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Local health care providers reeling from huge spike in demand for vaccine

Health care providers in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties are reeling from a massive spike in requests for COVID-19 vaccines...

Original post made on Jan. 19, 2021
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Police calls: Thefts from home construction site in Portola Valley

Crime and accident reports from Portola Valley, Woodside and Menlo Park. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/news/2014/12/19/police-calls-levels-and-job-site-radio-...

Original post made on Aug. 11, 2016
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'There is no playbook for the decisions we face': County health officer suspects coronavirus has infected 15,000+ county residents

There may be tens of times more people who have been infected with or recovered from the coronavirus in San Mateo County...

Original post made on Apr. 15, 2020
Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Apr 18, 2020 at 12:52 pm | 11 comments | 5606 Views

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Judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against John Woodell

A duel of defamation lawsuits left one standing after a San Mateo County judge ruled in favor of dismissing the claim filed...

Original post made on Jul. 6, 2013
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Guest opinion: Huge income 'gender gap' — a conspiracy or just socioeconomics?

The existence of a gender gap in pay is a longstanding, well-known fact. The news this year is the size and relation to advanced...

Original post made on Apr. 19, 2015
Last comment by Wellllll not exactly, on Apr 21, 2015 at 11:20 am | 6 comments | 5535 Views

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Governor announces nightly curfew for most of the state, starting Saturday

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday a limited stay-at-home order for California that will go into effect Saturday night...

Original post made on Nov. 19, 2020
Last comment by Willy, on Nov 23, 2020 at 11:10 am | 6 comments | 5441 Views

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Computer heist estimated at $31,000 at Hillview

Another school-based computer theft, this time 30 laptops valued at $31,000 at Hillview Middle School in Menlo Park, occurred...

Original post made on Nov. 29, 2011
Last comment by Hillview parent, on Nov 29, 2011 at 6:25 pm | 2 comments | 5439 Views

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Guest opinion: No threat from food trucks

A letter last week echoed an email broadcast by Nancy Couperus and the Downtown Alliance saying that the "City Council is...

Original post made on Feb. 21, 2012
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Police Calls: Menlo Park

Eight bicycles stolen in seven incidents in Menlo Park, and a pendant stolen within the last six months without signs of...

Original post made on Jun. 1, 2016
Last comment by parent, on Jun 2, 2016 at 10:17 am | 5 comments | 5225 Views

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COVID-19 transformed the world of outdoor education. Here's what local leaders say has changed.

Learning at the Peninsula Forest and Beach School won't involve computers. Instead, young students there play at a Belmont...

Original post made on May. 11, 2021
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Fire board incumbents lead in election night results

Menlo Park Fire Protection District board incumbents Rob Silano and Virginia Chang Kiraly have jumped out in front as initial...

Original post made on Nov. 4, 2020
Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Dec 10, 2020 at 9:43 pm | 6 comments | 5218 Views

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Elizabeth Holmes' defense challenges lab director's testimony about Theranos testing procedures

The defense for Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of the blood-testing company Theranos who is on trial for fraud, spent much...

Original post made on Oct. 5, 2021
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Hundreds march in May Day parade

The town of Woodside continued its 88-year-old tradition of parading through the streets on May Day in a colorful display...

Original post made on May. 6, 2010
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Menlo Park school district wants to hear from public

A special meeting to hear public comment on the Menlo Park City School District's long-term financial planning will be held...

Original post made on Feb. 5, 2018
Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Feb 5, 2018 at 9:22 am | 1 comment | 5093 Views

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VP Mike Pence tours NASA Ames, talks space exploration and mass shootings

Vice President Mike Pence touted big plans for an American-led lunar landing by 2024 during a Thursday appearance at the...

Original post made on Nov. 18, 2019
Last comment by Can't Handle the Truth, on Nov 20, 2019 at 5:27 pm | 15 comments | 5025 Views

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Menlo Park fire district to expand services

The Menlo Park Fire Protection District will hold two dedication ceremonies Monday, coinciding with the expansion of services...

Original post made on Jan. 7, 2019
Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Jan 9, 2019 at 10:03 am | 15 comments | 5021 Views

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Kepler's Best Sellers - Week of October 4, 2009

Hardcover Fiction 1 Lost Symbol Dan Brown 2 Help Kathryn Stockett 3 Hardball Sara Paretsky 4 Gate At The Stairs Lorrie...

Original post made by Pam Grange on Oct. 6, 2009
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Kepler's Best Sellers - Week of October 11, 2009

Hardcover Fiction 1 Bang Ditto Amber Tamblyn 2 Lost Symbol Dan Brown 3 Help Kathryn Stockett 4 Girl Who Played With...

Original post made by Pam Grange on Oct. 12, 2009
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Sequoia district race: Incumbent, newcomer leading to fill open seats

A newcomer and incumbent are leading for open seats on the Sequoia Union High School District's governing board. Read the...

Original post made on Nov. 4, 2020
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Atherton: Incumbent Elizabeth Lewis and newcomer lead in council race

A newcomer and incumbent are leading in the Atherton City Council race, while another incumbent trails behind. Read the...

Original post made on Nov. 4, 2020
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