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1 week ago | 
almanacnews.com | Arden Margulis
A previously confidential investigation into Sheriff Christina Corpus’ claims against San Mateo County Executive Mike Callagy, including allegations of racism, harassment and political sabotage, found nearly all her accusations to be unsubstantiated, according to a newly released report made public by the Board of Supervisors.
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1 week ago | 
almanacnews.com | Arden Margulis
San Mateo County has unveiled its $4.9 billion budget for the coming fiscal year, but officials acknowledge concerns over state and federal funding could pose trouble in the months ahead. The two-year budget proposal outlines spending plans through 2026-27 and funds public safety, health, housing and emergency preparedness in the county with 700,000 residents. County leaders warn that slowing revenue growth and increasing labor and contract costs are straining long-term fiscal sustainability.
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1 week ago | 
rwcpulse.com | Arden Margulis |Arden Margulis
A previously confidential investigation into Sheriff Christina Corpus’ claims against San Mateo County Executive Mike Callagy, including allegations of racism, harassment and political sabotage, found nearly all her accusations to be unsubstantiated, according to a newly released report made public by the Board of Supervisors.
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1 week ago | 
almanacnews.com | Arden Margulis
The California Department of Housing and Community Development certified the Town of Atherton’s housing element as compliant with state law on May 5, 2025. The state rejected two previous versions of the housing element and requested changes in February. The town submitted the now-approved version on March 6, 2025. Since Jan. 31, 2023, Atherton has been at risk for penalties by the state and the use of “builder’s remedy,” which allows developers to bypass many zoning regulations.
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1 week ago | 
almanacnews.com | Arden Margulis
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory on Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park on Tuesday, May 27. The stop was Wright’s first visit in a planned nationwide tour of all 17 national energy laboratories. SLAC, which is a Department of Energy Office of Science national laboratory run by Stanford University, conducts research into fusion energy, X-rays, quantum information science and microelectronics.
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2 weeks ago | 
almanacnews.com | Arden Margulis
The PV Palooza Summer Music Festival is hosting its annual concert from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on May 31 at Portola Valley Town Center. The festival will feature 20 local hands, three stages, local food, wine and beer. Independent art vendors will also be selling locally handcrafted goods including jewelry, pottery, honey and art. For more information on PV Palooza visit pvpalooza.com.
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2 weeks ago | 
almanacnews.com | Arden Margulis
At an 18-minute special San Mateo County Board of Supervisors meeting earlier today, the board unanimously voted to release a report commissioned by the county into Sheriff Christina Corpus’s claims against County Executive Mike Callagy. The report was commissioned after an email by Corpus to then-Board President Warren Slocum alleged discrimination, harassment and retaliation which she further repeated in subsequent legal claims and public statements, according to County Attorney John Nibbelin.
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2 weeks ago | 
almanacnews.com | Arden Margulis
Earlier this month, Aleksei Averchenko, 32, swam a marathon in Burgess Pool to raise money for the youth triathlon team he coaches. His feat was perhaps even more inspiring it came after surviving an accident with a drunk driver. To swim a marathon in the 25-yard pool, Averchenko needed to complete over 900 laps. He started swimming at 6 a.m. and did not finish until after 6 p.m.“I try not to think much when swimming.
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2 weeks ago | 
almanacnews.com | Arden Margulis
Earlier this month, Aleksei Averchenko, 32, swam a marathon in Burgess Pool to raise money for the youth triathlon team he coaches. His feat was perhaps even more inspiring as it came after surviving an accident with a drunk driver. To swim a marathon in the 25-yard pool, Averchenko needed to complete over 900 laps. He started swimming at 6 a.m. and did not finish until after 6 p.m.“I try not to think much when swimming.
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2 weeks ago | 
almanacnews.com | Arden Margulis
The Menlo Park Planning Commission approved a proposal during its May 19 meeting for AXIS Personal Trainers to relocate to the Menlo Station strip mall. AXIS Personal Trainers, which is currently near the Menlo Park train station at 550 Ravenswood Ave., will move into the former CVS location in Menlo Station after AXIS’ current lease ends in 2026. The CVS closed months ago as part of a nationwide shift by the drugstore chain in response to shopping patterns and the space has been vacant since.
