Month: June 2026

Menlo Fire celebrates 110 years of public safety service on June 27

The Menlo Park Fire Protection District celebrates 110 years of dedicated public safety service to the communities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park and

by Harold Schapelhouman
on June 25, 2026

Fit Kids marks 15 years of helping children stay active and healthy

Looking back at when Fit Kids began 15 years ago, founder Ashley Hunter sums up her motivation succinctly: "I was passionate that all kids had

by Linda Hubbard
on June 25, 2026

Alpine Little League All Star softball team headed to Sectional Tournament

Update from Jen on 6/26: "Alpine Little League's 12U Softball All Stars battled hard but lost to Fremont-Centerville Little League. They will take the field

by Linda Hubbard
on June 25, 2026

Juneteenth is celebrated in Menlo Park

Over 300 members of the Menlo Park community came to the Belle Haven Community Campus on June 19 to celebrate Juneteenth. Attendees enjoyed performances from

by Contributed Content
on June 24, 2026

Spotted: Egret enjoying San Francisquito Creek

Jonathan Leblanc spotted this beautiful egret in taking a dip in San Francisquito Creek. He took the photo from San Mateo bike bridge. Photo by

by Linda Hubbard
on June 24, 2026

Pop and Go Puppets appear at Belle Haven Library on June 28

On Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 11:00 to 11:45 am, the 9th Annual Menlo Park Puppetry Festival kicks off at the Belle Haven Library (100

by Contributed Content
on June 23, 2026

Menlo Park summer concert series runs July 8 to August 12

Get ready for a summer of music and fun at Fremont Park and Karl E. Clark Park with the City of Menlo Park's Summer Concert

by Contributed Content
on June 23, 2026

Left Bank in Menlo Park is closing — last day is Tuesday the 23rd

We started hearing rumors on Monday morning that Left Bank in Menlo Park was closing along with a number of other restaurants in the Vine

by Linda Hubbard
on June 22, 2026

Rotary Club Foundation awards $164,000 in scholarships at 41st Annual Scholastic Achievement Ceremony

For the 41st year, the Rotary Club of Menlo Park hosted its Annual Scholastic Achievement Awards Ceremony. Held at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center, the

by Contributed Content
on June 22, 2026

Register your block party for National Night Out 2026

National Night Out will be held in Menlo Park on Tuesday, August 4, typically from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. This national community-building campaign promotes police-community

by Contributed Content
on June 21, 2026