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WOODSIDE
Sprinkler system douses home office fireAn interior sprinkler system extinguished a home-office fire on Buck Court in Woodside before firefighters arrived and before...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2009Last comment by Satire, on Nov 29, 2009 at 7:17 am | 46 comments | 11175 Views
AROUND TOWN
Voter Guide 2016Links to election stories, endorsements and campaign finance reports. Polls close at 8 p.m. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/news/2016/10/25/voter-guide-2016...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2016Last comment by Dawn1234, on Nov 8, 2016 at 12:46 pm | 1 comment | 11173 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park city manager plans to leave for VenturaMenlo Park City Manager Alex McIntyre told The Almanac today (Sept. 24) that he has given notice of resignation to the City...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2018Last comment by Lynne Bramlett, on Sep 26, 2018 at 6:17 pm | 21 comments | 11167 Views
AROUND TOWN
Psychiatrist who molested boys is jailedDr. William Ayres was a former president of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He had treated pediatric...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2013Last comment by Lurker, on Aug 23, 2013 at 4:38 pm | 16 comments | 11161 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park residents advised to shelter in place due to fireMenlo Park police advised residents this afternoon to shelter in place with windows closed if they smell smoke or see a smoke...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2013Last comment by yo yo, on Nov 10, 2013 at 4:49 pm | 3 comments | 11159 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Obituary: Bruce Halperin, M.D., Woodside residentWoodside resident Dr. Bruce D. Halperin died unexpectedly from cardiac arrest on Sept. 8 while hiking in Montana with his...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2016Last comment by Karla House, on Apr 22, 2017 at 12:12 pm | 13 comments | 11153 Views
AROUND TOWN
Judge arrested for alleged DUI; D.A. reviewing caseA San Mateo County judge was arrested on U.S. 101 in Redwood City during Memorial Day Weekend on suspicion of driving...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2014Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Jun 12, 2014 at 3:44 pm | 42 comments | 11140 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Learning by doingHillview Middle School recently completed a week-long hands-on learning program aimed at preparing students for the dramatically...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2014Last comment by $100,000?, on Apr 15, 2014 at 9:40 pm | 5 comments | 11139 Views
AROUND TOWN
Menlo Park may remove bike lane parking on Laurel StreetSome parents pick up their children from school using bikes; others use cars. This has launched a quest by the city of Menlo...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2013Last comment by Common Sense, on Oct 6, 2013 at 9:00 pm | 33 comments | 11122 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Mateo County raises concerns over COVID-19 Delta variantAs the Delta strain jumps to the head of the line of COVID-19 variants, San Mateo County officials are urging unvaccinated...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2021Last comment by Kevin, on Jul 14, 2021 at 8:28 pm | 2 comments | 11118 Views
WOODSIDE
Woodside: Restaurant, bakery set to open around ThanksgivingA new restaurant, for the present referred to as "The Bakery in Woodside," is set to open its doors in late November, around...
Original post made on May. 5, 2016Last comment by Dave Boyce, on Jan 18, 2017 at 11:19 am | 12 comments | 11113 Views
MENLO PARK
San Mateo County releases plastic bag ban EIRThose plastic bags at the local grocery store are a step closer to extinction. Menlo Park and 24 other Peninsula cities may...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2012Last comment by Bev, on Jul 11, 2012 at 2:01 pm | 5 comments | 11111 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
New and sturdy buttress for Ramona Road in Los Trancos WoodsA new and massive retaining wall of sturdy wooden and steel beams topped by concrete now rests alongside the 200 block of...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2013Last comment by Ken Kormanak, on Sep 26, 2013 at 10:55 am | 1 comment | 11098 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Judge finds witness tampering in ADA lawsuitTwo defendants have been caught tampering with a witness in a lawsuit against a San Jose law firm that has sued thousands...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2019Last comment by crooksd, on Jul 9, 2019 at 9:31 am | 6 comments | 11081 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Judge strikes down state teacher tenure laws in suit brought by Menlo Park nonprofitCalifornia's teacher tenure laws were declared unconstitutional Tuesday by a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, ruling...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2014Last comment by PV Parent, on Jun 13, 2014 at 12:54 pm | 15 comments | 11074 Views
AROUND TOWN
Using state funds, San Mateo County purchases two hotels to shelter unhoused and senior people near Redwood CitySan Mateo County will soon be able to provide long-term shelter to more people who are or are at risk of experiencing homelessness...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2020Last comment by Dominic DiMenna, on Nov 8, 2020 at 2:28 pm | 2 comments | 11052 Views
AROUND TOWN
'Mixed feelings' as young students return to campus in the Menlo Park school districtOak Knoll Elementary students on Monday sprawled in front of lap desks on yoga mats placed next to colorful dots 6 feet apart....
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2020Last comment by parent, on Oct 2, 2020 at 8:27 am | 2 comments | 11051 Views
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park: Aerial view of food truck eventBruce Deal sent us this aerial view of the food truck event at the Caltrain parking lot in Menlo Park on Wednesday night,...
Original post made on Feb. 20, 2014Last comment by fun, on Feb 22, 2014 at 3:55 pm | 12 comments | 11042 Views
MENLO PARK
Letter: What Measure M will mean for MenloAs a member of the Planning Commission for six years and an active participant in the specific plan process, I am greatly...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2014Last comment by Thomas, on Sep 17, 2014 at 11:25 pm | 60 comments | 11032 Views
AROUND TOWN
Valentine's Day: Hearts and FlowersLike heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and romantic cards, flowers are an intrinsic part of Valentine's Day, especially roses....
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2013There are no comments yet. 11029 Views
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