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Year in review: An election, a fire and chaos in San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. Though much happened in San Mateo County in 2024, including an election, environmental progress and large fires, one story dominated county headlines: the unfolding chaos in the Sheriff’s Office.
Menlo Park to contribute $1M to teacher housing project
Nov 22, 2024 · The Menlo Park council voted 3-2, with Mayor Cecilia Taylor and Council member Betsy Nash dissenting, to commit $1 million of the city’s Below Market Rate Housing Fund to aid in the construction of 88 units dedicated to providing affordable housing to …
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The Almanac Online is the community news and information service for Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley and Woodside, contiguous communities located on the Midpeninsula south of San Francisco. The Web site, AlmanacNews.com, provides frequent news updates and other features designed to link people with information about community events and resources. The Web site also contains […]
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Year in review: An election, a fire and chaos in San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. Though much happened in San Mateo County in 2024, including an election, environmental progress and large fires, one story dominated county headlines: the unfolding chaos in the Sheriff’s Office.
Review: TheatreWorks’ season closer is ‘Alive’ and kicking
Jun 12, 2024 · Like the characters that Sondheim’s insightful lyrics bring to life, the show does have some flaws, but is full of love. A musical revue focusing on the theme of love — primarily romantic love — in Sondheim’s works, “Being Alive” uses a show-within-a-show conceit to explore the many facets of this complex emotion.
New restaurant in Menlo Park pays homage to old Silicon Valley
Jul 25, 2024 · The dining room at Sand Hill Sundeck, which opened in Menlo Park on July 7. Courtesty Bon Appétit Management Company. A new restaurant called Sand Hill Sundeck has opened at 3000 Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park. The restaurant, which opened on July 7, is located within the Sand Hill Collection, a 48-acre indoor-outdoor workspace poised at …
Stanford Theatre: A local landmark and temple to Hollywood's …
Feb 22, 2024 · The interior was restored to its initial appearance, down to the Greek-Assyrian ceiling paintings. Highlights of the renovation process include a wild goose chase through over 5,000 sketches to find color palettes that match with black-and-white photographs, the work of six organ experts, and contributions from countless other specialists.
Accessory dwelling units still play a key role in ... - The Almanac
May 22, 2024 · As Atherton works toward state approval of its housing element, the town continues to emphasize the role that accessory dwelling units will play in earning the state’s seal of approval. The town hopes to fulfill approximately 80% of its state-mandated housing requirements through construction and rental of ADUs. Atherton has maintained this plan, despite a …
Voter guide: Sheriff Carlos Bolanos says as incumbent he's the …
May 10, 2022 · Bolanos’s platform is centered around what he calls “public safety first for all,” which he hopes to achieve by strengthening community relationships and transparency, upgrading policing technology, reducing recidivism and prioritizing officer wellness.
Like most California mayors, new Atherton mayor's focus is getting ...
Jan 11, 2024 · “The problem is the city owns no (very little) land,” she said. “You can’t develop (or buy land) because it’s so expensive here.” She said her support of designating lots for development along El Camino put her right in the butt of some of the most impassioned residents.