Hillsborough NewsLocal news for Hillsborough, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.School board questions charter idea- June 30, 2008 Does a charter high school targeting poor and minority students belong in affluent Foster City That was the question of the night Thursday as the Los Angeles-based Magnolia Foundation made its pitch for a ...http://www.topix.net/city/hillsborough-ca/2008/06/school-board-questions-charter-idea?from... Busy Biking Weekend on the Peninsula- June 28, 2008 This weekend is shaping up to be a busy one for bicycling enthusiasts. First, there's the Giro di Peninsula 2008 on Saturday, June 28th. This is a charity bike ride open to bike riders from all walks of life and ages. There are 5 course tracks to choose from and range from easy and short to longer and more challenging.http://www.topix.net/city/hillsborough-ca/2008/06/busy-biking-weekend-on-the-peninsula?fro... Candidate Qualifying Closes; South County Ballot Forms- June 28, 2008 By Melody Jameson melodyobservernews.net With the troublesome presidential primary about eight months past and the national election four months ahead, South County voters soon will have a go at narrowing the ...http://www.topix.net/city/hillsborough-ca/2008/06/candidate-qualifying-closes-south-county... Hillsborough celebrates Super Bowl victory- June 26, 2008 Tuesday's win over Redwood City Nationals marked the first postseason tournament victory for the 9- and 10-year-old Hillsborough All-Stars, but you couldn't tell by the way they "The tradition continues," Darr said, alluding to Hillsborough's recent success in District 52. "This is something these kids are going to remember for the rest of their lives."celebrated.http://www.topix.net/city/hillsborough-ca/2008/06/hillsborough-celebrates-super-bowl-victo... San Mateo Draeger's Manager and son killed in senseless shooting.- June 24, 2008 A shooting Sunday afternoon into a car that started with "a dirty look" killed a father and son and left another son in critical condition, authorities and family members said Monday. Draeger's Store Director Keith Myers said Tony Bologna would never complain about toiling away during the odd hours of a night manager at the market where he had worked for 11 years. "Tony was aces," Myers said. "He was a real good worker. He was never late, always early. If he called in sick, you knew there had...http://www.topix.net/city/hillsborough-ca/2008/06/san-mateo-draegers-manager-and-son-kille... Burlingame Police reminder on new cellphone driving laws- June 23, 2008 Burlingame, CA June 23, 2008: The Burlingame Police Department would like to inform and remind its citizens about the new laws going into effect on July 1, 2008, that prohibit the use of wireless telephones while driving.http://www.topix.net/city/hillsborough-ca/2008/06/burlingame-police-reminder-on-new-cellph... Central Park turns the clock back to the 80's- June 20, 2008 Not to be undone by last weeks Beatles tribute band, the Sun Kings, Fast Times brought energy, enthusiasm and great tunes from the 80's to the ongoing Central Park Music Series. Photo Credit: JDhttp://www.topix.net/city/hillsborough-ca/2008/06/central-park-turns-the-clock-back-to-the... Productivity gains..or..welcome to my 247 life!- June 19, 2008 Attention, laptop-toting U.S. airline passengers! You are either about to become much more productive and happy, or to lose one of your last refuges from the digital deluge that afflicts your life. Photo credit: cubbie_n_vegashttp://www.topix.net/city/hillsborough-ca/2008/06/productivity-gains-or-welcome-to-my-24-7... Bottled water drinkers reach for tap!- June 18, 2008 With a day's worth of bottled water - the recommended 64 ounces - costing hundreds to thousands of dollars a year depending on the brand, more people are opting to slurp water that comes straight from the sink. "It's becoming chic to say, 'Oh no, I don't drink bottled water, I'll have tap water,' " he said. Photo credit: shrff14http://www.topix.net/city/hillsborough-ca/2008/06/bottled-water-drinkers-reach-for-tap-2?f... St. Matthew's Catholic Church in San Mateo has new addition to ministry.- June 18, 2008 Mother and son held a long embrace. And for a moment, they touched foreheads before newly ordained priest Juan Lopez placed his hands on her head and murmured his ... "Juan has the common touch, and that will help him a lot as a priest," said Pastor James Garcia of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Menlo Park. "He knows how to relate to the blue-collar people and the pressures of immigration. Juan knows what it's like to share a house with 10 people." Photo credit: ktchnhttp://www.topix.net/city/hillsborough-ca/2008/06/st-matthews-catholic-church-in-san-mateo... |