Month: August 2026

The Other Side of the Creek: Before El Palo Alto Stood Alone

Editor’s note: “The Other Side of the Creek” is a series designed to capture the life and spirit just beyond San Francisquito Creek — the

by Ardan Michael Blum
on August 17, 2026

Spotted: Students practicing cycling to Hillview School

Laurel Safe Routes volunteer Meredith Bergin Bailey sent news of the 4th annual practice ride to Hillview Middle School: "On Saturday morning, almost 60 people

by Linda Hubbard
on August 17, 2026

Soul Practitioners is Sounds of Summer band on August 20

On Thursday, August 20, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, listen to Soul Practitioners at Holbrook Palmer Park in Atherton, the last of this season's Sounds

by Contributed Content
on August 16, 2026

How you can help protect Menlo Park’s heritage trees

Did you know that Menlo Park has thousands of trees — and that many are protected? You can help preserve Menlo Park's urban canopy by

by Contributed Content
on August 16, 2026

Learn about starting your own business on August 19

Have an idea for a business? SCORE can help you decide whether — and how — to proceed. Come to the Menlo Park Library (800

by Contributed Content
on August 16, 2026

Get details about Measure P — the downtown parking lot ballot measure

Menlo Park Mayor Betsy Nash posted this information in her weekly newsletter: Measure P – the downtown ballot measure – has been posted online.  Here is

by Linda Hubbard
on August 15, 2026

Menlo Park Scout Troop 222 completes epic 50-mile wilderness trek

After nearly 10 years, Menlo Park’s Troop 222 brought back one of its most challenging Scouting traditions this summer: the 50-Miler. Thirteen Scouts — ages

by Contributed Content
on August 14, 2026

Spotted: Hints of autumn in Menlo Park

Menlo Park resident Robin Tobias spotted some hints of autumn on a recent morning dog walk. Yes, we know fall is still officially more than

by Linda Hubbard
on August 14, 2026

Pete Zivkov brings photographs back to the print world — with good results!

Pete Zivkov's career has spanned education and technology but his passion has alway been photography. "l started as a kid, using my dad's camera when

by Linda Hubbard
on August 13, 2026

Register for City of Menlo Park classes: here’s the schedule

Fall activity enrollment is open today, Thursday , Aug. 13, for hyperlocal (Belle Haven Community Campus only); Saturday, Aug. 15, for Menlo Park residents, and

by Contributed Content
on August 13, 2026