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11/28/2025

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11/27/2025

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11/25/2025

The origin of the Peninsula's gobbling birds

This time of year, turkeys are top of mind for many — and not just because they will be eating leftover turkey sandwiches for the next week. Wild turkeys can be spotted in flocks throughout the Peninsula.

11/24/2025

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11/22/2025

Atherton approves $617K contract for children’s garden

The Atherton City Council has approved a $617,000 construction contract to build a new children’s garden next to the Atherton Library, advancing the project after earlier bids came in higher than expected. Selway Construction of San Jose submitted the lowest responsive bid and was awarded the work...

11/22/2025

Firefighters respond to residential fire in Portola Valley

Firefighters responded to a single-alarm house fire in Portola Valley on the corner of Corte Madera and Campo Road on Nov. 21. Fire officials received an initial call at 1:42 p.m. for a smoke investigation but upon inspection firefighters quickly spotted flames.

11/21/2025

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11/20/2025

Menlo Park council wants contemporary furniture for closed section of downtown

The Menlo Park City Council has chosen a set of temporary furniture upgrades for the closed portion of the 600 block of Santa Cruz Avenue, the area slated to become a long-term public plaza and community gathering space. The decision marks the first step in a multi-phase effort to transform the bloc...

11/19/2025

Woodside family struggles to build affordable housing for over 6 years

A Woodside family’s hopes to build a multi-generational home with affordable housing next to the Skywood Acres neighborhood has been postponed by the town for almost six years. Christin New and David Mittleman shared with The Almanac the struggles they have faced with building affordable housing i...

11/19/2025

Sunset Magazine project deemed ineligible for streamlined approval, builder’s remedy

The city of Menlo Park has determined that a controversial proposal to redevelop the historic Sunset Magazine campus at 80 Willow Road does not qualify for streamlined approval under AB 2011 and may also fall short of the requirements needed to invoke the state’s builder’s remedy.

11/17/2025

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11/16/2025

A fire broke out at a North Fair Oaks hat and boot boutique on Middlefield Road Saturday morning. The business sustained damage, but there were no reported injuries.

A fire broke out at a North Fair Oaks hat and boot boutique on Middlefield Road Saturday morning. The business sustained damage, but there were no reported injuries.