Saturday, May 19, 2012
Senator Leland Yee's office is concerned about large discrepancies found in officials' income figures as reported by different sources.
The press release was delivered to us Thursday about mid-afternoon with a bold headline: "University officials refuse to answer inquiries, say it’s unnecessary to respond to public scrutiny" The release came from Adam Keigwin, Chief of Staff in the office of Senator Leland Yee. It made for some pretty interesting reading. According to Keigwin: "Records show officials from the California State University system are failing to fully disclose the compensation of several of their top executives." The Chief of Staff suggests "there are major compensation discrepancies when comparing IRS filings (Form 990) to records at the State Controller’s office and what CSU discloses on their website or in public records requests. In several cases, top …
Spokesperson says kegs will not be allowed onboard.
Caltrain is expanding its weekend service to help Belmont and San Carlos runners reach the starting line at the 101st Zazzle Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco. The race begins at Howard and Spear streets in San Francisco at 7 a.m Sunday. Caltrain will be running special early trains so that participants can arrive by the start time. The "A" train will depart from the San Carlos station at at 5:42 a.m., make a stop at the Belmont station at 5:45 a.m. and roll at express speed to San Francisco, arriving at 6:08 a.m. A second train called the "D" train will depart from the San Carlos station at 6:09 a.m. (note: the "D" train is NOT stopping in Belmont). Vehicle parking is available by the station. Authorities have encouraged …
Friday, May 18, 2012
The weekend event will feature hundreds of new inventions as well as DIY lessons on everything from farming to robotics.
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Holistic hula-hoops, robotic dogs, science geeks and craft enthusiasts are all descending on San Mateo this weekend for the 2012 Maker Faire at the San Mateo County Event Center. More than 100,000 visitors are expected to attend the Faire, which showcases presentations and interactive exhibits by dozens of innovators and inventors from a range of fields, including electronic arts, robot technology, computer science and creative engineering. Massimo Banzi is the cofounder of Arduino, a company that makes "micro-controller boards" used in electronically-powered inventions and interactive experiments. "It's huge, people all over the world use Arduino to make robots and power scientific experiments," Banzi said. Banzi and the Arduino team …
The family festival in San Carlos' Burton Park runs for three days.
For 32 years, the Hometown Days parade has been gracing San Carlos’ streets with marching bands, pony rides, music, petting zoos and bouncy castles. It’s a beloved community event run exclusively by volunteers and paid for with donations. The event draws the attention of more than 12,000 people from around the Bay Area. And now, it’s back. Today tomorrow and Sunday, the family festival voted the best by Bay Area Parent Magazine returns with all of its charm and festive spirit. Hometown Days kicks off today at 5 p.m. at Burton Park's Madsen Field with music by local elementary and junior high music programs funded by the San Carlos Education Foundation. For a complete list of events and more information, click here. The Hometown Days …
Eligible voters must register by May 21.
With the Presidential Primary Election three weeks away, eligible San Mateo County voters have until Monday to file a new or updated voter registration card to be allowed to vote in the June 5 election. “New to this year, the legislature is allowing individuals who obtain their American citizenship after May 21 the opportunity to register and vote up until the close of polls on June 5 in the Primary Election,” said San Mateo County’s Chief Elections Officer Mark Church. Church reminds voters that, “This countywide election includes federal, state and local offices as well as statewide propositions and local ballot measures. There are many issues on the ballot that will affect a voter’s quality of life, so it is important that eligible …
Belmont Patch users selected Metate Taqueria as the best place for burritos in this week's Readers' Choice poll.
If you're not careful, you might just miss it and end up entering Hwy. 101 South, but if you're in the mood for a great burrito, instinct will direct you to the front door of El Metate Taqueria at 120 Harbor Blvd. in Belmont. El Metate received 53 percent of the vote in what was one of our most popular Readers' Choice polls to date. Coyote's Mexican Cafe in the Carlmont Shopping Center was also a popular burrito spot with 40 percent of the vote. Here's a bit more about El Metate Taqueria from the Belmont Patch Directory: El Metate Taqueria is a fun Mexican restaurant located on Harbor Blvd. in Belmont. As you walk in you are greeted by Mexican music from the juke box. The brightly painted chairs and tables take up much of the restaurant…
Celebration at Facebook's Menlo Park office kicks off first day of trading.
Big smiles adorned the faces of Facebook employees Friday morning, as the Menlo Park-based social networking giant began trades shares on the public market. In the hours after the market opened, Facebook shares erased nearly 18 percent of their early gains, Reuters reported. But Facebook, which was headquartered in neighboring Palo Alto for years, still raised nearly $18.4 billion in one of the biggest IPOs in history. At their new headquarters in Menlo Park, CEO Mark Zuckerberg rang the morning trading bell before hugging and high-fiving COO Sheryl Sandberg and other employees, according to Reuters. Locally, the impact of a whole generation of wealthy employees becoming overnight millionaires has led many to speculate about the impact …
The Sequoia High School student's father sued the school district over the punishment.
When Jack Berghouse's sophomore son was expelled from an honors English class at Sequoia High School for copying a homework assignment in March, Berghouse sued the Sequoia Union High School District claiming his son's due process rights were violated. But according to the San Jose Mercury News, San Mateo Superior Court Judge George Miram ruled Thursday that Berghouse's son would not be allowed to re-enroll in the honors class for the rest of the semester while the case is litigated. Miram wrote that Jack Berghouse had failed to establish the likelihood that he would prevail on the merits of the case at trial. The judge rejected the lawsuit's argument that the expulsion would adversely affect the teenager's chances for success. "There is …
From Menlo Park, California to New York, Facebook's IPO catalyzes different reactions.
The services will be held for Lee, who died May 7, at the San Mateo County Events Center.
The city of San Mateo has announced a memorial service will be held for former Mayor John Lee, who died on May 7 at the age of 81. Family, friends, and colleagues are invited to share in this celebration of his life, which will be held on June 3 from 3-5 p.m. at the San Mateo County Events Center, located at 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo. Mayor Brandt Grotte will lead a formal Memorial Service with a reception immediately following the service. Parking is available on site. The family has also requested that any donations in Mr. Lee’s honor be made to the John Lee Memorial Fund for enhancing the Joinville Dog Park. Donations may be collected at the memorial service or sent to: John Lee Memorial Fund San Mateo City Employees Federal Credit…
