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Suit accuses police of failing to check on woman who died
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The family of a Menlo Park woman is suing the city, saying that their daughter would be alive if a police officer had […]
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City defends ‘dangerous’ designation of golden retriever
By Emily Mibach Daily Post Staff Writer Attorneys representing the city of Menlo Park are aggressively fighting back against a lawsuit by a family who says their golden retriever should […]
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Jury doesn’t believe Francis Wolke was insane when he murdered Kathy Anderson — he’s now headed to prison
This story originally appeared in the Thursday morning, March 9, edition of the Daily Post. If you want to read local news stories first, pick up the Post in the […]
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Jury hears grotesque details in sanity phase of Wolke murder trial
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Francis Wolke told police that he murdered former Atherton arborist Kathleen Anderson because he was following instructions to join in the 1% of […]
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City employee arrested for grand theft, embezzlement
By the Daily Post staff Menlo Park police have arrested city of Menlo Park employee Rafael Carbajalsanchez, an information technology specialist, for allegedly stealing several laptop computers from the city […]
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Cannibalism drove suspected killer, defense attorney tells jury
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Francis Wolke, the man accused of killing former Atherton arborist Kathy Anderson, had returned to California just days before Anderson’s murder, saying he […]
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Owners fight dog’s ‘dangerous’ designation
By Emily Mibach Daily Post Staff Writer A Menlo Park family is fighting $25,000 in fines and other expenses after a hearing officer deemed their golden retriever “dangerous.” The family […]
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Replacement of Newell, Chaucer-Pope bridges delayed another year
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer City officials say that the replacement of Palo Alto’s Newell Road Bridge is being delayed by a year from its previously announced date, […]
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Sustainability consultant Maria Doerr appointed to council
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A majority of the Menlo Park City Council tonight (Jan. 9) appointed sustainability consultant Maria Doerr — whose priorities include switching buildings from […]
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Man arrested, guns seized
Menlo Park police San Mateo County District Attorney detectives said they seized numerous guns, including a prohibited AR-15 assault weapon, from a man who has been prohibited from possessing guns […]
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Council puts off filling replacement until Jan. 9
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The Menlo Park City Council Wednesday (Dec. 21) night was poised to select a new council member to replace Ray Mueller, who was […]
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A look at the eight people who have applied for a city council opening
This story first appeared in the print edition of Monday’s Daily Post. After that, other publications have picked up the story. If you want to get the local news first, […]
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Council snubs Measure V leader
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The battle over Measure V in Menlo Park played out with the city council’s latest appointment to its planning commission. A council majority […]
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Retired pastor paid to organize opposition against Measure V
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The No on Measure V campaign paid $9,600 to a retired San Mateo pastor to organize other ministers into opposing the Menlo Park […]
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City says closed meeting on Measure V was legal — read the Post’s letter to the city and the city’s response
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Menlo Park’s city attorney has declined to disclose information that supports her decision to hold a closed council meeting to discuss Measure V. […]
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Guest Opinion: Measure V will protect neighborhoods
Sept. 28, 2022 Guest Opinion BY MARY N. GILLES Menlo Park residents! It is time to pay attention because Measure V is about private property rights and your investment in […]
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Guest opinion: Measure V returns power to the residents
October 14, 2022 GUEST OPINION BY TIM YAEGER With all the talk of Measure V and false narratives circling, Gov Gavin Newsom’s recent signing of AB2295 can finally stop the […]
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Natural gas, Measure V divide candidates in Menlo Park’s only contested council race
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Menlo Park Mayor Betsy Nash is defending her seat on the Menlo Park City Council against former member Peter Ohtaki, who differs with […]
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Menlo Park Fire Protection District candidates outline their goals
October 5, 2022 By Emily Mibach Daily Post Staff Writer With a new fire chief and an open seat on the board, the Menlo Park Fire District – which serves […]
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New law allows Ravenswood district to build housing on old Flood School site
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The governor has signed a bill that could open the doors for the Ravenswood School District to build teacher housing on the former […]