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Las Lomitas superintendent returns from medical leave after leukemia diagnosis
Las Lomitas Elementary School District Superintendent Beth Polito returned to work in January after taking medical leave in June 2023 after being diagnosed with leukemia at the start of June. Polito...
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USGS campus in Menlo Park approaches end of era while next chapter remains a...
After nearly five years, the U.S. Geological Survey’s gradual move from Menlo Park to Moffett Field in Mountain View is now in its final stages. The post USGS campus in Menlo Park approaches end of...
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MPCSD school board to consider $123M bond measure
The Menlo Park City School District is working on updating its facilities across all five of their campuses: Encinal Elementary, Oak Knoll Elementary, Laurel School’s upper and lower campuses and...
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Redwood City mental health center prepares to close, looks to re-emerge as...
A leading mental health services provider is closing its Redwood City center to make way for a new state-of-the-art campus development by San Mateo County. The post Redwood City mental health center...
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History Corner: Schooling in Menlo Park
Welcome to History Corner! In this ongoing feature, The Almanac will publish historical photos from local history associations and our own archives. The post History Corner: Schooling in Menlo Park...
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Palo Alto Museum gets funding boost from Thoits Bros.
The Palo Alto Museum, which is set to open next year in the historic and rehabilitated Roth Building, this week announced a major gift from a local business with a rich history of its own. The post...
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Filling staff vacancies, untangling town from financial woes are priorities...
With Portola Valley’s finances in a precarious state because of growing costs, including a big spike in sheriff’s office services, Town Manager Sharif Etman spoke to the Town Council during an April...
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Evan Low gets a boost as Santa Clara County completes recount
State Assembly member Evan Low is on the verge of advancing to the November runoff for a chance to succeed U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo in Congress after he picked up 11 votes as part of Santa Clara County’s...
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Menlo College women’s wrestling team members are national champs
Coach Michael Ayala says it all comes down to empowering female athletes and making them feel confident. The post Menlo College women’s wrestling team members are national champs appeared first on The...
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Prom boutique gives students a VIP salon experience
On April 26, the Menlo-Atherton PTA’s “Diamond and King Prom Closet and Boutique” set up a salon to help students get their hair and makeup done for their soiree that evening. The program aims to give...
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New fire ordinance passes despite residents’ ongoing concerns
A fire engine pulls into Woodside Fire Protection District Station 8 in Portola Valley on March 23, 2021. Photo by Magali Gauthier. A new ordinance will require property owners in Woodside, Portola...
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Pickleball trial in Atherton is a hit but players have feedback
Holbrook-Palmer Park in Atherton is currently half way through its six-month pickleball trial and the warmer weather is bringing more community members out to play. The post Pickleball trial in...
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Low moves on, Simitian falls short after recount
After a historic recount and two months of political drama, State Assembly member Evan Low will advance to a November showdown with former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo for a chance to represent Silicon...
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Community briefs: La Honda Fire Brigade fundraiser, affordable housing...
In this week’s community briefs, donate to the La Honda Fire Brigade fundraiser, new affordable housing units in Menlo Park and more. The post Community briefs: La Honda Fire Brigade fundraiser,...
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Menlo Park’s 80-year-old hula dancer says discipline is her secret sauce
Aline Younge, who took up singing, hula dancing and playing the ukulele in the last decade, is an inspiration to locals young and old. The post Menlo Park’s 80-year-old hula dancer says discipline is...
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History Corner: A look back at May Day
The Mein family donated a decorated horse-drawn cart for the 1954 May Day Parade. Steve Lubin was the king and Shirley Alves was the queen. Alas, the lovely queen had to abdicate shortly afterward, as...
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From pandemic pandemonium, local mom launches child care startup that has...
Accessible and affordable child care is a constant struggle for families. But one Los Altos mom has launched a “care share” startup that has since expanded to dozens of cities nationwide. The post...
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San Mateo County Board District 4 office to open in North Fair Oaks
Although an official grand opening date has not been set, the first service will be a seminar on senior mental health on May 17th The post San Mateo County Board District 4 office to open in North...
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New trail, exhibit on indigenous history coming to Filoli this summer
Filoli is readying for a new trail and exhibit on June 8. The post New trail, exhibit on indigenous history coming to Filoli this summer appeared first on The Almanac.
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Woodside deliberates on consolidating architecture board, as it struggles to...
The existence of a volunteer board responsible for reviewing projects to ensure projects follow the town’s guidelines is in question given challenges finding members. The post Woodside deliberates on...
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