Month: May 2026

Power mostly restored after outage in Menlo Park that affected 3,500 customers

Following a vehicle collision in Menlo Park at Ravenswood Avenue and Laurel Street this morning, power has been restored at City Hall, and Burgess Pool

by Linda Hubbard
on May 22, 2026

Sacred Heart Preparatory graduates its 128th class


Sacred Heart Preparatory (SHP) awarded 157 diplomas at its 128th high school commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 21, on Gator Nation Field in Atherton. Graduates

by Contributed Content
on May 22, 2026

Beach/ocean safety urged ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Visitors heading to the San Mateo County coast will see electronic message boards promoting beach and ocean safety as local agencies launch a coordinated public

by Contributed Content
on May 22, 2026

Registration is open for summer activities in Menlo Park

The City of Menlo Park hosts a wide range of classes for all ages at reasonable rates, including fitness, dance, sports, gymnastics, music, drama, arts

by Contributed Content
on May 21, 2026

Artist Jim Caldwell talks about Monet and Venice on May 26

Emails Woodside resident — and artist — Jim Caldwell: "The current show at the de Young Museum in San Francisco is called Monet and Venice,

by Linda Hubbard
on May 21, 2026

Storytime at both Menlo Park and Belle Haven libraries on May 23

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 11:15 to 11:45 am, parents and children are invited to come to the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.)

by Contributed Content
on May 20, 2026

2026 Schoolhouse Rocks 5K and Fun Run brings community together

Over 1,200 community members gathered at Hillview Middle School for the Schoolhouse Rocks 5K, Fun Run, and Festival on Sunday morning (May 17). The annual

by Colin Lee
on May 20, 2026

Spotted: Burst of pink flowers brightens a May day

Atherton resident Laura Daschbach Pitchford spotted these pretty pink roses on a morning walk.

by Linda Hubbard
on May 20, 2026

Sacred Heart Prep hosts annual cardboard canoe races

Founded in 2005 by now-retired Sacred Heart Prep physics teacher Dr. Guy Letteer, the SHP cardboard canoe races are a quirky tradition that takes place

by Linda Hubbard
on May 19, 2026

Wide variety of summer programs offered at MPCSD campuses

Menlo Park City School District sites host many summer programs, offering drama, cooking, writing, outdoor fun, STEM, and more! Follow the links below to register.

by Contributed Content
on May 19, 2026