City of Menlo Park

Spotted: Giants flag on Cotton Street

Yep, Giants fans. We are just hours away from knowing whether the team is advancing to the NLCS. Keep the faith — and let's go

by Linda Hubbard
on October 14, 2021

Apply for Menlo Park’s Independent Redistricting Commission by October 29

The City of Menlo Park is seeking residents to apply for the Independent Redistricting Commission. This is the body that sets the electoral boundaries for

by Contributed Content
on October 13, 2021

Menlo Park Historical Association invites locals to its 50th anniversary celebration

The Menlo Park Historical Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a barbeque in Burgess Park on Saturday, October 16th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.

by Linda Hubbard
on October 12, 2021

Jim Caldwell talks about painter Mary Cassatt on October 14

Mary Cassatt holds a unique place in the history of American artists. She spent 60 years in France, and she was the only American to

by Contributed Content
on October 12, 2021

Cooking Demonstration: A Taste of Oaxaca takes place on October 14

What makes a dish Oaxacan? Chef Zaida Soriano of Zaida’s Kitchen is from Oaxaca, and she’ll talk about the food of her culture, as she

by Contributed Content
on October 12, 2021

Spotted: Giant skeleton in downtown Menlo Park

Thanks to a tip from a reader, we found this jaunty fellow at the corner of Rose and University avenues near downtown Menlo Park Photo

by Linda Hubbard
on October 12, 2021

Artist Linda Maki is fascinated by old trucks – and sweets in a row

Our introduction to Menlo Park resident Linda Maki was as an oil painter. But when we interviewed her, we found out she was also a

by Linda Hubbard
on October 11, 2021

Webinar series on creating more affordable housing starts on October 13

Why are our housing prices so high, and what can we do about it? How can we create more affordable housing and great places to

by Contributed Content
on October 11, 2021

10th anniversary swim held in memory of Michele Daschbach Fast held today

October 12th marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of Michele Daschbach Fast (Shell) and the seven other victims who died in the shooting at

by Linda Hubbard
on October 10, 2021

Adrian West Band performs a Dala’s Nest house concert on October 10

Dala’s Nest House Concerts presents the Adrian West Band on Sunday, October 10 at 3:30 pm. Ask Adrian what kind of music The Adrian West Band

by Linda Hubbard
on October 8, 2021