Neighbors Comment on Can't-Miss Stories of the Week

Update: Coroner Identifies Hwy. 92 Crash Victim

Isha Tejpal wrote, "That was my brother. :( My mom is so upset. I still can't believe what happened. I wish it never did. I wish he wasn't caught up in all those bad things."

School District Abstains from 7th Grade Sex-Ed Program

Adam Wantz and Peggy Leggett-Wantz wrote, "My wife and I have two kids in BRSSD, including a 7th grader at Ralston. We were both deeply disappointed (and frankly stunned) by our district's sudden decision to withdraw from Teen Talk."

DA Drops Charges Against Teacher Accused of Abusing Special Ed Students

Camellia Tosches Roe wrote, "I find it interesting that everyone thinks she's guilty just because a few people said she was guilty of doing something. A few questions for those who wish to burn the witch: how do you know this isn't defamation of character? how do you know if they decided between themselves to get her canned?"

String of Break-Ins Plague Foster City Apartment Complex

Phyllis McArthur wrote, "This is nothing new, car burglaries have been on the increase since November, 10 cars were burgerized over on Shell Blvd in December in one day.

My car was broken into at the Foster City Dog park in the middle of the day!"

Fired Menlo Park Gymnastics Instructor Demands Investigation

Eva Cuffy wrote, "Where's the due process in this? I have seen too many capable people fired (including myself-for the wrong reasons by incapable management) for the wrong bureaucratic reasons. There definitely needs to be a more thorough investigation and staff management should be reviewed. Its obvious that Michelle Sutton was loved as a teacher so it definitelyisn't her skills at issue!"

Martin’s Beach Protest More of a Press Event, Less of a Surf Session

Here are some photos and video at Martin's Beach near Half Moon Bay on Thursday of the protesters and law firm suing the owner of the property to reopen the access road that winds down to the shore.

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