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Neighbors unhappy with supes’ approval to purchase $2 million youth house

Despite passionate pleas from the public to hit the brakes, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Monday approved the $2 million purchase of a house in North Fair Oaks for foster youth transitioning into adulthood.

Atherton police detain former student after threat to Menlo-Atherton High School

Menlo-Atherton High School was placed on a “secure campus” order Wednesday after Atherton police received a tip about a potential threat involving a former student. Police say there is currently no threat to the school community.

What’s up this weekend: Author Wendelin Van Draanen, Neil Young, Portola Valley Arts Fest and more

This weekend, “Flipped” author Wendelin Van Draanen shares her latest YA book in Redwood City; rock legend Neil Young stops by Shoreline; Portola Valley celebrates the work of local musicians, writers and artists; Palo Alto Art Center features boundary-pushing ceramics artists; and Peninsula Harmony Chorus holds its annual concert — complete with sing-alongs.

Local leaders condemn ‘senseless’ violence of Charlie Kirk’s slaying

California Democrats and Republicans alike offered their condolences following the news that Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and supporter of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a university event in Utah.

Sichuan sauerkraut fish is the star of the menu at this new San Mateo restaurant

A fast-casual Sichuan restaurant with more than 650 locations globally is debuting an elevated, full-service version of itself in San Mateo.

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Obituaries: Local residents who died recently

Local residents who died recently include Jean Johnston, Helen Lechner, James Van Horne, Bonnie Jean Blythe and Vivian Jenna.

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