competitive City Council race, two longtime residents, incumbent Betsy Nash and former council member...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2022Last comment by Menlo Lifestyle, on Oct 14, 2022 at 10:12 am | 4 comments | 6645 Views
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