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Week In Review: Business Tax Increase and the Beginning of the Barry Bonds Trial

Did you miss some news in Burlingame this week? Catch up with our week in review.

This week marked the beginning of the Barry Bonds trial, which has a slew of Burlingame and Peninsula connections. We kept you updated as the trial progressed. Also this week, the City Council continued its discussion of raising the business license tax. While the council members reached no decision, they will continue exploring the tax. Scroll through the story to catch up on more of this week's top stories.

Monday

The City Council planned to discuss a at its meeting Monday night. 

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Burlingame joined the to lobby the high speed rail in a way the cities agree with.

Scott Campbell explored how in the Central Coast Section playoffs.

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Local public safety officials announced their for San Mateo County Supervisor.

Tuesday

The City Council decided to continue its discussion of a , although it made no final decision at its Monday night meeting.

The perjury . We looked into the trial and its Burlingame connections. 

The weather service issued a for the coastal Peninsula.

Wednesday

Looking for bargains around town? Check out .

We brought you an update of the .

The Boys and Girls Club of North San Mateo attempted to .

In the expected to continue throughout part of the weekend, we brought you a reminder to be safe on the roadways.

Thursday

Looking for the Peninsula's best spas? Check out this week's .

In this week's , we took a look at some images from Burlingame and surrounding towns.

We brought you another update on the .

Friday

in her campaign for the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors.

In her column Educating Burlingame, Lisa Rosenthal discussed the.

The San Mateo Union High School District trustees

Saturday

Gideon Rubin looked at how baseball and softball teams .

We brought another week of ? Do you know where this photo was taken?

? We brought you the information you need to learn if the government is holding money or property belonging to you.

Sunday

In this week's , we asked you to weigh in on the Barry Bonds trial.

Do you know a ? We're seeking nominations.


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