Environment

Yep – that was some shaking you felt on Thursday afternoon

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a series of small earthquakes occurred near Woodside on Thursday afternoon, October 23. A quick scan of

by Linda Hubbard
on October 24, 2025

Ideas about how San Francisquito Creek can be prevented from over-flowing

Editor's note: InMenlo's series "the other side of the creek" has prompted readers to also reflect on when the creek overflowed — and suggestions on

by Gerry Andeen
on September 8, 2025

Learn about the Menlo Park SAFER Bay Project at the Farmer’s Market on September 7

Come the Menlo Park Farmer’s Market on Sunday, Sept. 7, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for a pop-up to learn about the SAFER Bay

by Contributed Content
on September 5, 2025

Electronic waste collection event in Menlo Park set for September 6

On Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 9:00 am to noon, RethinkWaste and Recology San Mateo County are teaming up with the City of Menlo Park

by Contributed Content
on September 4, 2025

Join the scavenger hunt to find heritage trees in Menlo Park

Menlo Park’s first annual heritage tree tag scavenger hunt starts September 1 and runs through September 22. Nineteen tags have been placed next to beautiful

by Contributed Content
on August 30, 2025

San Francisquito Creek: The other side of the Creek

Editor's note: "The Other Side Of The Creek,” will appear monthly on InMenlo. It is designed to capture the life and spirit of the shared

by Ardan Michael Blum
on August 28, 2025

Local kids try their hand at geocaching guided by Midpen Open Space staff

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District teamed up with the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside for a day of geocaching – GPS-powered treasure hunting

by Linda Hubbard
on July 12, 2025

Gas is out, electric is in: Ordinance enforcement begins July 1

Starting July 1, Menlo Park’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers and string trimmers will move into its enforcement phase. Under the City’s Zero Emission Landscaping

by Contributed Content
on June 28, 2025

Kids take center stage at Atherton’s Earth Day celebration

The cloudy skies did not diminish the enthusiasm of youngsters attending Atherton's annual Earth Day celebration held at Holbrook Palmer Park today. InMenlo contributing photographer

by Linda Hubbard
on April 27, 2025

Spotted: Trees being planted by Mayor Combs for Arbor Day

Emails Menlo Park Mayor Drew Combs: "Two Saratoga Laurels were planted in Willow Oaks Park today in celebration of Arbor Day. "This follows a tradition

by Linda Hubbard
on April 25, 2025