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Who buys electric cars in California — and who doesn't?Shiny electric cars are parked in the driveways of affluent Palo Alto, Atherton homes, but is the trend gaining ground in...
Original post made on Mar. 27, 2023Last comment by Westbrook, 3 hours ago | 2 comments | 4046 Views
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Storm pushes San Francisquito Creek to its ninth highest recorded levelThe San Francisquito Creek experienced one of its highest streamflow rates in the history of the San Francisquito Creek Joint...
Original post made on Mar. 23, 2023Last comment by DavidSoni, on Mar 23, 2023 at 12:37 pm | 1 comment | 3563 Views
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Gusty storm claims a life: Tree falls on van in Ladera, killing the driverThe latest storm claimed a victim Tuesday, after a tree fell on a van, killing its driver. Thousands of Midpeninsula residents...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2023Last comment by Jon Goulden, on Mar 22, 2023 at 3:40 pm | 4 comments | 10509 Views
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Former community college head's preliminary hearing delayed againThe disgraced former San Mateo County Community College District Chancellor is challenging emails obtained during the investigation. Read...
Original post made on Mar. 22, 2023Last comment by Doug, on Mar 22, 2023 at 1:06 pm | 2 comments | 1356 Views
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Lifted by federal funds, Palo Alto Airport prepares to welcome electric aircraftWhen Palo Alto took over operations of its namesake airport from Santa Clara County nine years ago, the busy Baylands hub...
Original post made on Mar. 7, 2023Last comment by Westbrook, on Mar 7, 2023 at 4:28 pm | 1 comment | 2078 Views
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Lawsuits accuse San Mateo County of negligence, claim it was aware of sexual abuseA now deceased probation officer who worked with young men and boys is at the center of 10 civil lawsuits recently filed...
Original post made on Feb. 28, 2023Last comment by Holly L., on Mar 4, 2023 at 4:03 am | 1 comment | 3163 Views
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Windy weather and a car crash blamed for widespread power outages in Atherton, Menlo ParkPower outages hit affected thousands in neighborhoods throughout the Midpeninsula on Tuesday. In Atherton, roads were closed...
Original post made on Feb. 21, 2023Last comment by Westbrook, on Feb 25, 2023 at 1:39 am | 22 comments | 26441 Views
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A place to (soon) call home: Demolition work begins on housing project targeted for people with disabilitiesOn Wednesday, community members came together to mark the start of demolition work at 525 E. Charleston Road in Palo Alto...
Original post made on Feb. 21, 2023Last comment by Trish Bubenik, on Feb 21, 2023 at 12:15 pm | 1 comment | 4082 Views
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BLM protestors march through Menlo Park, demand stop to police brutality in wake of Tyre Nichols’ deathHolding up signs and fists, dozens of protestors on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 11, rallied against police brutality in Menlo...
Original post made on Feb. 13, 2023Last comment by Kamarlon Walker, on Feb 17, 2023 at 5:35 pm | 15 comments | 5163 Views
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Since 2000, enrollment has fallen 76% in Ravenswood schools, report showsRavenswood school district officials are reporting a significant drop in enrollment over the years, due to charter schools...
Original post made on Feb. 6, 2023Last comment by Mark Gilles, on Feb 14, 2023 at 3:53 pm | 12 comments | 2773 Views
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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 | 3643 Views
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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 | 2088 Views
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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 | 7456 Views
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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 | 3219 Views
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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. 2255 Views
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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 | 3346 Views
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Local group pushing for sheriff oversight questions recent deaths at county jailAfter two people died after being at Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City, a group pushing for civilian oversight...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2023Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Jan 16, 2023 at 3:48 pm | 2 comments | 4332 Views
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New San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus to be sworn in SaturdayThe first Latina sheriff in the history of San Mateo County will be officially sworn in on Saturday at an inauguration ceremony...
Original post made on Jan. 8, 2023Last comment by Clevenger, on Jan 8, 2023 at 4:43 pm | 1 comment | 3392 Views
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Menlo Park council member Ray Mueller and residents speak out against delaying the appointment of his successorResidents and Menlo Park City Council Member Ray Mueller are pushing back against the decision to delay the appointment of...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2022Last comment by Kobayashi Maru , on Jan 7, 2023 at 5:12 pm | 20 comments | 5363 Views
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New San Mateo County supervisors seated as board extends emergency proclamation for stormsTwo new members were welcomed to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors during the board's first meeting of 2023 on Tuesday,...
Original post made on Jan. 4, 2023Last comment by Onnolee Trapp, on Jan 4, 2023 at 1:54 pm | 1 comment | 2278 Views
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