Week In Review: Controversial School Decision, PG&E Claims Liability

Monday

What is the you've ever received? Peninsula Patch editors shared their best (and worst) gifts and asked you to share yours, as well.

The . Are you one of them?

While you don't need to by a green gift for everyone on your list, you can make other gifts more environmentally friendly. Think about including and using reusable batteries to power .

Recology kicked off its drive this week. They're accepting donations of new and gently used warm coats for children in need this season.

Tuesday

We debuted a new Patch feature: the . Upload your own photos of your favorite locations and events in Burlingame.

advanced at the Norcal State Cup Championship.

. The utility accepted financial responsibility to compensate victims of the 2010 blast.

Wednesday

The Burlingame School District Board of Trustees voted to for first and second grade students and institute full day instruction.

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors from Stanford University to improve the Alpine Trail.

Fraudulent checks and stolen toys topped the this week.

Members of the spent time spreading holiday cheer and volunteering at Sunrise Assisted Living in Belmont.

Thursday

gives her take on alternate holiday music. Songs include "The Fruitcake That Ate New Jersey."

The will now remain open atleast until May.

Don't let your car get broken into this holiday season. Take a look at these

Friday

Still searching for a holiday gift? Give the by donating to a educational organization in the name of a loved one.

A group of volunteers known as put on a Christmas dinner for more than 1,000 people from the Cesar Chavez Academy in East Palo Alto.

The first phase on a study tracking deer movement was completed this week.