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Coastside Progressive Democrats Endorse Mark Melville for Sheriff 2018Very brave and honest people on the coast. This is a no brainer. https://sanmateocountynews.com/2018/04/29/coastside-progressive-democrats-endorse-mark-melville-for-sheriff-2018/...
Original post made by Michael G. Stogner on Apr. 29, 2018Last comment by 2nd wife, on May 7, 2018 at 1:20 am | 5 comments | 1308 Views
MENLO PARK
Californians used more water as state braces for another dry yearNew data from urban areas suggests that people are ignoring the governor's pleas for voluntary conservation during the drought....
Original post made on Mar. 16, 2022Last comment by PammyJ, on Mar 16, 2022 at 12:15 pm | 1 comment | 1303 Views
SPORTS
Menlo-Atherton boys race to tourney basketball victoryJohno Price scored all five of his points during a 13-0 run that gave Menlo-Atherton the lead in Wednesday's 65-46 boys basketball...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2021Last comment by Scott Lohmann, on Dec 27, 2021 at 6:18 pm | 1 comment | 1294 Views
MENLO PARK
What is the purpose of the pop up parks again?To date I've seen remnants of two broken (plastic) chairs strewn about, lots of garbage, one homeless person completely passed...
Original post made by MenloRes on Jul. 14, 2016Last comment by Town involvement vs uninvolved , on Jul 14, 2016 at 9:06 am | 1 comment | 1283 Views
MENLO PARK
8 PM or Later Sunsets for 106 NightsStarting tonight the sun will set at 8 PM. Menlo Park will have 106 sunsets at 8 PM or later with August 15 being the last...
Original post made by Hank Lawrence on May. 2, 2017There are no comments yet. 1281 Views
OTHER TOPICS
FPPC-BART-SamTrans-Measure WAn article in yesterday's San Mateo Daily Journal, "Watchdog calls for prosecution of BART for campaign violations" promises...
Original post made by Jack Hickey on Dec. 22, 2018There are no comments yet. 1277 Views
AROUND TOWN
Fire District Purchases Property behind Fire Station 4 in the Unincorporated County AreaThe Menlo Park Fire Protection District has purchased a 6000 square foot residential lot with a 1980’s single family,...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Mar. 3, 2018There are no comments yet. 1276 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Governor signs order to prohibit price gouging on at-home COVID testsGov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order this weekend aimed at preventing price gouging on COVID-19 at-home test kits,...
Original post made on Jan. 11, 2022Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on Jan 11, 2022 at 1:44 pm | 1 comment | 1273 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Local private school students return to campusA teacher guides kindergartners into classrooms at Woodland School on Oct. 21 in a video posted on the Portola Valley school's...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2020Last comment by , on Nov 27, 2020 at 3:15 am | 1 comment | 1272 Views
MENLO PARK
Budgets Are an Expression of ValuesCOVID-19 has hit the economy in catastrophic ways and left us with extraordinary uncertainties. While we are still in the...
Original post made by Jen Wolosin on Apr. 28, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Apr 28, 2020 at 10:55 am | 1 comment | 1271 Views
MENLO PARK
Former community college chancellor pleads not guilty on corruption chargesFormer San Mateo County Community College District Chancellor Ron Galatolo pleaded not guilty to all corruption charges leveled...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2022Last comment by Brad, on Jun 30, 2022 at 5:50 pm | 1 comment | 1250 Views
MENLO PARK
Fireworks display on spare the air dsy?What's r with the lengthy fireworks that just ended? Sat June 30th 9:30 pm. Facebook? On a Spare the Air Day/...
Original post made by whatever on Jun. 30, 2018Last comment by resident, on Jul 1, 2018 at 3:02 pm | 1 comment | 1247 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Virus outbreaks unavoidable as school campuses reopen, experts warnAs schools inch closer to reopening campuses in some parts of California, medical experts are warning that the spread of...
Original post made on Nov. 26, 2020There are no comments yet. 1247 Views
MENLO PARK
Measure B is the right solution for the future of Menlo Park's studentsMeasure B is a long-term financial solution that allows Menlo Park City School District (MPCSD) to continue delivering superior...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2021Last comment by Public Education Supporter, on Oct 9, 2021 at 9:19 am | 3 comments | 1241 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park Fire Protection District President’s Report 2017As my term as Fire Board President (and my 15th year on the Board) ends, here is what I see as our biggest accomplishments...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Dec. 19, 2017There are no comments yet. 1232 Views
AROUND TOWN
Peninsula Family Service Senior Peer Counseling TrainingFREE training. Become a Senior Peer Counselor volunteer. Expand your skills & knowledge. Offer supportive listening & understanding...
Original post made by Volunteer Opportunity on Apr. 11, 2017There are no comments yet. 1224 Views
AROUND TOWN
County OKs airport landing fees; they'll offset some Surf Air costsLanding fees that will offset some of the additional operating costs incurred by the San Carlos Airport since Surf Air started...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2017Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Aug 16, 2017 at 9:05 pm | 4 comments | 1222 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Weekly Peaceful Sidewalk Demonstrations every Friday, noon - 1 in Palo AltoOngoing noon-1 demonstration EVERY FRIDAY on peace and justice issues sponsored by the local Women's Intl. League for Peace...
Original post made by Judy Adams on Aug. 15, 2018There are no comments yet. 1213 Views
OTHER TOPICS
noon to 1pm Apr. 20 - TODAY demonstration outside Town & Country - Earth day support; support students against gun violenceThere will be a peaceful "sidewalk demonstration" TODAY, Fri. Apr. 20, from noon-1pm at the corner of El Camino and Embarcadero...
Original post made by peace&anti gun activist on Apr. 20, 2018There are no comments yet. 1207 Views
MENLO PARK
missed opportunity for housingMenlo Park is once again favoring more office space over development of more housing. This coming Tuesday the city council...
Original post made by concerned resident on Aug. 18, 2017There are no comments yet. 1206 Views
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