The Maya Band appears at Holbrook Palmer Park on July 16

by Contributed Content on July 15, 2026

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Menlo Police Chief David Norris announces his intention to retire

In a LinkedIn post, Menlo Park Police Chief David Norris said that he plans to retire. He wrote: "This past week, I notified my department,

by Linda Hubbard
on July 15, 2026

Reflections on Bastille Day: A pool in Paris

The best thing in the morning is swimming. An hour before sunrise, I am in our local pool, my eyes looking down to the right

by Donia Bijan
on July 14, 2026

Menlo Park City Council to get update on Housing Element and downtown development

At its July 14 meeting, the Menlo Park City Council will receive an update about the City's progress toward meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation

by Contributed Content
on July 14, 2026

Incredible sunsets grace the skies above Atherton and Menlo Park

Look upward last night (July 13) and you were treated to some colorful sunsets overhead. A number of InMenlo readers sent in photos. Credits from

by Linda Hubbard
on July 14, 2026

San Mateo County releases Property Assessment Roll for 2026-27 fiscal year

San Mateo County Assessor Mark Church announced that the County’s Property Assessment Roll climbed to a new record of more than $357.6 billion in assessed

by Contributed Content
on July 13, 2026

Meet some wild creatures outside at the Menlo Park Library on July 16

On Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 10:15 to 11:00 am, gather at the lawn outside the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) to meet some

by Contributed Content
on July 13, 2026

Menlo Park City Council to consider parking at Nealon Park and Blake Street

At its July 14 meeting, the Menlo Park City Council will consider the permanent configuration of two pilot projects along Middle Avenue: back-in angled parking

by Contributed Content
on July 13, 2026