The grand jury reports keep on coming. The latest is a call to the Sequoia Healthcare District to give taxpayers a break and reject general tax money. The grand jury also suggested the District overcome “minimal communication” with annual snail mail.
Week 5 of Dr. Ayres’ trial continues with more victims taking the stand. Daily Journal and William Ayres’ Watch cover the details for anyone not in the courtroom.
The Belmont Sports Complex faces tough times if they want to use Redevelopment Agency money for a facelift. A pissed off Mayor Christine Wozniak blasted the Sports Advisory Committee for “bullying” their way into council policy and a lack of transparency.
“(We) got plenty of creative ideas…” from comments during a High-speed Rail outreach according to regional manager Dominic Spaething. No doubt including a tunnel starting at the Redwood City/Atherton border and ending just South of Palo Alto...
A BART strike could be in your future. Higher fares start tomorrow. Getting to SFO will run you $4… Still cheaper than parking, if you have a car...
San Mateo-Foster City Schools are thinking Boothbay Park makes the most sense for a new school. Look for a loud response from the city.
Redwood City charter school Everest Public High School opens in 2 months but still doesn’t know their address… Sequoia Union High School District is hoping Everest will take a site in East Palo Alto offered up to replace a PCB infested site in Redwood City.
Foothill-DeAnza Community College District Board Vice President Hal Plotkin will join Chancellor Martha Kanter in D.C.. No doubt he’ll be pulling out of the race to replace termed out Assemblymember Ira Ruskin leaving room for Yoriko Kishimoto, Rich Gordon, and Rose Jacobs Gibson to battle it out.
Pissed off Palo Alto employees marched on City Hall the day before their contract expires. Union leader Mike Keate wants negotiations to be productive and City Manager James Keene wants them to be public, promising entertaining days ahead.
Peninsula cities are falling just short of (actually) thumbing their collective noses at State efforts to get cities to accept their “fair share” of housing. Menlo Park housing manager, Douglas Frederick said the State didn’t put “a lot of teeth” into their efforts.
For a quiet little town Atherton manages to land headlines an awful lot. Public works supervisor Troy Henderson’s attorney said the police officer is all “about money.” Deputy District Attorney Sharron Lee disagrees saying “no means no.”
Forget Michael Jackson, Daily Journal’s Michelle Durand is mourning the loss of TV pitchman Billy Mays and wondering, in these days of pitchman arrests, blandness and internet shopping, who will fill his shoes.
A strong riptide pulled a Mother and daughter to their deaths at Montara Beach.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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