Activism

How to support M-A grad Leo Kalotihos’ efforts to prevent youth suicide

Menlo-Atherton High School grad — and former InMenlo student photographer — Leo Kalotihos is running the Boston Marathon in 2026 in support of the American

by Linda Hubbard
on January 27, 2026

Spotted: Big crowds turn out for No Kings Day

Two different Menlo Park residents sent photos of the No Kings Day protests in Palo Alto.

by Linda Hubbard
on June 14, 2025

Efforts to save downtown Menlo Park parking lots continue — ballot measure may be next

Menlo Park resident Rich Rollins attended the meeting yesterday where Save Downtown Menlo proponents submitted a notice of intent to collect signatures on a ballot

by Linda Hubbard
on May 16, 2025

Build Up San Mateo County partners with Canopy to launch climate resiliency effort with tree planting event on May 17

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:00 am to noon, Build Up San Mateo County and Canopy will host a Community Tree Planting Day at

by Contributed Content
on May 16, 2025

Students walk out, protest Trump’s immigration policies

Over 600 students, parents, and faculty from M-A, Woodside, Redwood, Sequoia, Menlo School, Sacred Heart Prep, and other local schools marched to Redwood City’s Civic

by Contributed Content
on February 6, 2025

Spotted: Rally for racial justice in Fremont Park

The Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) cohort in Menlo Park held a rally in Fremont Park this afternoon. The cohort, in solidarity with SURJ

by Linda Hubbard
on February 2, 2025

Community-led tree planting at early childhood center marks beginning of urban forestry effort in Belle Haven

Nearly 40 members from the Belle Haven and Midpeninsula communities came together to plant 15 trees in the Belle Haven neighborhood of Menlo Park on

by Contributed Content
on October 6, 2024

Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom plans special vigil on August 4

Emails Menlo Park resident Judy Adams: "We stand every Friday, noon to 1:00 pm for peace and justice, and environmental and other issues at the

by Contributed Content
on August 3, 2023

Remembering when the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. visited Stanford University

On April 14, 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke at Stanford's Memorial Auditorium about racism and civil rights in American society. He touched on many

by Contributed Content
on January 16, 2023

MP Docfest: Raging Grannies: The Action League set for January 17

Life isn't over at 50, or 60 or even 90 — heck, these local women have been spied on by the California National Guard! Join

by Contributed Content
on January 13, 2023