Month: July 2026

Another dead crow in Menlo Park has tested positive for West Nile virus

The addition of one more dead crow testing positive for West Nile virus in Menlo Park makes it a total of three dead crows from

by Contributed Content
on July 31, 2026

Learn about cake — and eat it, too — at Kepler’s on August 7 with author Elisa Sunga

On Friday, August 7, 2026, from 5:00  to 7:00  pm, come to Kepler's in Menlo Park to celebrate the love of cake! Elisa Sunga will

by Linda Hubbard
on July 31, 2026

Eric Kinney turns to novel writing with “Scurry (Fraud Squad)” series

You could say Menlo Park is in Eric Kinney's blood. The ties are deep. His father Chuck is a former Mayor and City Council member.

by Linda Hubbard
on July 30, 2026

National Night Out takes place on August 4 in Atherton and Menlo Park

National Night Out is a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and crime prevention — and both Atherton and Menlo Park are

by Linda Hubbard
on July 30, 2026

The story of when the world’s best divers came to Searsville Lake

Editor's note: We were reminded of Searsville Lake's history thanks to the Portola Valley newsletter and the town's Historical Resources Group. It is hard to

by Contributed Content
on July 29, 2026

Menlo Park Library hosts co-writing workshop on August 2

On Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, gather at the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) for to connect with other writers to

by Contributed Content
on July 29, 2026

Menlo School student Keira Lew wins short story contest

Got a heads up from Almanac reporter Arden Margulis that Menlo School student Keira Lew won 1st place in the young adult category of the

by Linda Hubbard
on July 29, 2026

Document shredding event set for August 1 in Menlo Park

On Saturday, August 1, 2026  from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Menlo Park residents and businesses can help prevent identity theft by shredding sensitive documents

by Contributed Content
on July 28, 2026

Patrón Latin Rhythms band appears at Karl E. Clark Park on July 31

On Friday, July 31, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, come to Karl E. Clark Park (313 Market Place) in Menlo Park to hear Patrón

by Contributed Content
on July 28, 2026

Midpen Open Space awarded nearly $2 million to advance wildfire resilience, wildlife habitat improvements and regional trails

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) has secured nearly $2 million in three newly awarded grants. These funds will support projects in Midpen preserves

by Contributed Content
on July 28, 2026