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Menlo Park school district approves boundary changeThe Menlo Park City School District unanimously voted to approve new internal enrollment boundaries. Read the full story...
Original post made on Jan. 19, 2024Last comment by KR, on Jan 19, 2024 at 7:00 pm | 2 comments | 2081 Views
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East Palo Alto community mourns the loss of 'remarkable' youth leaderChristian Sbragia, an educator in the East Palo Alto community who started the nonprofit CoolineKids, died on Jan. 5 at the...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2024Last comment by Nina, on Jan 16, 2024 at 3:32 pm | 1 comment | 5852 Views
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Menlo Park sees big increase in impact feesThe largest increase in developer-impact fees that Menlo Park has seen in recent years should bode well for upcoming infrastructure...
Original post made on Jan. 11, 2024Last comment by PH, on Jan 16, 2024 at 11:44 am | 2 comments | 2238 Views
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Two Peninsula refilleries look to make shopping more sustainableByrd's Filling Station in San Mateo and Right On! Refillery in Los Altos stock everything from bar shampoo to boba straws...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2024Last comment by Menlo Lifestyle, on Jan 16, 2024 at 8:26 am | 1 comment | 3975 Views
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Invest in better electric home appliancesAs part of the increasing public discussion about climate change, many climate action groups are urging homeowners to replace...
Original post made on Jan. 12, 2024Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Jan 14, 2024 at 5:41 pm | 3 comments | 689 Views
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'Builder's remedy' project on Sunset Magazine site could go even higherMenlo Park leaders and Linfield Oaks neighbors worry that a proposed project could be close in size to buildings in San Francisco. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2023Last comment by pogo, on Jan 4, 2024 at 3:43 pm | 41 comments | 6707 Views
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It's hard to say goodbyeThe Almanac's Andrea Gemmet reflects on her time with Embarcadero Media after nearly three decades with the company. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2023Last comment by Stuart Soffer, on Dec 31, 2023 at 12:34 pm | 7 comments | 3917 Views
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State grants conditional approval of Menlo Park's housing planThe plan gains full certification once the City Council adopts it, which is anticipated next month, and state grants final...
Original post made on Dec. 23, 2023Last comment by PH, on Dec 27, 2023 at 6:09 pm | 5 comments | 3457 Views
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Sequoia district teachers reflect on raise, some frustrated contract is not two yearsSequoia District Teachers Association members told The M-A Chronicle that they're relieved to have a contract but wish it...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2023Last comment by WP, on Dec 27, 2023 at 12:50 pm | 1 comment | 1930 Views
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As SRI campus redevelopment's impact is evaluated, residents bemoan potential effects on Menlo Park neighborhoodThe proposed mixed-use Parkline project to redevelop SRI International research campus in Menlo Park is eliciting both enthusiasm...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2023Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Dec 20, 2023 at 8:21 am | 9 comments | 4572 Views
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Cecilia Taylor chosen as Menlo Park's mayor for second timeCecilia Taylor and Drew Combs are once again Menlo Park's mayor and vice mayor, reprising the honorary leadership roles they...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2023Last comment by Menlo Lifestyle, on Dec 14, 2023 at 5:26 pm | 4 comments | 2502 Views
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Grim accident data raises the stakes for Menlo Park's Vision Zero traffic safety planMenlo Park is one of the worst cities of its size when it comes collisions that kill or injure bicyclists, according to the...
Original post made on Oct. 26, 2023Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Dec 13, 2023 at 12:38 pm | 11 comments | 5121 Views
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Aglow with holiday spirit at Menlo Park's tree lightingHoliday magic was in the air at Fremont Park on Friday, Dec. 1, as the community turned out for Menlo Park's annual tree...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2023Last comment by esther, on Dec 9, 2023 at 5:11 pm | 1 comment | 2538 Views
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Flood Park to get revamp with $1.3 million grant"Realize Flood Park" would allow for a new baseball field, walking paths, parking lot and more in the park near North Fair...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2023Last comment by MP_Resident , on Dec 8, 2023 at 10:16 pm | 3 comments | 4047 Views
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Menlo Park council votes to allow development of up to 100 housing units per acre in downtownAfter going back and forth at a Nov. 28 meeting, the Menlo Park City Council vote for seven rezoning resolutions, including...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2023Last comment by Menlo Lifestyle, on Dec 8, 2023 at 9:22 am | 8 comments | 3424 Views
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'I think that the voice of the people was thrown in the trash.' Community implores Menlo Park council to reconsider its naming decision for community campusCommunity members implored the Menlo Park City Council Tuesday night, Dec. 5, to reconsider naming the new community campus...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2023Last comment by Menlo Lifestyle, on Dec 8, 2023 at 9:20 am | 2 comments | 3163 Views
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Letters to the editor: Fixing a dangerous crosswalk, lambasting the council's community center decision and moreIn this week's letters to the editor, an idea for fixing a dangerous crosswalk, a plea for tree-trimming and Onetta Harris'...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2023Last comment by Brian, on Dec 4, 2023 at 8:24 pm | 4 comments | 2903 Views
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California homes affordable to only 1-in-5 buyers, yet Peninsula still sees 'over-asking' salesCalifornia's housing affordability has dipped to its lowest point in 16 years with only 1-in-5 (15%) homebuyers able to afford...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2023Last comment by Menlo Lifestyle, on Dec 4, 2023 at 3:53 pm | 1 comment | 3640 Views
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Ravenswood City School District may use bond funds to help pay for new $10M district officeThe Ravenswood City School District is in the midst of various real estate transactions and construction projects. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2023Last comment by MP Father, on Nov 24, 2023 at 12:28 pm | 1 comment | 1721 Views
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Menlo Park to gather data on impact of Middle Avenue traffic safety pilot projectMenlo Park's Middle Avenue project has faced contention and at a Nov. 8 Complete Streets Commission meeting, commissioners...
Original post made on Nov. 20, 2023Last comment by MP Father, on Nov 22, 2023 at 9:57 am | 4 comments | 2771 Views
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